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The GREEN one I had posted on before. It’s gone!!!! :)

Anytime anyone wants to go “how do we ruin our hunting??!?!?!?” Just do what MI does. It’s a dead horse I’ll never stop beating. It’s my hunting version of PTSD as I grew up there & had years of my life seeing a ruined broken system that caused most the other kids to quit. It’s still...

I’ve had this discussion with folks from the everyday hunter, legislators, casual hunters, non-profit orgs, DNR, SERIOUS Hunters, etc. Along with posts on this site. I wanted to put a fine point on explaining this & have the dialogue. Our #1 issue above all others is fighting for a rebound...

EVERYTHING has its +/-‘s & there’s no regulations or regulation changes that will make all people happen all the time! Every state has problems- even “the best” are facing some of same problems of “the worst”. Or perhaps OTHER bad regulations. No perfect state or system & EVERY STATE has...

What u all seeing? I’d say I still have “25% holding” as of today. Just got these 2 pics & lot more like em.

I grew up with stick welder & some wire feed welders but can’t remember what. I am NOT a welding guru!!! Far from it!!!! I’m hoping it’s a bit like getting on a bike & picking it back up fast. Worst case, some time messing around…. I think I’ll get it. Before pull trigger wanted to fire...

About second half we got into regs. All the stuff we been “debating” (mainly against farm bureau but a bit among ourselves)- regs & stuff. Whole thing we cover a long list… regenerative ag, living off land, regulations, native grasses, iowa sportsman’s club & IBA. Land prices (towards end)...

Hey all- check out this video, the event flyer & link at bottom The state needs YOU! I became a member & went to the dinner last year & believe in ISC & IBA to my core…. This is a positive comment but I do want to remind folks of the facts…. Both the IBA & ISC are groups comprised of the...

Wow, didn’t think you’d ever see a bill doing good things did you?!?! Been 15++ years of defense, that’s changing!!! We need emails of support & some bullet points why. Please write to those on the subcommittees!!! If need me to post email addresses lemme know…. PLEASE WRITE IN!!! & get...

Hey all, thanks a million to those of you that have shown up for the meetings this year. & those that emailed in. THAT is why we won & how we will win the battles ahead. Is there a chance we’ll lose one? Sure, but if stay full steam…. We can keep this 100% batting average. We need folks...

This one got sprung fast!!! Same as last week…. This is the senate version of “kill all the deer year round - depredation” that farm bureau is behind 100%!! Same as house version Anyone that can go- fantastic!! Zoom otherwise & then writing to 3 asap on subcommittee If need notes-...

just posted this. Curt who is a member here & this other total LOSER…. About 15 mins in we start hammering away at topics of EHD & CWD. The last 10-15 mins goes through the bad bills we have been seeing at capital. This was done for you, the resource, the uninformed public & the everyday...

For those that want to help & the time arises to walk the walk vs just talk…. This is it. I’d crawl over broken glass to go but I’m taking my first vacation in 5+ years to Florida 2 horrible bills, subcommittee meeting on Thursday. I’d crawl over broken glass to go. If u or know anyone...

Merry Christmas & thanks for the birth of our Lord & savior - Jesus! Enjoy the time with family & all the blessings we have. My wife does our Christmas card & as I’m noticeably grayer- I guess it’s to be expected. Here’s a little years summary. Even had a little Christmas luck on some...

INTERESTING. I’ll leave any comments out. I just found out about this. WOW. I just got this sent to me… if goes through (looks like did or probably will considering the reason & group behind it) …. NRLO’s will be in the draw like everyone for a deer tag. I won’t comment for or against …...

This is beyond anectodal. I ask hunters DAILY “what’s deer #’s like?” Across the state…. I would say I’ve had discussions or feedback with someone in almost every county. Countless people in southern tier. Over the whole state…. I’m hearing it’s unanimously down. Some areas “awful”. Some...

Done this for 32 years & things like “dag nab it all!” “How did that happen?” “I wonder if he’s gonna live or not?”, etc etc. Still happens!!!!! I shot a big old 8 point. I hit very close to where I was aiming. I should have lowered & got it further back off shoulder. Dang it!!!!! Ok-...

This outfitter is paying a lobbyist to change Iowas laws for their special interests. It’s all public info when u do this so not like I’m letting cat out of the bag. Who is doing it is: https://www.oxbowridgeoutfitters.com/about Their only motive: $. Period. End of story. They can bring...

Interesting observations I’ve seen. The only time I check a deer out is when it’s a friend or something unique/cool. & I always go through the comments. I am happy to say, MOST people are GOOD. Most people are kind. There’s a few categories of “other” & it’s “interesting” to try to think...

Finally connected. I’ll make an incredibly long story short as it started 5 years ago when first saw him…. Passed for years. 2022 was a crazy year because he was 5 years old & passed him all season …. His sheds ended up being 207” with 18” spread. I never woulda passed that in past but I’m...