I always said I was not a big antler addict. I know a big rack sticks out past the ears. Once it gets to estimating inches I get lost really fast. I had gone through the first four days of Kentucky Rifle Season watching doe and spikes, little forkers and … Continue reading →
Well, I’m back from hunting. I probably should be out this morning, but I had business in town. I probably won’t be back out until Friday AM. So far, after 9 outings, it’s still 0-0-0 for me. It is not for lack of targets. If I had wanted a doe … Continue reading →
I am oft reminded of the story of the man with the can of Elephant Repellent. One day a neighbor sees the man scattering powder around the edge of his yard and asks what’s up. “It’s elephant repellent.” said the man. “Why do you need elephant repellent?” asked the neighbor. … Continue reading →
I’ve been sitting back watching the pig rasslin’ going on over at the Deer & Deer Hunting site over whose theory of deer rutting is closer: Charlie Alsheimer or Leonard Lee Rue III. I think both guys have done a great job of research. For all the arguing and fussing … Continue reading →
I’ve been sitting back watching the pig rasslin’ going on over at the Deer & Deer Hunting site over whose theory of deer rutting is closer: Charlie Alsheimer or Leonard Lee Rue III and things are coming out crystal clear: There is not enough of our anecdotal evidence to back … Continue reading →
Overall, the model that would accurately represent deer movement would have to be extremely complex. One guy writes a book on lunar influences, another on weather, another on hunting pressure. All together, it ends up being a mess. My read on it is much easier–what I call “The Slack Theory.” … Continue reading →
Here is a series of comments that amounts to a conversation between myself and Dan Gutting at Atsko, the makers of UV Killers. As you can see, Dan is a bit peeved at the less than glowing comments I made of his product: Blogger Dan said… Dear Shaman, If you … Continue reading →
Earlier today, I posted some pictures on my MYSPACE account, showing Angus and Mooseboy’s latest trophies. Here is my MYSPACE entry Later in the day, I got this: __________________________________________________ We had to remove an image (or images) from your account because they violated our Terms of Use. Our site is … Continue reading →
The current favorite for second breakfast around our house is Who Hash. Second breakfast is the meal you eat after you come in from the morning hunt. Take a can of corned beef hash and one pound of venison breakfast sausage. Mix together thoroughly in a cast iron skillet, and … Continue reading →
It was the afternoon of Opening Day of Kentucky’s Early Muzzleloader Season. I was on the tail end of one of the most pleasant days of hunting ever. Angus, #3 son, was all ready tagged out for the season, so I had put him in a stand by himself at … Continue reading →
Angus is my #3 son. He had his first Yute season this weekend. Name: Angus Age:10 Season: Kentucky Youth-Only Firearms Season, 2008 AKA Yute Season Rifle: Marlin 336 in 30-30 WIN w. Simmons 3-9X30 scope on Weaver Swivel Mounts See (Ode to a 30-30) Load: Custom loaded Winchester PP 150 … Continue reading →
When I first got on my land in 2001, I saw one important fact. I needed to reduce the amount of hunting that was going on. I chased everyone out and posted the property, and started seeing results almost immediately. It takes a population of undisturbed does to make a … Continue reading →
So I am drinking my coffee this morning and the big guy is looking down from the fireplace at me in my chair. I started patting myself on the back all over again. I still haven’t gotten around to measuring him, but the taxi figured he’d go 165 or thereabouts. … Continue reading →
