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 →
“I always thought it was hard killing a turkey,” said Angus. “But then there it was, and it was all over.” That was Sunday morning. We had gone back to the place he had shot his first turkey last evening. He had a squirrel already in his bag, and the … Continue reading →
From Deer & Deer Hunting Forums jyeomans New Member Posts: 1 Joined: 10/27/2008 I HAVE BEEN USING A 7400 REM 30-06 FOR YEARS, LATELY I HAVE FOUND THE RECOIL TO MUCH. (GETTING OLD) SO I AM LOOKING FOR SOMETHING WITH LESS RECOIL. I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF A 308 OR … 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 →
If all goes well, Lil Angus will have a deer by the end of this weekend. Angus is my #3 son. He’s enjoying his first Kentucky Youth Season. He’s been watching me since he was 4. Now it’s his turn. It’s been a long road. His older brother, Moose just … Continue reading →
The way baiting was defined by my state back when I was starting out was food left to attract game. Salt and minerals were not bait. A food plot was not bait. Nor were scents. A pile of corn was bait. It was illegal A salt block was not. Planting … Continue reading →
I have a Casio hunting watch, that supposedly tells me the optimum times for hunting. I have used it for 3 years now. It’s calculations of sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset are within 5 minutes of my observations and my GPS. On that basis alone I find it a … Continue reading →
My sons have been hunting with me for years. #2 starts this year on his own as an adult with 6 Youth seasons under his belt. #3 son is 10, and is finally deciding he’s ready. I made some simple rules above and beyond what KY law requires: 1) My … Continue reading →
The question over at KentuckyHunting.net was this: How many of you deer hunters will get a xbow if they extend the xbow season for the full bow season? Just wondering if it would change anyones mind. A yes or no will do…no bashing please. Funny you ask that question. I’ve … Continue reading →
I remember writing on here not too long ago about the efficacy of food plots. Part of it I still agree with, but I good part of it I want to repent. Let me just lay this out straight for you. First off, we acquired our farm in 2001. In … Continue reading →
Sunday was Moose’s last hunt as a Yute. He will turn 16 in a few weeks. It passed without much notice or fanfare. We went out to the honey hole and waited for the light to come up. Nothing. After 10 minutes of silence. I finally spoke. “That’s how I … Continue reading →
I’ve had a Quaker Boy for over 20 years that worked here and there. Over the past couple of seasons, I have taken to making my own scratch pots from slate, glass, slate-over-glass, and aluminum. The parts can be got from Shipley’s In fact, I called in a nice one … Continue reading →
