2009-10 Proposed Kentucky Seasons These are the proposed dates– they won’t be final until July, but they hardly ever change. No big surprises. Modern Gun starts 11/14. No big changes in Archery, Crossbow, ML, or the Yute hunts. Update: I picked up my handy copy of the 2009 D&DH Whitetail … Continue reading →
Here’s some random turkey hunting tips The cold: I carry an extra set of socks when it’s cold. Between what’s coming through the shoe and what’s coming over the top from all the cold dew on the grass, my feet get wet. Along about 9-10 AM , after the dew’s … Continue reading →
Calling all Turkey Hunters! You know that when the ol’ shaman tells you about something, he means it. It’s been over 20 years since a man from Quaker Boy put a Grand Old Master box call in my hand and told me to go out and try turkey hunting. A … Continue reading →
From Turkey and Turkey Hunting: ORIGINAL: TurkeyComander Who coined the silly term “hung up” ? I really don’t think it’s silly, but I do think it is oftentimes a solvable state. At least it is something that was in your control at some point. It certainly is not a disease. … Continue reading →
For the first time in several years, I braved a mid-winter trip to turkey camp over the weekend. Some years we have been blocked for three months getting there. Last year it was a snow and ice storm that kept us bottled up from VD until the second weekend in … Continue reading →
Sorry I didn’t get y’all something for Christmas, but here ya go. Enjoy. I found two classics scanned on line. These are books I’ve taken afield to read. They are free to download to your phone or tablet. First, a great one for deer hunters: The Still Hunter by Theo. … Continue reading →
The shaman was busy at his reloading bench when he heard little Scooter come into his cave. “Mister Shaman?” “In here, Scooter.” said the shaman. “Jeepers, Mister Shaman.” said the boy. “What are you up to?” “I’ve been reading too many deer threads,” said the shaman, and I thought I … Continue reading →
I’ve been on both sides of this permission to hunt thing now. I’ve been sitting here with this topic trying to organize my thoughts. If I look back on the efforts I made over the years to get permission, I can see one pattern arising. I got very few permissions … Continue reading →
From Turkey and Turkey Hunting — Not as Sporting…Are You Serious??? The Turkey Hunter at the Vegetorium Some of y’all remind me of the stories a buddy of mine used to tell. He was a cook at a vegetarian restaurant/store up near the University of Cincinnati. He used to listen … Continue reading →
The thoat slitting thing is a fascinating topic to me. I never did it, but I sure heard about it. Throat slitting only works to bleed an animal if the animal is still alive and its heart is pumping. Everyone not closely connected with deer hunting wants to know “Did … Continue reading →
I’ve got a few spots on my 200 acre farm which are good spots for hunting turkeys. You can be fairly sure that if you’re there and you wait long enough, eventually a flock will come through. A lot of what you learn from bass fishing and deer hunting applies … Continue reading →
It was only a couple of years ago that my phone was anything but useless out at camp. The Verizon map still says that we should not get a signal, and down in the hollers, I would agree. However, up on top of the ridges, we get a fair number … Continue reading →
Every year about this time I wait for the temperatures to dip below zero. You have to plan ahead around here. We’re far enough South that it does not happen every year, and it has to be on a day I’m going to be off work. When it happens, I … Continue reading →
Lately I have been exposed to a set of attitudes that really sort set me back on my heels. I guess these attitudes have been out there for quite a while. I just had not seen them. I don’t get off my ridge that much. For want of a better … Continue reading →
I want to start a petition around. It is going to be in favor of a resolution to the state legislature to incorporate a Traditional Methods Turkey Season into the Schedule. Black Powder Shotguns of up to #4 Gauge will be allowed Breech loading rifles will be allowed with straight-necked … Continue reading →
It is a state of mind. You wake up one morning, and you are no longer a deer hunter with a full freezer, remembering the season just ended. You look out the window at the cold dawn and realize that you are a turkey hunter and have about a hundred … Continue reading →
With the Telecheck system in place, the deer processor has replaced the check station for the place to hang out and watch deer come in. The spectacle at Meyer’s in Lennoxburg is every bit the way it used to be– crowds of people, lot’s of deer. Ditto for the Farm … Continue reading →
Look over on the right column There’s a little spot over there where you can join this weblog as a “Follower.” No, this does not mean I want you to pledge or tithe to Genesis 9:2-4 Ministries of SW Bracken County, KY. Don’t get me wrong. I’d take a donation … Continue reading →
Now, here’s question : if you’re down to a doe tag, and you know you’re probably going to see a shootable doe, then what? What happens when there’s no more “WOW” left in the season? Here are the options I’ve tried: 1) Stay home. Bummer. Season ends to soon. 2) … Continue reading →
Look at this. I found it over on KYHunting.Net This closely matches the 8-pointer I took this year: See: Shot for Just Bein’ Ugly What’s up with this? Views: 6 Related posts: 8-Pointer Ushers in Not-Hunting Opener My best hunting tips for getting bucks Shamanic Guide — Approaching a downed … Continue reading →
NOTE: This post has nothing to do with hunting, shooting, or reloading. However, it has everything to do with being an American. I just thought I’d share it with you. My son, Angus (angusthepiper.com) was asked to play for a company of the Ohio National Guard rotating home from a … Continue reading →
From Nubs on Deer and Deer Hunting Here is my question: The day has come to a close and it is time to get down from your stand but wait, there is just one problem. There are a few deer feeding out in the field that you have been watching … Continue reading →
UPDATED TESTS The purpose of this report is to document additional tests I made on the UV-Killer product samples sent to me y Dan Gutting of Atsko, Inc. Let me repeat at the outset that I was on the record as highly skeptical of not only the claims of Atsko … Continue reading →
From D&DH Forum: Advice to College Student My advice is on finding the time to hunt. Make the time. Hunters don’t usually talk about this subject. However, I took up hunting 20-some years ago, because I needed to retire from caving. Cavers always talked about whimping out. I guess you … Continue reading →
From Deer & Deer Hunting Forum auman New Member Posts: 6 Joined: 9/28/2008 It seems the more I hunt, the less I see. Being in ‘bama the rut is still a couple of weeks away. It should be heating up shortly. I just have it in the back of my … Continue reading →
