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breeding a 1/2 brother and sister would IMO be considered an in-breeding and I would not recommend it. I'm all for a great line breeding as this will usually bring out the traits you are looking for and produce a more consistent puppy (for the traits you want--and even traits that the pedigree has that aren't what you want). When you start breeding that tight you open up the possibilities for unwanted genetic problems such as dysplasia or eye problems. too tight for me. todd

nope--the plots I plant for deer get utilized by the turkeys. When you plant your sping plots just include some heavy seed producing plants such as milo or millet. However they will eat the clover also and the pods from the cowpeas--if they make any. They will also use the plots to catch bugs--especially the young ones.

I hate apple juice but my youngest daughter loves it. I'd rather have grape-cranberry juice.

you sound like me--I'm constantly thinking of areas to plant new plots. My dad doesn't hunt but he's out there all the time helping me plant my plots. We have a good time together and when I kill a deer he's the first one I call to help me.

I just touched up about 20 goose shells--I think they look pretty good. Still have about 40 more to do.

Leaf River gets my vote. If you are wanting an IR model there is a great deal in the classified section right now. I've always wanted to make a home brew but i'm very "electrically challenged" so I'll stick with the Leaf River--got 4 of them.

Hamann Farm Fall Deer Mix with a little extra wheat: Hamman Farm Winter Brassica with wheat: Winter Wheat with some purple top turnips (local seed): They are all pretty much eatin' to the ground right now--need to plant more next year. The deer ate all the greens off the brassicas but have not touched the bulbs.

I shoot 3" #3 for ducks--love Kent Fast Steel.

Check out this website---it helped me out a bunch when I was building and stocking my pond: http://ohioline.osu.edu/b374/index.html

In Oklahoma you can get your fish from the state for FREE if you have a current fishing license---great deal. You might check with you state wildlife agency and see if they have the same deal. Here we stock blue gill and catfish in the fall and the bass were stocked in the spring.

can you give some mailing info and who the check is made out to.

food plots also take the pressure off the natural vegetation/habitat thus improving the entire land and increasing the carrying capacity of the land--this is of course dependant on the size of the food plots for that given piece of property. I plant 3 different "types" of food plots. Perennials which will provided nutrition year round, warm season--which will provide high protein during the antler/fawning period. Cool season which helps during the stress of cold and rut. Sure--I hunt over the food plots but you must realize that the deer and other wildlife are benefiting from the food planted. I've killed many deer before I started planting food plots but it sure is more fun seeing my property hold more deer and seeing healthy deer. My antler inches have dramatically increased since I started planting and it is rare now to see a doe with a single fawn. There is no agriculture in my area so the deer really enjoy the high quality nutrition and the deer herd is benefiting from my hard work. Trust me I still do my scouting and yes--90% of the food plot usage is during night time hours--at least according to my scouting cameras. todd

How long have you had your mineral lick out? Sometimes it takes them a while to find it and remember--mineral requirements are much higher in the spring and summer--I get very little activity in the winter but when spring hits and everything starts to green up the deer hit the mineral stations pretty hard.

i'm not a tree expert but I'd also be suspicious of a pollination problem. I believe a lot of apple trees cross-pollinate but couldn't tell you what other apple varieties to plant.

very nice--my entire property was hinged cut by the huge ice storm we had about a month ago.

tri-tronics is top of the line but if you are just wanting it to clean up some obedience around the house you don't need a top of the line collar which is going to cost you hundred mores then a cheaper basic model. Now if you have a hunting dog and going to be doing field and water work the higher end collar is the way to go. I honestly think you will be fine getting a lower model dogtra or SportDog collar for what you want. You should be able to pick a lower end collar up for around a hundred bucks.

Who won MVP--I missed it?

The mighty has fallen. Great 4th quarter--rest of the game I thought was boring--unless you like lots of defense. MVP--The entire NYG D-line!

awesome!!!!

you are one killing machine! great lookin' mount todd

ain't that the truth--probably just seems like yesterday when Ashley was that size.

cools sequence of pics!

I bit the bullet and purchased a new Digital Camera. I bought a Nikon D80 with two lenses. A 28 X 80 and a 70 X 300. It will probably take me a year to learn all the different features but it sure takes some sweet pics--it should with what it costs. Here are a few that I shot in the front yard. todd

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to be totally honest--I don't care who wins but would like to see a good competitive game.