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Camera I just bought an HCO Scoutgard SG550 and so far am very happy with it. I read lots of reviews on trigger time, image quality etc. plus it has a very nice video feature also. It is a little bigger than a pop can and the nice thing is it can be securely locked up inside a steel box and lag bolted to a tree, while using your python lock to put around the tree. I didn't want to buy a camera only to have it ripped off the first week!

Z7 I shot a Z7 the other day at the local pro shop and i was amazed at how smooth that bow was.

You just need practice, go to an archery shop and find someone that will give you pointers while you are shooting. Bowhunters are people who are usually happy to help a beginner succeed, so most would be willing to help you out. You are in the midwest, so you won't have a problem finding someone to help you out a little. Good luck and keep practicing, bowhunting is a year-round sport that entails scouting, shooting, and tireless effort.

I haven't but I'll NEVER shoot anything but a Rage now, total devastation!:death:

Sounds like your rest isn't tuned in right, i'd have the pro shop check it out.

Someone needs to control the rats in Michigan, right? Nice work!:clap:

Surprised he didn't accidentally get shot in a drive-by gang shooting! What's wrong with the deer in Michigan? They taste great to me!

Thanks Chrud I'll give the blocks a try when i freshen the site in April.

thanks Jim!

O.K. Thanks for your input.

Guys, just looking for some tips on a good picture taking infrared trail camera to put on my mineral site. I'd like to hear the advantages and disadvantages to each model. I'm getting my taxes done, and am finally getting one. I'm sick of my old ones with the flash, plus i'd like to start saving the photos on my computer. Thanks a bunch guys!

O.K. here's what i did: Let me know if i did it right o.k.? I went out in the woods today with 2 bags of Deer Cain, and 1 bag of Black Magic Deer Cain. I took a hoe(garden tool, not chick) and raked away all of the leaves and foliage in 2 spots about 4ft. X4ft. I then went to the creek about 40 yards away and got water and mixed it with the 2 bags of Deer Cane and spread it out over one 4X4 area. I then took the black magic and spread it out evenly over the other 4X4 area and just left it be. I then took 1/2 bucket of C'mere Deer and put it in the middle so they find it easier. What do you guys think? When should i expect to start seeing some action on it?

Thanks guys! I appreciate the info, i bought a couple bags of the deer cain, and i saw they had the other stuff too, i'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again!

I'm looking at putting some salt licks and mineral licks out soon to start getting some pictures this spring. I'm just wondering what you guys use and what works the best for spring/summer. I'd like to see what's in the woods for next season. Thanks guys!

Shot a 5-point with a 2-blade Rage, shot him right in the shoulder and the broadhead went through the shoulder and exited behind the opposite shoulder. Total, complete devastation with a nice blood trail that lasted 40 yards. I was very impressed with the toughness of this head, it's been sharpened and back in my quiver.

Put your stand up on a rainy day, so your scent gets washed away.

You won't be sorry for buying LaCrosse, Rocky boots are junk! It's pretty bad when the boot cracks in cold weather, they are not for me! I have a pair of LaCrosse 1200 rubber boots that have seen many many falls and winters here in Michigan, at least 10! The buckle straps are still fine and still waterproof.

If you want to learn some tricks, pm me and i can take you out next spring. I've been salmon fishing since i was 8 years old. Come up to Michigan and I can show you some tips.

Hi, I'm looking to make a bowhunting excursion to the midwest next fall. I'm looking for some farm land or nice prime bowhunting land to hunt for a week while on my excursion. I live in Michigan within 2 miles of lake Mi. I will trade salmon fishing trips on lake Mi. or steelhead fishing trips this fall for anyone willing to let me hunt on their land with a bow next fall. Please send me a private message, and i'll get back to you. If this is in the wrong forum, i apologize for that. Thanks very much! I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Get in the woods! This will be the week to hunt, get in the woods. The fawns have been separated from the does, and the big bucks are on the move! As soon as this rain quits, i'll be in the woods!

Here's what I do, I always fold the platform up when I am done hunting. Then I take a cable lock and lock the platform in the "up" position. There is no possible way a person can hunt in any of my stands! Give it a try!

I've had some good luck with the horns from the 20th to the 31st. of October.

Baiting: The only thing i can say about baiting is this: Do NOT over-hunt your bait! I would hunt your bait no more than once or twice per week, and when you do hunt it you need to always make sure the wind is right, otherwise you are wasting your time and ruining your spot for the good time of the season. Hunt your bait 1-2 times a week, and hunt other spots the other days of the week. You'll find that when the rut comes, you'll have plenty of bucks in the area, then you can take your pick! Believe me on this one!!!

Let's go whack 'em and stack 'em boys!

Re: ***Hey fellow archers, lets make a deal**** No problem here!! I'm back here after a few years with no internet. Glad to be back!!