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Changes - scout more and continue to learn shooting back tension. I think it is the way to go.

I agree. This was the windiest opener I can remember. The deer moved for the first couple hours of light however and Tyler and I saw 22 deer total. Tyler also drew on what he described as a bigger 8 pointer than he shot last year. He didn't shoot as it was facing him. Tyler then, minutes later, drew back 3 times on the same 1 1/2 year old 8 pointer but after his encounter with the big one he didn't want the smaller one. We quit hunting by 11:00 a.m. I'm hoping to see the big guy today! Despite the wind, it was a great day.

Carbon Express Heritage 250's. 11 GPI, total arrow weight is about 437.

I bought my TC Venture in .308 for well under $500.00 this year. I shot it for the first time last week. Shot accurately enough, but the bolt works hard.

I started shooting feathers on my arrows a couple years ago for a few reasons. First off I learned how to fletch and make my own arrows instead of paying someone else. I also was able to customize them for best arrow flight, strength, etc... In doing this I learned that shooting certain feathers at "compound" speeds creates more noise than shooting Blazers and smaller type synthetic vanes. Feathers, especially something like a 4 or 5 inch "shield" design, "grab" a lot of air, therefore making noise. That is also why a large feather with stabilize an arrow quite well, especially when using larger broadheads. I started using Razyr feathers last year but didn't get good arrow flight. I didn't have enough time to straigten out the issues I was having. Overall, experimenting with different feather cuts can help you find one that is more quiet than others. I think feathers are the way to go and a lot of fun to work with. The feathers I have used make a noticeable noise more so than when I use Blazers. If you are cutting your own arrows using something like the Little Chopper, you can adjust it to cut a smaller height.

I see you are father away from our shoots than I thought. I don't know anybody who shoots out of your club. Good luck though.

I'm not quite sure I believe this story, but it certainly is funny. I shake my head when people ask how we could shoot such a defenseless animal.

Unfortunately it all boils down to money and protecting your investments to make more money. Boring. I think they should pick the all pros, take a picture, and end it. Then again, money can't be made that way.

I want that Jeep.

Congrats on your buck!

Smith and Wesson M&P revolver .357 magnum.

Very nice. I'm still working on mine and would love to have a wood stove like that.

The last few riflescopes I have purchased have been Leupold's and Nikons. Last year though I bought a Pentax Gameseeker for my son's Marlin 30-30 and it appears to be quite a scope for the money. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on this scope. I know you get what you pay for and all that, but maybe this scope is an exception to the rule. I am now looking for a scope for my new TC Venture .308. I can get the Gameseeker 3-15x50 for probably less than $150.00.

I'm jealous. I really wanted that same gun and caliber. I "settled" for a TC Venture in .308. I do not think I will be sorry though.

I struck out big this year. Did you get that big boy or what? He's got a cool rack.