woolybear

. good answers by you and Mark, just building a case here for those in need. Yup... that's exactly what I'm talking about. I had a buddy one time kick his tackle box in a hot water discharge and felt the need to go in after it thinking the water was warm while steelhead fishing. Middle of January round here, ain't no such thing when you get out of 30 degree water. He got his box back before nearly freezing solid in the -10 below temps that awaited him on the outside. I made the trip back to the truck in my undies but forgot to grab his box in the midst of trying to get him warmed up once on shore. Darn near freezed to death. Another time, my sister who can't swim fell into a prop dig from a neighboring moared boat and went under for what felt like an eternity. Seeing that, and not a good swimmer myself, instinct took over and I jumped in after without a second thought. She's alive and kickin' to this day. fortunately so am I. One more time around a campfire, an old friend decided the fire needed fueling by means of a 2 1/2 gallon metal gas can 2 miles off the road. Got the fire cooking just fine. We ate hospital dinners that night while he was fed through an IV. BRILLIANT. BOOM! soon as he poured it on the red embers. Had to make a makeshift stretcher to haul him out when shock set in after that ,out of our clothes once again.:stretcher: Stupid decissions happen out there. Be prepared. My personal wosrt experience has been a fall from a tree and a long crawl home through ravines, creeks and fields. Enough to make 1 mile feel like 10 over the course of 12 hrs. Fire was my best friend that night, not to mention the big blue tarp that kept me dry that cold rainy night. Or it could go something like this... the day I was helpless to see my cousin drown tangled in weeds at the lake we fished so many times in the past due to our own stupidity. Who's ready for that?

Jeepers,.... do you guys ever sit still long enough to see a deer, lol

Sorry John Boy. Gettin' lost ain't what I'm gettin at here.:nono:

Lol, you're hired as the newest salesman to the team! Honestly have heard it myself at 20yds. I used to pick up acorns at job sites and bring them home to put in the yard under the apple trees to see how they would react to a food source not common to the area for miles.(no oaks around) Witnessed and heard several lone and family groups of deer crunch and munch over that time. Surprised me how far that sound could be heard, but I've never seen other deer respond to the chatter. Next up we'll be seeing "The Breathin' Deer Call", and "The Deer Farter". Gotta get 'em close though for them to be affective!

Wondering if any of you all have ever been in a sticky spot out there.Ever been forced to use that dead space between your ears to make it through a night or twelve?:eat:

.....or not. Anybody gonna run out and snatch one of these up before there all gone....?? http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/12468446041cuq1vjka73

Got a good smile out of that one!

They get dropped on the spot durring fireams season fast as they come to set up on the plate.:eat: Bow is a different story.... bucks only for me these days.

He's no slouch that's for sure. Get on him and hunt him smart.

Looks like a good one..

I have a hard time tying my shoe laces. That looks tricky. Musta missed a couple steps in between.:whip:

Give us a link to pic. Be glad to help you out. Right click on pic and copy propperties here.

If you can't figure it out, post the pic here. Sure someone will help you out. Uhhg.. Never mind, See you got it.

Borax seems to fit the bill for any fleshy feather woes just fine. Give the quills time to dry up and you should be good to go. Skin should flake right off. I've also heard of and used salt solutions, but that seemed to make them extremely brittle over time. For just a display item though, that won't be moved much, it will be hard to go wrong any way you choose. Never tried the alcohol :wine:(well sorta),but I'd imagine that would work just as well for what you're doing. Chances are you got more than one feather to mess around with. Try anything and see what you like best, then be sure to let us know what's your prefference. Sure a few of us could get you some extra feathers to experiment with if need be.

I had one bad experience in a homemade stand like that years ago from 10' that left me walking out the woods hunched over singing soprano once I finally caught my breath.:serenade: Never again. I haven't climbed a tree since. Be careful in that tree fort. The wind and other elements have a way of reaking havok on them with no visual warnings before your first step into one. Even the freshest wood and deepest screws are no match for the toll mother nature takes on them when you're not there.:stretcher:

Heck I still shoot an old one alot. Just haven't shot it at a deer yet.

Figured this best asked here as a general overall question with any weapon. Do you methodically make your way through the woods in hopes of seeing your dream buck before he sees you on way to stand/ blind, or do you just march right in to your set up and just set up to the site. I've hunted with alot of guys that that take the latter aproach. I don't like that one myself, but some will swear by it. Wait for light or get there hours earlier?

Cool, he's catching on quick.

Dang terrible situation. Sorry to hear of it.

Pretty sweet. I imagine after seeing something like that, Marineland would be a major letdown.:bummed:

Good for you man. You are now in the minority working class again. Hope things work out for ya.:yes:

No boats at the docks??? C'mon, quit you'r complainin'!:clown:

Getting rid of from your list #1,2,5 and 6(although there were times I'd have enjoyed the company) Adding to my pack, but try to keep it light. Most fits in my 8 pocket pants to not sound like pots and pans on the way in or out. 'bout all I really need here. #1- Tinks 69 soaked cotton balls on drag strings(also to hang) in 35mm canisters #2- flagging tape #3- Pen (filling out tags) #4- compass #5- compact flashlight #6-sammich #7- Shoulder strap deer drag #8- diaphram turkey call(got a fall season here) #9- lighter #10- cell phone #11- 2 way radio (if at pops- cell don't work)

Leave mine on. It's the way I shoot the bulls-eyes. It's the way I shoot the bucks. Would hate to second guess a shot op if lack of time to undress my bow were ever to become an issue. Practice and hunt with a shirt on too for the same reason. Probably saved myself a few hundred bucks over the years not laying my quiver on the forest floor when I get to tracking hit critters.

Here at home a big burly fuggly NT. Out of state a goliath straight 12 typical.