Posted by Steve Redgwell on July 31, 2000 at 15:13:22:
'Tis summer (at least in this hemisphere). Time to tap the trigger, and after, kill a keg. Or something like that...
Two interesting contributions from visitors to the 303 Page.
First, Black Powder in a 303? Well, they did it that way first, and while recipes are hard to find, Wayne sent a recipe (and a winning one to boot!) Congratulations Wayne!
Well, what about wood? Could I be talking about the classic Scandinavian Teak Chair to butt stock conversion? The famous Canadian sporter stock made using maple scraped from the heads of Libersal politicians? No, although the idea has merit.
How about Shiver Me Timbers. Lithgow Lumber for the SMLE. What the Aussies used to keep rifles from sinking in rough seas.
It's August and I'm suffering from the heat! I won't be undersold! No REASONABLE offer accepted!
Load data, headspacing & gauging info, reloading tips and the No 4 Maintenance Manual (voted the most read book in my bathroom!) all at www.303british.com
It's a wonder you're not there already, 'cause I'm not "there" at all!
Safe Shooting! Steve Redgwell http://www.303british.com
Posted by Kevin on July 31, 2000 at 14:23:51:
In Reply to: great pic posted by Stephen on July 31, 2000 at 12:59:06:
Thanks Stephen;
That picture was taken near Silverwater Manitoulin Island.
My dog and I walked the perimeter of the small pond and it wasn`t until we went nearly full circle that this mallard jumped a good distance away from us.
I got on the call and continued to call as I watched the duck enter the stratosphere and disappear from my sight.
Less than a minute later the duck reappears and I call it down in front of us where I dust it`s ass and my lab makes a grade "A" retrieve.
Just another one of those days where you don`t think you`re going to see anything.
Having the pictures allows me to relive these hunts time and time again.
My black lab is gone now and I really miss him, he was an excellent duck dog.
I`m in the process of training another pup right now and I`m looking forward to dropping that first duck in front of him this September.
Is this your first hunting dog?
Posted by Stephen on July 31, 2000 at 12:59:06:
In Reply to: O/U shotguns posted by Kevin on July 31, 2000 at 10:55:25:
Great photo, I am waiting on my black lab pup just born yesterday.
Posted by Braden on July 31, 2000 at 11:47:37:
In Reply to: Re: Duck/Goose Gun posted by Fischer on July 31, 2000 at 08:47:31:
point taken, as a side, I have put quite a lot of steel through that gun with mod/full chokes and had no problems, and it certainly fits me far better than my 870.
Braden
Posted by Kevin on July 31, 2000 at 10:55:25:
In Reply to: Re: Duck/Goose Gun posted by Fischer on July 31, 2000 at 08:47:31:
I have fired steel shot out of my O/U and have not experienced any ill effects.
The barrel steel is pretty heavy, I really enjoy shooting this shotgun in flooded timber.
Posted by RRC on July 31, 2000 at 09:05:16:
In Reply to: Rattle or Grunt posted by Kern on July 30, 2000 at 21:39:47:
I called in a nice buck last year with my Quad grunter set on the doe setting. The deer came in from 400 yards. I shot him when he reached about 100 yards from where I was standing.
Posted by RRC on July 31, 2000 at 09:03:50:
In Reply to: Duck/Goose Gun posted by John on July 29, 2000 at 12:12:00:
The only problem may be muzzel blast from a short barrel. Your hunting partners may complain.
Posted by Fischer on July 31, 2000 at 08:47:31:
In Reply to: Re: Duck/Goose Gun posted by Braden on July 29, 2000 at 22:32:54:
Braden, you're not taking into account the (lack of) receiver on your O/U. Add 6 inches of bolt for a S/A or pump and you've got quite a long gun.
I'm a O/U and S/S fan myself, particularly for rabbits and upland game. However, I went out and bought a 1300 pump w/28" bbl. because I won't shoot steel out of my doubles, and I refuse to pay exhorbitant prices for bismuth and composites.
What do you shoot in that old O/U?
Posted by bowhunter on July 31, 2000 at 08:11:18:
In Reply to: Rattle or Grunt posted by Kern on July 30, 2000 at 21:39:47:
Grunting works great for me. I've killed at least 3 deer with my xbow that I can definitly say were grunted in. One of my hunting parteners almost got mugged by a 6 pointer last year during the rifle hunt after blowing his grunt tube. No experience with rattling, so I can't give any advice in the department. As for types of grunt tubes, get one that can make a variety of calls (i.e. doe & fawn bleats, mature and immature bucks). Be careful with the mature buck call. I've seen it send smaller back running with thier tail between thier legs.
Posted by bob on July 31, 2000 at 06:30:32:
The antis are after our dogs now! And not just hounds, check it out! http://www.ofah.org/ofah.htm
Posted by Braden on July 30, 2000 at 22:42:20:
In Reply to: They just keep coming! posted by Kevin on July 30, 2000 at 21:11:58:
On the 17th of august in area 41, plan on thinning them out down Pozniaks camp road. Open up on em on the 15th my friend!
Posted by Kevin on July 30, 2000 at 21:48:53:
In Reply to: Re: Antlerless Deer Validation Tag Draw posted by Kern on July 30, 2000 at 21:31:01:
Nice farm country, I use to shoot groundhogs just outside Hastings.
Posted by Kern on July 30, 2000 at 21:39:47:
Any one have a preference?? How easy is it to work the grunt calls?? Any fav brands??
Posted by Kern on July 30, 2000 at 21:31:01:
In Reply to: Re: Antlerless Deer Validation Tag Draw posted by Kevin on July 30, 2000 at 20:30:28:
Ill be hunting in 73. Cant wait to get the new exomag in the bush.
Posted by Kevin on July 30, 2000 at 21:11:58:
Took the wife and lab out to a park on Lake Superior tonight, there were about twentyfive people on the beach so we went down to the far end to work the dog.
The guy that manages the beach comes down and tells us not to get too far down the beach because he says there`s a huge black bear hanging around the park.He said it came out of the bush the other day, walked up to his car, jumped up and put it`s paws on the windshield.There goes my wife ...!
Another bear has taken up residence in a populated area on the east side of town.The police seem reluctant to shoot them this year because of all the criticism they faced from killing every bear they responded to last summer.
Posted by Kevin on July 30, 2000 at 20:30:28:
In Reply to: Antlerless Deer Validation Tag Draw posted by Kern on July 30, 2000 at 17:24:47:
Kern;
Where are you hunting?
I`m hunting 43A, chances are usually pretty good.
Posted by michigander88 on July 30, 2000 at 20:18:06:
If anyone is looking for a short reed goose call made of acrylic w/ a beautiful laser engraved set of geese, give me a holler. michigander88
Posted by Kern on July 30, 2000 at 17:24:47:
Only 24 hrs left to get in the draw. July 31 5:00 pm is the cutoff. Good luck
Posted by Don on July 30, 2000 at 15:35:51:
Anyone know of any public land where I can practice shooting my shotgun around Toronto before the seasons start? (Besides a gun club)
Posted by Braden on July 29, 2000 at 22:32:54:
In Reply to: Re: Duck/Goose Gun posted by chessy on July 29, 2000 at 20:19:14:
Try to take them after they have passed over your head and you can shoot after turning around, either that or coming straight into the decoys. You may find that a 22 inch barrel gives up a lot when your swinging on a bird, that is why most waterfowlers use a longer barreled gun, as far as velocitys and such, it won't make a difference, and who knows if your used to the short barrel you may do just fine. my favorite bird gun is an old winchester o/u with a 30 inch barrel. It swings very smoothly.
Posted by Kevin on July 29, 2000 at 22:12:46:
In Reply to: Duck/Goose Gun posted by John on July 29, 2000 at 12:12:00:
I use a 28" modified vent rib barrel with Rem choke on my 870 and shoot #2 steel for duck hunting over decoys on open water and field hunting.I like the 28" barrel on the 870.
Posted by chessy on July 29, 2000 at 20:19:14:
In Reply to: Duck/Goose Gun posted by John on July 29, 2000 at 12:12:00:
Modern smokeless powders burn in the first 13 to 16 inches of the barrel and maximum velocities are obtained in the first 20 inches. Shot will carry the same distance regardless of the barrel length. Shot pattern will be the same whether the barrel is 21 inches in length or 30 inches in length, if the barrel has the same choke constriction.
Our experts state there would be a small variation in velocity when using a 21-inch barrel as compared with a 30-inch barrel; however, the variation would be immeasurable.
The basic advantage of a shorter barrel is that it will swing faster. The longer barrel gives the hunter a longer sight radius to be more precise, particularly when pass shooting waterfowl. Also, the longer barrel can often help balance certain shotguns better.
Posted by John on July 29, 2000 at 12:12:00:
I have a question for all of the knowledgeable hunters on the board. I just purchased a winchester 1300 shotgun (deer and turkey)with a 22 inch barrel. However, I would like to try duck/goose hunting this year.
Can I get away with a 22 inch gun? What kind of choke/shot size would be best with this gun?
Posted by DUMB A$$ RED NECK DEER HUNTER on July 29, 2000 at 07:41:29:
In Reply to: Did you see the TO councillor on the news? posted by Steve on July 28, 2000 at 21:12:33:
I saw it & did you notice that the air guns looked like they could still be used even after he (Rob Davis) rolled over them a few times.........boy & I thought I did some dumb a$$ things..........anyways, i've got a few stolen guns plus a couple used in homicides so I think i'll dump them on him & get $50 apiece!!!!!!!!!!! JUST KIDDING.........just trying to show how damn stupid his (Rob Davis) idea is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure all the gangs & criminals will run right to him with their guns!!!!!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA......Rob Davis...wake up & smell the coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Sid on July 28, 2000 at 23:50:22:
In Reply to: Re: Not likely posted by Fischer on July 28, 2000 at 14:50:11:
Thanks Fischer. Feel much better now. Unfortunately, I only get to go out for deer for a couple of days. This year especially, my wife is due to give birth to our first, I hope I'll even get to go for the opener. Thanks.
Posted by TREX on July 28, 2000 at 21:42:54:
HEY,,ANYONE HEARD OF LAKE F268 EAST OF OGOKI LAKE . HEADED UP THERE ON A MOOSE HUNT IN LATE SEPT,,WONDERING WHAT I'M GETTIN INTO,LOL
Posted by Steve on July 28, 2000 at 21:12:33:
In Reply to: Re: I THINK GUN AMNISTY IS GREAT HEARS Y posted by Shotgunner on July 28, 2000 at 18:50:39:
The local news covered this guy symbolically destroying guns by driving over them with a steamroller. If you looked closely, you could see they were air rifles!!
What a Bozo.
Posted by Shotgunner on July 28, 2000 at 18:50:39:
In Reply to: I THINK GUN AMNISTY IS GREAT HEARS Y posted by CHESSY on July 28, 2000 at 17:54:32:
I should start taking broken guns off people's hands... uuuumm, anyone want to give me a broken gun??? LOL
Posted by CHESSY on July 28, 2000 at 17:54:32:
I AM SITTING ON 5 22 CALIBER RIFLES THAT ARE BROKE AND CANOT FIND PARTS FOR THEY ARE IN ALL WORDS JUNK AND IF TORONTO IS GOING TO GIVE ME 50 BUCKS A POP THAT IS 250 BUCKS TOWARDS A NEW GUN LOL AND I AM GOING TO DO IT AND I THINK WE SHOULD ALL GET OUR JUNK WEPONS UP THIS WAY IT SAVES US CUTTING THEM UP AND PAYING DUMP FEES TO GET RID OF THEM JUST MY 2 CENTS WORTH
Posted by Nimrod on July 28, 2000 at 14:55:41:
In Reply to: Re: Hunting Show posted by Jack on July 28, 2000 at 07:35:29:
I believe it's Sept. 8-10 at the International Centre. It's been an annual event for about 20 years. Contact the Ontario Out of Doors magazine for details, either directly or through OFAH. If you pick up a copy of the issue that just came out yesterday it will have details.
Posted by Nimrod on July 28, 2000 at 14:55:21:
In Reply to: Re: Hunting Show posted by Jack on July 28, 2000 at 07:35:29:
I believe it's Sept. 8-10 at the International Centre. It's been an annual event for about 20 years. Contact the Ontario Out of Doors magazine for details, either directly or through OFAH. If you pick up a copy of the issue that just came out yesterday it will have details.
Posted by Fischer on July 28, 2000 at 14:50:11:
In Reply to: Re: goose seasonsnear walkerton,ont posted by Sid on July 28, 2000 at 13:41:55:
The problem in Walkerton is from a particular strain of e-coli. We all have e-coli in our guts, as do deer, cattle and any number of animals. As I said, the problem there is this one type. This type is particularly dangerous to people. Other types of e-coli can make us sick, but this one can kill you. They believe it's present in about 10% of cattle, and is really no problem as far as eating the meat, as long as the cow was slaughtered in clean, sterile conditions (ie. none of the gut contents are allowed to contact the meat)
Clean your deer properly, and you should have no problem.
Posted by michigander88 on July 28, 2000 at 14:16:29:
In Reply to: Re: goose seasonsnear walkerton,ont posted by DUMB A$$ RED NECK HUNTER on July 28, 2000 at 05:20:05:
more than likely what i'll be drinking will contain hops and barley, but thanx for the concern
Posted by Sid on July 28, 2000 at 13:41:55:
In Reply to: Re: goose seasonsnear walkerton,ont posted by DUMB A$$ RED NECK HUNTER on July 28, 2000 at 05:20:05:
I hunt deer very close to Walkerton. Do you think the deer are effected at all by the water they drink ???????
Posted by bob on July 28, 2000 at 12:32:24:
In Reply to: Re: gun amnesty in toronto !!! posted by Tackleberry on July 27, 2000 at 19:59:58:
I thought it was cute, steam rolling a buch of "deadly" pellet guns for the press. Shows how much he knows about firearms! When he was done it looked like most of the pellet guns would still work! Dumb ass propaganda stunt to try and make a name for himself on the backs of honest citizens.
Posted by Jack on July 28, 2000 at 07:35:29:
In Reply to: Re: Hunting Show posted by Keith on July 26, 2000 at 05:39:19:
Can you supply me with additional information as to times, dates and a contact person. May be interested in putting on a display.
Posted by DUMB A$$ RED NECK HUNTER on July 28, 2000 at 05:20:05:
In Reply to: goose seasonsnear walkerton,ont posted by michigander88 on July 27, 2000 at 16:39:03:
Be sure & bring your own supply of drinking water..........don't trust Walkertons water............
Posted by mkm, on July 27, 2000 at 22:02:41:
In Reply to: Re: wildlife management unit map posted by charles i on July 18, 2000 at 20:54:59:
mmnbnbb
Posted by Tackleberry on July 27, 2000 at 19:59:58:
In Reply to: Re: gun amnesty in toronto !!! posted by Fischer on July 27, 2000 at 11:52:53:
Didn't anybody tell these monkeys that the challenge by the province of C-68 was lost on the basis of jurisdiction of firearms. Thus I don't think the City of Toronto Councilor probably will not have the authority to institute an amnesty.
On that other side of things that I do know, everytime new legislation is passed an amnesty is provided for the disposal of "unwanted" firearms. The average response from people who don't know the law is the fear of the law and "out of my hands ASAP" not considering the potential of generating $$$$$.
Last year there was a six (6) month Federal Amnesty in place due to the coming into force of C-68. How many news agencies reported that last year or today?????
I think you hit it on the head with the re-election twist. The Provincial NDP enacted legislation to provide photo ID to purchase ammunition, because that's the only think "they" could do. The Feds. were getting all the attention from the upcoming C-68 and the Provincial boys "needed" to show they were doing something as well.
Why is it that when ever politicians step into this quagmare of ours they always seem to be chasing their tails.
Stay Safe, Shoot Straight Tack
Posted by michigander88 on July 27, 2000 at 16:39:03:
I'll be hunting in walkerton in mid-noevember and was wondering what the goose population looks like and what the seasons will be
Posted by Fischer on July 27, 2000 at 11:52:53:
In Reply to: Re: gun amnesty in toronto !!! posted by Stephen on July 27, 2000 at 09:23:59:
They're budgeting $50,000 with hopes of getting 10,000 guns off the street. Fat chance. Any crook with an illegal weapon isn't going to part with it for 50 bucks. They also aren't going to worry about a PL or PAL (wouldn't our wonderful registration system weed them out anyway?)
It's just another publicity stunt by politicians who are only interested in BS'ing the significant segment of the population who can't think for themselves! Doesn't hurt that the amnesty program proposal comes to fruition just before the Municipal Elections either. Wanna bet that the biggest proponents of the amnesty will be the one's standing for re-election?
Posted by Stephen on July 27, 2000 at 09:29:05:
In Reply to: Spring Bear Hunt article, Ottawa Citizen posted by Fischer on July 26, 2000 at 08:49:06:
A friend of mine camped last week at Balsam Lake, talking to the park wardens they mentioned how they have been having problems with bears this year. I've camped there for years and never heard or seen a bear.
At least the warden is telling the campers this has a lot to do with the cancellation of the spring bear hunt.
We might get the hunt back, once a couple folks from the big smoke run in with a few bears only 90 minutes away from home.
Posted by Stephen on July 27, 2000 at 09:23:59:
In Reply to: gun amnesty in toronto !!! posted by rob s on July 26, 2000 at 21:35:56:
How many folks with sawed off shotguns are going to worry about a fee increase from 10 to 60???
If and when it does happen, I'll post my ad to take any gun off their hands for 20 bucks a piece. I wonder If I'll get more guns than the amnesty program?
Posted by rob s on July 26, 2000 at 21:50:50:
In Reply to: Re: Not the same article posted by Fischer on July 26, 2000 at 13:11:19:
check out the haliiburton echo lots of problems there to , hey Ill drive the truck to queens park ( great idea !!)
Posted by rob s on July 26, 2000 at 21:35:56:
on cfto at six tonight a toronto councilor was saying he is going to propose to council to set up a gun amnesty program in the mega city! (lol) due to the recent shootings in the city, what a f897747ing jerk! problem is city jerks like good old bad boy will probably agree! he suggests to have it one week before the federal boys increase the fees from $ 10.00 to $ 60.00.Ken Shaw ( I did have respect for this guy once)made a comment " this may have prevented the shooting on a TTC bus last week ! another total ASS.
HEY WE BETTER LOOK OUT THE END IS NEAR! sorry for the rant.
Posted by hitman on July 26, 2000 at 16:33:24:
In Reply to: Re: The TRUTH about Woods and Water!! posted by hitman on July 21, 2000 at 13:11:21:
West:
Are you able to comment on these charges that were apparently laid??
Hitman
Posted by hitman on July 26, 2000 at 16:29:37:
In Reply to: Re: Keeping warm in the stand posted by chessy on July 24, 2000 at 21:52:01:
On those real crappy days when you are trying to keep warm in your tree stand, you should be in your duck blind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hitman
www.chesapeakewaterfowlers.com
Posted by hitman on July 26, 2000 at 16:25:40:
In Reply to: Re: Hunting Show posted by HARVIE on July 26, 2000 at 11:38:13:
I'll either be there are up north of North Bay killing ducks somewhere.
Hitman
Posted by Fischer on July 26, 2000 at 13:11:19:
In Reply to: Re: Spring Bear Hunt article, Ottawa Citizen posted by bob on July 26, 2000 at 12:29:25:
The one you posted was good, but the one I'm referring to was printed yesterday (July 25). I haven't been able to search it through the archives. Maybe one of you will have better luck finding it. Thanks
It was entitled:
BEARS, BEARS, EVERYWHERE July 25, 2000 The Ottawa Citizen City D4 Column Nancy Sont Point of View City Editorial Page
Posted by TDC on July 26, 2000 at 12:48:50:
In Reply to: Re: Spring Bear Hunt article, Ottawa Citizen posted by bob on July 26, 2000 at 12:29:25:
That article says it all.....someone should send it to Premier Mike and see what he says
Posted by bob on July 26, 2000 at 12:31:06:
In Reply to: Re: Spring Bear Hunt article, Ottawa Citizen posted by bob on July 26, 2000 at 12:29:25:
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/letters/000717/4458534.html
Posted by bob on July 26, 2000 at 12:29:25:
In Reply to: Spring Bear Hunt article, Ottawa Citizen posted by Fischer on July 26, 2000 at 08:49:06:
This what yer after? Monday 17 July 2000
Ignorance breeds sentimental view of bears
Al Dorans The Ottawa Citizen
The emotional sensationalism of the Citizen headline, "Bullets fly as Hull police gun down black bear" (July 13) suggests that police engaged in a wild shooting spree, instead of protecting the public as they did. The term "gun down" implies the cold-blooded killing of a defenseless creature. Such media bias must be curbed.
Bears are not cute, cuddly little teddy bears. They are dangerous carnivores at the top of the food chain. The family of Olympic biathlon shooter Mary Beth Cooper, who was mauled to death by a bear, knows this all too well.
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology reported that in 1998, Sudbury had 15 nuisance bear calls. That number soared to 311 in 1999. For Sault Ste. Marie, the increase was from 28 to 67 in one year. In Bracebridge, nuisance bear calls rose from eight to 128. In Parry Sound, the increase went from 18 to 99. In North Bay, 14 nuisance-bear calls were reported in 1998, while 91 were recorded in 1999.
To overcome the lack of tolerance urbanites seem to have for this particularly rural problem, folks in Sudbury generated an idea that might win the empathy of city dwellers. They suggested that 22 hungry bears be captured in Sudbury, loaded on trucks and released in Queen's Park so that Torontonians might appreciate the Sudbury bear problem first hand.
Neighbour Heather Richardson described the police actions as a "wild shootout," and said they just "blew it away" and police should not have been "cowboys" about it.
Her suggestion was that the bear should have been relocated. Perhaps the ideal spot would have been Heather's backyard.
Al Dorans, operations
director, Canadian Institute
for Legislative Action, Nepean
Posted by HARVIE on July 26, 2000 at 11:38:13:
In Reply to: Re: Hunting Show posted by Dave on July 25, 2000 at 21:39:37:
Sept. 8, 9, 10 at the International Centre on Airport Rd. just west of Hwy 427.
Posted by bowhunter on July 26, 2000 at 09:35:38:
In Reply to: Keeping warm in the stand posted by Kern on July 24, 2000 at 21:25:29:
I bought a fairly cheap set insulated coveralls from Cabellas. They are made by Walls Clothing. These in combination with good layering are a good conbination. Even if its very cold but little wind, I am seldom cold. If it's very windy, raining or snowing hard I tend to stay out of my stan on those days anyway. These are not usually the most productive days for sitting in a stand. I believe the deer tend hold up on these days too.
Posted by Fischer on July 26, 2000 at 08:49:06:
There was an article in yesterday's (July 25) edition of the Ottawa Citizen, written by a Nancy Sont. May have been a letter to the editor or Point of View column.
Anyway, it was very supportive of the return of the Spring Bear Hunt. I got snippets of the column on a newsgroup I subscribe to, but would like to see the whole article. Anyone have it??
Posted by Kevin on July 26, 2000 at 07:51:26:
In Reply to: Wolf Custom Camouflage posted by Kevin on July 25, 2000 at 10:28:44:
Geocities was experiencing some problems yesterday but it seems to be loading ok now.
Posted by Keith on July 26, 2000 at 05:39:19:
In Reply to: Re: Hunting Show posted by Dave on July 25, 2000 at 21:39:37:
July 30 Woodstock Fair Grounds Oxford Auditorium 875 Nell St. (1 block north of Dundas)
Posted by Dave on July 25, 2000 at 21:39:37:
In Reply to: Hunting Show posted by HARVIE on July 25, 2000 at 21:15:33:
When and where is it? Is there a website for it at all?
Off topic, but does anyone know if there are any gun shows coming up soon?
Posted by HARVIE on July 25, 2000 at 21:15:33:
Anyone going to the fall hunting show in Mississauga?
Posted by Ellis Markham on July 25, 2000 at 14:44:36:
In Reply to: Re: HUNTING CAMPS posted by DEER SLAYER on October 18, 1999 at 09:44:50:
My wife and I are planning a hunting and fishing trip in 2001. Facilities are important. Please provide information on your camps and hunts.
Posted by Kevin on July 25, 2000 at 12:14:05:
Looks like there`s a problem with the message board.
Posted by Kevin on July 25, 2000 at 10:28:44:
In Reply to: Re: Keeping warm in the stand posted by Kern on July 25, 2000 at 08:17:35:
Wolf Camo
Posted by Tod Vandrish on July 25, 2000 at 08:31:49:
In Reply to: Re: Keeping warm in the stand posted by Kern on July 25, 2000 at 08:17:35:
Just remember to practice with your bow with all those extra clothes on. Hate to have the big fellow right under you in range and when you take the shot you realize your bowstring rubs on your big jacket, or fanny pack when you shoot. Practice like you hunt. Good luck.
TV
Posted by Kern on July 25, 2000 at 08:17:35:
In Reply to: Re: Keeping warm in the stand posted by Kevin on July 24, 2000 at 22:36:19:
Hey Kevin, you posted a link some time ago for Wolf Camo. Can you post it again. Thanks
Posted by Kevin on July 24, 2000 at 22:36:19:
In Reply to: Re: Keeping warm in the stand posted by chessy on July 24, 2000 at 21:52:01:
I sit in heavy clothes but peel a few layers when it gets time to walk and hunt around 10:30am.I use toe warmers on the outside of my boots, wear a fleece hand warmer with heat pack around my waste and a good wool hat.I hunt the third week in November when it`s making ice and I can stay quiet and comfortable. Wolf Camo
Posted by chessy on July 24, 2000 at 21:52:01:
In Reply to: Keeping warm in the stand posted by Kern on July 24, 2000 at 21:25:29:
yes layering is good but even a outter shell of something water proff is better but how long are you really going to stay when it is that cold ???? when it is that cold we do alot of still hunting but the best thing in the stand is what is called isometricts(sp) you learn to flex your muscles this will keep you very warm and there is no movment involved with it hope this helps ps the best thing is a good pair of boots
Posted by Kern on July 24, 2000 at 21:25:29:
I plan to be doing some deer hunting this year with my new Exomag bow and was thinkin about getting some warm camo for the long stints in the stand. Ive been to a few places and it looks like everything is either Gortex or Hydro-tech. The Gortex stuff was more than twice the price and Im just wondering if its really worth it? Do any of you guys find your self in a stand in December?? Can you get away with just good layering??
Posted by Kern on July 24, 2000 at 13:32:42:
In Reply to: buffaloe heads posted by Todd elliott on July 22, 2000 at 16:19:36:
I dont know where you can post those for possible sale, but a taxidermist may beable to give you an appraisal for insurance. Why dont you take a pic and post here for starters.
Kern
Posted by Kevin on July 23, 2000 at 08:07:51:
In Reply to: Re: Bear hunting posted by Braden on July 23, 2000 at 00:52:35:
I haven`t bear hunted in several years, I can take them on my trapping licence but don`t bother.I do a lot of predator calling but I hold off until late in the season because of bears.If I were to target a bear I would go to an area that had bear and call for them.I don`t have far to go there are bear everywhere!
Posted by Braden on July 23, 2000 at 00:52:35:
In Reply to: Re: Bear hunting posted by Kevin on July 20, 2000 at 17:49:02:
We will likely bring a pile of old donuts, syrup and honey for one bait site, but we have a line on an area that has had a lot of recent bear sightings in recently harvested areas. We are more interested in sitting on our buts watching cuts and shorelines as well as staking out berry patches than we are in sitting over a bait can. We are up for seven days, with 3 hunters so someone will be delegated to freshen the bait site and watch for bears daily while the other 2 hike around and try to walk one up. Whats your prefered method?
Braden
Posted by Todd elliott on July 22, 2000 at 16:19:36:
I have just inherited 2 beautiful mounted buffalo heads, can anyone tell me how to go about selling them, or having them appraised for insurance purpases.
Posted by hitman on July 21, 2000 at 13:11:21:
In Reply to: Re: The TRUTH about Woods and Water!! posted by sparky on July 20, 2000 at 01:09:14:
I inquired with someone who knew about the situation. Apparently in the spring turkey season of 99, the owner and a client were charged for shooting a turkey from a roadway, and also for illegally tagging the bird. Whoever shot the bird did not tag it, apparently another person did, which is illegal in turkey hunting because party hunting is not allowed. From what I was told, the bird was in the yard of someone's house and was shot from the roadway. The bird may have been shot originally and therefore wounded, but I again, I don't know for sure.
Hitman
Posted by DUMB A$$ RED NECK HUNTER on July 21, 2000 at 05:48:29:
In Reply to: they sure do lol n/m posted by chessy on July 20, 2000 at 09:33:30:
As my role model "Al Bundy" would say, do they have biggins????? HA HA HA
Posted by Stephen on July 20, 2000 at 21:17:30:
In Reply to: The TRUTH about Woods and Water!! posted by WEST on July 19, 2000 at 22:21:07:
I don't think that there have been any accusations made up until this point. Just some cautions to look into the matter. That is fine. I have also considered joining , but I still have the same reservation as the original post, that no one has come close to answering. "What the land they offer is like and if it would be worth the 500$ they are charging"
If you know them so well please respond to the original posting. Depending on the outcome, they may get a few new members.
Thanks
Posted by Kevin on July 20, 2000 at 17:49:02:
In Reply to: Re: Moose hunting posted by Braden on July 20, 2000 at 14:44:43:
Braden; Are you baiting? What tactics are you using?
Posted by HARVIE on July 20, 2000 at 15:46:41:
In Reply to: Re: Woods and Water - West posted by Hitman on July 19, 2000 at 23:55:58:
Thanks for the input. I will look into it a little more closely
Posted by Braden on July 20, 2000 at 14:44:43:
In Reply to: Re: Moose hunting posted by Charles i on July 18, 2000 at 21:49:04:
I bekieve the topos are 31L/11 and 31L/12 Yes this area is heavily hunted but it has a reasonable amount of moose. You will DEFINATELY see other hunters. I am heading in the general area for a bear hunt (self guided) on the 17 august. Good luck!
Posted by chessy on July 20, 2000 at 09:33:30:
In Reply to: ???????? posted by DUMB A$$ RED NECK HUNTER on July 20, 2000 at 06:09:29:
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Posted by DUMB A$$ RED NECK HUNTER on July 20, 2000 at 06:09:29:
In Reply to: hey dumb ass redneck do you ever ... posted by chessy on July 19, 2000 at 19:59:07:
Can't say as i have...........do they have nekked women there to tease & please us rednecks??? If so, we might have to give it a try!!!!!!!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA
Posted by sparky on July 20, 2000 at 01:09:14:
In Reply to: The TRUTH about Woods and Water!! posted by WEST on July 19, 2000 at 22:21:07:
West...... well if what you say is the truth, then I for one send my appologies and will not say anything more on the matter.
Sparky
Posted by Hitman on July 19, 2000 at 23:59:47:
In Reply to: Woods and Water posted by HARVIE on July 17, 2000 at 19:57:01:
Hey West:
Do you know about any charges that W and W has faced? (Not dealing with the enclosure, and I believe it was in 98).
Hitman
Posted by Hitman on July 19, 2000 at 23:55:58:
In Reply to: Woods and Water posted by HARVIE on July 17, 2000 at 19:57:01:
I personally have no problem with the enclosure type of hunting for exotics. No different then hunting on a pheasant farm. Any comments I made deal with him being charged by the MNR and convicted in court I believe, and how he has conducted some of his hunts and how he has dealt with landowners that have not given him permission to hunt on their property.
As I said, I have not dealt with him personally, but know and have spoke to quite a few people that have.
Hitman
Posted by WEST on July 19, 2000 at 22:21:07:
In Reply to: Re: Woods and Water posted by Sparky on July 19, 2000 at 20:42:12:
Gentlemen,
Lots of speculative rumours floating around this particular thread. I have hunted with and known Rob the owner of Woods and Water for 4 years. Firstly, the game farm he operates is fully licensed and legal in every way. The terrain where the hunting ranch is located is tough terrain. I have hunted his parcel for Grouse and the size of the enclosed area is huge. All exotic game purchased is through registered government bonded breeders and is COMPLETELY legal. The choice to hunt an animal in this fashion is completely legal the choice is yours , Rob gives you the area to hunt your game of choice in a challenging setting wether it be wild boar or farm bred mule deer. The operation is completely legal and the MNR has given its blessing after reviewing the property. I consider Rob a good friend and cannot sit by and let ignorant accusations and falsehoods about his business get printed on a forum such as this one. You may think this type of hunting is wrong or unfair but that is your opinion! Woods and Water operates in a legal manner and is run by one hell of a dedicated sportsmen!! Just thought I'd set the record straight,
Regards, WEST
Posted by Braden on July 19, 2000 at 21:49:20:
In Reply to: Re: Dream Hunt posted by Hitman on July 19, 2000 at 17:54:03:
Alaskan Bull Moose, not some 800 pound weakling with a teeny rack, But a bonafide 1400 pounder with a rack as big as a chevette on his head. Follow it up with an Alaskan Brown, and then send me over to the prairies with Hitman for some non-stop goose getting.
Posted by Sparky on July 19, 2000 at 20:42:12:
In Reply to: Re: Woods and Water posted by Hitman on July 19, 2000 at 11:53:51:
I believe that this is the guy that is up our way Hitman that was investigated by the MNR for allegedlly purchasing exotic animals from various locations such as zoos and then releasing them in a fenced off area for hunting. I thought that he was to be closed down ? and he was being protested during hunts.
Posted by chessy on July 19, 2000 at 19:59:07:
go to manooth to the bar where all the boys get together to "TRADE" INFORMATION WINK WINK
Posted by chessy on July 19, 2000 at 19:56:58:
In Reply to: Re: Deer Hunt Application posted by DUMB A$$ REDNECK HUNTER on July 19, 2000 at 06:01:12:
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Posted by Hitman on July 19, 2000 at 17:54:03:
In Reply to: Dream Hunt posted by Fischer on July 19, 2000 at 08:51:19:
Send me out to the prairies for about 5 weeks of non-stop hunting. Ducks and geese in fields. Maybe a huge whitetail in Saskatchewan after that, and then when it gets too cold, pop down to Argentina and blow my brains out on ducks and doves for a about 3 weeks.
Anyone want to join me?
Hitman
www.chesapeakewaterfowlers.com
Posted by Kern on July 19, 2000 at 15:21:35:
In Reply to: Re: Dream Hunt posted by Fischer on July 19, 2000 at 13:20:55:
I grew up in Labrador so Caribou isnt on my list of things I want to do, In fact, I think they are a little over rated! To be honest Ild love a duck hunt where it just me, my decoys and waves upon waves of Mallards and Blacks coming in from all directions - eclipsing the sun as they cup over my spread!! In the big game catagory maybe Moose or Elk and I think it would be with a crossbow.
Posted by Fischer on July 19, 2000 at 13:20:55:
In Reply to: Re: Dream Hunt posted by Kern on July 19, 2000 at 13:02:36:
Cool pistol, Kern. What do think about them making it in a left hand action, for more rapid cycling for us right hand shooters? Kinda like feeding a magazine with the left hand while maintaining full grip with the right.
They were using S&W Model 29 stainless in 44 mag. One appeared to have the standard 8 1/2" bbl, while the other was a special production hunting pistol, with a 12" bbl and carrying sling. Both pistols were scoped. I don't recall them saying what power the scopes were, but unless it was some minimal magnification, like a 1.5X or 2.5X it would seem to me to be a problem at the short range (30 yds.) they were shooting. Personally, I think I'd prefer iron sights or maybe even an Aimpoint type sight, for that up close and personal type shooting. Though I think the S&W or Ruger Redhawk 44 would be equal choice of gun for me. I'd likely even use my old Ruger Blackhawk 44 mag, 10".
So, what's your dream hunt, Kern?
Posted by Kern on July 19, 2000 at 13:02:36:
In Reply to: Dream Hunt posted by Fischer on July 19, 2000 at 08:51:19:
I missed that one Fischer...what kind of handguns were they using?? If I were to hunt like that, my choice of gun would be one of these..... Weatherby
Posted by Hitman on July 19, 2000 at 11:53:51:
In Reply to: Re: Woods and Water posted by Kern on July 18, 2000 at 22:35:06:
Well, I have never dealt with the guy so I can't say for sure. However there are a lot of bad rumours going around the local area. I know he hunted on a friend of mines property and pulled a real bonehead move. Also, was in the newspaper with regards to being charged by the MNR. He is the guy that all the talk over hunting exotics in an enclosure has been over in the past year.
Posted by TDC on July 19, 2000 at 09:16:34:
In Reply to: Dream Hunt posted by Fischer on July 19, 2000 at 08:51:19:
Fischer,I saw that show too and loved it. I thought those guys were nuts though when they caught that live pig and put it in the cage .....from what I have read one wrong move can cost you several stitches with those things.As far as dream hunts go (in Canada),I would love to complete a Newfoundland Grand Slam (moose,bear ,caribou)and I understand that such hunts are available if you have the bucks (Which I don't at the moment). I have a friend who is nutso to someday hunt African plains game and he has actually started saving up already...Take care...TDC
Posted by Fischer on July 19, 2000 at 08:51:19:
Hey, everyone. I wrote below that my dream hunt would be to hunt wild boar with a handgun. Sunday night, on Advantage Outdoors, Wade Bourne did just that. They used cur dogs to locate the boars, which usually holed up in some palmetto bush. They then had to go in and chase the boar out into the open, hoping the dog could bay the boar again, in the open. There is a real possibility that the boar will take a run at you in this situation! Once in the open, it was very difficult to get a clear shot on the boar, because the dog was in there like a dirty shirt! Range was about 30 yards. Wade Bourne made it clear that this was a pretty tense hunt, and that he much preferred to use a .308 and keep some distance from his quarry.
Funny part of the show was when they captured a 200 lb. wild boar by hand! No tranquilizer, just grab a leg! It was a "mule-footed" boar, which is a descendant of the original pigs that the Spanish brought to America, but has a mule (horse) shaped hoof, instead of a cloven hoof. They wanted to relocate it to another island, to breed with some similar sows, in hopes of building up a population.
I taped the show and only had a chance to watch it last night. I'm glad I taped it, because I will be watching it again, for sure.
Anyway, I wanted to know what anybody else's dream hunt would be.
Posted by DUMB A$$ REDNECK HUNTER on July 19, 2000 at 06:01:18:
In Reply to: Re: Deer Hunt Application posted by hitman on July 18, 2000 at 13:30:02:
Why thank you Hitman!!!!! Anyway the deadline for a phone in app is July 31 but if you're mailing your app in, it has to be in the MNR's possesion on July 31........postmarked on July 31 does not count!!!!!!!!! Good luck to all and where is everyone hunting this year??? I'm going to be in the 56 area with the rest of my DUMB A$$ RED NECK GANG!!!!!!
Posted by DUMB A$$ REDNECK HUNTER on July 19, 2000 at 06:01:12:
In Reply to: Re: Deer Hunt Application posted by hitman on July 18, 2000 at 13:30:02:
Why thank you Hitman!!!!! Anyway the deadline for a phone in app is July 31 but if you're mailing your app in, it has to be in the MNR's possesion on July 31........postmarked on July 31 does not count!!!!!!!!! Good luck to all and where is everyone hunting this year??? I'm going to be in the 56 are with the rest of my DUMB A$$ RED NECK GANG!!!!!!
Posted by Kevin on July 18, 2000 at 23:06:25:
In Reply to: Re: Moose hunting posted by Charles i on July 18, 2000 at 21:49:04:
I`m not familiar with that area but I would expect it to be heavily hunted due to the close proximity to some larger centers.We just had another car moose collision fifteen minutes north of the Sault, there`s two or three every year at the same location.We usually have a few moose run through the city every year, it`s not that uncommon to drive north to Wawa and see them along the highway.What ever area you decide on a topo map would be an asset.
Posted by Kern on July 18, 2000 at 22:35:06:
In Reply to: Re: Woods and Water posted by hitman on July 17, 2000 at 21:57:22:
Hitman...sounds like you know these guys or heard of them? If you share your story you might save someone else a spoiled hunt.
Posted by Charles i on July 18, 2000 at 21:49:04:
In Reply to: Moose hunting posted by Kevin on July 18, 2000 at 21:26:28:
That would be unit 40, boat access. Red cedar lake, marten river area. don't know if this is a heavy moose area. don't know if this is a heavily hunted area.
Posted by Kevin on July 18, 2000 at 21:26:28:
In Reply to: Re: wildlife management unit map posted by charles i on July 18, 2000 at 20:54:59:
Charles; Is that area 40 or 41? Fly in or boat access?
Posted by charles i on July 18, 2000 at 20:57:11:
In Reply to: Re: wildlife management unit map posted by Kevin on July 18, 2000 at 19:27:24:
oops just realized you were talkin deer density we are wondering also about moose density.
Posted by charles i on July 18, 2000 at 20:54:59:
In Reply to: Re: wildlife management unit map posted by Kevin on July 18, 2000 at 19:27:24:
thanks for the info, we have a cabin on sugar island, canadian St. Mary's river side at the southern most tip we fish for walleye at the St. Joseph Island bridge and have taken our boat up into Echo Bay. we are looking at a moose hunt near Marten lake, went to Oba lake area last year.
Posted by Kevin on July 18, 2000 at 19:27:24:
In Reply to: Re: wildlife management unit map posted by charles i on July 18, 2000 at 18:39:01:
Charles;
The high density deer areas would be the areas east of Sault Ste. Marie from Echo Bay eastward.
St.Joseph Island and Manitoulin Island have the highest concentrated deer population but both are primarily private land.
Posted by charles i on July 18, 2000 at 18:39:01:
In Reply to: Re: wildlife management unit map posted by Kevin on July 17, 2000 at 23:51:59:
thanks kevin, actually need to update arobatic reader, get it when i click onyour link just need to have it saved now as you said in "my briefcase" is there any info out there showing actual deer density and areas? thank u for all your help!
Posted by Kevin on July 18, 2000 at 18:33:09:
In Reply to: GPS Info required posted by Karl on July 18, 2000 at 08:49:44:
This one or the new model?
Posted by hitman on July 18, 2000 at 13:30:02:
In Reply to: Deer Hunt Application posted by Jack on July 18, 2000 at 05:23:03:
I believe the deadline is July 31, atleast for mail ins.
Hey Redneck, your name is suiting.
Hitman
Posted by Chuck on July 18, 2000 at 10:57:49:
In Reply to: woodcock in ON, other upland b? posted by Leon on July 17, 2000 at 14:07:20:
Yes there are hunters in Ontario who specifically go after Woodcock, myself the ones that I have shot were while grouse hunting. There are some wild pheasants around the Ottawa valley but they are few and far between. I am not sure but I think southern ontario may have some wild pheasants as well. The grouse hunting in the Ottawa valley has been spectacular the last couple of years.
Posted by bowhunter on July 18, 2000 at 09:32:47:
In Reply to: Re: Deer Hunt Application posted by DUMB A$$ REDNECK HUNTER on July 18, 2000 at 06:09:41:
Actually since introduction of the 1-800 service for purchasing your licence and applying for anterless tags, they have sent those using this system a pamphlet with the phone number and instructions for using the system. I guess this year they decided to save the cost of the mailing. Check the MNR website, the 1-800 number is posted there and the pamphlet can be downloaded. http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/
Posted by Kern on July 18, 2000 at 09:11:58:
In Reply to: Deer Hunt Application posted by Jack on July 18, 2000 at 05:23:03:
Andy posted something concerning the draw a while back... here is the link http://www.zoo.utoronto.ca/FUN/deer.htm
Posted by Karl on July 18, 2000 at 08:49:44:
Does anyone have any info good or bad about the Garmin E-Trek Gps? Seems very nice and compact. Thanks
Posted by DUMB A$$ REDNECK HUNTER on July 18, 2000 at 06:09:41:
In Reply to: Deer Hunt Application posted by Jack on July 18, 2000 at 05:23:03:
What the hell are you talking about.......you think the golldarn govrnment has the time & money to send you a presonal notice???? Wake up & smell the coffee.....they have never sent you a notice and they never will............what the hell have you been smoking?????????????
Posted by Jack on July 18, 2000 at 05:23:03:
Usually I receive a notice from the N.R. regarding application for the anterless deer hunt. As key the application on my birthday as not to miss the deadline, i have not seen he application form. My question , has antone else??
Posted by Nicole on July 18, 2000 at 00:54:05:
In Reply to: Re: Anti PETA bumper sticker seen today...send me one!!:) posted by Jennifer on June 30, 2000 at 22:13:55:
i eat meat because i am a human! God gave us animals to eat...i do what He says.
Posted by Kevin on July 17, 2000 at 23:51:59:
In Reply to: Re: wildlife management unit map posted by Charles Iverson on July 17, 2000 at 22:38:01:
Charles;
Let it load just as it did before then hit fileat the top of your browser and then selectsave as then put it in your brief case file, my documents or another of your choice then it`s there when you need it.Later on you can delete it and get rid of it.
Posted by CHARLIE on July 17, 2000 at 22:58:18:
In Reply to: Re: Bow VS Crossbow posted by Nimrod on October 15, 1999 at 12:03:44:
CAPTIAN IS RIGHT. I use a crossbow and its not by choice, after a feak injury to my shoulder. Im unable to pull a conventional bow back. If not for a crossbow, my archery hunting would be over. The thought of that would send this hunter into a deep deep hole. In short , the crossbows range is comparible to a conventional bows range.(20-30 yards) But a hunt is still a hunt. if you cant hunt and get into "bow range". even a crossbow will not do the job. CHARLIE.
Posted by Charles Iverson on July 17, 2000 at 22:38:01:
In Reply to: Re: wildlife management unit map posted by Kevin on July 17, 2000 at 20:20:10:
thanks for the info and download don't know what happened by download got lost somewhere in our computer and disappeared for another download from your click on could we try that again . or just give me web address to go directly to it. Not real good at this downloading and it went directly into download without letting me tell it where to put it ie: C drive, etc. thanks!
Posted by West on July 17, 2000 at 22:24:51:
In Reply to: Woods and Water posted by HARVIE on July 17, 2000 at 19:57:01:
Hey Harvie,
I've personally used Woods and Waters guiding service and taxidermy service. Rob who owns the business is as professional and knowledgable as they come. I am not familiar with all of the land he has access to but it does include quite a bit of different terrains and animal habitat. I suggest getting in touch with him and having him describe the club. You will see for yourself the man knows hunting and guiding. I speak from experience and would not hesitate to recommend his outfit. Check out his website for more details www.wahc.com
Regards, WEST
Posted by hitman on July 17, 2000 at 21:57:22:
In Reply to: Woods and Water posted by HARVIE on July 17, 2000 at 19:57:01:
Be careful, be very careful.
Hitman
Posted by Kevin on July 17, 2000 at 20:20:10:
In Reply to: wildlife management unit map posted by charles iverson on July 17, 2000 at 19:18:31:
Charles;
You can download it from this link and then save it.
It takes a few minutes if you don`t have the high speed connection.
Ontario Regs
Go to page 49 of 91 and you should be in the ball park.
Kevin Watson Hunting Algoma
Posted by HARVIE on July 17, 2000 at 19:57:01:
Has anyone used Woods And Water Hunting Club. I was wondering what the land they offer is like and if it would be worth the 500$ the are charging. I am not interested in their guiding service.
Posted by charles iverson on July 17, 2000 at 19:18:31:
thank you for the help with moose hunts we have found several available for this fall thru noto! next question - i have been searching the web for a map showing the wildlife management units for ontario can't find one. figure there is one there somewhere must be using the wrong key words i have tried the ministry of natural resources but don't seem to be connecting if there is such a link to it. any help would be appreciated, thanks!
Posted by Leon on July 17, 2000 at 14:07:20:
Hi all,
I was wondering - do you people hunt woodcock in ON? I'd be interested to hear about hunting grouse, pheasant and other upland birds.
I was told you have to go to game preserve to shoot pheasant? Any recommendations?
Leon
Posted by Kern on July 16, 2000 at 15:45:53:
In Reply to: Re: Challenger Steel Loads? posted by sparky on July 16, 2000 at 08:56:34:
Not that I want to take sides here between Challenger & Winchester, but make sure you are comparing the same load. I find Remington packs large payloads - 1 7/8 oz on some of their steel loads, which will pattern nice but wont give you much range and fps @ the muzzle is lost as well. I look for loads in the 1 3/8 to 1 5/8 oz. as these usually give you the best muzzle velocities and as we all know with steel, the bottom line is speed kills. If you look at anyones HV Steel loads, they will all be 1 3/8 oz or smaller. BTW these sizes are all for 10 ga steel - not much help to 12 ga shooters but the same applies to the smaller gauges.
Posted by chessy on July 16, 2000 at 13:57:38:
In Reply to: Re: Challenger Steel Loads? posted by sparky on July 16, 2000 at 08:56:34:
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Posted by sparky on July 16, 2000 at 08:56:34:
In Reply to: Challenger Steel Loads? posted by WEST on July 13, 2000 at 10:29:33:
I too used the 3" #2's on ducks last year and found them a bit better on range than the winchester shells. I used 3 1/2" remington T shot on Canadas but will be trying the 3" BB Challengers this year on them.
Posted by pete thain on July 14, 2000 at 12:11:59:
In Reply to: Looking For A Good Gunsmith posted by DEER SLAYER on October 03, 1999 at 06:37:02:
I need night sites installed,a new spring in the loaded chamber indicator,and maybe some work on the guide ramp for the chamber need professional opinion. This is a walther ppks that i bought for my girlfriend for her birthday and i would like to do these things for this birthday. i would pay for fast shipping as her birthday is 7/22/00 waited long enough did'nt if you can help please advise thanks pete
Posted by Braden on July 14, 2000 at 12:02:51:
In Reply to: Re: Nosler ballistic tips, anyone used em? posted by Rick Teal on July 13, 2000 at 21:26:34:
I am going to do wet phone book tests to see results. I am only pushing them at a calculated velocity of 2650-2700fps. This is on the low spectrum as the max load I have listed at 3050fps or thereabouts. I'll let you know what happens.
Braden
Posted by Rick Teal on July 13, 2000 at 21:26:34:
In Reply to: Nosler ballistic tips, anyone used em? posted by Braden on July 12, 2000 at 00:51:12:
I used 180 gr ballistics loaded to 2470 fps in my 30-06 almost exclusively between 1984 and 1991. I shot 11 deer and one moose with them during this period, and they always performed perfectly, with only 1 deer travelling as far as 70 yds from the point of impact - most dropping on the spot. I shot 2 more with this load last year, with similar results.
The only problem I had was one year, after reading a bunch of US propaganda, I tried 150 grainers. These bullets over penetrated because of the high velocity and (I believe) light weight that didn't allow the plunger tip to perform as designed. Both deer required lengthy tracking jobs, and one deer wasn't recovered.
My advice is to deep six the 150's, and use 180's with a reduced load.
Posted by hitman on July 13, 2000 at 17:06:39:
In Reply to: Challenger Steel Loads? posted by WEST on July 13, 2000 at 10:29:33:
I shot the Challenger load last year. 3" number 2's all season on ducks and geese. Shot the BB's on geese as well. The 2's patterened awesome through my Benelli with an I.C. choke. Very fast load, over 1450 fps. Speed is what you need now with steel. The faster it is, the more downrange energy you have, which relates to knockdown power.
Not sure if any of you guys have ever bought the "Supreme" shotgun shells from Canadian Tire. They were 13.99 for a box of twenty. Half way through the season they want down to 11.99 a box. Well if ya didn't, here is a tip for ya.............they're Challengers!!! The exact same load, but quite a bit cheaper. The only problem is that they are not making them for CTC anymore. I hit all the CTC's in my area and bought up all I could. Got about 4 flats now. Might want to look into it.
Hitman
Posted by Tod Vandrish on July 13, 2000 at 14:49:57:
In Reply to: Challenger Steel Loads? posted by WEST on July 13, 2000 at 10:29:33:
Never used them on Waterfowl. I patterned a box of 2's out of my gun and they shot terrible. That's not to say they won't shoot well out of the next gun. Best thing to do is get a box and pattern through your own gun and the decide. Good luck and good hunting.
Tod
Posted by Tod Vandrish on July 13, 2000 at 14:38:40:
In Reply to: Re: "Ask the CO" posted by Andy on July 13, 2000 at 10:27:04:
Andy
Thanks for the feedback. I understand the difficulty staying on top of this type of thing. Again I applaud you for taking the initiative for setting up this site.
Tod
Posted by Braden on July 13, 2000 at 12:10:34:
In Reply to: Challenger Steel Loads? posted by WEST on July 13, 2000 at 10:29:33:
Buy with confidence. Found BB to be the ideal size for large ducks and geese. 1450fps I believe.
Posted by Shotgunner on July 13, 2000 at 11:15:23:
In Reply to: Challenger Steel Loads? posted by WEST on July 13, 2000 at 10:29:33:
I used 2 3/4, #4 steel shot last year for blue bills and I thought they were great. I didn't get many ducks, but that wasn't the shots fault. The shells performed flawlessly when I fired them. They're a good buy, they're cheap and it's a Canadian company. You'll like these shells, they're all I ever buy!
Posted by WEST on July 13, 2000 at 10:29:33:
Hey Guys,
Thought I'd give Challenger steel loads a try this year, was wondering what you guys think of them. Anybody use them on a regular basis last year? How did they perform? Yardage and accuracy etc. I'm going to use mainly 3" for ducks and geese if they work out. Any comments or tips would be greatly apprecited!!!
Regards, WEST
Posted by Andy on July 13, 2000 at 10:27:04:
In Reply to: "Ask the CO" posted by Tod Vandrish on July 13, 2000 at 09:30:31:
We're working on getting the responses in a more timely manner. The problem has been twofold. 1), the volume of questions and 2), MNR staff being inundated with other work. Also, many of the questions being asked are not appropriate. I've now started to ignore these totally as it is just too time consuming to send email to someone suggesting they check local clubs or the district office for an answer to, say, "where is the best place for hunting groundhogs in the London area". We are behind about a month's worth of questions right now. I hope to have this backlog cleared shortly.
Posted by chessy on July 13, 2000 at 10:01:59:
In Reply to: "Ask the CO" posted by Tod Vandrish on July 13, 2000 at 09:30:31:
every time i ask a question via phone or at the sportsman show they tell me to ask the game warden in the area i be hunting they say it depends on HIS INTREPRIATON OF THE LAW so no matter what one CO says ask the CO in the area that you are going to be hunting good luck
Posted by Tod Vandrish on July 13, 2000 at 09:30:31:
Just recently started visiting this site. Seems like a great hunting resource and will continue to drop in.
I had a question concerning the "Ask the CO" link. This is a fantastic idea and a great way to obtain information from our CO's on things that are not always covered, or clear in the regualtions. My question was, how often do they update this page? It is a great idea but not much good if the questions don't get answered. I don't believe the questions have been answered for several months now. Just curious whether I should give the local CO a call for my questions or wait.
Anyways, thanks for the great site and I look forward to spending more time here.
Regards
Tod
Posted by steel zheng on July 12, 2000 at 23:45:24:
In Reply to: Gun bluing (blueing?) posted by Dan on October 05, 1999 at 13:28:43:
stupefaction gun
Posted by Braden on July 12, 2000 at 09:42:47:
Anyone know of a 100 yard range in and around Ridgetown/Rondeau bay area that is open Saturdays? If so could you post directions please. Thanks, also it has to be open to the public. Tall order. Would appreciate the info.
Posted by TDC on July 12, 2000 at 09:28:36:
In Reply to: Re: Nosler ballistic tips, anyone used em? posted by Tackleberry on July 12, 2000 at 01:57:02:
I know how you feel about the V-max. Tried some 35 grain V-Max in my Ruger Hornet.Have sent several chucks to the big hayfield in the sky with it.Like you said,they are very explosive and show much improved performance over the 45 grain softpoints I used to use . I have also dusted several crows with them out in the corn field back in the spring before the corn sprouted.....they just go poof in a big black cloud of feathers and several were almost blown in two ( our cat never had it so good).....my friend has a Remington 700 stainless Varmint Synthetic in .220 Swift and he's going to get some V-max to try . They should be a bombshell in that thing..........TDC
Posted by jason whyte on July 12, 2000 at 07:11:35:
In Reply to: Nosler ballistic tips, anyone used em? posted by Braden on July 12, 2000 at 00:51:12:
i have used the ballistic tip 130 grain for deer and had great results i have shot them in the neck and chest both shot placements have put them where they belong on the ground no chaseing them and the do not perform like the smaller bullits do my buddy shoots the 55 grain ballistic tip and it makes a mess of gophers but once you step up to the bigger calibiers they are more of a pricicion bullit these bullets are great for accuaracy and what i like is the head does not dammage in cycling the bullets in and out of the gun you will like them if you really want to see what the bullet will do try doing this 1 get rubber tube = skin 2 1 inch of wet news paper = flesh 3 1/4 inch ply wood = bone and then 8 inch of wet paper = cavaty if the bullets pass thru back up or add more paper and make sure the paper is really soaked i seen this once in a mag it is almost as good as that geleten they use that is what they said any way good luck and you will have great sucsess with that bullet
Posted by Tackleberry on July 12, 2000 at 01:57:02:
In Reply to: Nosler ballistic tips, anyone used em? posted by Braden on July 12, 2000 at 00:51:12:
Well funny you should ask, ...... I just started using the 95gr. Hornady VMax for ground hogs. What performance !!!! I have taken four with these rounds and have been impressed so , that I'm thinking of writing the company.
One was a chest and shoulder shot. Kind of hard to distinguish due to the damage. Effectively severed the shoulder. The other three were head shots two standing and one in the borrow. The ballistic performance on the head is incredable. (you know the old saying, "this your brain on drugs" ? well I have a new saying, "this is your brain on grass" ) Yes I'm being graffic, but the performance is very graffic.
If a bullet is ever able to ""explode" (with out having a secondary charge - artillery) then this is it. The velocity & resistance driving that polymertip into the bullet which causes the rapid expansion does give the appearance of explosion.
That said , ... I'm not sure if I'd want to use it on a "game" animal for the freezer. The performance should "take" the game but I'm wondereing out loud if there might be too much destroyed meat.
(don't worry, no ground hogs were harmed in the usage of these VMax. - they didn't feel a thing)
Tack
Posted by Braden on July 12, 2000 at 00:51:12:
Just loaded up 50 rounds of 150 grainers for my -06, anyone used these bullets before? How was the performance? Thanks!
Posted by shotgunner on July 11, 2000 at 11:23:57:
In Reply to: ::kindly flicks off idiot hunters:: posted by ShadowFox on July 11, 2000 at 10:53:35:
This is for the hunting board. Let it go guys, don't let this pi$$ you off, don't reply just be the better man!
Posted by ShadowFox on July 11, 2000 at 10:53:35:
Buncha morons...
Posted by Kevin on July 10, 2000 at 19:19:15:
In Reply to: Re: Your next Prime Minister posted by TDC on July 10, 2000 at 09:53:58:
The site takes a minute to load. Stockwell Day
Posted by TDC on July 10, 2000 at 09:53:58:
In Reply to: Your next Prime Minister posted by Kevin on July 08, 2000 at 23:22:59:
Kevin,all I keep hearing about is his stand on social issues. What exactly are his personal views on gun control?......Terry
Posted by Bob on July 10, 2000 at 06:04:04:
In Reply to: Your next Prime Minister posted by Kevin on July 08, 2000 at 23:22:59:
Put him in office He's got to be better than what we have now!
Posted by DUMB A$$ REDNECK HUNTER on July 10, 2000 at 05:18:49:
In Reply to: Your next Prime Minister posted by Kevin on July 08, 2000 at 23:22:59:
God help us if he becomes Prime Minister.......he a bible thumping, pro life a$$hole......against abortion and you can be sure he's most likely an anti hunter as well!!!!!!!!!! I really think it's better to deal with an evil we know than with one we don't!!!!!!!!!!! Just this DUMB A$$ REDNECK HUNTER'S .02 cents worth...............
Posted by Kevin on July 09, 2000 at 23:14:34:
In Reply to: moose hunts posted by penny charles iverson on July 09, 2000 at 20:30:16:
Penny;
Here`s a link for you.
Moose Hunting
Posted by dogger on July 09, 2000 at 22:01:19:
In Reply to: Wild boars/feral hogs in Ontario? posted by Nimrod on July 06, 2000 at 15:07:49:
i believe it is griffith ilse. big $$ and its by invatation only!
Posted by penny charles iverson on July 09, 2000 at 20:30:16:
hi first of all we live in bear lake, michigan have a cabin on sugar island michigan right of sault ste. marie, when we look the window of our cabin we see the st. mary's river and canadian islands. we are not long off the end of our dock but that we are in canadian waters. All of my family are canadian!! I love canada. My husband took his father moose hunting last fall at Tatnall camp on oba lake in ontario , while they did not get a moose they had a great time an met alot of wonderful people. they were able to get this hunt due to the men that were to hunt having to cancel. My husband is looking for a moose hunt for this fall (probably all booked but.......) anyone knowing of an available moose hunt within 500 miles of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario please let us know. we would also love to hear from other moose hunters and the tales of their hunts. thank you (:
Posted by Braden on July 09, 2000 at 16:55:40:
In Reply to: Re: Your next Prime Minister posted by roho on July 09, 2000 at 10:02:26:
Sounds like a prince, let's hope he don't turn into kermit when we kiss him.
Posted by roho on July 09, 2000 at 10:02:26:
In Reply to: Your next Prime Minister posted by Kevin on July 08, 2000 at 23:22:59:
I truly hope your right,but we had all better start selling the message,with out in roads in ontario+east it won't happen roho
Posted by Kevin on July 08, 2000 at 23:22:59:
Kiss registration and the Liberals good-bye!
Posted by Kevin on July 08, 2000 at 10:59:30:
In Reply to: Dump bear trouble posted by Bob on July 02, 2000 at 19:09:46:
Posted by Fischer on July 07, 2000 at 13:47:00:
You'll recall a couple of weeks ago I posted a question about whether paint-ball guns which fire over 500 fps would need to be registered, restricted or prohibited. Here is the (non)answer from CFS. I guess the first paragraph answers it, but not very clearly, and doesn't indicate whether CFS is actually going to actively begin a campaign to register these "firearms".
RESPONSE TO ENQUIRY : Thank you for your request for information. Air guns that fire at a muzzle velocity of over 500 feet per second are considered firearms and as such they must be registered and a licence is required to possess or acquire them.
If the devices are designed, altered or intented to be discharged with the use of one hand, they are handguns and therefore restricted firearms. In the event that the air guns in question fire under 500 feet per second, you may wish to know that some low velocity air guns are considered replica firearms and as such are prohibited devices. A replica is a device that looks like a firearm but does not meet the definition of a firearm. In the case of airsoft guns, they will not meet the definition of a firearm if they are unable to cause serious bodily injury or death. Airsoft guns that either do not look like firearms or are able to cause serious bodily injury or death are not prohibited.
I hope the above is of assistance to you. You may also wish to review our fact sheet on Air guns in the information for owners and users section on our web site at www.cfc.gc.ca Julie Besner
Canadian Firearms Centre
Posted by Kevin on July 07, 2000 at 13:42:52:
In Reply to: Ford Canada Caves into Anti's posted by Brian on July 06, 2000 at 22:26:03:
Posted by mike on July 07, 2000 at 12:21:46:
In Reply to: Ford Canada Caves into Anti's posted by Brian on July 06, 2000 at 22:26:03:
Sent them a e-mail..
Posted by Horntrip on July 07, 2000 at 11:36:28:
In Reply to: challeger shotgun shells posted by Matt Ward on July 06, 2000 at 20:12:08:
Not sure if this is what you are looking for or not. http://www.victorycom.com/GameLoads.html
Posted by Fischer on July 07, 2000 at 08:09:51:
In Reply to: Wild boars/feral hogs in Ontario? posted by Nimrod on July 06, 2000 at 15:07:49:
I have heard of it. It's a private island. A friend of a friend was invited up there for a hunt and got a boar. As an aside, my dream hunt has always been to hunt wild boar with a handgun. Real up close and personal like. :)
Posted by Bob on July 07, 2000 at 07:13:50:
In Reply to: Ford Canada Caves into Anti's posted by Brian on July 06, 2000 at 22:26:03:
Heres where to get them
http://www.ford.ca/english/Contact.asp
Posted by Brian on July 06, 2000 at 22:26:03:
Ford has dropped the Ultimate Hunting Experience from there Northern Ontario Outdoor Experience contest.I was in looking at a new F150 SuperCrew about a month ago and a testdrive got you an entry. Went back today to make a deal and noticed the hunt had been dropped. Asked dealer why, Anti's got a letter writing going.Please send Ford a letter comending them on offering the hunt (Whitetails in NW Ont.) and ask that they re-instate it. If Ford got 10 Anti letters lets send 100 Pro letters.
Posted by Matt Ward on July 06, 2000 at 20:12:08:
Does anyone know if they have a web site or where I could
find information on there loads. I was wondering if they
loaded any 10 gauge steel. Thank you for your help. Matt
Posted by Nimrod on July 06, 2000 at 15:07:49:
I used to know someone who had a cottage up at Big Bay, just north of Owen Sound on the east shore of the Bruce Peninsula. Just offshore from there, to the north, are three small islands: Hay Island, White Cloud Island and Griffith Island. He used to tell me that once upon a time some Russian wild boar/feral hogs were planted on one or more of those islands. Has anyone ever heard this, or know of any other places in Ontario with wild boar (not on a preserve)?
Posted by Shooter on July 06, 2000 at 00:17:41:
In Reply to: Re: Long Point posted by Braden on July 02, 2000 at 21:21:10:
http://netvine.com/hp/rbwa.htm shooter
Posted by Rebel on July 04, 2000 at 21:57:59:
In Reply to: Remington 11-48? posted by Lonegunner on October 13, 1999 at 17:15:27:
I have a 16ga 11-48. It's a great gun but shell are high for the 16ga.
Posted by poacher's of canada on July 04, 2000 at 21:55:06:
In Reply to: HUNTING WITH HOUNDS posted by Lucy Gannon on April 02, 2000 at 10:07:57:
Dear lucy.
Personally I think that you are city raised and never had to starve for a month in your life.To sit in a tree stand over top of a baitstation is cruel and unsporting.
When you have to go out for days scouting for tracks then going threw the long hours of the hunt with your dogs you would realize that you have a better appreaciation for the annimal that was bagged.Like the old saying goes,one dog is as good as twenty.So it doesn't really matter what one persons nieve opinion is of hunting with hounds until you've done it. Yours trully Poachers of Canada.
Posted by Braden on July 04, 2000 at 20:11:04:
In Reply to: Re: Hogs??/Marmots posted by Kern on July 04, 2000 at 09:31:06:
Marmota Monax is classification given to
groundhogs/woodchucks. See attached, while
not the best reference I could give at least it
is readily available on the net.
http://falcon.cc.ukans.edu/~marmota/marmotburrow.html
there are many different marmots, and yes rockchucks,
etc. are all examples of marmots. Braden
Posted by TDC on July 04, 2000 at 11:55:04:
In Reply to: Re: Hogs??/Marmots posted by Kern on July 04, 2000 at 09:31:06:
I think you are right ,marmots are what the western guys call rockchucks which are smaller than the common woodchuck found around here.I think they are smaller than a woodchuck but larger than a prairie dog and have a different colour to them.....TDC
Posted by Kern on July 04, 2000 at 09:31:06:
In Reply to: Hogs?? posted by Braden on July 02, 2000 at 13:19:49:
I might be wrong on this one but arent Marmots indigenous to more mountainous terrain and different in appearance to the common hog that we plink off here in southern Ontario??
I havent even spotted a dead one on the shoulder yet.
Posted by TDC on July 04, 2000 at 09:26:03:
In Reply to: Hogs?? posted by Braden on July 02, 2000 at 13:19:49:
Its better now that the first cut of hay is off. Got one last week at neighbour's place. Took my 31/2 year old with me for fun. The big challenge turned out trying to keep him quiet.
Posted by Horntrip on July 03, 2000 at 16:07:18:
Heard Ted Nugent may be getting involved with this organization to help promote hunting as a Canadian Heritage. http://www.coha.net/
Posted by Mark Piechowski on July 03, 2000 at 10:39:57:
In Reply to: Benelli Nova posted by Shotgunner on September 18, 1999 at 14:16:37:
I have look all over for a Benelli Nova with a
47cm. slug barrel. They all told me that they
have go out with is yet. Will slug barrel be
out by July. Please let me Know.
Posted by Kevin on July 03, 2000 at 07:19:22:
In Reply to: Dump bear trouble posted by Bob on July 02, 2000 at 19:09:46:
You`re lucky.
We have had one woman in Chapleau chewed up pretty bad from an attack by a black bear this spring.
Hunting Algoma
Posted by mike on July 02, 2000 at 23:00:52:
In Reply to: Dump bear trouble posted by Bob on July 02, 2000 at 19:09:46:
Yes , Bob i think they should bring back the Spring Bear Hunt. Ask the people who get all the reports on Bear Reports around town's , Cottage the rates just keep going up i know last year the guy that does it for our area had over 165 call compare that to 56 calls the year before. your Right someone will be kill .
Wake up { Ontario Government} before someone does get killed..
Posted by Braden on July 02, 2000 at 21:21:10:
In Reply to: Long Point posted by Hitman on July 02, 2000 at 20:44:39:
Don't believe so. I have looked for both long point,
and Rondeau waterfowlers on the web and never found
em. There is a lot of shooting to be had out of the
waterfowlers areas on longpoint. You don't have
to pay to hunt or follow there guidlines (nothing wrong
with them mind you, i am just opposed to shelling
out every time when there are so many free options
available) If you call the area MNR office they
will likely supply you with a telephone #.
Good luck
Posted by Hitman on July 02, 2000 at 20:44:39:
Does anyone know if Long Point Waterfowlers Association has a website?? Hitman
Posted by Bob on July 02, 2000 at 19:09:46:
Last night I made a trip to a dump near Harcourt Ontario. Mr Bear, I'd guess about 150 -200 lbs Male was
there. I stepped out, he backed of to about 40 ft. I started to unload, keeping one eye on the bruin. As i worked
away, he seemed content feeding on garbage, and I wasn't unloading food, so I let down my guard.
I turned to find him less than 20 ft away, again feeding on garbage. I figured that was a little too close so I hollered
at him, and he backed off to 40 ft again.
I worked around to the other side of my trailer unloading, Looked up, and he's 5 feet from the drivers door of my
jeep (oops! no retreat) I scooped up a handfull of old lava rocks, and nailed him solidly in the head with one. He
rubbed his face a couple of times and ignored me!
I just waited him out, unloading around him. When I was done, he was well away from my exit, and I did. This is the making of a problem bear! He has little or no fear of humans, and is still a very young bear, he hasn't
developed that omnipotent male bear swager or size just yet. Ontario Government where is the spring bear hunt??? Will it take someone getting killed?
Posted by Braden on July 02, 2000 at 13:19:49:
Anybody shoot any marmots lately? Hows it been so far?
Posted by Braden on July 02, 2000 at 00:28:52:
In Reply to: "0" tolerance! posted by Kevin on July 01, 2000 at 11:59:42:
I can understand how you feel, and I try not to give
an inch lest someone take a yard, but in this particular
instance I can't agree. The article just doesn't sound
ominous, or anti hunting to me. Sorry. Braden
Posted by Kern on July 01, 2000 at 20:14:57:
In Reply to: "0" tolerance! posted by Kevin on July 01, 2000 at 11:59:42:
It sounded kind of off the cuff to me.......was he serious??
Posted by Kevin on July 01, 2000 at 11:59:42:
In Reply to: Re: Hide Bambi Hide posted by Braden on July 01, 2000 at 03:07:27:
I don`t have any patience for ignorance, people comparing wild animals to cartoon characters is misleading and can only serve to demean the sport and mislead non hunters to where they will form a bias opinion against hunting and trapping. That`s the way I see it.
Posted by Braden on July 01, 2000 at 03:07:27:
In Reply to: Hide Bambi Hide posted by Tod Vandrish on June 30, 2000 at 13:12:28:
O.K boys ease it up a notch, other than the cheesy
title I couldn't find much in that article that
ought to have them boycotted. It seems the reporter
was stateing the opinions of a local councillor
and not his own, but it's real late and I'm real
tired so I may have mis-read. I am really sensitive
to anti fishing/hunting stuff, and this didn't ring any
alarm bells.
Posted by Jennifer on June 30, 2000 at 22:13:55:
In Reply to: Anti PETA bumper sticker seen today... posted by Dan on October 20, 1999 at 17:08:27:
People are anti PETA because they are against
democracy and individual rights.
If they had their way we would all be eating
tofu and bean sprouts under a vegetarian
communist dictatorship!!
Posted by Kevin on June 30, 2000 at 14:15:11:
In Reply to: Hide Bambi Hide posted by Tod Vandrish on June 30, 2000 at 13:12:28:
I only support businesses that support the firearms community, that includes newspapers and I would encourage everyone else to do the same. Hunting Algoma
Posted by Tod Vandrish on June 30, 2000 at 13:12:28:
Have a look at this article I found in the Ottawa Citizen http://www.ottawacitizen.com/city/000630/4369985.html A typical example of biased media. Let the editor know what you think. Tod
Posted by Bob on June 30, 2000 at 06:29:35:
Picked this up off an American board.
apparently Toys R Us is anti NRA.
Here's the story
http://www.nypostonline.com/business/6190.htm
Let them know your thoughts at
www.toysrus.com
Like the NRA or not, we must stand together.
Posted by Braden on June 29, 2000 at 12:59:58:
In Reply to: motorola FRS radios posted by Bent Arrow on June 28, 2000 at 23:47:29:
Used the FR60, and thought ththey where great!
I have also used a buddies more expensive
units in the field and found them to be extremely handy.
This fall we are all going to purchase a unit.
Posted by Bent Arrow on June 28, 2000 at 23:47:29:
I was just wandering if anyone has any experience with tne new FRS two way radios from Motorola.
if so what is your opinion.
Posted by bowhunter on June 28, 2000 at 11:09:38:
In Reply to: My First bow posted by Kern on June 26, 2000 at 21:07:42:
I've had an Exocet for about 7 years and have been very happy with it. I've taken several whitetails with it. I mounted a Bushnell red dot on it and it's made for a deadly combination. Exomag was not available when I purchased mine. I am sure your going to well pleased with your purchase.
Posted by bowhunter on June 28, 2000 at 11:01:58:
In Reply to: Biggest deer seen by posters last year? posted by glenn on June 23, 2000 at 22:12:31:
I personally took a nice 8 pt that scored 137 1/2 unofficial. He had good mass and long tines. Took him with my Excalibur Dec. 20 in WMU 69A. He was travelling with 5 other bucks, one of which might have been bigger than him.
Posted by Al on June 28, 2000 at 10:46:05:
Help! I have an 8 month old feist puppy in Oakville, and I need to find someone with training pens for woodchuck or squirrel around here. Does anyone know of anyone with feists or pens where I can get him started?
Posted by Kern on June 27, 2000 at 22:01:58:
In Reply to: Re: My First bow posted by TDC on June 27, 2000 at 18:20:03:
Yes, I also put a Drop Zone scope on it. This weekend I want to try to set it up.
Im still reading up on various arrow and broadhead combinations. A 2219 with a
130 gr wasp is the recommended combination but I hear many people on the Excalibur site
including Bill the owner of Excalibur, use lighter combinations to flatten out their
trajectory.
Posted by Doug on June 27, 2000 at 19:56:57:
In Reply to: Re: T.O gun is out of business & Challenger Shells ! posted by Dave on June 23, 2000 at 22:00:47:
Lou Hummesones in Ancaster On.
he is a dist. for them
Posted by Nimrod on June 27, 2000 at 19:28:31:
In Reply to: Be careful! posted by Fischer on June 26, 2000 at 10:35:23:
Thanks for the tip. However, the gun has a synthetic stock and it has already been drilled without incident. Thanx again.
Posted by TDC on June 27, 2000 at 18:20:03:
In Reply to: My First bow posted by Kern on June 26, 2000 at 21:07:42:
Kern,did you go with the Drop Zone scope?
Posted by roho on June 27, 2000 at 17:12:09:
In Reply to: My First bow posted by Kern on June 26, 2000 at 21:07:42:
good choice i am sure you will be happy with it+good hunting
Posted by Nimrod on June 27, 2000 at 16:35:10:
In Reply to: Re: What can I hunt? posted by Kern on June 27, 2000 at 09:31:53:
Just to expand upon what Kern said about using Bismuth in a full choke to hunt waterfowl, lead shot can no longer be used to hunt waterfowl. Steel and Bismuth are the 2 leading alternatives, however, steel shot is very hard (Bismuth is more like lead) and won't compress when travelling through a full choke. As a result, you may get poor patterns or, worse, damage to your choke/barrel. Also, about waterfowl, I'm pretty sure that under the Migratory Game Birds Act you cannot hunt waterfowl with a .22 (and you would not want to use a .410). Shotguns only!
Posted by Kern on June 27, 2000 at 09:31:53:
In Reply to: What can I hunt? posted by Outdoorsman on June 25, 2000 at 11:59:33:
You can hunt almost anything with the guns you have, you just have to make every shot count as they are all single shots.
The 22/410 would make a nice rabbit and grouse gun. If your 12 ga is a fixed full choke, you would have to use Bismuth if
you want to shoot ducks and geese. The 12 can also be used on deer.
Posted by Braden on June 27, 2000 at 00:34:27:
In Reply to: Re: T.O gun is out of business & Challenger Shells ! posted by Dave on June 23, 2000 at 22:00:47:
The great outdoors at Dundas and Dufferin carrys
challengers, the proprieter is Nelson Anastacio
(good guy) tel#538-6278. Tell him I sent you.
Posted by Kevin on June 26, 2000 at 21:54:32:
This isn`t directed at Kern but I thought I would just make mention of it for anyone who is double posting.
If you hit your reload or refresh option after your original post you will see the message you just posted.
Posted by Kern on June 26, 2000 at 21:07:42:
Picked up my first crossbow this past weekend. I finally settled on the Exomag from Excalibur. Thank you to everyone who posted.
Posted by Kern on June 26, 2000 at 21:05:46:
Picked up my first crossbow this past weekend. I finally settled on the Exomag from Excalibur. Thanks to everyone who
Posted by Fischer on June 26, 2000 at 10:35:23:
In Reply to: Remington 1100 deer gun posted by Nimrod on June 22, 2000 at 15:09:42:
If you're going to install a sling swivel in your butt stock, start with a very small pilot hole, and, if possible, re-drill it once or twice more with a little larger bits, till you get to the size of your swivel screw. Put some bar soap or similar lubricant on the screw and tighten it in CAREFULLY! Depending on the grain in the stock, you could very easily split a piece off the bottom if you just drill it once and try to screw the swivel straight in. It's very hard wood and there is a lot of tension in the grain.
Posted by Greg Torres on June 26, 2000 at 01:24:57:
In Reply to: Anti PETA bumper sticker seen today... posted by Dan on October 20, 1999 at 17:08:27:
PETA Cares About Anamals.....
But at any cost......
GREG TORRES
gregtorres@vot4gop.org
Posted by Kern on June 25, 2000 at 21:28:14:
In Reply to: Re: T.O gun is out of business & Challenger Shells ! posted by Dave on June 23, 2000 at 22:00:47:
I saw them at Gagnons...
Posted by Outdoorsman on June 25, 2000 at 11:59:33:
I want to start hunting and would like to hunt upland birds and/or waterfowl. I'm wondering what I can hunt with a 12 guage single shot. i also am wondering what kind of bird i can hunt with an over-under it's a 22 on top and a 410 below. Thanks in advance, Outdoorsman
Posted by john on June 25, 2000 at 00:41:15:
hunt camp cottage hideout moose deer bear birds 650sqft sleeps six 3 acres cleard fully furnished trout fishing to beaver dams lakes creeks rolling hills hard woods 17 miles from north bay ontario drive to good road come take a look put your buddies together buy orlease $36000 CALL 705 472 2223 JOHN
Posted by john on June 25, 2000 at 00:37:12:
hunt camp cottage hideout moose deer bear birds 650sqft sleeps six 3 acres cleard fully furnished trout fishing to beaver dams lakes creeks rolling hills hard woods 17 miles from north bay ontario drive to good road come take a look put your buddies together buy orlease $36000 CALL 705 472 2223 JOHN
Posted by Steve on June 24, 2000 at 11:15:49:
In Reply to: Here's the text posted by Fischer on June 23, 2000 at 08:14:29:
Well said. An excellent letter that, unfortunately, legislators will probably completely overlook in their quest for political grandstanding. Usually the mainstream media paints firearms owners in the camo-clad Billy-Bob Jethro mold as a bunch of wild eyed zealots. The Sun has been stressing the fact that gun control won't stop criminals for years now. We can only hope that the message will somehow get through one day. Again - well done.
Posted by dogger on June 23, 2000 at 22:46:06:
In Reply to: Re: New Bow from Excalibur posted by Kern on June 23, 2000 at 14:28:35:
Ive taken alot of deer with my exocet and I am
happy with it. no bells and wistles etc.
just a simple yet allways depedable xbow worth
every cent!
Posted by glenn on June 23, 2000 at 22:12:31:
I'm curious as to what the biggest deer each of the posters on this board has seen in the past year. Personally the largest deer I saw in the past year was a hefty 8 point in late December that would likely score near the Pope and Young minimum (WMU 59 near Arnprior). I've seen the same deer again this year and hope to spot him with bow in hand come October.
Posted by Dave on June 23, 2000 at 22:00:47:
In Reply to: Toronto gun is out of business! posted by Braden on June 22, 2000 at 23:15:16:
With T.O Gun gone out of business, does anyone know who carries Challenger shotgun shells in the GTA ??
Posted by Kern on June 23, 2000 at 14:28:35:
In Reply to: Re: New Bow from Excalibur posted by bowhunter on June 23, 2000 at 09:49:31:
Thanks bowhunter, I finally got through alot of the posts on the Excalibur site and read Bills post concerning the Paradox. I think I will stay with the Exomag.
Posted by bowhunter on June 23, 2000 at 09:49:31:
In Reply to: Re: New Bow from Excalibur posted by TDC on June 22, 2000 at 14:00:11:
The question was already asked on the Excalibur website. Bill's response was the compound limb was an attempt to crack the U.S. market. Seems that many American crossbowers find it impossible to believe that a recurve limb could perform as well as compound limb.
My opinion is simpler is still better. I can change a string on my Excalibur in less than 5 min. and the 275 ft/sec has always given me lots of power for complete pass through shots and even to crack bone. I'd stick with the Exomag or Exocet.
Posted by bowhunter on June 23, 2000 at 09:41:19:
In Reply to: Judging potential antler growth? posted by glenn on June 21, 2000 at 23:05:18:
While turkey hunting I encountered the same buck several times. Even at the end of April he already had 8 inces of growth topped by a knuckle that I presume is where the antler was about to branch. The buck did not appear to be huge in body size. I am guessing maybe about a 3 year old. I do think he had a lot of antler development for that early in the season. I expect maybe an easy winter and early spring will combine to produce some good racks this year.
Posted by Fischer on June 23, 2000 at 08:14:29:
In Reply to: I'm the TO Sun Letter of the Day! posted by Fischer on June 23, 2000 at 08:05:47:
Forgot that it changes every day
RE THE Gillian Hadley murder-suicide: How unfortunate that the first reaction of politicians like Jack Layton to this tragedy is to call for more gun control. Anyone who takes a clear look at this incident can see that gun control did not protect Gillian Hadley. A few years ago, the best friend of a co-worker was killed by her estranged husband, who then killed himself. He stabbed her to death, then asphyxiated himself with his car. Like Hadley, he had been under restraining orders, and was charged with assault and threatening prior to the murder/suicide. Yet it hardly made the news outside the city where it happened. There was no outcry from the Jack Laytons of the world, calling for more knife control, or criminal record checks for vehicle owners. Maybe, because the killer didn't use a gun, there was no benefit to politicians of that ilk. There is talk of an inquest into this tragedy. I, for one, welcome it. I hope that the inquest will focus on why gun control didn't save Gillian Hadley. Focus on why, with handgun registration being mandatory for over 60 years, Ralph Hadley was able to get one - illegally. Of course, the answers to these questions are simple, because criminals don't register their guns. The toughest question that the inquest should be asked is, why do our elected officials continue to focus on the methods, the tools, rather than the reasons behind the violence in the first place? Shot, stabbed, strangled, beaten or poisoned, Gillian Hadley and others like her are still just as dead. Let's focus on why it happened, how it happened, instead of the device used to accomplish it. Martin Fischer Kitchener (Yes, let's take the focus off guns and gun control, which - no matter what your views on that - is NOT what this tragedy is about)
Posted by Fischer on June 23, 2000 at 08:05:47:
http://www.canoe.ca/TorontoSun/editorial.html
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In Reply to: Re: reloading suppliers in southern ontario posted by Dave on June 22, 2000 at 12:16:17:
Passed by a few months ago, the place was emptied out without so much as a note on the door.
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