Read the Sign.....

Recently I was walking a track of land I have permission to bow hunt. While scouting around, I cam across some fresh rubs. With excitement, I began to look for more when all the sudden I see a dark dome shaped object. I thought to myself; please tell me that’s not a ground blind. The closer I got, the more my heart sank to find what appeared to be a brand new ground blind nestled up inside the branches of a fallen tree.

When I first received access to hunt this property, I told the land owner I would post the property at no cost to him. I went online and purchased 100 “No Trespassing” signs, bought some roofing nails, and as soon as I had it all together I headed to the property. I spent all day out there posting the property according to my states regulations in hopes that it would inform others that they had no right to be there.

I’m currently working with the State Conservation Officer and other local authorities to find out who the person is behind this. I would like to add that over a month ago, I had one of my trail cameras stolen off this very same piece of property. So the next time you are walking through the woods and come across one of those bright signs that say “No Trespassing” think about respecting the wishes of others. It’s the folks that ignore these signs that give all of us moral hunter’s a bad name.

Did Microsoft fnally get it right???

While this is not directly related to hunting or archery, the fact that you are reading it means you are using a computer. that fact means that it is, more than likely, running Windows.

Microsoft, founded in 1975, has made a slew of operating systems over the years; some have been good, some have been horrible. Before we move into their up-and-coming offering, we will spend a few minutes looking at some of the past ones they have sent to market.

Windows 3.1 - was good for what it was, not many issues
Windows 95a - Was good, lacked USB support
Windows 95b - Added USB and became a decent, stable operating system
Windows 98 - While not a total failure, did not offer too much
Windows ME - One word - GARBAGE!
Windows XP - By far the BEST one ever released...ROCK SOLID!!!
Windows Vista - while not as crappy as ME, it is damn close.... HORRIBLE

Which leads us up to the soon to be released Windows 7.

While the final verdict is out, what can be said is that from the testing I have done with this one, it has the best of XP with the look and feel of Vista. So far, this one is looking to replace XP as the new front runner in the Microsoft stable.

With a release date of 10/22/2009, I am sure that the general public will let the world know what they think within hours of their installations.

If you are looking to get a new PC, make sure it includes the free right to upgrade to Windows 7....you do not want to have to pay for this one if you can help it.

The age old question, “What is the best bow?”

This question is literally asked every day, in one venue or another. We all see this question on blogs, in forums, and on various web sites. We hear it while in the pro shop, at a local retailer, or even at a tournament. The bottom line is most of us hear it all the time.

What we also tend to see and hear are many opinionated responses coming in from all those in love with a particular brand or model over another. Most of these responses offer up compelling reasons as to why their bow is better than all others. But is it... really? I say maybe, but most likely the answer is no, it is not.

I myself am not qualified to sit and dispute one brand over the other. Why is that you ask? This is because, like the rest of you, I prefer brand X over brand Y for my own personal reasons. I, like most humans, find something I like and I stick with it until I find something else I like better. So, how could I possibly give you an honest answer to which is the best bow on the market? Truth be told, I cannot. In fact, no one can.

What I can tell you, and what I will offer up, is that the best bow is the one that YOU like the best. It is the one, free from biased outside opinion, that YOU went and shot, of which you liked the feel. It is the one that YOU liked the looks, price, and name. Whatever it is, it has to be a choice made by YOU.

When looking for a new bow it never hurts to seek opinions, it gives you some sense of basis. However, with the price of today’s bows, you owe it to yourself to go and test-drive the ones you think you’ll like. It is then and only then, that you can and will make the right decision for YOU.

So, good luck in your venture to find the “best bow” but always remember….it is what is best for YOU!

Binary cams and nock travel

This is a great video, made by Bowtech, which shows the nock travel of all the modern types of cam designs.

Trophy Buck Poaching

***BUSTED***

This is a story about a young man who decided that it is easier to poach than hunt. While this story is from last year, it is an important reminder to us all that these type of persons exist in our world and continue to leave a bad mark on our sport.

It is important that, when or if we observe illegal hunting activity, we step in to protect our sport.

Besides four years’ probation and a fine of $500 plus court costs, a judge recently ordered the poacher to pay a whopping $68,000 in restitution to the owner of "Peabody".

Trail Cameras

Trail cameras have come a long way over that past 10 years and so has the way we use them. Trail cameras have become a valuable tool in my hunting arsenal over the last few years. I depend on my trail cameras as much as the rest of my gear. A couple of years ago, trail cameras played a huge part in me harvesting a great deer. Pictures of this deer told several clues about his key areas and patterns, thus allowing me to adjust the way I hunted. This all paid off on a windy afternoon in mid November…….

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Deer Management

We all have the optimistic thought of shooting a great buck each and every year once hunting season roles around. The thought of taking pictures of a deer with antlered points going everywhere and the stories to share with family and friends, even gets my blood flowing. On the flip side of this, we all need to be involved in Quality Deer Management. Doing our part in harvesting antler less deer will only provide a better balance of numbers and quality deer on the properties we hunt.

After spending 9 wonderful days at the beach with the wife and kids, we headed back to Virginia. The early antler less season opened on 5 September 2009. After 8 hours on the road, unpacking, and getting some rest.....I was pumped to get in the woods. On Monday, I received a text message from a good buddy of mine (Jeff) asking if I was interested in hunting some does on some property he has permission to hunt. Once the truck was loaded, I was headed up the road to sit in a ground blind over looking a food plot the deer have been hammering. Jeff and I got to the blind around 5:15pm. By 5:30, we noticed a lone doe working her way to the far end of the food plot. She worked the food plot for several minutes before providing me a 32 yard shot. I settled the pin and let the arrow fly, right in the boiler room the fetching disappeared. The doe bucked like a million dollar bull at a rodeo and off she went. After giving the animal some time, Jeff and I started the job of tracking the doe. The doe was recovered after about 40 yards. It was an awesome feeling to be a part of this hunt, even though the deer had to be dragged by the legs and not horns.

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