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by BigBird-VA
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Trophy Room
Topic: 2011 Trophy Room
Replies: 111
Views: 275825

This is my first bear ever. It was taken on private land and in VA you can't bait. I was set up on the ground on a hill side overlooking a well used trail going across a power line with a lot of bear scat near the woods on the other side. About 45 minutes before dark I hear crunching behind me. The ...
by BigBird-VA
Wed May 20, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How far will turkey come?
Replies: 14
Views: 5243

they may come from as far away as they can hear you from. they may come in in a minute or 2 hours and they may or may not make a sound in the mean time. if another hen gets in the way he may service her and then work his way to you... every situation is different but often they do not like to cross...
by BigBird-VA
Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Best climbers???
Replies: 12
Views: 4726

I've tried just about all of them. I'm using a Treewalker and it's what I'm sticking with. I can sit longer than I've ever been able to sit in this stand. Climbs and holds the tree like crazy. I'm a big guy 6'4" 300 and it holds me just fine. Quiet and I can face the tree or away from it. I was...
by BigBird-VA
Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T CHEAPEST GAS PRICE
Replies: 26
Views: 9164

I was pumping gas when it was .19 ¢ a gal. I remember when you could get a burger, fries and a coke for .35 ¢ at McDonalds.
by BigBird-VA
Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Blow, Wind, Blow!
Replies: 16
Views: 5719

These things are sometimes worse than hurricanes. We're getting some needed rain and good wind. I could be out hanging stands if it wasn't so bad out.
by BigBird-VA
Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:17 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ohio is finally making hunting & fishing easier!
Replies: 9
Views: 3247

We've had the phone call in here for a few years too. Makes it nice and easy.
by BigBird-VA
Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Broadhead source? eBay!
Replies: 2
Views: 1923

Shhhh............... you'll let the secret out! You can get some great deals on there in the hot summer months when no one is looking. You can also get some great deals on cold weather clothing then. I try to get all my stuff then and save big $$$$ on it. I got a down filled set of coveralls once fo...
by BigBird-VA
Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Talisman Crossbows
Replies: 17
Views: 12705

There's another 4th video on youtube. When the guys promoting the xbow posted 2 videos on AT someone asked about the limb flex and the design issues it presented. Around 3:18 in the one video you can see a lot of flex in the limbs. There was some concern on life of the limb and how metal could hold ...
by BigBird-VA
Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:13 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Talisman Crossbows
Replies: 17
Views: 12705

A lot of us are waiting for a video of it shooting. So far nothing but excuses. They don't have access to a video camera. They're making the claimed top of the food chain xbow that sells for thousands of dollars and don't have a $100 camcorder or PC to make a 3 min Youtube video? They had some still...
by BigBird-VA
Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT digger
Replies: 106
Views: 43533

Condolences to you and your family.
by BigBird-VA
Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Video Cams
Replies: 1
Views: 2173

I have been using a Sony mini-dv model. I just bought a 3CCD model. Not here yet but the 3CCD ones are a lot better for colors. Get as high a optical zoom as you can get, and look for low light 1-2 LUX. Firewire capability. Check the color reproduction before you buy. Reds are the hardest for a lot ...
by BigBird-VA
Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Man accused of killing wife with crossbow
Replies: 6
Views: 3421

That's right here in my backyard. What a moron. The detectives handling the case came into the local bow shop and asked about xbows and got a quick cram course on them. They said the forensics people did everything possible including hit it with a hammer and it wouldn't misfire. I guess the large nu...
by BigBird-VA
Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT - Cat Found.......
Replies: 13
Views: 4938

Ok............ possum story. Had this neighbors cat my daughter was feeding. Getting late and a little dark outside and she goes out the back door to visit "Whiskers" eating out of the food bowl on the deck. Hear this big scream and then "You're not Whiskers" and daughter tries t...
by BigBird-VA
Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Turkey season over now what?
Replies: 16
Views: 7555

Ok one more for the cat lovers out there. Got a couple of pms.
From the McKenzie Urban Target series............

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by BigBird-VA
Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:58 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Turkey season over now what?
Replies: 16
Views: 7555

Something to do always comes up.

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