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by maple
Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 2016 Late Archery Season
Replies: 30
Views: 14953

Re: 2016 Late Archery Season

Dang I love your long winded posts.

Never too much detail in the personal enjoyment of the adventure for me.

Keep up the good work Nog.

PS. my bro in law says they got a skiff of snow on Gabriola and he's miffed. Sucks eh.
by maple
Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Recovery Rates With Crossbow
Replies: 17
Views: 9783

Re: Recovery Rates With Crossbow

98 %.

Never shot a deer I have not killed. Never killed a deer I have not found (except one darn it).

A 50% recovery rate is unacceptable. Drop those guys.
by maple
Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Do-It-Yourself Butcher???
Replies: 24
Views: 13769

Re: Do-It-Yourself Butcher???

Since my favourite butcher went out of business a few years ago, I've tried a bunch of others. None were to my satisfaction, so, I do it myself now. De-boning, cutting and packaging a deer by myself takes pretty much a day. Sausage and ground extra time. Got a grinder and sausage stuffer to boot. I ...
by maple
Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Wabi
Replies: 20
Views: 7903

Re: Wabi

Have a great one Mike. 66 is a good age to be.
by maple
Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First Snow of the Year
Replies: 9
Views: 4829

Re: First Snow of the Year

Good persistence there Broadside, and a good read.

One of these times it'll all come together for you.
by maple
Tue Nov 08, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New Huntress
Replies: 30
Views: 12473

Re: New Huntress

This is going to be exciting!

There is so much adventure when a new hunter develops a love for the outdoors and the chase. Do post of your exploits, with deer or not. It's all part of the process.

PS. You chose a good bow. And a good son.
by maple
Tue Nov 08, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Son's First Deer - Proud Dad!
Replies: 35
Views: 12700

Re: Son's First Deer - Proud Dad!

Way to go team!!! Congratulations to both of you. I remember seeing past posts of you with deer you harvested and the kid(s) at your side. What a natural turn around to have your son with his finger on the trigger and taking a textbook shot. This is what we live for. Passing on family values. Enjoy ...
by maple
Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: And now for something completely different! Funny stuff!
Replies: 5
Views: 2366

Re: And now for something completely different! Funny stuff!

A sensitive treatment of a very touchy issue for the vagans.

So, where do I get one of those hats?
by maple
Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Lynx takes Moose
Replies: 31
Views: 10990

Re: Lynx takes Moose

The smile says it all.

What a fantastic father and son hunt. Congrats to all your camp.
by maple
Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: $70 million taken from hunters and fishers
Replies: 13
Views: 5103

$70 million taken from hunters and fishers

Interesting 'news' in today's National Post. Of course we've known this all along.

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canad ... -disappear
by maple
Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: July thru to this morning October 10th 2016 > More pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 13264

Re: July thru to this morning October 10th 2016 > More pictu

Way to go Rick, and Frank. What a day.

It looks like you've settled into your piece of paradise pretty well, and what a piece it is! Cool to see those drone shots. Makes me drool.

Keep up the good work.
by maple
Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Journaling
Replies: 8
Views: 3588

Re: Journaling

As one day blends into another, I found it an interesting way to put a defining memory on paper. I've kept game records since 1974, starting with 3-ring binders and pertinent notes. These have evolved into the current practice of narrative on one side and accompanying photos or drawings on the other...
by maple
Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:49 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Woman in the Wild Outdoors
Replies: 9
Views: 5425

Re: Woman in the Wild Outdoors

Fantastic to hear about this. You two are amazing ambassadors for all things outdoorsy. You're walking the talk. Kudos.

I'm curious about all those hot coals. Were you going to fire walk? :D Did you chicken out?
by maple
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Muskox Adventure
Replies: 13
Views: 5148

Re: Muskox Adventure

That's an awful short post for such a fantastic adventure. Hardly any pictures either. How bout you think it over for a couple days and re-post a much longer version with way more pics.

Until then, what an awesome hunt. Congratulations.
by maple
Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:08 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT: Big News!
Replies: 32
Views: 11805

Re: OT: Big News!

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Noggin!

Settle in and enjoy it. Bet it has all the requirements.