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by Tom
Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Skin tumor
Replies: 9
Views: 3262

Re: Skin tumor

I’m sorry but I would NOT eat any part of that deer! I wouldn’t even donate it either. That deer would be buried if I had shot it! I don’t trust any scientists or dnr personnel. The deer I have seen was much worse looking, actually had some dangle down a lot. You could not even see any sign of it o...
by Tom
Thu Nov 21, 2019 6:08 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Skin tumor
Replies: 9
Views: 3262

Re: Skin tumor

I can't see your picture, but your description is something that I am familiar with. I forget what it is called but it has no connection into the meat. All the meat is safe. When we first came upon this, we took the deer straight into a MNR office and their biologist came out and inpected the deer. ...
by Tom
Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: scent free vs. cover scent
Replies: 15
Views: 4221

Re: scent free vs. cover scent

A few years ago, I participated in a "artificial scent study" using trail cameras. Once every 2 to 3 weeks we were supplied with different scents to be placed in front of trail cameras, 10 to 15 yards off known well used trails. You would be surprised at the conclusion from that study. Eve...
by Tom
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How old is old
Replies: 92
Views: 38115

Re: How old is old

Carnivorous wrote:
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:24 pm
paulaboutform wrote:
Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:44 pm
At 50 I understand the saying that youth is wasted on the young! :eusa-doh:

Paul
Hey we're the same age!!! Lol
Congratulations on reaching the "HALF CENTURY" club :eusa-dance: :eusa-dance:
by Tom
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How old is old
Replies: 92
Views: 38115

Re: How old is old

I'LL SAY THIS LOUD SO YOU GUYS CAN HEAR ME OK... I'M 37. :lol: :lol: :wave: :lol: :lol: :lol: Chris, I have hunted more than 37 years (41 years hunting, more years in the woods). Chris, my relayer is 36 years old :lol: :lol: :lol: . I have 2 Astro Daco's, 1 is 39 years old and the other is 41. I am...
by Tom
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Motivation??
Replies: 11
Views: 2991

Re: Motivation??

What drives you to get up so early and go out in the cold to hunt deer? For me it's the chance I may see that big buck I got a picture of on a trail camera. Oh and if I sleep in I always feel guilty for not getting up for the hunt. It's a curse I guess. Bill Back when I was hunting, it was the piec...
by Tom
Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:38 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Blind heater
Replies: 20
Views: 7043

Re: Blind heater

I use my Big Buddy propane heater is my blind. I have a 4 man blind which is huge and that heater keeps it warm enough to sit comfortably in the coldest winter that Wisconsin can dish out! I use the conversion kit with a 6 ft hose and connect to a 30# tank that sits outside of my blind. It usually ...
by Tom
Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:20 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Blind heater
Replies: 20
Views: 7043

Re: Blind heater

Has anyone used a heater in their ground blind ? it's going to be cold the next couple of days and i'm thinking of using mine. do you think it will spook the deer? W.M. Has anyone used a heater in their ground blind ? it's going to be cold the next couple of days and i'm thinking of using mine. do ...
by Tom
Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Are harvest numbers down ?
Replies: 31
Views: 9603

Re: Are harvest numbers down ?

mr meat wrote:
Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:35 am
I’m not hunting either
But Wes, isn't it Kathy that fills your freezer for you while you work in your retirement :lol: :lol:
by Tom
Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunting In The Rain
Replies: 4
Views: 2815

Re: Hunting In The Rain

I was hunting in a light rain this morning and realized that I have never shot my crossbow in the rain so I was wondering how having wet bolts or water droplets on my rail could affect my shot? At a distance of 30/40 yards would wetness on the bolts and rail impact how the bolt would fly and potent...
by Tom
Thu Nov 07, 2019 6:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Small hand held GPS
Replies: 8
Views: 3325

Re: Small hand held GPS

I have 2 units. A very old Lawrence and a Garmin Dakota 20. The Garmin is about 6 or 7 years old. I really like this unit. It operates on AAx2 and I would say that I would get 20 hours of continuous use, longer if you use it sporadically. It has a micro memory slot and ability to use maps, log your ...
by Tom
Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bow Accident, What Next?
Replies: 47
Views: 14526

Re: Bow Accident, What Next?

I noticed that the Quill arrows on the Axe had Black Eagle on their decal. The Quills that came with my 355 were made by Easton. Are the Black Eagle Quills the norm now? I’d feel a lot more excited about the bow if I knew I could buy factory Excal arrows that were made by Black Eagle instead of Eas...
by Tom
Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bow Accident, What Next?
Replies: 47
Views: 14526

Re: Bow Accident, What Next?

............... bought this Micro 355. It shot the Quills pretty darn good, but I wanted to shoot a 100gr head while still having 150gr FOC so I ordered the Spynal Tapp arrows with inserts and those things were wickedly accurate in my 355. So really I just want a bow that shoots just like what I ha...
by Tom
Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bow Accident, What Next?
Replies: 47
Views: 14526

Re: Bow Accident, What Next?

I would call them and at least get an estimate of the repair. But I would send the bow in so they could go over it if it is going to be repaired. Hate to end up with damaged trigger or bent barrel or something. CHEERS! If the repair quote is close to the price of a new bow, I would purchase the new...
by Tom
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:26 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Deer cart upgrade
Replies: 59
Views: 16954

Re: Deer cart upgrade

Who's gonna be the first to rig an electric motor to it so you can ride it in and out? I had already had that thought go through my mind. It would not be too difficult to achieve. They even have after market electric assist motors. But, if anyone does decide to do this, make sure that the area you ...