Just looked at Tree Lounges site. They have “Biting Blades” that you can use in conjunction with the back brace that will help you climb and stay in, smooth bark trees. I also checked the price on the levelers. $120. That’s pretty steep, but will save you a headache or two. I bought my stand after I went out to my garden to do some weeding and the deer had eaten everything. I could have easily swallowed that extra cost then. Ebay has quite a few lounges right now and many of their accessories.

Just looked at Tree Lounges site. They have “Biting Blades” that you can use in conjunction with the back brace that will help you climb and stay in, smooth bark trees. I also checked the price on the levelers. $120. That’s pretty steep, but will save you a headache or two. I bought my stand after I went out to my garden to do some weeding and the deer had eaten everything. I could have easily swallowed that extra cost then. Ebay has quite a few lounges right now and many of their accessories.

Steve- Thanks for the info on the leveler. I’ll place my order soon. You’re right about it being dangerous to take off the back support. Real stupid too. Live fast, die young- leave a good looking corpse. I’m sure I’ll make some coyotes a nice little snack someday.

Steve- Thanks for the info on the leveler. I’ll place my order soon. You’re right about it being dangerous to take off the back support. Real stupid too. Live fast, die young- leave a good looking corpse. I’m sure I’ll make some coyotes a nice little snack someday.

Kinda like a nanner.

While in your stand, it’s nice to have something to hang stuff from if there isn’t a convenient branch, so an EZ-Hanger will give you a place to hang your fanny pack, rifle, calls, etc. Definately take Dan’s advice on the water for washing up with. Wipe your nose once with deergut tainted hand and water’ll be first on your list next year. Spend a few bucks on Hot Hands and you’ll be able to stay out longer or at least be able to bare the cold in comfort. A compass, flashlight and lighter. God gets a kick outta watching me walk in circles coming off my stand at night.

While in your stand, it’s nice to have something to hang stuff from if there isn’t a convenient branch, so an EZ-Hanger will give you a place to hang your fanny pack, rifle, calls, etc. Definately take Dan’s advice on the water for washing up with. Wipe your nose once with deergut tainted hand and water’ll be first on your list next year. Spend a few bucks on Hot Hands and you’ll be able to stay out longer or at least be able to bare the cold in comfort. A compass, flashlight and lighter. God gets a kick outta watching me walk in circles coming off my stand at night.

Leupold it will be then. Thanks for the tips on the rings too, Bass. 300 Ultra Super Sonic Gigantic Recoil Mag. I like the sounds of that, MossBoss. I sold my truck last year, bought a lil bitty VW diesel. I had to regain my masculinity somehow. The way my hairline is retreating off my forehead (fivehead now), next year I’ll have to pull up to hunting camp in a Hummer, go scouting on a Harley, and lob grenades. I appreciate your time, guys.

Leupold it will be then. Thanks for the tips on the rings too, Bass. 300 Ultra Super Sonic Gigantic Recoil Mag. I like the sounds of that, MossBoss. I sold my truck last year, bought a lil bitty VW diesel. I had to regain my masculinity somehow. The way my hairline is retreating off my forehead (fivehead now), next year I’ll have to pull up to hunting camp in a Hummer, go scouting on a Harley, and lob grenades. I appreciate your time, guys.

Both the pic and the story are great Bobber. Still swinging that Marlin? I’d like to hear that your were or turned it over to a son or nephew who’s heard your stories and has sleepless nights thinking of what he’ll do with it.

Both the pic and the story are great Bobber. Still swinging that Marlin? I’d like to hear that your were or turned it over to a son or nephew who’s heard your stories and has sleepless nights thinking of what he’ll do with it.

Howdy Minnow- this isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, but Fleet Farm is selling Model 7s for $525. A hundred bucks more that what the 710 lists for. Course the 7s list for $740, so I’m not sure what kind of deals 710s are going for. Remington is also offering a $50 rebate on the 7s in 7mm and 300 short action ultra mags. Here’s the specs on the ultra mags. http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/sa_ultramag.htm
You also don’t get a scope unlike the 710.

Howdy Minnow- this isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, but Fleet Farm is selling Model 7s for $525. A hundred bucks more that what the 710 lists for. Course the 7s list for $740, so I’m not sure what kind of deals 710s are going for. Remington is also offering a $50 rebate on the 7s in 7mm and 300 short action ultra mags. Here’s the specs on the ultra mags. http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/sa_ultramag.htm
You also don’t get a scope unlike the 710.

Without saying it tastes like chicken, could you describe it? I picture a fishy taste. I’ve heard of turtle soup, but imagine there are other ways you prepare it. I’m grinning like the village idiot whenever I’m out hunting or fishing, so another excuse to get out there would be great. Any size or species restrictions?

No apologies needed Dan. Kinda eerie how you knew I whistled while I shroomed. Sweet Farley pic there Gianni.

Nother weird one. My buddy’s parents have a resort outside of Walker and driving into it last spring, a doe and two fawns crossed in front of them. Doe and one fawn that is. The other must have gotten too spooked by the car, so it layed down and froze, right in front of the car’s grill. They got out of the car to shoo it away (not a typo on shoo, there shouldn’t be a “t” at the end), but it wouldn’t move. My buddy’s dad went up to it and gave it a nudge, but it wouldn’t move. He helped it to its feet and pushed it along towards the doe that stood up the hill watching all this. As he went back to get into the car, the fawn followed him along like he was his daddy. Mother doe let out a call and the fawn got things right and went to her. Once the family unit was together, they walked off into the woods.

Have any of you seen the commercial about some scent control product and a bull elk walks within a few feet of a crouching archer? The bull looks down at him and has to tuck its chin into its neck it is so close. It backs up a couple steps still trying to figure him out, whirls and runs. The archer spends half a second to think about drawing on the running bull, then slumps back on his haunches and gives the camera a look like What just happened.

No apologies needed Dan. Kinda eerie how you knew I whistled while I shroomed. Sweet Farley pic there Gianni.

Nother weird one. My buddy’s parents have a resort outside of Walker and driving into it last spring, a doe and two fawns crossed in front of them. Doe and one fawn that is. The other must have gotten too spooked by the car, so it layed down and froze, right in front of the car’s grill. They got out of the car to shoo it away (not a typo on shoo, there shouldn’t be a “t” at the end), but it wouldn’t move. My buddy’s dad went up to it and gave it a nudge, but it wouldn’t move. He helped it to its feet and pushed it along towards the doe that stood up the hill watching all this. As he went back to get into the car, the fawn followed him along like he was his daddy. Mother doe let out a call and the fawn got things right and went to her. Once the family unit was together, they walked off into the woods.

Have any of you seen the commercial about some scent control product and a bull elk walks within a few feet of a crouching archer? The bull looks down at him and has to tuck its chin into its neck it is so close. It backs up a couple steps still trying to figure him out, whirls and runs. The archer spends half a second to think about drawing on the running bull, then slumps back on his haunches and gives the camera a look like What just happened.

I fish the uppper Croix and repeatedly clog up with sand. I keep a bottom bouncer around for just that purpose. I also took out that pee plug and drilled it a bit wider.

Fish are that way.

A woman goes into a sporting goods store to buy a rifle.
“It’s for my husband,” she tells the clerk.
“Did he tell you what gauge to get?” asked the clerk.
“Are you kidding?” she says. “He doesn’t even know that I’m going to shoot him!”

Howdy Suzuki, Went here over the weekend and plan many returns. http://www.fishandgame.com/rrhuntclub/ It’d be a bit over your hour drive, but it seems darn reasonable compared to the prices a friend quoted before he joined here. Anyhoo, the link gives the prices. I had far too much fun shooting the sporting clays, so my wallet will likely see a $150 membership hit in a week or two. Another bud says the Metro Gun Club over in the Blaine\Circle Pines area may suit your drivetime needs better. Ever get the bimini top for your boat?

Howdy Suzuki, Went here over the weekend and plan many returns. http://www.fishandgame.com/rrhuntclub/ It’d be a bit over your hour drive, but it seems darn reasonable compared to the prices a friend quoted before he joined here. Anyhoo, the link gives the prices. I had far too much fun shooting the sporting clays, so my wallet will likely see a $150 membership hit in a week or two. Another bud says the Metro Gun Club over in the Blaine\Circle Pines area may suit your drivetime needs better. Ever get the bimini top for your boat?

I used to follow MossyDan’t technique, though not to the extent of a personal washer. Still, I’d do the descent wash, dry with the descented towel that was dried in a descented washer (sprayed with some no-scent product), wear my camo while driving on my descent sprayed carseat, throw on the warm clothes and go out. I’d eventually get my deer, but grew envious of my buds who smoked, ate summer sausage sandwiches, and chewed and spit tobacco to the base of their stands, and still killed deer every year. Seems like no matter how you slice it, or descent it, deer will smell you if the wind plays into them. Stand height, and cover scent have treated me well. No wall hangers yet, but I’m well fed. Speaking of which, I sit on a tupperware container about, 14 inches by 8 inches. The heat of my arse keeps my grub from freezing. I’d be curious as to what y’all eat trying to stay as scentfree as possible. Instead of bread which ended smashed prior to my tupperware discovery, I switched to big tortillas and make wraps. Beef and turkey seem to smell the least to me as does mozzerlla cheese. I also unwrap my candy bars, breakfast bars, and trail mix. Tobacco isn’t a concern of mine, but it also doesn’t seem to concern the deer either. Smoke of any kind. I have friends that kill’em while smoking, and others who’s grandpas kill’em sitting next to a small fire to stay warm and cover their scent. Weird. Far as peeing goes. A big mouth Mt. Dew or two. Caffeine and sugar to keep me up, a large mouth to catch the dribbles. Don’t mean to be so frank, but I’m sure there are plenty of you who headed out with the standard soda bottle, and messed up your gloves, bottle, and stand.

I used to follow MossyDan’t technique, though not to the extent of a personal washer. Still, I’d do the descent wash, dry with the descented towel that was dried in a descented washer (sprayed with some no-scent product), wear my camo while driving on my descent sprayed carseat, throw on the warm clothes and go out. I’d eventually get my deer, but grew envious of my buds who smoked, ate summer sausage sandwiches, and chewed and spit tobacco to the base of their stands, and still killed deer every year. Seems like no matter how you slice it, or descent it, deer will smell you if the wind plays into them. Stand height, and cover scent have treated me well. No wall hangers yet, but I’m well fed. Speaking of which, I sit on a tupperware container about, 14 inches by 8 inches. The heat of my arse keeps my grub from freezing. I’d be curious as to what y’all eat trying to stay as scentfree as possible. Instead of bread which ended smashed prior to my tupperware discovery, I switched to big tortillas and make wraps. Beef and turkey seem to smell the least to me as does mozzerlla cheese. I also unwrap my candy bars, breakfast bars, and trail mix. Tobacco isn’t a concern of mine, but it also doesn’t seem to concern the deer either. Smoke of any kind. I have friends that kill’em while smoking, and others who’s grandpas kill’em sitting next to a small fire to stay warm and cover their scent. Weird. Far as peeing goes. A big mouth Mt. Dew or two. Caffeine and sugar to keep me up, a large mouth to catch the dribbles. Don’t mean to be so frank, but I’m sure there are plenty of you who headed out with the standard soda bottle, and messed up your gloves, bottle, and stand.

Hey there BlueFleck- in response to the DNR issuing permits for tourneys on Tonka, that does seem to be the case. I fished a corporate sponsored tourney a few weeks back and one of the rules was not being able to bring the catch back for weigh-in because a permit wasn’t gathered. I can only assume this was a rule pushed down from the DNR.

I have the tree lounge. It is very comfortable. If I owned the land I hunted, I’d be better off. That way I wouldn’t have to lug it a mile into and out of the woods. I’m going to make a cover for it because it is loud hauling it. Branches scrape against it or I bump a tree and the branches grab hold giving me a quick stop. Buckles come loose and clank against it. Like most stands, it definately has slippage troubles with popple and birch. Seemingly slight tapers to the tree you hunt result in you having to tighten the backside support bar. That means unscrewing two wingnuts, pulling out the support bar and moving it to a closer set of holes, and refastening the wing nuts. That’s a process you get used to with the seat, but is much harder to do to the foot climber. These are both loud process considering you’re removing and sliding in screws from a metal stand and also leave you in an easy position for a fall. The lounge portion is very comfortable, but more suited to the gun hunter because your arse sinks so low. Because the hams are so low, you have to use your arms to pull yourself up to a standing position. I’ve remedied this by putting on a large rectangular tupperware container between the back webbing and cushion of the lounge. This boosts me up higher and also keeps lunch from freezing. Once in place, the stand couldn’t be more comfortable. Not many creaks when adjusting positions either. I have the archer’s model so I also have a small platform that lets me stand, otherwise you’re limited to just a footrest on the standard model.

I have the tree lounge. It is very comfortable. If I owned the land I hunted, I’d be better off. That way I wouldn’t have to lug it a mile into and out of the woods. I’m going to make a cover for it because it is loud hauling it. Branches scrape against it or I bump a tree and the branches grab hold giving me a quick stop. Buckles come loose and clank against it. Like most stands, it definately has slippage troubles with popple and birch. Seemingly slight tapers to the tree you hunt result in you having to tighten the backside support bar. That means unscrewing two wingnuts, pulling out the support bar and moving it to a closer set of holes, and refastening the wing nuts. That’s a process you get used to with the seat, but is much harder to do to the foot climber. These are both loud process considering you’re removing and sliding in screws from a metal stand and also leave you in an easy position for a fall. The lounge portion is very comfortable, but more suited to the gun hunter because your arse sinks so low. Because the hams are so low, you have to use your arms to pull yourself up to a standing position. I’ve remedied this by putting on a large rectangular tupperware container between the back webbing and cushion of the lounge. This boosts me up higher and also keeps lunch from freezing. Once in place, the stand couldn’t be more comfortable. Not many creaks when adjusting positions either. I have the archer’s model so I also have a small platform that lets me stand, otherwise you’re limited to just a footrest on the standard model.

Me too please.

All a fella can really do is keep their virus definition files updated. If you follow this link to Symantec http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html#threat_list you’ll see those Cheeto eating, non-fishing, losers have created another 7 since that one. And those are only the ones recognized so far.

If we could convince the clothing industry how “fly” those asian carp are…

What format are the pictures saved? That is to say, what is the extension at the end of the picture name? Like catfish.jpg or channel.bmp? If it is a jpg or jpeg and you have a Windows based computer go to Start, up to Programs, then to Accessories and open up Paint. Open up your “catfish.jpg”. Then go to File and Save As. Towards the bottom where it says Save As Type, hit the downwards pointing arrow and choose one of the bmp extensions like 24 bit. This will save it in a more FTR friendly size.