Here’s my son with a doe he shot on 9-22. On 9-29 my daughter got to witness a bow kill for the first time. She thought that was the best and can’t wait until she is 10.

Here is another site that has trail camera reviews.

http://www.chasingame.com/

Let me start by saying that I would not use a crossbow unless I had to. HOWEVER – It’s all about increasing participation – which we desperately need. Anyone against crossbow use is just simply selfish in thinking that someone else might shoot “their” deer.

Just because crossbows are legal doesn’t mean you have to use them. Why not let everyone choose the tool that suits them best.

There’s no doubt becoming proficient with a crossbow takes less effort than becoming proficient with a compound or recurve/long bow. So what? For those with limited time a crossbow might be an option.

How about the young hunters that might not yet be able to draw a bow with the minimum required draw weight? Should they be penalized by being limitted to only firearms season?

It’s not like a bunch of crossbow hunters are going to go out and shoot every deer in the woods. You still need to scout effectively, hunt smart, play the wind, and get close to your quarry.

The bottom line is that hunters need to get rid of their greed, stop trying to limit one another, and do everything they can to increase participaion. We have enough to deal with coming from the antis and politicians.

5 points for team #10.

Sign me up!

Here’s my son with his first turkey. 22lbs 10″ beard.

My 11 year old son just bought a Mission Craze, and he absolutely loves it. The Craze adjusts from 19 to 30″ and from 15 to 70 lbs. Retail price is $299 for the bow only. Good luck with your search.

I just bought the bibs and love them. there is something to be said for having to layer them in extreme cold, but more insulted bibs are tough to wear on mild days. I guess each type has its draw backs. The thing with the strikemasters is the price, quality and allows you to be flexible to the weather. Layer if you need. Most people fish in a house or shelter anyway. the only time you are out in the elements is when you are actively moving thus keeping you warm. Very few people are actually sitting on a bucket when it is extremely cold.

5 more points for team 9.

I have an H2O with a MN lakemaster chip that I am trying to get rid of. Great shape and works well. I bought a Garmin 450 and do not need to units. Not sure if i like the garmin more but since i sank the money into it i need to use it.

was at walmart the other day and they had a plano gun case that is awesome for ice rods. holds 4 easily and some equipment and I only paid 38 bucks for it.

5 more points for team #9. Whoo-hoo.

Team #9 is on the board with 5 points.

I’m in.

Awesome pictures Pat. Be sure to report the pictures to the DNR.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/harvest/bearbobcat.htm

I got a bobcat picture too. Unfortunately the IR came on during the day, so the picture quality isn’t very good.

Sweet sheds Bob.

5 more points for team 23.

Majestic 8.

Nice 8

5 more for team 23.

Sako A7!!!

Holy mass! Congratulations!

Yep, going to try to get my son a crack at his first deer. We had a blast last weekend during the youth hunt even though we didn’t see any deer. Looks like this weekend will be more comfortable at least. Good luck everyone.

Matt

Great buck and story. Way to go!

I have a Trophy Cam and am pretty disgusted with its performance. Image quality is poor at best. The flash range is terrible. Maybe I just got a lemon, but I certainly won’t be buying another Bushnell.

Welcome Jack. Best of luck to ya.

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I would shoot hens all day. I think the fall season should be beardless birds only. It’s the only way to control the hen population

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Amen to that.

Score one for team 23. 105 lbs of deliciousness.

Congrats on the beautiful bear. That color is cool.

Matt

I agree completely. End the suffering asap. Been there and done that. Although the location of the incident would certainly weigh heavily on the method used.