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Overall, this was a pretty shitty season for me. We didn't see many deer on the property, and nobody got a decent shot at a good buck. I found some nice bucks on the trail cameras, but never saw them during the season. I tagged one small buck during bow season, and couldn't get anything else...

So, make that or a UPIN required.

If they already have my name, DOB, and SSN, they can already get access to whatever they want.

Which can be a pain in the ass, costs money, and that stops people from using it.

I'm against universal background checks as well. However, I do wish that the NICS system was open for private, optional, use. If I were to ever sell a gun (I never have), I'd definitely use a system like that.

These two statements contradict each other. Either your vote matters (second paragraph), or it doesn't (first paragraph). There is no, "your vote doesn't matter, but a vote for candidate C increases the chance A will prevail." It's one or the other.

And, when you have an awesome mentor in the field, there isn't as much of a need to sit through the class. If someone doesn't have a mentor, then taking the class can have some value.

It's relatively new. I believe @Cleck did the PA course 3 or 4 years ago and everything was fine with it.

I think it was "anchor on CNN"

I did get a chance to ask Morelle about universal background checks. I brought up the fact that people get delayed/denied erroneously, and they have to spend years and sometimes thousands of dollars to get their rights back. His response was basically, "We can come up with a way to fix that...

Anyone else going to this besides Cleck and me?

They'd get much more revenue by legalizing it for recreational use. This is NY, you know they'd tax the hell out of it.

It shouldn't matter as long as they are all the same and you aren't using an odd vane (like NAP's Quickspin). "Normal" vanes or fletchings can be done either way.

I've been using a Bitzenburger jig for years. I think I bought it at Gander Mountain like 15 years ago. It's easy to use and will last a lifetime.

I'm going to have to check my schedule. I'm interested in going.

Do they really think that kids won't just get someone else to buy them for them? Or just drive to a reservation where the age limit will still be 18?

I've only done it the cheap way (heat water and toss it in a cooler). It works out alright, but it's more of a Saturday or Sunday night meal since it takes a while. You're right about that. I bought a pressure cooker yesterday. I'm interested in trying out a venison roast in it.

Ever had it before? The steaks come out pretty amazing.

It's one of those things where, if you are actually hunting, nobody will say anything. What are you going to do, conceal a pistol until it's actually time to shoot? That's a little ridiculous. If you're in a tiny town getting gas in the Southern Tier during hunting season, the cops down there...

Yup, the small solar panel is fine. There is a 12v battery inside the box. It will put out up to 3.1 joule and something like 11k volts. The battery came with the fencer unit and solar panel/controller. I'ts a Parmak solar mag 12. http://www.parmakusa.com/product_details.php?PId=4 The fencing...

I got ordained through American Marriage Ministries a couple years back. I'll be officiating my second wedding this fall. The current system we have is perfectly fine. The state should just leave things the way they are. There are plenty of non-denominational groups you can go through. The one I...

Mine had about 3 very good frames, 1 good frame, and 1 frame they were still drawing out. Yours cost more, but it sounds like it was a stronger nuc. I kept the feeder frame in the hives, for now. The dandelions are really starting to take off, so I'm going to pull it out and replace it with...

that sucks. How much did you pay for the nuc? Our club does a large group buy and they were $130 this year. 5 frames and a feeder frame.

Today, I went to my parents to start getting firewood for next winter. So, I had a chance to check up on the bees and took a few pictures. The beehives are behind the electric fence. I need to do a little weed control and digging, but it will work for now. The fence puts out something like 11k...

They're pretty gentle. You can touch them on the comb and they just crawl away. I don't mind them crawling on my hands/arms. I don't really like them crawling on my neck/face or up my shorts though. I had hundreds of them flying around yesterday. Didn't get stung once. Puff some smoke at them...

If you can find a nuc (small hive with 5 frames, usually), it isn't too late. You could also attempt to catch a swarm, but there is no guarantee of that. I'd suggest looking around for a beekeeping store near you. They'll be able to point you in the right direction. See if there is a beekeeping...

I finished the electric fence and was able to throw the bees into a couple of hives. I'll get a couple more pictures tomorrow. Inspecting a frame for eggs/larvae. I don't usually wear gloves or a veil. Honey bees are actually pretty docile most of the time. Pointing out the queen. She's the...

Sorry, that's on the other side of the state.

Yup. Pesticides more than likely. Varroa mites are a huge problem as well.

If you have bunches of hives, you can probably get some agricultural land tax rates. I only have two hives though.

Where do you live?

Bumping this zombie thread. My new bees will be here tonight. Unfortunately, I don't want to place them in the bee yard because I haven't finished setting up the electric fence. So, I'll just keep them in the temporary hive at my house until tomorrow morning when I can get out to where I keep...

I'd spend up to a couple hundred if I found the right knife. However, that definitely isn't it. I'm not a fan of the blade shape or the scales on it.

Bringing up a thread that's a little old, but that guy in the very first video is an idiot. He's right in this video, but he has other ones that are pretty bad. Using an in-tree saw on the ground, not putting in a notch, etc. I would take whatever he says with a grain of salt.

I can't deal with Survival Lilly. I'm not sure why, but her videos don't entertain me at all. Maybe she's gotten better though. It's been a while since I've seen any of her videos. Dave Canterbury is great. Bushradical was on the show "Alone" with his wife Brooke. Another good youtuber, who was...

What are you looking to get out of this? I'm a pretty outdoorsy person. I couldn't imagine spending money to be taught some of the stuff I've seen from survival classes. Things like debris huts, tracking game, plant ID, finding water, and friction fires aren't hard to learn. Go out and do it or...

ahh, ok. that makes sense. Hit me up next Spring. I want to put in some food plots (which will probably require taking down a few trees) and maybe move or put up a treestand or two. Help me out a couple days and I'll get you a few days in the woods in the Fall.

Why can't you go with him? Did you divorce him?!?! Grab a beer some Friday night and become friends again.

If you decide to grab a tag for 8N and they are out, let me know. I've got a spare you can have.

It sucks, but losing guns on consignment happens. My grandmother lost a S&W pistol after my grandfather died. Nobody in the family had a permit (I was only 16), so she put it on consignment. The store went out of business, and she had no money to show for the gun. I wish there was a way to track...

What unit do you hunt? I know they still had 8N tags as of 2 days ago. Considering that they want to gut the deer population in that unit, I seriously doubt they will run out.

agreed about the NRA. GOA will be all over this though.

I'd be surprised if a lawsuit about this isn't brought forward.

I think Illinois style FOID cards or pre-authorization like NYC for all gun purchases is a real possibility. Red flag laws are also likely.

Amy Coney Barrett has been on Trump's short list for SCOTUS picks. Given everything that happened with Kavanaugh, I'd be surprised if she wasn't his next pick.

Where did you find that info?

RBG in the hospital

RBG in the hospital

Not really. Bowhunting is a lot about patterning deer and getting close to them. That becomes much harder later in the season after the rut. Ever notice how once the orange army goes into the woods on opening day of firearms season, deer patterns change dramatically? They don't do that after the...