looking for any info on fishing and staying in the adirondacks. i have never been there and was planning on taking the family up there this summer.
i have a 17ft fishing boat and looking for a place thats not crowded, camping or cottage…thanks.

Had a bit of a good run of late having taken out two site members who had great success, but I will let them tell your their own story in regards to those.

I had the chance to go Pego’s farm last weekend with my oldest daughter his girls and first morning Peg and I walked up the hill in pursuit of a little goat to cook in his unique hot coals cooker and was successful in shooting this little fella from 30m. Was beautiful to eat and the girls got a good lesson in skinning and butchering

Now back home it was, and we have had some stifling weather. Haven’t had many chances to go out of late, but I managed one afternoon to go last week, with a site member and that was very memorable. The heat has been killer and the deer have only been active in the very early morning, or late afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon was family BBQ day and my brother in law has been busting at the chops for me to show him a little about bowhunting. Once all the guests left I put it to him if he wanted to go for a quick run to see if we find any before dark. He jumped at the chance, much to chagrin of our non hunting wives and we were off in flash. 7.35pm we left the car, so we had about 45 minutes of light to get her done.

I gave Phil some urban cams and he looked the part. First up we spotted two hinds and a young stag. I said we would stalk them, as we didn’t have much time and then we would see what else was about when we got near them. I didn’t want to shoot any of those animals as they were all very mature and it is not sausage making season, but there could always have been a little one about.

I eventually got in on one of hinds at 17m. I got Phil to come in with me, just so I could show him a little in close action, I had no intention of letting an arrow fly, but i wanted him to see what it is like being so near to a wild deer. He stood with me at full draw, but I let down and she took off. For one she had a low bush across her chest and I wouldn’t risk it and two, Phil learnt a little lesson about when and when not to shoot.

As we turned to head off for another spot, before we lost the light, I spotted a little spike only 25m away just down a little hill. This one fitted the bill perfectly, but in taking my time to show what I was going to do, an unseen hind barked some 50m behind us and he fritzed out without even looking at us.

Knowing this spot very well, I hoped he would stop on a little bench down a steep incline. Sure enough there he was and I got a range on him before ducking back down and explaining that I would aim lower than the reading, due to the steepness of the shot. A couple of questions were being asked about why, but I said I would explain later, no time to waste this time.

I then drew and stood, with Phil on my shoulder watching what was about to unfold. I lined him up and touched off the shot for a perfect hit. Phil could not believe it and was blowing right out.

The little buck ran down into the lantana and due to the fading light, I had to get down to at least check my arrow for what sign was on it, before making a call on our next move. Sure enough, it was slick with good blood and the trail was picked up a mere 10m away.

It was a great trail that led into the steepest, deepest and thickest hell hole of lantana you could ever hope for, or not hope for I should say. Sure enough this thing led us down through every little tunnel it could find until finally it lay to rest, not 70m form the hit, but I wish it was 700m of open land, even if it was a hill, given what it was going to take to get him back out. Phil got the full gamut of trailing a deer in the lantana and he was very nicely scratched up just to prove it, as was I.

Now he was to face another first and that was the butchering of an animal. He has never even seen a dead animal, bar road kill, let alone having seen one stalked, shot, trailed and then gutted on the spot. He was really fascinated by it all and also very happy he was getting to experience it. In the dark we worked away under the light of a head lamp and a dull torch.

Eventually got the job done safely and I carried it out whole, backpack style, right back up through all that thick crap. I took a massive fall, but thankfully the deer on my back saved me from any real damage bar some hellish scratches. What a doofus.

So the deer is now in my fridge and Phil reported that he just couldn’t even sleep last night from being so gee’d up over it all. He even dreamt of hunting and now my sister in law is going to kill me for getting him into it. Another bowhunter is born for sure

The deer where we found him

Phil with the deer and a great experience

Hey everyone,
A buddy of mine leases MLD 3 land in Brady and asked me to come down and shoot some does; well I did not see many of them becasue another critter was taking over (which I found out later he was estatic about me eliminating). Anyways here are the pics; my Mission Eliminator II did the job nicely.

Shot a Vortex expandable and good ol reliable Muzzy!!

I would like to join the brotherhood!

I found this on the internet.

Quote:

MANDATORY HUNTER ORANGE CLOTHING?

FYI – At the OHA state board meeting yesterday, ODFW reported that the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission is considering adopting rules to make hunter orange clothing mandatory for hunters. Evidently, there is a significant push from certain groups to make this happen due to a recent unfortunate hunting accident that took life of a 15-year-old hunter.

OHA’s position is that we support the VOLUNTARY use of hunter orange.

The Commission has directed ODFW to put together a rules package proposal that will be shopped around later this year. Basically, that means that they will roll out their proposal after it’s been initially approved and ask for public comments. In real terms that means that they will be telling us what’s coming “down the pike” and our comments will likely not do much good.

The real opportunity to impact what ODFW’s proposal looks like is NOW, during its formative stages. Due to that fact, OHA will have representatives at the table even though we only support the VOLUNTARY use of hunter orange clothing. Absent some common sense input from hunters, we could all end up wearing FULL HUNTER ORANGE JUMPSUITS to hunt ANYTHING with ANY WEAPON.

You can (and should) be part of the process too. Your thoughts on the state mandating the use of hunter orange clothing can be sent to several entities to impact this process. Remember, your comments will mean much more now then they will after ODFW staff presents their completed proposal. Time to get busy…

Rick Williams
OHA Vice President
Contacts Regarding Mandatory Hunter Orange Clothing:

Oregon Governor’s Office

Governor Kulongoski
160 State Capitol
900 Court Street
Salem, Oregon 97301-4047

Governor’s Citizens’ Representative Message Line – 503.378.4582

Fax -503.378.6827

Email Comments Here

Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission

Commission Web Page With Individual Contact Information

Email Comments – odfw.commission@state.or.us

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Written Comments:

ODFW
3406 Cherry Ave.
Salem, Oregon 97303-4924
Re: Mandatory Hunter Orange Clothing

Email Comments:

ODFW Director Roy Elicker – Roy.Elicker@state.or.us

ODFW Wildlife Division Administrator Ron Anglin – Ronald.E.Anglin@state.or.us

ODFW Information and Education Deputy Administrator Rick Hargrave – Richard.J.Hargrave@state.or.us

Here is an email response I got from ODFW:

Thank you for your comments regarding the mandatory wearing of orange while hunting. The department is reviewing this issue at the request of Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Commission. The department is currently gathering information on hunting-related firearms incidents and research related to hunter orange. This information will be presented to the Commission at the June 4th meeting. The Commission will review the information and hear public comments to make their decision on whether or not rules related to the mandatory wearing of hunter orange are needed. Prior to the June Commission meeting, the department will be asking for public input and comments at the annual big game tag meetings held by each wildlife district in early May. The meetings will be publicized through the media, on the agency’s website, to include the department’s social media outlets. If the Commission decides to proceed with potential rulemaking related to hunter orange requirements, they would do so at the October 1st Commission meeting where public comments would also be accepted. There will be information available on this issue on the ODFW website at www.dfw.state.or.us by February 1.

If you have additional comments or questions please contact:

Chris Willard – Education Services Manager
503-947-6015
chris.a.willard@state.or.us


Richard Hargrave – Information and Education Division Deputy Administrator
503-947-6020
richard.j.hargrave@state.or.us

Hello all.

would like to hear about your opinion on FOB.

they are not so well known in denmark.

best regards

Tom

This weekend we went on a hunt for hogs and exotics. The landowner does not allow mechanical broadheads, so I got some g5 Strikers. The first shot I just missed (operator error) when I went to get the arrow I noticed the shaft on the broadhead was broke. I just chalked it up to a rock no big deal. The second one I shot a hog clean pass through got the arrow and the shaft on the broadhead was broke. Once again I figured a rock or bone. So now I am down to the last arrow with a good tip. Well it slipped out of my hand from an 8 foot stand hit a rock and the shaft broke again. My qustion is has anybody else had trouble with the strikers or did I just have some bad luck?

I have a 2010 Athens Accomplice for trade. It has never been in the woods and shot about 10 times. I actually have two of these bows and want to get something else. It is 60-70# and 28.5 DL. Let me know if you have anything for trade. I am looking for a Mathews Z7, DXT, AlphaMax, Maxxis or a good PSE.

Well, after I thought my season would end with no buck, my brother came up with this great birthday present. The picture does no justice as this 3D buck made out of laser cut camo cardboard looks really cool on the wall. And like he said, “it’s got no ticks”.