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#51

General Forum / Re: 3 word story

Last post by zelmo1 - Today at 11:55:58 AM

Native Brook Trout

#52

General Forum / Re: Personal musings

Last post by Ihuntoldschool - Today at 11:29:42 AM

There was never enough diversity in the gene pool when they restocked transplanted turkeys.

My guess is that most of the released birds came from a single area or two. That would support the theory of a small gene pool.

^ That is a fact they absolutely did.
Many died in 1st year in new area further limiting gene pool.

Im sure disease plays a role along with many other factors. Habitat loss, timber harvest big factor in Southeast,  nest predators,  weather, more avian predators than ever before.

Agriculture practices, Hunting pressure impacting nesting success, all day hunting, season timing .

State wildlife agencies have their hands full.

#53

Box Calls / Re: Finish on Box

Last post by cwhitfield96 - Today at 10:51:06 AM

Thanks Greg I will give that a shot. I don't know what finish Steve uses and don't think it will hurt anything missing a little of it but I just Iike to keep my calls in great condition.


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#54

General Forum / Re: 3 Pennsylvania Hunters sh...

Last post by paboxcall - Today at 10:35:45 AM

Regarding the "no stalking" regulation, I would be curious to know just how many hunters have ever been cited under this law? I would bet there have not been many. My guess is that the entire purpose of the law is to act as a deterrent rather than an actual threat of prosecution...as well as being meant to encourage hunters to use calling as their primary hunting tactic.   

As others have suggested, enforcing this regulation would be impossible. A hunter would basically have to admit that he was stalking (and with no intention of calling) for any such citation to hold up in court. I doubt seriously that there are many hunters who are clueless enough to do that.

On the other hand, in cases of shooting accidents such as the ones described, I think a judge would be more inclined to use the stalking regulation as a factor in his decision-making process...regardless of whether the perp was actually "stalking" under the letter of the law.  Again, I think it is meant to act as a deterrent more than anything else.

I believe the regulation is often cited in the investigation of any actual shooting incident, as in the cause was the shooter was stalking the victim's location, which is a violation.

#55

General Forum / Re: 3 word story

Last post by Lcmacd 58 - Today at 10:25:27 AM

To catch quality

#56

General Forum / Re: Word Association Game

Last post by Lcmacd 58 - Today at 10:24:53 AM

Trial

#57

General Forum / Re: Good sling with one handed...

Last post by BDeal - Today at 10:21:57 AM

Claw. No need to ever remove it

#58

General Forum / Re: tell me about your turkey ...

Last post by BDeal - Today at 10:20:50 AM

Yes this is the one I have as well. Thanks for the info!!!

#59

Box Calls / Re: Finish on Box

Last post by Greg Massey - Today at 10:13:30 AM

Have you tried using any Renaissance Wax on the outside of the box... This stuff is amazing and you can buy it off Amazon. Just be sure and watch a few YouTube videos on how to apply the wax and wipe it off in a matter of a few seconds etc.. I condition all my boxes, pot calls, strikers and especially trumpets with this wax, trumpet mouthpiece / barrel depending on what material is used for the mouthpiece...

Get you some of this wax and try it on your calls... 

I use it on anything that is wood related that has to do with calls..

#60

General Forum / Re: I'm fortunate to have my h...

Last post by Greg Massey - Today at 10:03:04 AM

I agree it's great to have access to land that has a good population of deer and turkeys. What's the old saying the land of milk and honey. Count your Blessing ..

It's good to manage these places also, don't overkill ...

Look for ways to make habitat improvements if you can.

I will add it's also nice to have large areas of public land access. Some states have very little public ground. I think it's a blessing to have these areas of public ground.