Hunting and Fishing Thread

Hey everyone,
I enjoy hunting and fishing myself and just wanted to talk with other sportsmen and women. Any upcoming hunts, stories, pictures are welcome. Have fun! My next outing is a local rabbit hunt with friends, but I might do some cat fishing while the weather in my area is decent.

I love the all night cat fishing trips! :) my last one I caught before winter:
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Didn't even know he was hooked he was so tiny :(


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I haven't went hunting in a few years but here's one about 9 years back:
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Actually just found that pic when I was cleaning out my house last weekend


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Originally Posted by BBotteron

I haven't went hunting in a few years but here's one about 9 years back:
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Actually just found that pic when I was cleaning out my house last weekend


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I love the catfish, almost too cute to eat! ;) That's a nice deer too, is it a doe or a buck with the horns removed?

This is the last buck I took. My buddy and I had only planned to hunt until 1:30, as we needed to break camp and head for home. I got him at 1:25. First buck I had seen in 4 days of hunting. True story.

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Originally Posted by FlynnTheBP

I love the catfish, almost too cute to eat! ;) That's a nice deer too, is it a doe or a buck with the horns removed?

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I wanna say that year was a button buck. That's a long time ago though might be a doe hahahahaha and ya that cat got threw back he was about half the size as my keepers in the buckets


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Originally Posted by rlditmars

This is the last buck I took. My buddy and I had only planned to hunt until 1:30, as we needed to break camp and head for home. I got him at 1:25. First buck I had seen in 4 days of hunting. True story.

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That's a nice buck! Where did you bag him?

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Originally Posted by BBotteron

I wanna say that year was a button buck. That's a long time ago though might be a doe hahahahaha and ya that cat got threw back he was about half the size as my keepers in the buckets


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Oh, around me we aren't allowed to take the buttons without permits, as far as I know. I think they may fall under an anterless deer permit. Then again, I don't deer hunt around me much, I prefer to go out of state.

The buttons around here are still considered under the buck permit but I remember thinking it was a average size doe lol


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Originally Posted by BBotteron

I haven't went hunting in a few years but here's one about 9 years back:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5b2ff60323.jpg
Actually just found that pic when I was cleaning out my house last weekend


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Wow . The kids around there are really hardcore !

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Originally Posted by FlynnTheBP

That's a nice buck! Where did you bag him?

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Thanks Flynn. I got him in West Branch, MI

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Wow . The kids around there are really hardcore !

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Hahah, I also thought it was hilarious that they were bleeding it out on a swing set. :D

Haha I know! I was only like 15-16 in this pic


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Haha I know! I was only like 15-16 in this pic


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That's a good hunt for a fifteen year old!

This was my javelina hunt.. my 1st kill w my bow. And his skull after I had it done as a euro mount.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1ec2d938fb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...64cab8d48b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...26f4a70c2e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...41052629a4.jpg

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This was a cpl summers ago.. yes..we eat them. Some ppl pay obsurd amts of money for a tiny 6oz piece.. We do not.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2dd1b1f715.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...783cf2d691.jpg

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Did some rabbit hunting recently.. I have a deer tag to fill (archery).. we will be on the lake fishing in our boat inna few days in fact... and there is a mtn lion I have been tracking for a bit... I have mtn lion tag to fill as well. We fill our freezer w what we hunt.. we hardly buy meat in the stores now. We deer hunt, elk, quail, dove, duck..squirrel.. list is huge.

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Originally Posted by FlynnTheBP

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It was an alright year I hunted from before I could remember up until a few years ago when I started working 7 days a week 12 hour days and had kids lol that might've been the same year that I shot my 12 point buck but had to give dad credit b you can only shoot one buck in my county/state


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Originally Posted by Jeanne

Did some rabbit hunting recently.. I have a deer tag to fill (archery).. we will be on the lake fishing in our boat inna few days in fact... and there is a mtn lion I have been tracking for a bit... I have mtn lion tag to fill as well. We fill our freezer w what we hunt.. we hardly buy meat in the stores now. We deer hunt, elk, quail, dove, duck..squirrel.. list is huge.

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I hope to rely mostly on my hunts someday as well. Where did you go for the javelinas? The rattler looks delicious. I fry them most of the time and treat them like chicken, but you can also add them to soup. I'd love to see pictures of your lion when you get it. Do you use dogs to track them? Always wanted to go after one, but to be frank I don't love hunting predators. Then again, mtn. lion meat is delicious. :P

We have javelina here in Az..all over.. just gotta know where they hang out.. they love prickly pear cactus..

I dont use dogs to track anything.. I do it myself..requires alot of time and patience. IMO it isnt ethical to use dogs to track anything.. puts the hunter at an unfair advantage.. mmm mnt lion meat is awesome. But I personally appreciate thm more when I had to work for them myself.

Preditor hunting can be rough.. What is it you dont like abt it if U dnt mind me asking?

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We have javelina here in Az..all over.. just gotta know where they hang out.. they love prickly pear cactus..

I dont use dogs to track anything.. I do it myself..requires alot of time and patience. IMO it isnt ethical to use dogs to track anything.. puts the hunter at an unfair advantage.. mmm mnt lion meat is awesome. But I personally appreciate thm more when I had to work for them myself.

Preditor hunting can be rough.. What is it you dont like abt it if U dnt mind me asking?

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I just don't love the hunt as much when I'm going after a predator. Not sure if this makes sense, but it feels unnatural for me. I also have a soft spot for a few predators, wolves in particular. Not that they are hunted much these days anyway. I do love bear/mtn lion hunting, but both require a lot of effort and time which I don't often have.

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Gorgeous brook trout in the Sierras. They put up such a fight for little fish.

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One of my favorite things to do is catch catfish on the Ohio river

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One of my favorite things to do is catch catfish on the Ohio river

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Catfish and pike are by far my favorites to fish for. I'm going to Texas to visit family and do some cat fishing. How long did it take to reel that one in? Or did you net it?

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One of my favorite things to do is catch catfish on the Ohio river

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I'm on the wrong side of Ohio for that or I'd be down there all day every day


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[IMG]https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...%2F2ih6jih.jpg[/IMG]This was not me personally, but my dad caught this guy pretty recently, a 7 lb largemouth bass. Got him on a nearby lake.

Hi everyone,
I was just wondering who has gone wild turkey hunting, and where? I've never tried for them and was hoping to rush things a bit and get out this spring/summer. Any information would be appreciated.

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Hi everyone,
I was just wondering who has gone wild turkey hunting, and where? I've never tried for them and was hoping to rush things a bit and get out this spring/summer. Any information would be appreciated.

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Turkey are a pain.. you shld have a turkey call and go during breeding season, U will have better luck. They see very very well.. so be aware of that.

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Originally Posted by Jeanne

Turkey are a pain.. you shld have a turkey call and go during breeding season, U will have better luck. They see very very well.. so be aware of that.

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I planned to buy a call or just learn my own, I'm a birder so I'm decent at most bird impressions. I would likely go with someone more experienced, but I'm very interested in trying my hand at these birds. Maybe I'll go quail hunting next year instead.

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I planned to buy a call or just learn my own, I'm a birder so I'm decent at most bird impressions. I would likely go with someone more experienced, but I'm very interested in trying my hand at these birds. Maybe I'll go quail hunting next year instead.

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Buy a turkey call... do urself a favor and save frustration and time. These birds are hard to fool. What do you plan on hunting w? Rifle or archery? Those real life size turkey decoys tht ur gun or bow can be fired thru via a cut out are pretty useful.... the standing decoys can be useful whn paired w a good call.

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Quail are fast boogers.. but fun.

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Originally Posted by Jeanne

Quail are fast boogers.. but fun.

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They definitely are! They flush nicely though, especially the Gamble's around here.

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Did some rabbit hunting recently.. I have a deer tag to fill (archery).. we will be on the lake fishing in our boat inna few days in fact... and there is a mtn lion I have been tracking for a bit... I have mtn lion tag to fill as well. We fill our freezer w what we hunt.. we hardly buy meat in the stores now. We deer hunt, elk, quail, dove, duck..squirrel.. list is huge.

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Nice! Have you tried bow hunting elk?

BTW what broadheads do you use? what do you prefer: fixed or expandable? I assume you're on compound right?

And where are you? seems there's a wide variety of game near you! that's so cool!


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Originally Posted by Jeanne

Buy a turkey call... do urself a favor and save frustration and time. These birds are hard to fool. What do you plan on hunting w? Rifle or archery? Those real life size turkey decoys tht ur gun or bow can be fired thru via a cut out are pretty useful.... the standing decoys can be useful whn paired w a good call.

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I was thinking a shotgun. I'd rather not use the decoys, I want the hunt to be as fair as possible, but if they are necessary I don't have a problem with it.

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Originally Posted by Mike17

Nice! Have you tried bow hunting elk?

BTW what broadheads do you use? what do you prefer: fixed or expandable? I assume you're on compound right?

And where are you? seems there's a wide variety of game near you! that's so cool!


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I was wondering some of the same things. Have you ever tried hunting with a long bow? I use one for small game and such.

I am in Az.
I have use both types of broadheads. However, I prefer slick tricks, muzzy and for big game, bigger than a deer, thunderheads. I do have a few xpandable, and have killed w them, but, I dnt trust the whole moveable part thing, and if it just brushes a branch or whatever in right way, it can xpand...save urself the trouble of thm if U dnt already have them.


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I am in Az.
I have use both types of broadheads. However, I prefer slick tricks, muzzy and for big game, bigger than a deer, thunderheads. I do have a few xpandable, and have killed w them, but, I dnt trust the whole moveable part thing, and if it just brushes a branch or whatever in right way, it can xpand...save urself the trouble of thm if U dnt already have them.


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Last season I tried the toxics' 125 grain by flying arrow on my easton FMJ 5mm they're great but hard to find, and can really mess up with the meat. On the bright side it almost guaranty a good fast kill.

I use an 80 lb hoyt procomp elite xl with a sureloc icon 550 sight... I know its a target setup but well, spent some serious cents on it and feel great so I use it to hunt too. Had to sell my Bear hunting bow to make this come together LOL!

Thanks for sharing, good hunting and good luck!

Almost forgot that javelina skull is wicked!!! nicely cured. great job.




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Ur likely gonna need them.. U cld try without if you want..depends on how bad u wnt the meat or if ur ok w tag soup.. lol

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I hunt every weekend, or I should say my dogs do. They work as guide dogs for pheasant hunting. Actually they have over 1000 birds shot over them. I love watching a dog work a field. That's the part I love to see

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Catfish and pike are by far my favorites to fish for. I'm going to Texas to visit family and do some cat fishing. How long did it take to reel that one in? Or did you net it?

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I bank fish with Rod n reel .probaly only took half hour or so . But they're super strong I was whooped by time I got it to bank ..

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One of my favorite things to do is catch catfish on the Ohio river

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that's a big ol' fatty flatty

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I hunt every weekend, or I should say my dogs do. They work as guide dogs for pheasant hunting. Actually they have over 1000 birds shot over them. I love watching a dog work a field. That's the part I love to see

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Fun! I have been looking into getting a pair of good bird hunters for a while, but for now my poodle mutt will have to do. :P What breed do you use?

I know this thread hasn't been active for a while, but I was wondering if anyone has turkey hunting advice? I'm going to Kentucky with a buddy next year for a spring hunt, but I don't have the gear yet and was wondering exactly what I needed other than the full camo and calls. Thanks

I just got my hunting license a month ago ! It's something i've always wanted to do since i love both the outdoors and cooking. Looking to buy my fist hunting rifle soon but still researching. I want a rifle that can take down anything i may hunt in the future so im probably going to get a 308. i like the rugger predator. l i need to put meat in the freezer for this next winter.

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I know this thread hasn't been active for a while, but I was wondering if anyone has turkey hunting advice? I'm going to Kentucky with a buddy next year for a spring hunt, but I don't have the gear yet and was wondering exactly what I needed other than the full camo and calls. Thanks

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Buy your calls earlier than whn U plan on using them, practise practise practise.. just bc U buy a call doesnt mean itll work well for U unless U kno what sounds it suppose to make w it... there are many kinds of calls.... weapon of your choice... and whatever supplies U will need for your trip. Also, be aware, turkeys roost in trees. Alot of ppl dont know this. They are not always on the ground. They feed aftr sun comes up.. through out day.. back to the trees at night.. b out 330 am waiting for them.. u can locate thm w a hoot owl call at night.. post up within 100 yrs..wait for a.m.

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Buy your calls earlier than whn U plan on using them, practise practise practise.. just bc U buy a call doesnt mean itll work well for U unless U kno what sounds it suppose to make w it... there are many kinds of calls.... weapon of your choice... and whatever supplies U will need for your trip. Also, be aware, turkeys roost in trees. Alot of ppl dont know this. They are not always on the ground. They feed aftr sun comes up.. through out day.. back to the trees at night.. b out 330 am waiting for them.. u can locate thm w a hoot owl call at night.. post up within 100 yrs..wait for a.m.

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Thanks, I will work with mine. Do you suggest wearing a camo face and shoe covers? I've heard that turkeys are very sensitive to color and movement.

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I just got my hunting license a month ago ! It's something i've always wanted to do since i love both the outdoors and cooking. Looking to buy my fist hunting rifle soon but still researching. I want a rifle that can take down anything i may hunt in the future so im probably going to get a 308. i like the rugger predator. l i need to put meat in the freezer for this next winter.

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Thats awesome! I'm taking a hunter safety course refresher and even that's exciting for me. :D

[QUOTE=FlynnTheBP;2530133]Thanks, I will work with mine. Do you suggest wearing a camo face and shoe covers? I've heard that turkeys are very sensitive to color and movement.

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I have seen plenty who didnt use either and were successful in getting turkey. Not really sure abt them being sensitive to color.. I have hunted in pink camo w a pink camo bow and nvr had an issue.. personally, I thnk its movement and sound that gets their attention.

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I got my first buck this year. Also was my first deer with a compound bow.
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also got my first deer (a doe), did that with a crossbow, and then my third with the shotgun. (also a doe).

second year hunting and I think I did great.

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I got my first buck this year. Also was my first deer with a compound bow.
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil.../3/8/buck1.jpg
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...buck2_4485.jpg

also got my first deer (a doe), did that with a crossbow, and then my third with the shotgun. (also a doe).

second year hunting and I think I did great.

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Beautiful buck! Where were you hunting?

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I have seen plenty who didnt use either and were successful in getting turkey. Not really sure abt them being sensitive to color.. I have hunted in pink camo w a pink camo bow and nvr had an issue.. personally, I thnk its movement and sound that gets their attention.

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Cool, thanks. I think I'll just go with the more basic camo outfit then.

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Beautiful buck! Where were you hunting?

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about 30minutes from my house. Eastern PA. The first deer ever, the doe, was in my backyard. I have 2acres of which there is enough woods for me to setup on the deer trail.