Thanks for the heads up Jim. My favorite wife is searching for where she hid it now. I suspect she thinks she’ll get more work out of me if I never see that particular mag.(grin)

Gary

When did the June July issue come out. Have not seen my copy.

ausjim wrote:

There was a nice letter to the editor from some bloke called Forgehammer or Smithanvil or something. I have it on good authority it’s a pseudonym of Frank Zappa’s, who is apparently a closet bowhunter and outdoorsman.

Those are actually some of the kinder variations I’ve heard. 8)

Dave –

My print version of the JJ issue just arrived yesterday, but the digital version has been available for download a little longer than that. I bet yours will arrive shortly.

Oops! My copy was in the mailbox.

Thanks Bruce, looking forward as always finding my mailbox holding my issue of pure enjoyment for this old mans soul.

Happy Easter and prayers for all in need.

Dave

Mine is always late. I suspect the Post Office employees are reading it then wrapping it back up when they finish.

My issue, finally came. We’re kind of isolated in Humboldt County and mail takes longer to arrive.

I just finished “Blacktail poison” by Shawn Woods. I’m not sure if you’re on this forum Shawn, but if you are- Damn! What a badass:shock: poison oak foreshaft arrows!!! I can think of nothing less appealing! But that’s so cool.

Also, did you change after shooting that buck? Cause you’re in blue jeans and a blue shirt, and blue is the only color deer can see…? Great story!

That reminds me of a funny story I heard years ago about some people that where from Norway that were visiting relatives in Minnesota during the deer firearms season. They when out to the local bar restaurant for supper. Many of the deer hunter had come into the bar wearing there blaze orange hunting clothes. Most of them were drinking a considerable amount at the bar and getting drunk. The woman from Norway turned to her husband and said it was a very good idea that the Minnesotan’s had come up with to make the drunks wear blaze orange, that way you could see them coming. We have always tried to impress on our students in our hunter ed classes is that what ever you while or wearing your hunting clothes affects everyone involved with your sport.

ausjim wrote: I just got to the back of the mag now. I thought Jason’s campfire philosopher piece shone a light on something we may not all be aware of, or perhaps don’t feel like it pertains to us as individuals. Everyone of us is an ambassador for hunting and for hunters. It’s up to us to make sure we are good ambassadors.

He made a great point about how being legally justified isn’t the same as doing the right thing, especially in regards to how our actions might be perceived by non-hunters. And how a little effort in that regard can go a long way.

Something for all of us to keep in mind eh?

Thanks, Jim. I appreciate the kind words.

ausjim wrote: I just got to the back of the mag now. I thought Jason’s campfire philosopher piece shone a light on something we may not all be aware of, or perhaps don’t feel like it pertains to us as individuals. Everyone of us is an ambassador for hunting and for hunters. It’s up to us to make sure we are good ambassadors.

He made a great point about how being legally justified isn’t the same as doing the right thing, especially in regards to how our actions might be perceived by non-hunters. And how a little effort in that regard can go a long way.

Something for all of us to keep in mind eh?

+1. In this day and age, the only reason hunting seasons continue to exist is because the majority of non-hunters accept that. Without their tacit acceptance, we would have a whole lot fewer opportunities. Our conduct in the field and our interactions on issues related to hunting with non-hunters will determine our future. Just ask the man who’s married to one – like I am. 🙂

I agree that was a great story with a great message.