[Hiram]

in reply to: A Journal #16504

Think I should start one! Thanks Patrick

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #16345

Blessings John and have a GOOD SEASON!:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: Conservation #15624

I’m pretty happy with what Arkansas has accomplished in the last twenty years. WMA’s in most areas of the state along with good management practices has finally gotten us to the million mark of deer population. As I read the state reports and stats I realized that weather plays a large role in reproduction rates. Early freezes affect acorn crops and spring rains (too much in 2007) affects the turkey poults.
The wmas are large plots of land purchased by the state exclusive for hunting refuges which include a variety of waterfowl and deer, turkey hunting. This year an archer can harvest up to three deer, no more than two legal bucks. Must have three countable points on one side. Up to three does can be taken. The doe harvest has been a good management tool for the state. I do however, look at a lone doe awhile before I decide to take her for two things in the early season. One is to let her pass by or meander awhile to make sure she is alone or has a fawn. I like to wait till a little later to kill does to make sure a little more growth enables the fawns to survive alone. The second thing is to really look for the button bucks and let them alone. I really prefer to kill the old long nosed does later in the year. If I have a few does walk by me, the last one is usually the old matriarch which hangs back and lets the younger deer be the point man. To hunt with archery or muzzleloader you must have a sportsman permit which is 25.00 for a resident and goes from June to June.So far this year it looks like a promising year. Oct 1 thru feb 28 season for archers. Management of the deer herd also allows several rural hunts later in the season which enables you an extra tag Bow hunter education and a sign up for these hunts.Deer vs. car is also a justification for Deer management in arkansas.

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #15377

Thanks fellas! Gods Grace, my wife of 35 years and Bowhunting!
Blessings and a great hunting season!:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #14253

Troll:D

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #13862

OK, so you do not agree with the way the NRA operates? OK, so join the Org of your choice, or none at all. I’m ready to go hunting!:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: Dacron vs Fast Flight #12989

Interesting George, Keep it coming!

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #12979

Thanks Patrick! Blessings

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #12968

Nope, as a matter of fact: You are welcome to come and go Bowhunting with me Johnny! Open invitation as long as you do not start this topic with any of my friends during your stay. I will not even ask you to use a Trad Bow. You may hunt with a Compound. Sorry, unless your dis-abled, no Crossbows. Genuine invite, and I’ll put you in a good spot.:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #12951

By the way, Today is the last day of my 24th year in Law Enforcement. Yes, today I re-tire. I’m gonna Bowhunt!:D

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #12934

No Anger at all Johnny! Yes, Mel did a good job in the movie and I concurr that it was a good one. On a lighter note, I recomend Jerimiah Johnson and the Mountain Men with Charleston Heston and Brian Keith. I also recomend Valdez is coming with Burt Lancaster, and of course all the Dukes films.I have a lot of good movies in mind if such a thread presents itself. By the way I live in Arkansas too, How bout them Hogs?

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #12928

No! True freedom is your birth right! It was fought for and won by those who served during the era that the second ammendment provides, and now. Freedom is what I protect by being an NRA supporter! The AR-15 is a Semi auto rifle not to be confused with a M-16 which is full auto. I beleive that in the caliber options availiable in it’s variants that: It makes an excellent ergonomic hunting rifle. I also know that civilian hunting rifles evolve from our military rifles. Case in point The 03 Springfield was a version of the Mauser (98) and the US paid Mauser a patent infringement for it’s design similartitys. I am and ABSOLUTIST! I will not give up my right or that of others to own semi auto rifles. Check and you will find that you can legally own a full auto rifle. The “one shot theory” of owning a firearm does not apply to the constitution. I think that those who say we only need a single shot rifle for hunting are giving in to the “Socialist agenda” to take what we legaaly and deservedly have the right to own. Now I speack only of those who are Law abideing responsible owners according to law. Do not give up or give in to the Theory of those who would take any of guns! By the way Johnny, I am used to your attitudinal doctrine towards my rights. We just disagree vehomitely! God, Guts, and Guns made America free! along with a lot of Red American blood seeping in to foreign soil.

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #12784

Nope, don’t buy it that Johnny just wants “to stir the pot” and talk about the issues refrence the NRA. He has already undone any Objectivity he might have in his responses. He is only interested in useing this site to perpetuate doubt and distrust amongst those who may be teetering on the issues. His refrence to the NRA and its supposedly in bed relationship with the NRA disposed any objectivity he might have. This refrence alone proclaimed his bias, and only makes him further to the left (liberal agenda) towards this bias. The NRA has historically spported any candidate which has a firm grasp upon the 2nd ammendment and its meaning which precludes any and all of the liberal agenda. I propose to stand firm beyond any political bias. In recent years the Republican party has been the most supportive of gun owners and their right to own and bare. Therefore one could conclude that the Republican Party as a whole supports gun ownership by law abideing citizens. I know several Democrats who also feel this way. I think that the Democratic Party has several Liberal types like Bobby Rush, Charles Schumer, Barbbara Feinstein and others who favor radical gun control etc. My main interest as it applies here is Archery! As I have stated in earlier posts, this is a site mainly composed of Bowhunters, and as such I believe the liberal agenda is sometimes represented by those who slip through the cracks to access and “Stir the Pot”.

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #12639

Hey John you are at the wrong site to spew your agenda! Anti Blogs would give you more of what you want to hear! Your amongst hunters, fisherman, and Bowhunters here.Troll their sites. I would also put you on notice to the fact that Dr Ashby is very much respected here!Troll the sires that represent your own agenda! Ours is Bowhunting, whats yours?:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: NRA pros and cons #12634

Oh yes and the reference to “Uncle Ted”. Yes he does. He is actually a very outspoken and fervent protector of the 2nd ammendment. He has his detractors reference his personality etc. I do however respect his stance reference firearms. He is a very reliable supporter hunting and firearms and I personally respect him for that. I just do not agree with everything he supports (string rifle seasons). I do however consider him a “legitimate Fellow hunter and firearms supporter” Therefore he has my respect and support. Go to his website and talk to him. Politics is the determining factor and always has been! Thats why we vote for the candidate that best resembles our agenda. To avoid Politics is to avoid your vote.

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