[David Coulter]

in reply to: HAPPY THANKSGIVING #61535

Thank you! Many thanks to all of you who share their knowledge, stories and photos. Happy hunting! Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Backpacks/Daypacks #60534

Stx. I carry an llbean lumbar pack i bought some years ago. Upside is i can swing it around for access without taking it off. Downside it’s not as comfy as a daypack. I don’t trek so far as many guys out west so it holds pretty much all I need and it has two main compartments so i can stay fairly organized. There’s lots to choose from so enjoy the search. Best. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Sloooow Start, but Great Evening #59388

A few years ago I decided to stay off the roof. I’m not too old, but I’m too clumsy. The roof is too steep, so I hire a guy to clean the chimney. We’re scheduled for real snow tomorrow morning. Nothing like Buffalo, but maybe several inches of snow lasting on the ground for a few days. Should all be melted by the weekend back to brown woods in time for the regular season opener. This is a reminder to get the snowblower on before it’s too late! best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Sloooow Start, but Great Evening #59365

The local roads have kept us in meat a few times now that I decided to consider free, healthy meat just that. Whether it comes from a bullet or arrow or unfortunate collision it’s a gift.

I love that John Wayne quote. A friend of mine used to say that now and then at convenient moments and I never knew it was from JW.

I love the early archery season, but I have to say it doesn’t seem quite like deer season until the mercury settles down. So many years of deer season meaning those two weeks after Thanksgiving, rifle in hand, capped and vested in orange. I still look forward to this time, but now I look at the woods and wonder, where will they go to hide from the orange herd? That’s where I want to hide and wait.

All the best for you. I hope you don’t have to spend too much time on the roof.

Best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Sloooow Start, but Great Evening #59234

I ended the early season with no shot but thanks to a generous friend and somebody’s crumpled bumper i was able to try my hand at making sausage this afternoon. Easy and quick and turned out very tasty. A basic recipe of marjerum, salt, pepper and garlic. Grilled a small pappy right as it came out of the grinder and it was delicious. Hope to make more from a hinted deer this winter. Best. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: When it rains it pours… #57797

Doc, they gotta have shoots down your way. Seems like when i was thinking about a shooting school a few years back they were all down south.

Have fun! Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: When it rains it pours… #57779

Doc, you ought to find a used lab coat to wear to trad shoots! Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Western PA shoot #57771

Smith, that’s crazy,but it reminds me of my cousin, a truck driver. One time he told me he was tired and decided he needed to pull over and get some much needed sleep. The stop was noisy with other trucks idling, so he just drove another four hours to a quieter place. That little extra four hour rin would’ve put me under! Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Western PA shoot #57157

Yes, is that a club or personal woods? Very nice. Sounds like a good time. All fhe beat. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Something to get your blood pumping.. #57153

Beautiful! Thank you, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: creeks and streams #53232

There was a dairy farm here in the Poconos that had its pastures around a small pristine creek full of wild brook and brown trout upstream and nothing but chubs and suckers downstream. The local agency tried for years to have fences put up but met great resistance due to spoiling the farm. Later, when a younger family member took over, they fenced the creek off. The herd and farm did fine and the creek began to return to a healthy state. Everyone won but it took a change in attitude. The old fellow just didn’t want to be told what to do. Can’t blame him for that but the health of a beautiful stream was damaged for decades. Perhaps the first meeting about it was not done with the right sensitivity to all needs. Hard to say. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: A.M or P.M. ground blind or still hunting #52662

As was said. Get out there and spend some time. Deer, no deer. Good for the soul and good for healing. Of course fresh, free-range meat is good for healing too! Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Cold Weather Gloves #52650

Smithy, i just ordered a pair of the amer leather gloves to try on. I have wool gloves that i trimmed and wear the shooting glove inside. I’ll give it a try on the outside with these. I have a duraglove so i’ll see how it works. Thanks for the recommendation. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Sloooow Start, but Great Evening #52578

“Colder than a well digger’s ass” say’s Waits. We have til Monday after Thanksgiving, so it’ll probably warm up by then. thanks! Congrats again on your buck. Very nice. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: PSE COYOTE #52517

Aside from my poor English I don’t speak any other languages. That said, I appreciate seeing the stick and string family of far and wide. I wish I could join in the conversation in you tongue. Happy Hunting! Dwc

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