[james gilmer]

in reply to: Moose thoughts #29650

I have this one thought.

In an area like the one where the moose was killed, the animals see humans quite bit. I have been in areas like this and have literally walked up to within 20 yards on moose.

While the kill is perfectly legal, was it fair chase?

[james gilmer]

in reply to: Let's See Your Fletching #14563

I like em small 2.25 long and .5 high in a 4 fletch

[james gilmer]

in reply to: Empathy for wildlife #14554

The more I cohabitate the land with my prey , the harder it becomes each year to end a life. But I still do and am thank ful come late winter for the feast in the kitchen.

I am also thankful for others of like minds and it encourages me to think I am not alone in this regard.

[james gilmer]

in reply to: Spring fever #45431

Dave

you have not had syrup until you have had Kickapoo Gold from the SW of Wisc. I get it at the big farmers market just across the big river.

[james gilmer]

in reply to: first bear hunt #38934

l killed this giant black bear with a 43 lb black widow and a 500 grain CE 150

[james gilmer]

in reply to: Turbulators #16178

I am also shooting 4 X 2.25 feathers and use turbulators. But to be honest I use them because Ed says they make a difference. My eyes and ears can’t not see any diff with or without them.

The only downside I see to using such small feathers is i lose sight of the arrow in flight after about 20 yards.

[james gilmer]

in reply to: an about time article #9420

The fines are actually higher than 50.00 see attached

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteer/sepoct08/bait.html

[james gilmer]

in reply to: an about time article #8737

I am fortunate to live in MN where baiting is illegal. Still is it the single largest game violation our wardens hand out citations for. Sad to think a few have the ability to ruin it for so many.

I place a lot of the blame on the various hunting channels and the hunting industry that seems to have no problems pushing products that are supposed to pull the deer in. Very sad.

[james gilmer]

in reply to: Well said! #51340

I think her emphasis was on Nugent

[james gilmer]

in reply to: The 2013 Season Bulletin Board #30459

windy rainy and WINDY! The past few days weather has made it difficult to hunt effectively. Plus the lock down has pretty much been in effect as well. Saw a couple of small bucks today and some does right at last light.

[james gilmer]

in reply to: More international good press for bowhunting #23376

how about we quit trying to find excuses for what happened and just admit their are DA’s out there carrying traditional bows and arrows. We need to admit that and then work like hell to educate those among us who take crappy shots rather then letting the prey walk.

[james gilmer]

in reply to: How many times per week do you hunt? #16617

every day both am and pm if possible. Sunday I killed a doe, it was my 63 rd outing of the season.

[james gilmer]

in reply to: The 2013 Season Bulletin Board #16609

my freezer is now 1/2 full.

2 mornings ago it was my 63 outing of the season

and back on the 3 rd day of our season.

[james gilmer]

in reply to: No place like home #16605

I added this big to the larder Sunday am. I have decided i am a crack shot at 9 yards! 45 yard recovery

[james gilmer]

in reply to: Furthest shot on game? #55125

while hunting woodland Caribou in 2001 in Newfoundland I missed a little bull at 12 yards. Shot low between his legs.

The bull ran to 40 yards turned and stopped, he didn’t know what I was he walked back towards me to 30 yards and turned broadside. As I started my draw, my guide ( an older guy who had never guided a stick bow hunter) leans forward and whispers in my ear ” Aim a little igher will ya matey?”

I drilled him with a heart shot, he ran 40 yards and tumbled.

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