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in reply to: Interesting Waste of Time #21451
I’ll admit, Cabelas is a mildly interesting waste of time. I didn’t take anyones comments about Made in China as having racial intent and none of my remarks have racial intent. You have to describe a nation somehow. The fact is Cabelas doesn’t produce many items which I am jumping to buy. Neither do a lot of outdoors stores. A few fishing poles, a few arrows and bows is about all I need.
As far as discussion and views changing, my intent is not to change someones view. I simply just dived down into the assertion that Cabelas ruined prime fishing access and it seemed to be missing some connecting content. In addition I also addressed the suggestive remarks that if you don’t have a strong opinion one way or the other on the matter then you were “if it’s legal, it’s ok”.
If I was going to work on preservation of river access I would look into forming an organization which has clear goals and can raise money to purchase land , manage the land and make it available for public use permanently. There are organizations which do this sort of thing today. I bet Cabelas may even be willing to donate to some of these type of organizations.
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in reply to: Roosevelt Elk vs. Rocky Mountain Elk #21316It’s hard in the rainforest. You can be 30 yards from a herd and cannot do a damn thing about it if there is dense enough brush.
I’ve had this bull within 40 yards three times during two different seasons. No shot.
in reply to: Interesting Waste of Time #20362David Petersen wrote: Ray — You are right. Much of America, including Wall St., operates on the Cabela’s model of business. And we see what that has gained us. My specific arguments against Cabelas as in fact leading hunting in dangerously wrong and unethical if not immoral directions, aside from selling anything that’s even marginally legal anywhere, include them brokering “trophy dart hunts” for rhinos and elephants behind high fences in Africa, and buying up prime riverside fishing property in MT, which had always been open to public access, and developing them with trophy homes as high-end “trophy fly fishing properties” not open to the public. There is conscientious capitalism, which helped make America great, and there is pure self-serving greed and to hell with everyone and everything else, which greatly weakens us. The laissez-faire model of “let the other guy do what he wants so long as it’s legal” has never struck me as something sacrosanct and above criticism. If pointing these things out is “preaching,” so be it; I’ve always thought of it as necessary and I wish others were doing more of it so I wouldn’t have to. I can and do however happily accept your views as your views, without backing away from my own convictions. Cheers, Dave
I cannot dispute much of what you say and would be in agreement with most of it. However I will point out a detail which is probably inaccurate. This kind of dabbles into politics but you offered the entry here. The term “laissez-fair” has been used in a fairly broad sense. However in America and probably the specific prime Montana riverside properties you speak of, I see no example of “laissez-faire” destruction. People simply cannot build whatever they want wherever they want anywhere in the United States.
The more I look into that idea you present the more I see an class warfare argument which has a lot of potential to wander off topic. Rich people came in and bought up the land. With the aid of the rich corporations. While discussions on this matter inherently affect prime fishing spots, the connection to Cabelas in order to broker the deal doesn’t seem like a conflict with sportsmen. Cabelas is essentially brokering deals on property which is private. If people want to make private areas into public areas they need to work with their local governments on that. To simply blame it on corporate Cabelas is not really representative of the whole problem and doesn’t point out that people can collectively work together and organize better outcomes to some of these situations. If it wasn’t Cabelas it would be someone else. Perhaps someone from out of the country who intends to reap the profits and send them overseas. I am aware that in some people’s world, most any land is priceless and should be under complete control of the government. Not necessarily yours but this is a small example of that mentality.
The fact is that there are going to be some things which we cannot control in our lives. While I might agree with the sorrows of losing access to public fishing areas I also will state that without presenting options and throwing stones at the people who bought or sold the land doesn’t seem like a solution to anything.
I can think of at least 4 local government fiascos in recent years which have taken place with public land management. Some of which are more destructive (unintentionally so) than some people placing homes along a river. Including one example which contributed loads of pollution into the local lake, and right into a wetlands habitat. What we need is balance but I don’t subscribe to class warfare against would be homeowners or even the big bad coporations unless it is appropriate. I couldn’t tell you how much I appreciate the public access to the local lake we have here and how I wish there was more of it. I know the value of this as I live it year round.
In addition, my statements are not intended to represent “if it’s legal it’s ok” in any way shape or form. It’s unclear why you would mention that so I must presume you are indicating that is my outlook or intended delivery. It’s not accurate. The statement does not seem to add to the discussion thus far. Perhaps you would like to expand on your use of these terms so we can understand your intent.
I could go on further but I don’t really want to wander too far from the discussion for the moment. If you don’t like Cabelas, don’t buy their Chinese products.
in reply to: Interesting Waste of Time #20165I don’t get into the gadgets a whole lot. I’m not going to preach to someone about the values of traditional archery and primitive hunting, or bore you to death with condescending remarks about compound bows and crossbows and the users while I run down into the woods to use my game cameras and feeders. I don’t use game cameras, feeders or licks either. I am not necessarily against them though.
The ethics of hunting are highly debatable and everyone’s point of view is diverse. But I will say that I believe traditional archery is unique and the merits of this activity demand credit when someone is able to harvest their animal after hard work. I don’t use compounds and have never shot one in my life. Just doesn’t look like they were made for me.
Cabelas simply does not have very many products I like. A miniscule amount in the archery section. Today people seem as if they are more focused on their clothing and equipment for hunting than they are about the experience and adventure. Does Cabelas breed this mentality? Partly so. They are a business and operate on business model for profit. Just like television, books, photos, magazines, websites and people in general.
in reply to: Roosevelt Elk vs. Rocky Mountain Elk #19937Rosie elk generally have smaller mass antlers and bigger bodies than Rocky mtn elk. They live primarily in the rain forest of the Pacific Northwest. Many herds have interbred with Rockies. Although it might be true that the Vancouver Island population is clean. Good eating.
Tactics .. Run through the jungle like a gorilla. One notable… They often live on the river where they can escape predators by swimming across them.
in reply to: Quiver options #18209I use different quivers. Kind of like a pair of shoes. Whatever I want for the day.
The Safari Tuff is ok but it does bend a bit. It should hold up pretty well in most any jungle and keep your arrows from getting caught on foliage. I don’t like that it’s inherent design seems to damage the fletching but no quiver is perfect.
The GFA is probably one of my favorites but when it rains it does nothing to protect the fletching from water. Even if I put waterproof applications on my fletching, the way it rains around here in the fall, you might as well forget it. Otherwise if you are not in a rainy situation it is fairly decent because this quiver will go whever you want it. It probably has less of a footprint than the Safari Tuff and might work better alongside a backpack.
I also use a leather side quiver. It’s as rugged as can be. It will last a lifetime. It soaks up water when it rains. It’s ok and sees most use for casual shooting or 3-D.
Then I have a coyote quiver. It by far is the best quiver I own because it looks cool. Plus it can server as an emergency blanket. 😈
If I had to choose one of the above, I would go with the Safari Tuff.
in reply to: Little Bears of the North Woods #17360Holy smokes Croatoan, what a whopper in the middle.. Wow.
in reply to: Draw results are IN! #16756Best of luck on your elk hunt. MMmm good eats.
To be honest the 55-250 lens is not the best lens for moving birds, but if you are patient and persistent it is a good lens and adequate. Trust me, I take a lot of bad photos of moving birds with this lens. It is a decent lens though and you can pick one up for about 200 dollars. The autofocus is just not fast enough. When the object is a fast mover you might want to use AI Servo focus mode, if you have that. AI Servoe mode is supposed to refocus on every shot as you do a burst of photos from what I read. If I was a serious bird photographer (I am not) then I would probably get a lens at least 400mm with the USM (Ultrasonic Motor) focus ,IS (Image stablilizer). I cannot afford that lens though. The USM Motor is much faster at focus which might be critical on some bird photography when the object is moving.
That’s a fine looking walleye you got out of that hole. Considering the circumstances that’s one fine catch too.
in reply to: Nice Buck & then some fawns. #15073Looks like he should be targeted for the freezer to me 👿
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