[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Our Legacy #57407

Outstanding!

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: To sleep, perchance to … sleep? #42416

David Petersen wrote: Thank you, gents. I’ll start exploring all these possibilities tomorrow. I tried and tried to recall what we used in the Marines, but all I can come up with is … nothing. They always were “do more with less” cheapskates. 😆

We called them “rubber ladies” guaranteed to be flat before morning 😀

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: A club for those of us without any back country #39286

I read somewhere that Washington was hosting a series of meetings around the state this spring specifically looking at the archery season. Here in Illinois there is a move afoot to make wholesale changes to the seasons and tag structure. Currently a bowhunter can buy virtually unlimited tags and the numbers of deer harvested has equalled the total number of hunters making it look like Illinois bowhunters have 100% success. Outfitter manipulation of the herd through the importation of trophy breeder bucks released into wild stock brought CWD. The combined harvest numbers are way down and the number of deer found dead way up.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: A club for those of us without any back country #35656

Kayak might be just the ticket for me. I was planning to do some canoe trips and some from a pontoon bowfishing rig.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: A club for those of us without any back country #34524

Thanks for all the great responses. They got me thinking about a piece of state land along the Illinois River. Its mostly wetlands and waterways but there are pockets of river bottom timber. Most of all it is difficult to access. I think I may spend a little time exploring there this year. I am also going to get involved with a conservation group that works to protect that section of the river. Maybe a good project for a local BHA chapter if there were such a thing.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: A club for those of us without any back country #20880

Ooh-ra! That’s great news Colonel and some beautiful country as well. How did this effort get started? Who championed the cause and how were they organized?

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Spring Turkey Hunt #19668

I have always used whatever natural cover is available. There is plenty available in the spring. This allows me to be flexible with my setup.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Spring Turkey Hunt #18922

A locator call (peacock works well) blown loud at sunset will allow you to locate their roost for the next morning hunt. the unexpected sound causes the birds to respond immediately. Be careful to avoid setting up too close to the roost as they will spot you from above before they even fly down. Be sure to check your state regs for hunting hours as some places don’t allow calling of any type after noon.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: A club for those of us without any back country #18890

I realize the importance of preserving the wild places we still have. I would hate to see the impact of motorized vehicles in places like the Sangre de Cristos which has been my only real wilderness experience. Still I wonder what we can do to help create a wilderness experience in the not-so-wild world most of us live in.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Spring Turkey Hunt #18583

Welcome to the pursuit of wild feathers. Turkey hunting can be mastered but must be learned by doing. Recordings can teach you to call but that is only a small piece of the puzzle. The birds will teach you the rest. Killing one with an arrow is extremely difficult. If you are lucky enough to connect with one do not waste anytime getting on the wounded bird. I have had one even fly/glide off with my arrow in it. I found what was left of it a quarter-mile away. Coyotes had a feast but I got my arrow back.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: What broadheads do you like? #24224

Zwickey Eskimos.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Co -Editors Note #61514

And the picture in the ad on the facing page is priceless:D

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: New Member #25491

Excellent buck! Welcome.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Looking to relocate: AR or MO–Any help? #20109

I lived in MO for about 7 years. It is a good hunting state with reasonable land prices and good (not great) public hunting. I can’t say that I would recommend the branson area for anything other than a family vacation. Northwest part has a good mix of public land, farms that still let a guy hunt for a handshake and a day in the hayfield, and a decent deer herd. The northeast part has the biggest bucks but the least accesible ground because of leases that spill over from IL and Iowa. Southwest section is the Ozarks which is tougher hunting for generally smaller deer but great stream and river fishing. One of my favorite public land areas is the Fountain Grove area which is primarily known for waterfowl hunting. It is archery only for deer and has a good herd in both quantity and quality.

[Steve Capps]

in reply to: Best wishes for the TBM family #10804

Prayers lifted. Any new developments? I know things can change rapidly with this type of cancer. It got my mom seven years ago.

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