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Post by jjas on Dec 19, 2023 8:54:08 GMT -5
In the southern part of the state, I woke up to 21 degrees @ 6 am.
Now, it's a balmy 25 degrees with full sun.
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Post by jjas on Dec 18, 2023 7:09:20 GMT -5
I'm old enough that I should probably remember this, but I certainly don't...
But the internet being the internet, I found it.
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Post by jjas on Dec 16, 2023 18:54:14 GMT -5
IU will wish they had held onto their lead and won this game come selection Sunday...
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Post by jjas on Dec 11, 2023 8:22:37 GMT -5
Regardless of what that buck scores, or what its monetary value may or may not be, that young man killed a once in a lifetime buck.
And that's the thing that seems to get lost in these situations.
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Post by jjas on Dec 11, 2023 8:20:44 GMT -5
Wonder what it costs to replace the batteries in an EV and/or a hybrid vehicle? According to Google,$4000-$20000 depending on the vehicle! YIKES. Maybe we should try this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpQWjvet9o4
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Post by jjas on Dec 10, 2023 22:06:15 GMT -5
Glad you had yourself checked out and that your procedure went well.
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Post by jjas on Dec 10, 2023 22:01:09 GMT -5
Wonder what it costs to replace the batteries in an EV or a hybrid vehicle?
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Post by jjas on Dec 9, 2023 8:36:03 GMT -5
Not a fan...
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Post by jjas on Dec 8, 2023 17:03:22 GMT -5
boonechaser
It matters not what type of feeder you use, the fact of the matter is that deer sharing feeders run a higher risk of contracting/spreading CWD than deer that don't share feeders.
And to your quote above...
All of the above is likely true, until CWD raises it's ugly head.
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Post by jjas on Dec 8, 2023 13:24:20 GMT -5
There's a big difference between a living food plot as compared to dumping corn and/or deer chow in a feeder (or on the ground).
If CWD is in Indiana already, IMO that is just another good reason to quit feeding in stationary feeders state wide.
Finally, healthy deer will likely survive without supplemental feeding so in your opinion, what's really the point of dumping bagged deer food for them to eat?
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Post by jjas on Dec 8, 2023 9:56:43 GMT -5
I will continue to supplemental feed in off season as from my research the pros outweigh the cons. "IF" CWD shows up in area I would stop. IL has had a few cases in a couple counties and have seemed to be able to contain or at minimum slow spread. I don't worry about things outside my control, "IF" or "WHEN" it shows up would just have to adapt. I'm sure you aren't the only one who feels that way, but hopefully that decision doesn't come back to bite us all on the a** in the future.
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Post by jjas on Dec 8, 2023 9:06:56 GMT -5
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Post by jjas on Dec 7, 2023 8:32:30 GMT -5
I started deer hunting in 1995 at the age of 27, so this is my 29th season. I used to hunt practically every day of season -- after work and weekends. I averaged four deer a year for the first 20 seasons. It's all I thought about. I'd count down the days on a calendar at work like a kid would leading up until Christmas. You know what? I grew tired of the whole thing. Call it "burnout" if you like. Hunting went from being fun to being a chore. I've killed a lot more good bucks than I deserve (close to 20 shoulder mounts in my home), and felt pressured to keep that up. I had permission to hunt around 2000 acres of private ground surrounding my home. Times change, people change. Deer hunting has become so trophy oriented that it no longer resembles what got my excited about hunting in the first place. Kids are being raised to believe there's shame in shooting average deer. Parents justify it by saying, "We're teaching our kids to be selective and let the herd mature", while in reality all they are doing is serving their own egos and taking the fun out of hunting. Obviously not all parents do this, but it's definitely more prevalent than when I was introduced into hunting. I gave up Facebook 5 or 6 years ago, and I don't regret it. Friends still send me screenshots of deer hunting pages, and it's the same old crap -- everyone talking down to each other -- the usual separation of hunting groups. Today, I could care less if I even kill a deer. I used to be a hardcore bow hunter, and went the last five years without hunting archery season. Heck, two of those years I didn't even bother shooting a single deer. I haven't killed a deer this year (even though I've had dozens of opportunities), and I could care less. I may shoot a doe for a friend in muzzleloader season, but if the deer were for me, I probably wouldn't even bother. I'm trying hard to regain the excitement of deer hunting. I really am. I even did something this year that I vowed I'd never do -- I bought a crossbow. I took my first November vacation from work just to hunt the rut. I've never taken off work to hunt. Still, with each passing day, I feel less and less like sitting in a stand. Make firearms season 5 days and put it the week of Christmas if you want. I won't lose any sleep over it. Ah, I feel much better getting this off my chest. Lol! I think many people have turned deer hunting into a job. Maybe it's time to simplify? Put the cameras away. Don't worry about what's on your property and trying to kill that BIG BUCK. Maybe go on a late season hunt, when the woods are still and quiet, and just watch the deer. And if you decide to take a deer, great. If you don't want to. Don't. Just enjoy the woods.
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Post by jjas on Dec 7, 2023 8:12:14 GMT -5
Enjoy these days as they pass way too fast.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
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Post by jjas on Dec 4, 2023 10:13:49 GMT -5
I don't believe in cost related regulations or limitations to hunt. Period. Licenses should be free. Tired of taxation of everything. With all due respect, you and I both know that's never going to happen, so why waste time on it.
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Post by jjas on Dec 4, 2023 8:12:11 GMT -5
Matt,
If you are so unhappy with Indiana deer hunting,(and covet Iowa's regs so much) you can either move to Iowa or buy and/or lease some land in Indiana and treat it like it's your own little piece of Iowa.
Have fun and good luck...
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Post by jjas on Dec 3, 2023 18:32:46 GMT -5
youtu.be/wmuSaihvLr0?si=CrSK4u0jayisijtJWhat do you all think about this video? IMO if Indiana moved gun season and crossbow season to December, we'd have the best deer hunting in the world. What do you all think? What changes would you all like to see? Here we go again. Pass...
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Post by jjas on Dec 3, 2023 11:30:38 GMT -5
We used to purchase a fraser fir every year for Christmas and IMO they really are the prettiest tree.
But as we've gotten older and the kids are grown, it's an artificial tree for us as I got tired of paying premium prices for the fraser fir trees.
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Post by jjas on Dec 3, 2023 9:55:43 GMT -5
He now has boxed his self in …. Hope he doesn’t have to eat crow ! Even though I'm an IU fan, I definitely think that crow is on the menu for new IU football Coach Cignetti.
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Post by jjas on Dec 3, 2023 8:28:14 GMT -5
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