First year in 12 years that I didn’t apply in NM. Can’t do two trips and I’m helping my dad with an AZ hunt. I did put in for a long-shot (is there any other kind with only 12 points) Utah tag, though.
Go in August. Typically beautiful weather, way less bugs, and the possibility of blueberries if it’s a good year for them. It’s when we try to plan our annual trip to Canada every year.
I agree. I can do what’s needed to get my furs tanned and get them back to me in beautiful shape for displaying or sewing but, as a perfectionist, it kills me to see how nice some can put up fur. Someday I’ll have time to devote to it.
I agree. I have a Tikka and love it. For the above reason, it won’t be a first gun for either of my kids. I’ve also had the safety bump get knocked off a few times while busting through brush. I never carry with one in the chamber unless I’m actively still-hunting, but it caught my attention.
Finished up a pair of beaver mitts for my son’s kindergarten teacher yesterday.
Good day today to start on my otter blanket, with the blizzard outside.
Today was the last day of decent weather before things turn south for a bit, so the kids and I headed to the woods. I turned them loose and told them to follow deer trails and see what they could find. In minutes they both disappeared while I wandered around looking for sheds. After about 20...
This has caught my interest. In college I was lucky enough to be invited on a trip to Punta Colorada resort, near La Ribera, for a week of fishing with a friend, whose dad foot the bill for me. It was a great time and I wouldn’t mind getting back to the area.
How would a trip down there be...
Snow in the forecast the next 5 days so it’s hard to even think about a garden yet. This year I’m keeping it simple. Sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and some flowers for my wife and daughter.
This is the first year I can start harvesting from my asparagus patch, so I’m looking forward...
This one worked well. It kept smoking for about 3 hours. I refilled it once so got 6 hours of smoke. By then I had the meat wrapped in foil and didn’t bother anymore.
I did a couple pork butts yesterday. I have no real interest in getting a smoker so my wife and kids got me one of those pellet tubes for Christmas. It worked pretty good. I might get another to get a bit more smoke on it.
I’ve had better, but for someone who already has too many hobbies to...
I recently opened a Vanguard Cash Plus account. Their rate is 3.35% currently. I put the money from that account into their Treasury Money Market Fund and am hoping to get closer to 4.5%. No fees to open the account and an expense ratio of .07%.
I’m sure someone more knowledgeable could find a...
My wife’s 8 pound cat has the intent to harm me. I don’t kill it because, if it tries, I just have to push it off to the side with my boot and move on with my day. Killing it would cause a lot more headaches than it’s worth.
Are they going to eliminate leather? Though I’ll fully admit, and my wife will attest, to not being incredibly bright, I’m pretty sure leather is just fur without the fur.
I bought all my stuff before I got married. Now I just have to make it last!!
I was VERY nervous to switch from Yamaha to the 150 4 Stroke Mercury with the Lund I have. It was damn near a deal breaker for me. To be honest, it’s been a better motor than the Yamaha was. I love it.