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Dang Harvey
I've had all I can takes and I can't takes no more. Ok so Harvey has trapped me in my house for 5 straight days with water mere inches from flooding my home. It's caused a roof leak that got into my insulation and ceilings and will require remediation, repairs, and replacements. It's caused...- WestT
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Not Ready To Give Up for the Season
I just wasn't ready to give up hunting for the season...I had a blast. Had I taken my shotgun I would have likely filled my limit in less than an hour but instead I drew out my hunt and didn't have to worry about biting into any shot. They may be little but I still get excited. Plus I fried...- WestT
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- Forum: Other Small Game
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Belt Knife
Wanted to get you guys thoughts on a new knife. Had a Knives of Alaska Jaeger Boning knife I liked to carry on my belt during hunts. Unfortunately the sheath didn't do it's job correctly and the knife is laying somewhere in Texas after it fell out during a recent hog hunt. I am considering...- WestT
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- Forum: Other Product and Gear
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Sale of Public Lands is Real
So most of you are well aware of the subject line of this post. Thanks to Randy and you all I was enlighted to the issue a while back as well. Today I had a chance to speak with my Congressman here in Illinois and specifically asked him about a bill he co-sponsored (H.R.1214 - National Forest...- WestT
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- Forum: Public Land Issues
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Anybody Into Bowfishing?
I just found out I won a bowfishing trip down in Kentucky. Anyone bowfish on a regular basis? I've seen it on TV but didn't know if anyone could give me a heads up on what to expect. Sounds like a ton of fun thought. Thanks!- WestT
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- Forum: Fishing Hole
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Talk w/ Director of Illinois DNR
A few weeks ago I had a chance to meet and speak briefly with the Director of the Illinois DNR. Below is a summary of the discussion I had with him. https://huntingfit.com/2016/04/17/make-your-voice-heard/ In summary it involves the low hunter harvest numbers of deer over the last several... -
Successful Season
I haven't had a chance to share much of my hunting from this past season but thought I would give a quick update. Note: Antlers aren't required to reach tophy status for me! Great thing is they were all taken with a different weapon and are providing me and my family with great table fair... -
RMEF Bugle Q & A
Hey Randy, be sure to check out the elk hunting Q&A in the March/April issue of Bugle. I managed to get you some free advertisement and give some props to all the efforts of my fellow Hunttalkers!! Thanks guys!!!- WestT
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Application Complication
I got to talking it over with another Hunt Talker and thought I would post the question and see what comes back. Why are "Western" tags/licenses/applications so mystifying/baffling/complicated? I have been out West and very much love it and will be returning so please don't take this with any...- WestT
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- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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Article Posted
Hey all, I just had an article posted regarding fitness and hunting that some of you may be interested in. Feel free to take a look and leave your thoughts and feedback either here or in the comments section following the writeup. Thanks for your support in advance...- WestT
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Aspiring Writer
I have already introduced myself on Hunt Talk but wanted to throw something out there. As hunting season only lasts so long I have taken to writing about my experiences as a way of "extending" my season. I have had a couple articles published in magazines and continue to submit a few when the... -
Gotta Love Kids and Smiles
Does it get much better? We got blanked hunting mushrooms in the AM that day so finished it up on a positive note. Fried them up with the first asparagus from my newly established patch.- WestT
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- Forum: Fishing Hole
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Prepping for Elk Season...Family Style
Just in case anyone is wondering about a good workout to get ready for Elk season but you're watching the kids...this was fun and healthy for all! -
9 Point Whitetail Mount
Just finished up my mount for the 9-pointer I shot this past Oct. I try to do my own mounts/plaques for all my deer. It's just another way to honor the animal and "extend" my season! -
CO vs WY
Looking for a little advise here. My hunting partners and I are already anxiously awaiting elk season next year. Yes, we're that excited 9 months out. We have been researching and feel really good about heading to CO. To the point we have spots picked out and have already called biologist's... -
Elf in a Tree!
For those of you with young children you may have been exposed to the whole "elf on a shelf" thing. For those of you who may not be familiar with the concept, in a nutshell this little stuffed elf shows up in various locations throughout the house during the Christmas season to keep an eye on... -
Ethical Situation
All, below is an article I submitted to Bugle for the ethics section they have in their publication. I have no idea if it will ever be published so I thought I would post it here not only to share my experience but also spur some good dicussion. Hope you enjoy. Ethical Conundrum Shawn... -
Give and Take
I broke the ice a few weeks ago with my first post regarding a wounded deer that I used my buck tag on to end his suffering. In an attempt to be more of a contributor than a lurker I have a few other things I would like to share. I would be lying though if I didn't admit that I am soon going... -
Doing the Right Thing
Well I've been following this site for a while but have yet to post. Figure I would share my experience this past Friday in hopes that it could be of benefit/inpiration to someone else. I live in Illinois and had a fantastic deer season thus far. I have two does and a 9 pointer in my freezer...
