Outdoorsman Thread

[doglegg]

While undertaking my job as a trail monitor volunteer yesterday the sounds of the outdoors overwhelmed me so I recorded some...

https://youtu.be/u95WQJd3t7A

Thanks FFF that soothes the soul.

[TripleF]

While undertaking my job as a trail monitor volunteer yesterday the sounds of the outdoors overwhelmed me so I recorded some...

https://youtu.be/u95WQJd3t7A

Thanks FFF that soothes the soul.

I know....right.....I just stopped to listen..

[Old Hunter]

Late season, last chance to bird hunt for the season. A bit warm in Bladen County NC yesterday but cooled off in the evening, made the fire a welcome spot. OH

[TripleF]

Good stuff Bruce!!

[Quick Steel]

OH thanks for sharing. Looks like you fellows had a fine day and evening. And I'm sure your handsome English Setter enjoyed it as well.

[doglegg]

Quail, a good dog, fire not anything to add to that.

[TripleF]

Quail, a good dog, fire not anything to add to that.

Possibly some Scotch?

[Old Hunter]

After the hunt there were plentiful libations- I stick with beer! OH
Ps. I turned down an offer of some moonshine.

[jmh58]

OH.. That is so FINE.. Good times in the field are hard to beat!! And a Kold Beer seals the deal!!! John

[garddogg56]

Thanx for sharing that a good time right there

[garddogg56]

Day of ice fishing derby,Togue.Rough day for this feller we gut him out

[treefarmer]

Okay, Gdogg, you got my attention. Tell this old Florida boy what's going on. I kinda' figured out the first 2 pictures but what is going on with the ice? Is that motion from flowing water or thawing ice or both? We seldom see ice except in our sweet tea.
Treefarmer

[garddogg56]

Both TF Sebago is so large she has like a small tide shift.

[TripleF]

On my trail monitoring yesterday I wandered off towards a dense area of pines .......maybe 20 yards from the trail.

The moment I was close to the pines......I know, you're thinking I spooked a deer....I know.
I didn't but there was clear evidence I was in their house as there was bedded down grass all over......I was like, HOLY MOLY.....

Then confirmation was added as I saw this shredded sapling right on the edge......

Wish my dad was here to share this with me....

[Old Hunter]

Dogg, looks brutal, but obviously productive!

Scott, nice bedding area and good rub - gotta be deer close by!

OH

[Dinadan]

Garddogg - love those ice fishing photos! Ice fishing is something I have never done. The closest I have ever come is when there was a heavy frost along the edge of the lake when I slid my canoe in!

The four wheeler would seem to indicate that some things are the same wherever you are. Down here there is always going to be someone who gets too far out into the mud and has to be hauled out.

[garddogg56]

Thanx Mel and you gut that right..OH twas a fun and productive day

[TripleF]

Dogg, looks brutal, but obviously productive!

Scott, nice bedding area and good rub - gotta be deer close by!

OH

I know.....I was like.....I'm standing in command headquarters!!

[treefarmer]

Scott, that rub appears to be on a tree commonly called an Eastern Cedar, also called, more correctly, a Juniper. Most everyone calls 'em Cedar trees. I can't tell too much from the picture but it looks like there is a scar just below your knife in the middle picture that has healed up. Deer will quite often rub the same trees for several years. We find that the small pines, the size of the Cedar in the picture will usually die after a couple of seasons. It is exciting to find a bigger tree that has been "hooked" or rubbed, usually means a bigger buck. Some times I get all excited about a big rub and realize it has been "rubbed" by the bumper on the truck or something on the tractor.
Enjoy following your rambling in the Florida woods.
Treefarmer

[TripleF]

Scott, that rub appears to be on a tree commonly called an Eastern Cedar, also called, more correctly, a Juniper. Most everyone calls 'em Cedar trees. I can't tell too much from the picture but it looks like there is a scar just below your knife in the middle picture that has healed up. Deer will quite often rub the same trees for several years. We find that the small pines, the size of the Cedar in the picture will usually die after a couple of seasons. It is exciting to find a bigger tree that has been "hooked" or rubbed, usually means a bigger buck. Some times I get all excited about a big rub and realize it has been "rubbed" by the bumper on the truck or something on the tractor.
Enjoy following your rambling in the Florida woods.
Treefarmer

Thank you Philip!!
I too said to myself....wait....that's a cedar.....you're probably right my friend!
Funny how life has dealt me this at my age, huh? I never woulda planned it this way, but good Lord knows I love it!!

[Camillus]

Well today I made another investment in buying a CZ 455 Varmit HB 22lr. Bolt action.
I heard great reviews on this rifle and decided to buy this gun for bench shooting.
I own six other 22 rifles and want to see how this one will match up.
Still waiting for it to arrive so I can post some pictures and give a review.

Camillus

[doglegg]

Well today I made another investment in buying a CZ 455 Varmit HB 22lr. Bolt action.
I heard great reviews on this rifle and decided to buy this gun for bench shooting.
I own six other 22 rifles and want to see how this one will match up.
Still waiting for it to arrive so I can post some pictures and give a review.

Camillus

I have a 452 CZ American and love it. Bet you like that one as well.

[Camillus]

I shot my friends American and it was a tack driver. Excited to see how this one will do.

[philco]

Ted,

I've got a couple of C Z pistols and I'm quite impressed with them. I've been eyeing one of those .22s myself. Please be sure to let us know how it turns out for you. Inquiring minds want to know.

[treefarmer]

I've only owned one CZ and it was a military pistol, complete with fancy holster. It seemed to be well made. Traded it for something else but had it been a .22 rifle made by CZ, I would have hopefully still be the proud owner! "Tack driver" must be a well deserved description of these rifles,everyone seems to refer to them as such. Keep the forum posted when you start shooting.

Deer hunting is finally over and look what shows up a day or so later. Had a lot of pictures of the smaller buck on both cameras but the bigger one with the split brow tine was a little shy. Maybe we'll all make it through the summer and start all over again come next Thanksgiving. It's almost time to start thawing some of this season's venison trimming and some pork shoulder to make sausage.
Treefarmer