Going Hunting?

[Thomen]

Hi there =)

Out of curiosity: I was just wondering how many hunters we do have here? I am strongly considering going to next years bow season in MD or WV. I only bought my bow a few month back and don't want to go without making sure I do can hit what I am shooting at.

I do own a .50 Smoke Stick, which I might thinking about taking too next year.

What do you guys use, if any?

Thanks,

[Tango589]

I prefer to venture out with a rolled up newspaper. This is more than enough to slay any beast when in the hands of ex-special forces.

[Eichhörnchen]

[Tango589]

Easy. A well aimed blow with the Daily Fail will put paid to that cycloptic meanie in short order! Also, the M134 General Electric Minigun also works wonders...

[Jimbuna]

Always enjoy hunting the criminal fraternity if that counts.

[Armistead]

Not the hunter I once was, meaning, I lived in the woods during hunting season. I bow hunt now, might go a few times with my rifle. I've actually killed one with a bow in my backyard. I'm in the city limits, but my house backs up to woods and bow hunting is allowed. Usually see numerous deer in my yard everyday. I could actually shoot out my upper story bathroom window...OTT, I do a lot of bird hunting...

[vanjast]

I'm particularly useless at hitting a target 5 feet in front of me... it might as well be a barn door.

If the target moves... then I don't miss.
Funny isn't it !!

[August]

I've done a lot more hunting than I have catching...

[Rockstar]

Originally Posted by Thomen

Hi there =)

Out of curiosity: I was just wondering how many hunters we do have here? I am strongly considering going to next years bow season in MD or WV. I only bought my bow a few month back and don't want to go without making sure I do can hit what I am shooting at.

I do own a .50 Smoke Stick, which I might thinking about taking too next year.

Have you hunted before?

What do you guys use, if any?

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[Armistead]

My best hunting story, killed 3 deer in one morning, basically dropping one within feet of the other. Heck, one was smelling a dead one I just killed, when I dropped it on top of it. Wasn't long, here come another....bang. Down east in NC you can about walk on deer.

[Buddahaid]

Not me. I've never enjoyed killing anything since I grew up.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Armistead

Not the hunter I once was, meaning, I lived in the woods during hunting season. I bow hunt now, might go a few times with my rifle. I've actually killed one with a bow in my backyard. I'm in the city limits, but my house backs up to woods and bow hunting is allowed. Usually see numerous deer in my yard everyday. I could actually shoot out my upper story bathroom window...OTT, I do a lot of bird hunting...

I'm ahead on points...three this year alone with the Corolla at all hours; one was a six point buck and two Bambi's. The buck caromed into me at 60 mph hitting at 2AM just in front of my driver mirror and leaving a good dent in the rear fender; I don't see how it could have survived the encounter.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by Thomen

Out of curiosity: I was just wondering how many hunters we do have here? I am strongly considering going to next years bow season in MD or WV. I only bought my bow a few month back and don't want to go without making sure I do can hit what I am shooting at.

Me. I hunt at least something all year round. Squirrels, coyotes, ducks, deer, unsuspecting birds, pesky beavers (you think I joke...), drones, trespassers, etc.

What do you guys use, if any?

Deer - .30-06 Browning
Coyotes - either my Mosin-Nagant or .223 Savage
Squirrels - prefer a .22LR over a .17 or shotgun
Ducks - Benelli 12 gauge pump (never killed one but have been twice. Looking to get into waterfowl hunting more this year)

Been thinking about getting into muzzleloading. Not a big fan of the bow and arrow. I like to have range and there's just something about a rifle that makes hunting more fun than hunting with a bow.

[Thomen]

Multi-quote doesn't seem to work . =(

Anyways,

@Jim
Hunting the Brotherhood of Steal certainly counts.

@Armistad,
Here in the area, you have to be at least 150 yrds from the nearest residence for hunting/practice (shooting) with firearms. I believe for bows it is 50 yrds.
We are currently looking to buy 20+ acres in WV, and maybe use that for hunting, if possible.
If I may ask, what bow do you use?

@Rockstar,
No, I did not.
That is way I am aiming for next year to make sure that I, a.) know what I am doing or I am supposed to be doing, and b.) in case of change of mind/objections from the missus there to be enough time to come up with a different plan. But if I had Maddox "manliness", I'd certainly punch that lizard, too.

@Red October
I do have a 30-06 in addition to the old Mauser that I posted about sometime ago, but around here they prefer you use a shotgun with deer slugs for going after deer. I do love shooting my muzzle-loader, though. It makes you work for every single shot, and the smell (or stench depending who you asked) and smoke are just awesome. Black powder might not be good for hunting, but it does make a lasting impression.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Thomen

Hi there =)

Out of curiosity: I was just wondering how many hunters we do have here? I am strongly considering going to next years bow season in MD or WV. I only bought my bow a few month back and don't want to go without making sure I do can hit what I am shooting at.

I do own a .50 Smoke Stick, which I might thinking about taking too next year.

What do you guys use, if any?

Thanks,

the drug of choice at my place: lyman .50 plains rifle & a Thompson Center Hawkin with vernier Tang sight Both made from kits with barrels browned over stove to plum brown!

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Not me. I've never enjoyed killing anything since I grew up.

THATS BLASTFEMY! considering your peculiar talents

Originally Posted by Eichhornchen