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    Vintage Reels

    I came across some old reels my FIL (95 when he passed) had stored in his garage. Top L to R: Pflueger Pelican 1020 and Freespeed 100 both stamped Akron, Ohio. Bottom are Mitchell 300's stamped made in France. Don't know much about them other than a quick scan on the net. I'd use them but...
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    Mink

    I've had the following encounters with mink this year: - late spring, one was splashing/swimming in my pond - early summer, one was in the creek leading to my pond - mid summer, while bike riding saw a road killed mink 1/4 mile down the road - late summer, while biking, saw a bull frog jump out...
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    Son breaks in another stand

    Every time I put up a new stand or move an existing stand my son will kill something out of it. Yesterday was another. I've included the obligatory nutz shot.
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    2021 Controlled Hunts

    Anyone else taking a shot at the lottery? For the first time in about 15 years I put in for 5.
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    Vacuum Sealer Suggestions

    Looking to purchase a vacuum sealer in the $200ish range. Lots of them out there LEM, VacMaster, Weston, etc. Know folks on here have them. Any suggestions or opinions?
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    Eastlake (Lake County) votes to allow deer hunting in parts of city

    In the recent past someone asked about hunting opportunities in Lake County. Not a lot of details in the article. https://www.news-herald.com/news/eastlake-votes-to-allow-deer-hunting-in-parts-of-city/article_66052af8-df97-11e9-8cb2-bf825745b241.html
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    Cool Find

    Found these while pulling down a ceiling in our parlor. Were in some old, old, old insulation between the 1st and 2nd floor. The ad has a date of 1916, our house was built in 1915. No money (yet) but will be carefully looking at everything. Weird thing with the picture, if you move it a certain...
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    AR .22 vs .22 Conversion

    Got the itch for a AR platform 22 rifle but the 22 conversion option is interesting as well. My only concern with the conversion route is with accuracy. Looking for any input (+/-).
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    Jekyll and Hydes

    I have a neighbor that has a property similar to mine (25 acres) and we often talk about what we do for the local herd (plots, minerals, etc.). We both haven’t taken any does for quite a few years due to our local population, in fact he’s against taking any does on his property. But when the guy...
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    Hunting Days Afield

    I recently read an article that said the national average is 13 days afield for hunting deer (bow and gun). I spent 19 days after deer, 6 on squirrel. Reviewing some of the hunting logs here I take it that most are not "average" hunters and spend a lot of time in the field. Would be interested...
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    Birdfeeder Visitor

    I looked out the kitchen window yesterday and saw this ringneck eating at the bird feeder. It’s been a couple years since I’ve seen a pheasant, cool to see and hope they’re making a come back in my area.
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    Evapo-Rust for Trap Cleaning

    I keep my dog proof coon traps out year round to protect my chickens and even with frequent applications of protectants they have very minor rusting. Has anyone used Evapo-Rust to knock the rust off of traps?
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    Barn Painted

    I hadn’t painted our century barn in 25 years so decided to give it a fresh coat and add some detail. Painted the red (20 gallons) with a 2-gallon pump-up garden sprayer and then added the white details on the doors/windows. Took 24 hours total for $150. If it holds up for another 25 years I...
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    Introduce Cougars for Deer Control?

    It's interesting how the "experts" propose introducing cougars (Pumas, not the other cougars) to control deer population and tie it to the savings of money = insurance companies. http://www.foxnews.com/science/2016/08/11/got-deer-cougars-could-help-control-herds-study-says.html
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    Xmas in August

    Always anxiously anticipate what the camera will catch every 2 weeks and this guy shows up. Already resigned to the fact I'll never see him from stand, but you never know. Also thanks to the TOO mineral/food plot threads as this was photo was taken over a mineral/food plot put in this year with...
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    New to TOO

    I’ve been “scouting“ this site since about this time last year and decided to jump in. I currently reside in Harpersfield (Ashtabula County). Prior to last season I had been out of the woods during bow season for a few years supporting/attending my children’s fall high school/collegiate sports...