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    What is the law if a deer runs on the next property after shot in Ohio?

    Without written permission you’re not allowed to step foot on anyone’s land for any reason - including in pursuit of wounded game.
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    What the hell is wrong with people.

    That's why you use the bear to train the dogs, so it doesn't scare them and they can learn the scent etc. Coonhunters do the same thing, and bird hunters keep pigeons to train dogs too. I'm sure the bear doesn't really enjoy it, but the original reports were they they were using the dogs to...
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    What the hell is wrong with people.

    There’s more to this story... from what I’ve seen it looks like the bear was used for training hounds. The owner did an interview last night and was talking about the strict no-contact rules he has and how the bear is a member of their family. There are tons of pictures on Facebook of little...
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    I don’t get it!!!

    If you're looking for a hunting show that isn't just the same old dudes sitting in a blind, and filled with a hundred ads, I highly recommend MeatEater with Steven Rinella. A few seasons of it are on Netflix, and it also airs on the Sportsman's Channel. It's mainly western hunting, and not...
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    New rule for Michigan res transporting deer

    Steve Rinella just did a full episode of the MeatEater podcast on CWD, and it was really eye opening. This law is obviously a hassle - but in my humble opinion, it's the right move. CWD will probably eventually spread everywhere, but there's no reason not to do everything possible to keep it...
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    what video editing software?

    I use Adobe Premiere, but I'm also a full-time video producer, so I need something pretty powerful. It's a little on the expensive side if you're only doing a few things here and there, but it's definitely top notch. I haven't used Vegas, but I hear good things. If you're on a MAC, iMovie is...
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    2017-18 Deer regulations

    Maybe make Bonus Gun only available for people with more than 1,000 posts on here? :P
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    2017-18 Deer regulations

    Another Meigsican checking in here. Not sure if I'll take 3 in the county or not yet. It sure is handy to hunt for free outside my backdoor, but it might be worth it to buy a permit and make the trip to a neighboring county for some public land archery.
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    Nearby Bear Hunts?

    Anyone have any experience hunting Black Bear nearby? I'm thinking West Virginia or Pennsylvania, but know absolutely nothing about it, or even where to start looking for public land etc. Not looking for anyone's honey hole, but any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!
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    Crossbow Failures

    Thanks guys! And yeah, I definitely know about keeping your finger off the rail! I had a buddy almost cut his thumb off while nocking an arrow. Was putting it in by the middle instead of holding it near the tip. Somehow the string let loose and his thumb was in the way - definitely not good!
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    Crossbow Failures

    So, I've just recently started hunting with a crossbow after only using a gun for most of my life. Everything is going well, and I even got a nice doe with it the other night. Then, tonight I was looking at maintenance online (lubing the rail, waxing the string etc.), and that led me down an...
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    Thinking about moving to Ohio, what part has some of the best hunting?

    Judging by how my season went I'd have to agree with you! :smiley_deer:
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    Thinking about moving to Ohio, what part has some of the best hunting?

    Or you could also head about 10 minutes south of Athens into Meigs County. Cheaper land and WAY cheaper property taxes.
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    Checking Stomach Contents???

    I accidentally checked the stomach contents of the Doe I harvested yesterday! It's a pretty miserable feeling when you're opening up the belly to start gutting and hear a sudden whoosh and start to smell something. :smiley_depressive: I've always been extra careful, but I guess it's just one...
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    Small black spots on lungs?

    Hey guys, Took a nice mature doe this afternoon with my crossbow. Shot was about 40 yards. I aimed for the vitals, but it must have either hit an unseen branch, the deer flinched, or I just flat-out messed it up, but luckily it ended up slicing right through the neck and severed the carotid...