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  1. Smawgunner

    Gunseason

    The whole weeks weather is looking dicey. Going to make the most of it Thursday...the better of the bunch. Today trees were falling left and right. Didn't see a thing.
  2. Smawgunner

    Urban deer

    I live in Clintonville, a suburb of Columbus. We have several ravines and the Olentangy river corridor where deer run with no predators with the exception of a Chevy or Ford now and then. Some of these guys can get pretty damn big. Here is one a neighbor took a pic of a few weeks ago chilling in...
  3. Smawgunner

    First bobcat encounter

    Excellent! I've got several on my trail cams over the past few years.
  4. Smawgunner

    LIVE from the stand 2018-19

    Saturday 11:45 Athens county...first deer I saw was this 8 point so I took it. I've been out almost every weekend since opening day. Good shot placement with the crossbow, it got 50 yards and dropped. No tracking!!!! I've never shot a deer with a bow so I was a bit cautious and it paid off. I'm...
  5. Smawgunner

    Dragging a deer out of a ravine

    I set up a new tree stand a few weeks ago and will be getting in it this weekend. It's in a sweet spot with a nice funnel, but the big downside to the placement is a large gully nearby. Trying to prepare for the worst, I'm racking my brain thinking how I'm going to pull a large deer out if he...
  6. Smawgunner

    2018 Rut Report, County & Conditions

    Seen plenty of deer, but no real rut activity in Athens county.
  7. Smawgunner

    IKS BBDB

    Being color blind SUCKS! I don't see shit.
  8. Smawgunner

    Lung spots

    Where was it taken from...county wise.
  9. Smawgunner

    Rain this WKD?

    Making the trip to camp tonight. Will be in my blind dark and early in the AM. 2 of 3 weather apps show a break till about 1:00 PM.
  10. Smawgunner

    Color blind hunters

    I'm all ears, any tips about other methods of tracking other than to watch and pay attention to the exact location it was shot and last seen?
  11. Smawgunner

    Color blind hunters

    I know! I called a guy down the road to look for a doe I blew out last year with my Marlin....blood was on the side of a tree..everywhere,...I couldn't see a damn thing. He was dumbfounded. Two weeks ago was the hunt I was talking about and I took the shot about an hour before sunset. I don't...
  12. Smawgunner

    Color blind hunters

    Man, I'm so damn color blind it's not funny. I just started bow hunting this year and had a nice shot on buck but I think I must have missed. No leg kick out....just ran about 150 feet, slowed down and disappeared over a hill. I tried like hell to find any blood but no luck. With my 45-70, they...
  13. Smawgunner

    FOR SALE 102 Acres in Athens County with Cabin

    Is there a listing price..did I miss it?
  14. Smawgunner

    Pawpaw season

    That's THE best beer....I always grab a 12. Like Paw Paw though...the shelf life isn't long. Drink up! BTW....checked our crop in Athens and they're not quite prime yet. This weekend they'll be perfect.
  15. Smawgunner

    Another Jerky question...

    The ground venison I have was mixed with some fat so it doesn't fall apart on the grill.....I *think*. Can I still use this in the dehydrator? I've got a jerky gun and I'm new on the dehydrator scene. Thanks!
  16. Smawgunner

    Favorite ground venison jerky recipe?

    I've made jerky out of steak and used a liquid marinade recipe , but I'm using ground venison through a gun and can't marinade with liquids. I'm looking for a good homemade or store bought powder mix....any favorites out there? I like spicy so show me what ya got.
  17. Smawgunner

    Don't let your meat loaf....how long is too long in the freezer?

    Well, it is a government agency....good point
  18. Smawgunner

    Don't let your meat loaf....how long is too long in the freezer?

    I read the FDA guidelines on ground beef in the freezer and they said 4 months max. Any thoughts on this? What's your tolerance?
  19. Smawgunner

    Middle of the road red dot scope recommendations?

    I have an old Aimpoint on my AR, I guess I could use it now that I think about it. Although I'd have to resight the darn thing if I put it back on.
  20. Smawgunner

    Middle of the road red dot scope recommendations?

    Can't take the 3 line stock scope on my Tenpoint any longer. Anyone recommend a decent red dot...not cheap and not high end? Thanks all!