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    Recurve for Beginner

    My 16-year old son is asking for a recurve for Christmas. He's never shot one, nor have I. He isn't planning to hunt with it, so I guess just target practice. Any suggestions for an entry-level one? I have idea how much he will use it and would rather not spend a fortune on one Also, is this...
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    Moose Hunt?

    Anyone do a moose hunt? I'm wondering about Maine or the eastern half of Canada. I know Newfoundland has the highest odds for getting a moose. I was just hoping to be able to drive to wherever I'm heading (not a big fan of flying).
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    New Record Buck?

    Hopefully this isn't a duplicate thread. Saw this from Meateater about a possibly new record-setting buck taken in OK. Even if it doesn't break the national record it should break the state's. https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/whitetail-deer/this-might-be-the-new-world-record-whitetail
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    Summer Sausage or Trail Bologna?

    If we manage to get another deer I may have the processor do a batch of summer sausage or trail bologna. Problem is I've only ever had venison summer sausage so no clue how it compares to venison trail bologna. Any expert insight? Thanks
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    Full Camo?

    Do you go full camo with what you wear in the stand? I've noticed some of the guys in The Hunting Public videos aren't always wearing camo. At the same time, some of their guys are going camo everything and then also putting on face paint. I've always done camo head to toe, but am wondering...
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    RV Share?

    Has anyone ever used RV Share to rent an RV? If so, thoughts on a newbie who may want to rent an RV for a long trip? Thanks!
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    FOR SALE Beretta Urika AL391 12GA for Sale

    Selling my Beretta Urika AL391 12 GA. Used once on a pheasant hunt, otherwise only for skeet and trap at a local club. Asking $600. Located in Akron.
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    Tips for Selling a Shotgun

    I have a Beretta Urika AL391 12ga shotgun I am looking to sell. What are the best places to sell a gun like this? I have never used a service like gunbroker and would rather not sell it to a Cabela's. Just curious what tips and advice the forum may have. Thanks!
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    FOR SALE PSE Primos STL Compound for Sale

    I'm selling my first compound bow. PSE Primos STL. Right handed and 70# draw. I bought it from a friend who was upgrading and I think it is about 10 years old.
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    Best Tasting Game Meat?

    Alright, this might not be the right forum since it is Ohio Whitetail, however, what is the best tasting game meat? The reason I ask is I have been kicking around the idea of doing an elk hunt at some point. I was talking the other day with someone who has hunted elk for years and he mentioned...
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    Hunting in the rain advice

    I will be heading out this Friday and it looks like the afternoon will be wet. I've never had much luck in the rain. Curious to any tips from the experts on hunting in the rain. Thanks!
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    Hunt After a Big Snow

    Planning to hit a property later this week up in the snowbelt near the PA border. It looks like there will be about a foot of fresh snow on the ground and the chance of another couple of inches during the day. I've never hunted right after a snow storm. Any tips?
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    Leasing Pros and Cons - Need Help

    I am seriously considering trying to lease some property within an hour of the greater Akron area for next season, mostly so my son and I can hunt together. I have been asking everyone I know about property and have come up dry. I have come across two sites online. One site doesn't seem like...
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    Bowhunting Public Land for Youth

    Apologies if this is a duplicate thread. I searched and did not find one. Now that my son has taken his first deer he is primed to get another one. The trick is the one place we have hunted is tied up the rest of the year. I am now looking at public land and have never hunted any public...
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    Son's First Deer

    Took my younger son out for a three-day weekend of hunting. While gun season was a bust (didn't see a thing until we were leaving the property Sunday night), he did get his first deer ever late afternoon on Friday. Nice little 6-point. As soon as we finished dressing it he asked for another...
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    Youth Gun - Tips for First Timers?

    I am taking my son out for youth gun this weekend. Neither of us has gun hunted before. The property we will be on is wide open with trees around the outside and a ridge down the center. He will be in a tower in the center. Any tips to do our best to get him his first deer? Thanks in advance!
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    High Wind Hunting?

    Heading out this weekend for youth gun weekend for the first time ever. Looks like the forecast is going to be high winds. One forecast for Saturday is gusts in the 60s. Any tips for hunting in winds this high? We will be in the mother of all towers.
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    Just Joined the Forum

    I just joined the forum. Stuck at home today but planning to be out along with my younger son in a few weeks near Millersburg. Keep your fingers crossed for us as we were skunked at the same property a week ago.