Recent content by Mark37082

So true. My war on ticks and poison ivy has begun. I just found the first fire ant mound as well.

It was a rough night for many. We were fortunate other than sleepless night of storms. Mother Nature wields a powerful hand.

In my previous home we had a fire station 1/4 mile from us. The siren was pointed directly at our bedroom. It provided some peace of mind, but I believe they fired the siren up if there was a tornado watch in the state. Conversely, a tornado (EF 0) took out 4 trees and damaged our roof and...

Glad to see you jumping back in.

It is the time of year where precautions and prayers are needed. Severe weather is rampant right now. I hope everyone in the path of these storms stays safe. The bullseye has been placed on my neck of the woods over the next 24 hours or so. The fuel (heat and humidity) is very noticeable...

This is the closest I have come to a bear charge. Oh wait, that’s my 120 lb dog…..

Welcome from Tennessee. Your 23 years on this planet have obviously been out of the norm for many of us. Your perspectives on hunting for subsistence I’m sure involved many challenges as well as unique experiences.

Great video. It is always interesting and informative to get perspectives from the people that live the life in bear country.

I feel your pain. I hate carpenter bees, and now I hate woodpeckers. I spent a fortune last fall having my house and decks stained and bee and woodpecker holes filled. The bees are literally drilling holes like there is no tomorrow. Someone would make a fortune if they would develop an...

I don’t like my chances if a charging bear surprises me from short range. Awareness is critical. If I know a bear is nearby, my firearm will be in hand. If I have time (5 seconds) with my revolver, I am confident that I can put at least 2 shots in the sweet spot on a charging bear. I would...

It’s tough for me to pick a favorite sometimes. I’ve only had one custom built thus far. It gets most of my attention and brings a smile to my face on fit, finish and performance. I will say the 308win in a Browning Xbolt still gets a nod for deep woods nasty weather days on whitetail hunts...

There is just something that draws me into these threads. Maybe it is the respect and fascination with critters that are higher on the food chain than me. The shear power, speed, and tenacity of bears is admirable and unnerving. I hope I am never in a position to take lethal or non lethal...

You have my favorite two powders for 22” 308win shooting 168gr pills. I stocked up on Varget and only have one pound of 4064 left. The 168 AMAX and Berger 168CH were the bullets my rifle liked the most.

If I’m hunting in grizzly country, my rifle would be my first choice in an aggressive bear encounter. If I’m fishing or hiking, the hand cannon gets the nod. Why else would I have my angry bear kit?

Nonresident hunting has turned into a rich man’s pursuit. I’m not saying it is not worth it for some, but it sure is not helping to get the common lower income person into hunting.