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Rep Retirement Lodge #160: Resolute in 2013

Rep Retirement Lodge #160: Resolute in 2013

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Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #160: Resolute in 2013

goldy_331 said:
The thing with turkey is it has a low entry barrier. You don't need a dog like for pheasants (and maybe ducks). You only need a shotgun, some pretty inexpensive decoys and a call. Maybe some camo and/or a blind.
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And actually deer hunting is very similar. You just need the gun, some blaze orange and a place to hunt and you're ready to go. A stand is nice, but if you sit in the right spot you don't need one.

Hunting/shooting is very fun and rewarding sport/activity that anyone can do for their entire lives. It is actually very safe also, as long as you know how to properly handle a firearm and you don't hunt with idiots. The last few times I have visited my parents house my dad and I have gone out and done some target shooting. After harvest we set up some pallets with targets stapled to them, and lean them up against a pile of round bales. We go out for 20 minutes shoot off 30 rounds or so and it is now something that we enjoy doing together as father/son. (not to mention, my dad needs all the practice he can get, he can't hit anything with his Kimber .45 :p)
 
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gmann said:
At my home with two young kids I cannot keep a gun accessible or locked and loaded ready to fire within close proximity to my person. Way more cons than pros. Like I stated earlier, my guns and ammo are locked and stored separately. If a situation arises in which I needed to arm myself quick, I am in trouble. I do keep a five iron within arms reach in the bedroom though. ;)

A few weeks ago a guy in cityslickerville kept a loaded pistol under his pillow ( I think) and his four year old shot his two year old brother dead. Tragic. I think dad is being tried for manslaughter. I hope he fries.

Or you could live in the sticks and feel a piece of lead whiz by your head.............
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I keep my .357 Magnum loaded and closeby when I'm at home, especially when I'm sleeping. I don't have any kids running around, so I don't have to worry about the potential for that kind of tragedy. I unload it whenever I'm drinking or if anyone in the house is drinking. Booze and guns don't mix very well.
 
goldy_331 said:
The thing with turkey is it has a low entry barrier. You don't need a dog like for pheasants (and maybe ducks). You only need a shotgun, some pretty inexpensive decoys and a call. Maybe some camo and/or a blind.
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Ducks can be called in, it's hitting them that is the tricky part - takes practice. :) You're smart to start him with a larger, slower target.
 
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My philosophy for hunting animals that fly, once they are close enough start throwing lead youll hit one eventually
 
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Painted_Bandit said:
My philosophy for hunting animals that fly, once they are close enough start throwing lead youll hit one eventually
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I have never bird hunted before. The only thing I've shot that flies is a clay. I may have taken a pot shot at a turkey with a slug before. :p
But I signed up for the spring turkey lottery this year. I figured I may as well, could be fun.
 
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mookie1995 said:
mookie can not put into words how fun it is to txt her from across the ice and rile her up during a hockey game :p
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So, as a season ticket, Agganis Arena sent out an envelope with coupons from sponsors. One of the offeres was for a round of golf at a nice course. Since mookie is NO LONGER GETTING MINE, would any one else like it? :)
 
bigblue_dl said:
I have never bird hunted before. The only thing I've shot that flies is a clay. I may have taken a pot shot at a turkey with a slug before. :p
But I signed up for the spring turkey lottery this year. I figured I may as well, could be fun.
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Jr is not a good shot and he got one his first try. How hard can it be?
 
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MavHockey14 said:
I thought so, thanks. Still remember goldy say out due to his fear of me getting him with a two handed slash on the shins;)

Hockey tomorrow. Woo!
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Wow, so young and already your memory is gone - so sad. Is it the alcohol over indulgence at such a young age or the repeated concussions? ;)

I didn't play because Greyeagle forgot half his equipment so I let him use mine. Seems to be a theme of bad memory here, eh?
 
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