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My son and I just finished hunting Colorado’s second season (this was in Garfield county). We were hunting with an outfitter I’ve known for 4 years but had never hunted with. First two days were cold with significant wind and single digit lows. In addition, visibility was poor to non...

I’m not a fan of black stocks. After seeing some online video, I gave it ago on these Tikka stocks. I finished up the sponge painting with 4 coats of sealer. Lighting kind of washed out the upper stock. My wife referred to this project as Kindergarten Crafts…..

Shot a 200lb buck last night with a 270WSM using 140g accubonds started at a chronographed 3200fps. At 250 yds, I hit the both heavy shoulder bones. Surprisingly, the bullet did not exit and was found just under the skin. Accubonds are supposed to have partition like weight retention which is...

Had this buck come in opening day. He was never closer than 60yds which is farther than I want to shoot sitting down (I’d of killed him if I could have stood). I’d never seen him before, and the pics that follow are from an hour or two after I saw him. This is from the northern...

I’ve toyed around with throw & mow for planting grain and clover with mixed success. I’m hoping to try the same with dedicated brassica plots planted in mid to late July and am hoping to plant into the previous fall’s rye/clover. My thought is to find a way to facilitate crop rotation with...

During this Covid craziness, I’ve been trying different recipes. This one is easy and everyone has loved it. The wife and I cook a batch nearly every week. 2.5 to 3lb roast (generally use a cheap Wally World Chuck Roast). Throw in a crock pot with enough water to cover. Add 2 packets of...

I’ve got 20-30 gallons of 10+ year old fuel. It’s stored in plastic jugs and has been in the shade. Any way to use it in a tractors/truck? I’ve heard it can grow algae so I’m assuming I’d need to filter it carefully. Thoughts?

Because this topic potentially covers so many different forums, I thought I’d park it here in the General section. What lessons did you learn this season? Food-plots: Even with a weed infestation in my brassicas, on balance, this was our best year by far for plot production as far as quantity...

So I plant 4-5 acres of corn every year to help the deer get through our tough winters. In the spring, I bush hog it and rake up the residue. Thing is, the leading edge of the cutter tends to knock stalks down flat making the rotary cutter of modest use. When using a York rake to clean up the...

So I had 2 of our best clover plots loose 90% of their clover despite heavy frost seeding. I have no clue what caused this. One 11/2 acre parcel is my go to archery spot. I’d like to get some seed in the ground before what would typically be a Labor Day planting of triticale, clover and...

I’m in need of some help. 3 years ago, we didn’t have a thistle the property. 2 years ago, there were 3, last year a dozen and this year, 50+. I soak with roundup several times and kill some, but mostly knock them back. Is there something more effective? I find myself on constant thistle...

With too much snow still on the mountain to really even get around, I focused on seeing the clan was well fed. Too quote my son, “this doesn’t suck.” The prime rib was rubbed with what else but Traeger’s prime rib rub and cooked to 133( about 4.75 hrs at 200). The wings were wiped with olive...

I’m looking for firsthand experience with this product. How does it compare with a more traditional 75 day corn? I’m looking for grain, not silage production so tall heavy stalks are meaningless (even detrimental to preparing the following year’s seed bed). I’m told it is short/thin enough to...

I’m hoping for some advice from the diversity of knowledge and expertise available here. I’ve been planting various brands of round up ready field corn for several years. When the weather cooperates, I’ve been using the 93 or 91 day seed planted late May or early June. In comparison, I used...

Patted dry with paper towels, rubbed Traeger Prime Rib Rub. Smoked 8 pounder 4 hrs at 225 until interior temp was 138 (we have guest who prefer medium). Served with sweet corn, Hawaiian rolls, smashed taters and fresh fruit. It was a real hit for guest (because of ongoing health challenges I...

Anyone have experience with these? I've been a big fan of Kawi reliability (I have a Teryx and have had a Brute Force). The rear fold down seat would solve a lot of problems. The ride is super plush, great engine braking and it has a 3yr warranty. I've also considered the Honday Pioneer...

In the ever continuing push to add diversity to our plots, I'm contemplating moving one our corn/bean plots to alfalfa. We already have significant clover/chicory acreage which the deer readily use. This is really more about diversity/attraction than tonnage of production. PH is in the 6.5...

Does anyone know what happened to NYPlotter on the site that shall not be named? Seems he faded away....

On a whim, I picked up Cabela's Intensity HD binos in 8x42. On sale, they were $159. I'm an optics junkie with Swarovski, Leica and Zeis binos in the safe (I usually pick up year or two old glass from Guides who get great pricing on new models) so I know what good glass is. I'm simply...

I finally got around to checking my my Knight Disc Rifle to ensure it's still on (I don't like unnecessary gunshots on the property this once the season starts). After confirming my sight in (3" high with 250g Barnes copper bullets and 3 Pryodex pellets), I tried 3 777 pellets to see if the...