I know a few different people in the business so I decided to go with someone that hasn’t been around too long and might hang on to their company for awhile.

If you want to try a new deer attractant then I suggest that you give Big Rack Deer Scents a try. They have 100% deer urine and the price is right at less than $10 per bottle. The first place I tried their Big Boss deer scent was my front yard and I kid you not, 2 hours after pouring some of the urine on a tree stump a big momma deer came strolling through the area.  At that point I decided to put out some corn and sure enough the next day I caught her and 2 little Bambis eating the corn.

I will keep you updated as I experiment some more and I will be ready with the camera too.

While I was ordering stainless steel hardware I came across a website that makes plastic caps for nuts and bolts. I was thinking to myself how wonderful life would be if every steel nut and bolt had one of these on it. Maybe I need to call my congressmen and get them involved. You know how the government needs to be involved in everything? Well, let’s make stainless steel or covered nuts mandatory. They could name the bill “Cover Your Nuts”.

All kidding aside, why do people make outdoor equipment like boats, generators, lawn mowers, pressure washers, backhoes, stump grinders, any outdoor equipment with metal fasteners that are going to rust? It makes no sense, where is pride in manufacturing these days?

So I didn’t look into the price of the caps I just purchased stainless steel but I thought they were pretty cool and I might check around and see if someone sells an assortment of these nut covers. That’s my rant for today.

P.S. I sold the boat and made a nice little profit so I can do a little more fishing and a lot less labor.

So I have been prepping by reading some other blogs and stories. When I read about fishing on a lake with 6 inch ice rising and falling I was back peddling for sure. Apparently this is rare and my blood settled so I am back on my search for where I might travel next year for some ice fishing. I’m thinking I want one of those 30 inch walleyes but this article makes ice fishing for perch sound cool too.

Still, it looks like a lot of work with the amount of gear needed and the precautions you have to take for safety and warmth. Although I bet  it’s an experience you never forget even if you come home empty handed after a day of fishing on the ice. However, the memory of pulling your first catch up through a six inch hole on an iced lake has got to be priceless.

If you have never been ice fishing and you wonder what type of preparation and gear you need then head over to Minnesota Angler site and read the post on Ice Fishing Equipment.

Well, that’s it, I will get back to you next year when I do it, or if I don’t, maybe you’ll forget I said I was going to

During bad weather you can use your global positioning system to help you get to safety quickly. When you get separated from your group you can use GPS to help you navigate back to camp. GPS can also be used in emergency situations to communicate with rescue personnel. No more wandering around the woods lost and looking for your base camp.

In the middle of a hunt you may not realize where you are once you stop and if you find yourself in this situation a GPS unit will come in handy. A back-lit unit is less noticeable to your prey in the dark and it allows you to see where you are going. In the dark if you have made a kill you can mark the spot in order to find the fallen animal when you return to collect him.

This is just one modern technology that you can use to help you be a more successful hunter. This tool will not only help to keep you safe but can get you out of a predicament when necessary.

Warning: This does not always work and when it does not it is usually because the buck smells trace human scent or he is just being cautious. Even if this fails you gain knowledge in the behavior of the deer in the area that you are hunting. By taking notes about your experiments you are able to build upon your knowledge and findings. Soon you might find that dominant buck you want to hunt.

Harmon Deer Scents are 100% natural and 100% pure. You can also pick up other hunting items like Cougar Claw tree stands, boot hangers, soaps and body wash, and a variety of calls. He also carries a full line of scent and attractant products, not just deer scent. Other scents are rabbit, coyote, fox, skunk, raccoon, bobcat, wolf, moose, elk and even cougar and mountain lion scent.

As a species, man has always relied on tools. The knife is one of those tools that has been around forever.
We don’t have the built-in claws for digging or defense or the teeth for eating that our wild animal friends are equipped with.
As a weapon or tool it increases production and defense levels.

Things to look for in a knife:

• Durability
• The right size for your most common tasks
• The right edge for your most common work
• A comfortable grip

There are many things to consider when purchasing a knife for use rather than collecting. Some divers prefer a blunt tip knife to reduce the risk of puncturing their dive gear. Blade steel and finish are also considerations. Smooth edge, serrated, saw-toothed and combos are all useful but each for a different task.

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