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I agree don't lose your fight to take a deer with a bow, it took me 5 years before I got the right situation. I finally had my first bow deer when I was 15. My father is a religious bow hunter and to see him with a gun in his hands is a tad bit odd to say the least, I had more than my fair share of bow practice, but, it does not come easy. Quote: Originally Posted by bulldog Don't give up the bow hunting...you'll get one and...

Quote: Originally Posted by ylexot Opening day was in September haha touche, i had a blast on my early season bow hunts, but i don't know if I'll ever stick one. their just to sneaky for me

This report came in from Striper Dave after several quick weekend striper fishing trips to local marinas and a few jetties. As usual, Dave catches fish where others don't think to fish. FULL REPORT AND PHOTOS: PHOTOS: Weekend Striper Wrapup - Southern Maryland Fishing

Quote: Originally Posted by Puddleducker I use a Mathews. I have used a Bear, Browning and Darton bows in the past. Comfort is the most important factor. If you buy a bow that doesn't fit you or is too difficult to draw or tune, you will not enjoy it. Definately shop around and buy a bow that fits YOU. Don't settle for something that is close because it is cheper. I like my Mathews because It is comfortable and I can hold it at full...

A stick bow can kill a deer just as dead as any of today's cutting edge compounds. That being said I shoot an Oneida Black Eagle ESC. It is a little louder and slower than today's bows but it has excellent energy. You can also NEVER beat the sound to a game animal with the arrow, so noise is not a big concern. Try trolling ebay and other sites for gently used bows, there are many people that buy news bows frequently. You can find...

Quote: Originally Posted by cmhurley1 Sounds like a great hunt, i don't think I could pass up on such an opportunity, I'll never be a real trophy hunter lol, i didn't even consider letting this deer walk, i still wouldn't have if i had known he was a 6, I just kinda saw him and went into auto pilot, congrats on your success! Finger was on the trigger when I made the "let it walk" decision.

BowTech Commander for me and that is a change from Hoyt. I have had it for 3 seasons, killed more deer than I want to stop and count and have had no problems with it. Honestly, it's not about the brand...they all make good bows. It's more about what is best for you as far as fit, comfort, if you like the looks (yes, that matters) and how well you shoot a particular bow. I'd bet that in most cases, if you go to a good pro shop...

Quote: Originally Posted by clevalley i have always used either Brenneke (black magic magnum) or regular old Remington Slugger... One slug to another in a gun does make a difference, but I would try the Brenneke Black Magic Short Magnum's (2 3/4") as they have worked well in my Remington, Beretta, Benelli or AH Fox Side-by-Side - they just seem to be the most consistent. My son uses them in his 20 gauge Charles Daley and they...

Quote: Originally Posted by bfncbs1 Thanks Clevalley! I will try both of the slugs you mentioned above. I actually shot the gun off of a rest several times yesterday and the pattern was consistent with every shot. Just to ensure it wasn't just me I had my brother throw a couple to make sure and he also got the same pattern. a couple inches I could live with but this is way to drastic and especially for my daughter. I have a buddy that...

Quote: Originally Posted by yankee44 Sighted my gun in last night. One small adjustment to the scope and I was throwing darts. 3 in a 2 inch group at 50 yards and 3 in a 2 inch group at a 100 yards. I shoot an 870 with a rifled slug barrel and Remington copper solid sabot slugs. If they make a slug barrel for it, that would help..... a lot.