A Bowhunting Story to Remember

With all the posts about archery and bowhunting lately it made me think of a story. This story just happens to be about the last deer I had harvested with a bow and arrow.

It was back on Sepytember of 2001 and I was hunting the property behind my parents house. I had gotten permission from the landowner and was out there every chance I could get. I knew there was a lot of deer. It was a beautiful autumn afternoon when I through my API climber on my back and grabbed my PSE G-Force and headed out. I didn't have all that far to go but, still took my time as to not spook anything.

What did I do next was spook a real nice adult doe that just happened to be 20 yards from the tree that I had previously picked out to use. After calling myself a few choice words I waited until I knew the doe had run off far enough before I continued on. I really wasn't sure if I was going to see anything else or not but I wasn't going to not try. I made it to the tree and setup my climber, tied off the pull up rope for my bow and proceeded to ascend the tree.

I finally ended up about 15 feet up which is usually my average height. I pulled up my bow and hung it on the hook. It didn't take to long before I started hearing movement. From my position I could only see a few areas that were out of range and everything else was pretty much right on top of me. Sitting there I caught movement on my 10 o'clock and it was a beautiful doe. I don't know if it was the same one I originally spooked walking in but none the less it was my target for the afternoon.

I reached around and grabbed my bow which had a easton arrow with a 100 grain Thunderhead ready to go. I watched as I saw her browse her way down this old logging road. when she was about on my 9 o'clock and about what I figured was 20 yards I picked a spot behind the shoulder and let one fly. I have no idea what happened but I hit directed in front of her. Believe it or not the doe had jumped back but then stepped forward and sniffed the arrow. Not being to alarmed she kept browsing. I'm telling myself to nock a second arrow and to not screw up this shot.

The doe has actually turned and came in closer and at 15 yards standing broadside I released a second arrow. It sounded funny and I was beginning to think I hit a stump because the deer had ran about 10 yards back the way it came and just stood there. Now I am really beginning to kick my butt but I grabbed a third arrow and nocked it and turned to go to full draw when I noticed it wasn't a stump I hit.

The doe all of a sudden started to wobble and then just fell over.I watched the whole thing from my tree stand. After trying to calm myself down I took the cell phone out from my pocket and called my mom' house where my wife Heidi was. I told her I had one down and that I got to see it happen from my treestand. I then told her I was going to climb down, grab all my gear and check the deer then come out to drop everything. That way I only had the deer to worry about dragging.

It just happened to be the best deer I had ever shot with a bow. It just so happened that it was the last deer that my father had remember I shot. I am real happy that I got a picture of dad and I kneeling down next to it.

I gave up bowhunting shortly after that because of a shoulder injury from working in a lumber yard. Then the other problems that stemmed from lyme disease but you know I am really getting wound up again and am seriously thinking of trying it again.

I hope you enjoyed this true story and one that I will remember for quite some time.

Blog Spotlight - Scent Free Lip Gloss

It's that time again for Whitetail Woods to spotlight another blog for the next month. Hunt's Like a Girl from the blog "Scent Free Lip Gloss" just happen to be the one. I have been doing this for some time now in hopes of spreading the news of other outdoor blogs and this one is no different.

Here is a bit from her profile that I would like to share.

My hunting journey began shortly after I got married. That fall as opening season for deer was drawing near, my sweet husband asked if it was okay if he went hunting over the weekend. I quickly responded with, "Sure! As long as I can come with." Ever since then, we have been enjoying our passion for the outdoors / hunting / fishing, and all that entails... together as a husband and wife team.

I enjoy sharing our stories of the times spent in the woods. They can be quite interesting at times. As a female hunter, I've learned a few lessons of how to keep up with the guys in camp. This is my attempt to document all those good times, the lessons learned.

I have got to say that the outdoors can be really cruel if you are not prepared for it. I have to give her a lot of credit for wanting to go with her husband and then on top of that to want to keep doing it. I do enjoy to read her posts and if you haven't read any before than I urge you to stop by and check out her site.

Nothing better than a good honest story.

Feather Painting is not just Art it's a Gift

Not to long ago while I was browsing the net as I like to call it I stumbled across a website that was called "Feather Art Studio custom art & framing" and the artist is Deborah Brosen.

I liked her artwork very much and thought it would make a good story for my blog. So what I did was send an email explaining who I was and what I wanted to do. Deborah was kind enough to reply back stating that she would be happy if I did a story. Before I go any farther let me say that her artwork is unique because she paints wildlife but she uses turkey feathers as her canvas.

After emailing back and forth a few times it became apparent that it's a small world. Deborah was going to attend the same awards banquet for the "Northeast Big Buck Club" that I was going to attend. She was also going to have some of her artwork there for one of the auctions so I was looking forward to seeing it in person. I saw her work at the banquet but, sad to say I missed the chance to meet her which I will rectify in the near future.

This 4 feather painting was done exclusively for
the Northeast Big Buck Club and was available
through auction at their annual banquet which was held on Saturday, July 18th.

For more information on the
Northeast Big Bucks Club, visit their website at http://www.bigbuckclub.com/

I was able to have a very nice long conversation over the phone and this is what I found out.

I have to say that Debbie is one very busy woman who deserves a lot of credit for what she can do and keep it all together. Debbie works full time for a school board and also finds time to spend with her husband John who is a big supporter of her passion and also helps her with the framing of her painting and her prints. Amongst all that she does what she can to makes time for her passion of feather painting which in my most humble opinion is something that everyone should own a piece of.

Besides being a talented self-taught painter she is also a accomplished deer hunter and just this past spring has tagged her first wild turkey. Her husband John who is also an accomplished hunter and wildlife enthusiast who gives her a lot of support in her outdoor pursuits as well as her artwork.

Debbie work is becoming very well known through out the hunting community as well as the non hunting. How can you not admirer the work she does, it takes time and passion to paint on feathers and according to Debbie she has been known to finish a piece only to not like it herself and start over until she is satisfied. If you look at her work you can see that part of her in the details of the work.

An added highlight of her painting and prints is in the framing. To be honest she used to use local framers for her work but, found it was more cost effective to do it themselves. So Debbie and John learned how and now hand make all the framing. It seems to add a bit of personalised look each piece they frame whether it is a painting or a print.

Let me give you one more example or should I say two more examples of the quality of her work.

This just happened to have been done for the regional scorer from Connecticut for the NBBC Mr. Carl Leiser.

This is what it looked like before framing.








This is the finished framed version of Carl Leiser's buck.

I would say the framing is the perfect accent to a perfect painting, wouldn't you.








I really do want to say thank you to Debbie for taking the time from her obviously busy schedule to talk with me. I also want to mention that I feel her work deserves all the attention it can get, that is why I put a link to her site in my sidebar. Please feel free to click it and visit her site which is constantly in update mode as her pieces come to life. I'm also happy to say that I too in the near future will have the honor of hanging one of her pieces in my den

In September there will be a show in Queensbury New York called 'The Whitetail Summit" and Debbie will be there to show her work. I myself plan to go up with my wife to meet Debbie and her Husband John. Don't forget to click the link for more info on that show.

Tuesday's Tip's & Technique's - #48

Checking wind while Bowhunting:

The wind can be a bowhunter's worst nightmare. You have to get a lot closer to your prey to get a good shot, it's not like shooting 100 to 200 yards away with a shotgun or rifle. The average shot a bowhunter takes is 20 to 40 yards. The wind can ruin a perfect hunt with out you even realizing it.

This is a product that I discovered while browsing my favorite place to shop, Cabela's.


Dead Down Wind Scent Prevent™ Products

Take scent elimination to a whole new level with the addition of these Dead Down Wind products for your pre-hunt preparations as well as in the field. The all-new Nanozyme™ technology transforms particles to the sub-atomic level allowing the enzymes to operate far more efficiently and faster, creating the breakdown of odor-causing agents at their source. And just when you thought the technology of these products couldn't get any more advanced, Fusion™ technology came to life. Fusion™ technology adheres two or more foreign particles to deliver a perfectly blended product to the source every time. These two technologies combine to result in significantly improved performance, efficiency and speed of action.

Aging A Whitetail Deer by it's Jawbone

It is possible to age a deer by studying it's jawbone. The following pictures came from a piece that Deer and Deer Hunting had done.

Fawn:







Yearling (at least 19 months)









3.5 years








6.5 to 8.5 years









I found this video on Youtube to be very informative. I did not have permission to put in in my post so I am linking to it. It is worth the almost 8 minutes to watch.

"Aging Whitetail Deer" This video's purpose is to teach someone how to age a Whitetail Deer. This is not a hunting video.

Nate Collelo and his Muzzleloader Buck from 2008

I first came in contact with Nate when he starting posting comments on Whitetail Woods. Through numerous comments and a few emails I feel we became friends. I realized that he was actually a member of the Northeast Big Buck Club when he told me that his muzzleloader buck from 2008 was being recognized at their annual awards banquet.

Nate and his hunting partner have been keeping me updated on their project (a food plot) that they have started and I have to say I am rather envious because that is something that I have wanted to do for quite some time but don't have the land right now to do it.

As soon as I got to the banquet for the NBBC which was held on July 18th. in Chicopee, Ma. I started scanning for Nate's deer. I didn't have to look to far and let me say for a muzzleloader buck it looked awesome. Why I say that is because Connecticuts muzzleloader season is in December and usually by then the deer are really gun shy so, to get a shot at a buck like this one is an awesome achievement if you ask me.

Thanks to a good friend Paul Chapdelaine I was able to get a couple of pictures to show you because not naming anybody in particular (ME) didn't have a camera.

Here is Jeff Brown President & Co-Founder of the NBBC with Nate Collelo and on the right Paul Chapdelaine VP/Awards Chairman for the NBBC.

Even though the pictures are smaller than usual I do appreciate Paul helping out.

Here is Nate's story,

Dec 23rd, 2008. my hunting partner and I Headed out into the deer woods.It was a great year , the acorns were nil and the deer herd was constantly hitting the spruce trees in the corner of the property. My partner had 2 harvests under his belt, one came early this morning. I myself had 2 also, one was on my own property, the other came from this large chunk of land we were on (my hunting partner and friends) 1 week prior, the scouting cameras picked up a huge 11 point, with split G2s!! We did not know where he came from, but he was out there pulling us into the woods like metal to a magnet!

On the way in we both decided to sit together,after all, the season was pretty much over, I had a half day of work , and for the past 2 months we had put so much time in the woods we were ready for a little break. I said we should sit together on the log behind stand # 2 .( there were lanes you could see down now as opposed to when there was no snow on the ground). So we did, during the first 20 min. or so I had to pull the old ,There is a deer behind you trick, it worked well. So well Chris(my partner) said he wouldn't believe me if I said it anymore! 5 min. later guess what popped out! 2 deer at 80-100 yards, if there was no snow we would have never seen them! I drew up and the first thing I saw was the split G-2!!!! I whispered its him!! its him!! Chris could not see him but I could. By now they were about 60-70 yards away. The woods in this part are so thick its hard to see anything, If this deer took 2 more steps, he was gone, only a memory. I gotta shoot ,I whispered, as Chris was frantically trying to pick him up in his scope. Boom, I let one fly, The first time in my life the deer piled up right there where he stood. Before I even new what happened Boom, Chris lets one fly! Did ya get one? I asked ,Yep Chris said! It was 4:15 pm last day of muzzle loader! We gave them 20 min. or so then headed out. A doubler!!! Chris got a nice 4 and I , the deer I had been hunting for since I was 12!!!!

Savory Sunday's - #24

Venison Marinade for Roast or Strips

1 c. water
1 c. red wine
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp. whole cloves
1 onion, sliced
1 tbsp. peppercorns
Grated peel of 1 lemon

Cover meat with marinade and place covered in refrigerator for 1-2 days turning occasionally.

Outdoor Links from Outdoor Bloggers

Blog linking can be a very important part of what we do and can enhance our stats. Let's face we all want to do well. I know I am not in it for the money, I am in it to gain readers, friends, blogging associates and people in general that like to read what I put up and look forward to coming back day after day.
Albert from "The Rasch Chronicles" has come up with a "Blog Linking Rally" of sorts. I'm am totally not sure how this will work but, I am willing to give it a try.

Great Outdoor Links from Outdoor Bloggers

Rick K. at Whitetail Woods sends us this popular How-To: An Inexpensive Gravity Deer or Hog Feeder.
Julia, the Mother Hen at Henhouse Pottery, feeds her family, raises chickens, and throws clay on her homestead. She sends a great Q&A about chicken poop, compost, Raku firing, and common sense in her post "Raku, Chickens, and Compost."
Snakes and their identification are on Wild Ed's mind on his Texas Snake Roundup, where Ed helps us identify snakes that reside in his home state of Texas. Wild Ed has lots of great posts on Texas fauna on a regular basis as in Proof is in the Pictures.
Our fearless correspondent from Tennessee, Gabe over at EnviroCapitalist, likes his frog legs fresh, and goes about it with relish. Get into it with Gigging!
The Black Rabbit is a knife maker and by golly a good one at that! He has a two parter on making knives that is really a treat! Utility Knife Step-by-step: Part 1 and Utility Knife Step-by-step: Part 2.
The truth is that Hunts Like a Girl at Scent Free Lip Gloss is so cute that I'm embarrassed to go to her website. I worry her husband will see me looking at her posts, figure I'm oggleing her, and then beat the bejeebers outta me. A Different Kind of Bull and Lanterns and Poop Chairs are her choice for a good read!
And RKL sends us a travelogue from his trip to Ostia Antica the port city of Ancient Rome. The mosaics are truly breath taking when you consider just how long they've been there!
Scott over at Nebraska Hunting Outfitters has put together a couple of great FAQs on what to expect when turkey hunting Part I and Part II
I found this one on Phillip Loughlin's blog The Hog Blog. Phillip comments on our High Fence discussion with great accuracy, perception, and logic. A must read! Hunting Ethics VS Logical Debate
Albert at The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles and The Range Reviews: Tactical, did some post-graduate schooling on Real Men Hunt.
I just read this interview on The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles about an Outfitter called J Scott Croner in Nebraska.

Leave me a comment if you want me to add your links too, and don't forget to add a link or two when you get this yourself!

Walking the Levi

Yesterday was Tyler's birthday (the big 7) and I wanted to do something with both of us while mom was at work. Awhile ago I told him we would walk the levi, it seemed like a neat thing to do. So we grabbed a couple of water bottles and headed out.

Here the levi which you can see is on the right side of the picture is a lot higher than it looks. On the left side is a small rural airport which is usually quite busy. When we started our walk it was mid morning and the temps were not to bad but by the time we finished the humidity was starting to set in.











With these two pictures you can almost see what it was like in the beginning of the trail. Windham Airport on the left and Mansfield reservoir on the right. I don't know how I did that the you could almost piece the two pictures together to make one big one.

Rounding the final bend in the trail which I might say was like a snake you can finally get a glimpse of the Mansfield Hollow Dam.

Mansfield Hollow Dam is staffed from the West Thompson Lake Project.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owns 2,472 acres, of which The State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Leases approximately 2,300 acres for Recreation, and Natural Resource Management.
Click here to visit The Connecticut D.E.P. Website.

Above I have a close up picture of the Mansfield Hollow Dam from the levi, it really was quite beautiful. The picture on the right is an aerial picture of the reservoir,dam and levi that I found on a US Army Corps of Engineers site about the dam.

It took us about 1 1/2 hours to just walk the levi but it was a nice way to spend the morning.

Best Buy for 2009 - PSE Stinger

I know what your saying, I haven't shot a bow in so long because of medical issues but with all the Tuesday post's I have been doing I am sort of getting myself wound up over bowhunting again. I don't know if I can still do it but if I could I think I would get this bow.


The PSE Stinger:

2009 PSE STINGER BOW SPECIFICATIONS:

• IBO SPEED: 304 FPS


• A2A LENGTH: 31.5"


• BRACE HEIGHT: 7.44"


• DRAW WEIGHTS: 40-70#


• DRAW LENGTHS: 25-30"


• BOW MASS: 4.1 LBS.


• BOW FINISH: MOSSY OAK CAMO


• ECCENTRICS: SINGLE CAM


• LET-OFF: 80% OR 65% (Adjustable)


• WARRANTY: LIFETIME

I have been eyeing this bow for sometime. All the specs fall within my limits. I didn't think I would miss bowhunting that much but I guess I do. I know I can probably get a waiver to hunt with crossbow in Connecticut but those thing are so expensive that I would have to take out a loan, LOL.

I know when I use to shoot bow Heidi would come out and watch me all the time which was nice but now when I go out and shoot my guns she does not. She does not like guns but is at least understanding that I do and hunt with them.

Getting back to the bow I looked at Cabela's for instance and to get the the bow and nothing else it would be $299.99 or if I was to get one that is ready to hunt which comes with peep,arrow rest, site, quiver, cable guard it would be $399.99.
The same price goes for Bass Pro Shops. I am going to have to think on this some more.

Product Review - Rusty's Rags Gun Cleaning Cloth

Recently I was contacted by Latham Doxey, owner of "Rusty Rag's, Inc." asking me if I would do a review on his product. Of course I said sure, I would be happy to. First I need to apologize to Latham. He sent me his product awhile ago and I no this is not an excuse but my schedule has been to crazy that I just got to trying his product yesterday.

Time to Throw Away those OLD Silicone Gun Polishing Cloths! The Original "Rusty's Rag" is the NEW Standard in Gun Care!!

Free Flannel Polishing Cloth Included in Every Bag!

• Clean and Protect your Guns!
• Helps to Prevent Rust!
• Leaves a Lasting Shine!
• Cleans in between the "Nooks & Crannies!"
• Hand Made in the USA!
• Measures approx. 2" x 5"
• Does Not leave Lint behind!
• Detailed Instructions Included!
• 100% Pure Canadian Sheepskin!
• Best Gun Cleaning cloth on the market!

The instructions that came with it said that it was 100% sheepskin cloth with the ultimate in softness and quality. I can honesty say that is a true fact.

I followed the instructions which stated that I needed to use the sheepskin cloth for removing fingerprints and any other small debris. It was very good for getting into small tight spaces because of the fur part of the sheepskin.

I then used the flannel cloth to wipe off excess oils from the gun and hand polish to a nice luster.

I have used gun cloths many times before which some were soaked so much with silicone that they almost were dripping and some that seemed like they were just plain old rags. I have to say the best part of this product is that it does get into all those nooks and crannies that you could ordinarily not get into.

I would highly recommend this product and at a very reasonable price you can't beat it.

Tuesday's Tip's & Technique's - #47

Making your own Arrows:

Years ago when I was really into archery and bowhunting I got to the point where I made my own. Not only was it satisfying but i really got to know how my arrows were flying and what it took to make them fly good. So I am going to try and tell you and show you what worked for me.

This is what I started with. Easton XX75 GameGetter II aluminum shafts. They were nicely made shafts that served their purpose but were not to forgiving when you hit a hard surface like rocks. I was constantly checking to see if they were out of round which would ultimately cause them to fly badly.

I switched to carbon arrows after awhile that were more flexible and more forgiving but they to had draw backs, the were more expensive and if not maintained properly would sometimes crack so if not periodically inspected could shatter upon release.

Both kinds had their pro's and con's about them, it really is what you prefer.

Another part of the arrow you will need is a good nock w/cement. I tended to use Bohning Products because of their reputation. The glue was fast drying and the knocks took quite a bit of abuse and ranged in a lot of different colors to choose from.

If you ever had to replace a nock all you had to do was shave it off with a utility knife and scruff up the end with a piece of sandpaper and reattach another with a bit of cement and wait a couple of minutes.

Then there are the arrow tip inserts. These are basically plastic or very light aluminum that get's glued into the end of the arrow after you have cut them the the proper length. Inside these inserts they are threaded for ease of screwing on practice field tips or hunting broadheads. You can buy these by the piece in your local archery shop or buy them by the bag of 12.





Feathers/vanes are I think the most important because your arrow isn't going to fly without these. There are different types from real feathers to imitation feathers to plastic/rubber type. They all go on the same way with a little cement, just like the kind you use for attaching nocks and inserts.

This particular one is Gateway 3" Right Wing. You can buy them with a right twist or a left twist or straight. Depending on what works for you.

Now there are the four major components of an arrow,

• shaft
• nock
• feathe/vane
• insert

To mount the feathers/vanes on the shaft you will need a Jig and clamp like this one.

Bohning Jig and Clamps
The Bohning Jig delivers a perfect fletch every time. Quick-set magnetic clamp with larger grips for ease of operation. Easy offset adjustment and accurate "snap" indexing. Extra clamps are available.

Now this type comes with a seperate knob. Because some people prefer three fletches and some prefer four. Myself I had three with a right twist.

Now when I made arrows I would buy everything I needed to make a dozen arrows at a time and could conceivably make the whole dozen in one day on a weekend if I wasn't busy.

There are two other itmes that you should have and one is a cut-off saw. Once you have attached a nock and your feather/vanes before you install the insert you will need to cut the shaft to your desired draw length. This is where the cut-off machine comes in.

This particular one you can purchase at Cabela's for about $114.99 but if you want to do it cheap I made one similiar to this with an old sewing machine motor and a cutoff wheel that I bought at the local hardware store.

The only other thing I could recommend is an arrow spinner.

Just by placing the arrow on the rollers and giving it a quick spin you can see if the shaft is bent, you can see if the nock is not glued on straight and with a broadhead or even a field tip you can see if it spins out of round which is very important.


You might think that a lot of this adds up to be a bit of money but in the long run if you are going to make your own arrows the initial cost is great but it will pay for itself before you realize it.

Trophies from the 2009 NBBC Awards Banquet

As promised Allen aka "cal45" emailed me the pictures from the NBBC banquet. Here are most of them. I hope you like them.

NBBC's Banquet and Awards was a great time

I 'm here to tell you that if your not a member of the "Northeast Big Buck Club" than you really should consider it. For a strickly volunteer organization they sure do put a lot of hard work and emphasise on the hunters and their trophies.

First let me say I forgot my Heidi's camera but, as luck would have it my buddy Allen aka "cal45" had brought his so as soon as he emails me the pics I will get them on here for you all to drool over. I say drool because I never see so many impressive mounts in one place than at one of the NBBC"s Awards Banquets.

I started out taking a quick look at the of the entries , breath taking to say the least even for an obsessed deer hunter like myself and half the other men and women that were there. I saw who I consider a friend Paul Chapdelaine who is VP/Awards Chairman for the NBBC and introduced him to Allen.

Paul had said he would hook me up for my Anniversary Giveaway that is coming in the very near future and even as busy as he is he spoke to Jeff Brown who is the President and co-founder of the NBBC and before I knew it I was all set. It was very nice of them to take a minute to help and for that I want to thank both of them for their time.

Sorry, I am not going to mention just yet what they donated because the giveaway has not officially started but I will say you'll be happy if your the lucky winner.

So, as soon as Allen get's me those pictures I will post them for you to enjoy and I just wanted to say that in my opinion for what it's worth "The Northeast Big Buck Club" is certainly the organization to belong to. I have belonged to a few in my day but this one is true to their word and shows more respect for the people in general than anybody else. I am proud to say I am a member and plan to help out in any way I can, even if it is just posting about them.

Come back soon for Pictures..........

Savory Sunday's - #23

Frying Wild Turkey Strips:

When I saw this I just had to add it to my Savory Sunday's. It sounds really really good.

How to fry wild turkey strips.

The best wildgame meal of your life!

The first step in frying wild turkey strips is, of course, getting your hands on such a fantastic bird. With step one accomplished we can move on.

Place the breast meat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife (be careful) cut the meat into strips about 1/2 inch in thickness....be sure to cut across the grain of the meat. Visually, you can tell the "direction" the meat "runs", be sure to go across this grain to get the most tender pieces.

Once cut into strips, proceed to dredge each piece in a bath of milk. While wet, coat each piece in flour. Here, you can season the meat to taste with salt and pepper, or a poultry rub. Now we are ready for the hot grease.

We use a fry daddy unit, with canola oil to fry our turkeys. When the grease is hot, place 3 to 4 pieces of turkey carefully into the fry daddy (be careful not splash grease). When the turkey turns a nice golden brown remove it and place it on a plate with paper towels (to soak up excess grease).

There, you have in front of you a plate of the best wild game on earth. The last step that we go thru is, of course, using Mr. Bob's Chuckwagon Sauce on the meat.

by MrBobsChuckwagonSauce

We are the proud Makers of Mr. Bob's Chuckwagon Sauce....making the best of meals possible. Jeff Barwick www.onthegroundoutdoors.com (more)

Heading for the NBBC Awards and Banquet

Today is the day, "The Northeast Big Buck Club" is having it's annual Banquet and Awards. It is usually a fun time had by all between the awards,raffles, auctions, bar, dinner, computer generated slide show.

It goes from 1 PM to approximately 8 PM. Heidi wasn't interested in going so a friend of mine Allen who you might now as "cal45" bought a ticket and is going with me. I am also suppose to see Nate there who you know as "crack shot hunter". His buck from last year is suppose to be the largest muzzleloader buck in Connecticut.

Fun times had by all so I plan to tell you about it tomarrow, I don't expect to be back until late tonight.

Another year gone But who's Counting

This I think is self explanatory,
Have a great day Everyone!

Exotic Animal Amnesty Day in Connecticut - July 25, 2009

This I feel is a very good idea. More and more people are finding that they just can't keep up with their pet care whether they were owned legally or not so they let them go to fend for themselves which is just plain wrong.

This sounds like a good solution that works for all including the animals. What you are going to read was a press release courtesy of the "Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection"

July 16, 2009

Numerous Cases of Exotic Animals Removed
from Connecticut Homes Reinforces
Importance of Exotic Animal Amnesty Day
at Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport on Saturday, July 25

Several cases illustrating the types of exotic animals owned by Connecticut residents have shown the importance of Exotic Animal Amnesty Day on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.

On Exotic Animal Amnesty Day, residents may turn in exotic animals they may own legally or in violation of state law with a "no questions asked" policy. Amnesty Day allows people to bring in their unwanted exotic non-native pets with the knowledge that they will face no penalties, be asked no questions and that their animal will be taken care of properly. This program is intended for Connecticut residents only. Animals must be in secure cages.

Deputy Commissioner Susan Frechette says, "In recent weeks DEP’s Environmental Conservation Officers (EnCon) have spent a lot of time removing unwanted or dangerous exotic pets from people’s homes. In addition, there have been discoveries of non-native pets in waterways where they do not belong and where they can have an adverse impact on Connecticut’s native plants and animal populations. Instead of releasing non-native animals into Connecticut’s environment where there is little hope for survival and possible threats to public safety, the DEP encourages pet owners to turn their animals in at ‘Exotic Animal Amnesty Day’ at Beardsley Zoo."

Over the past few months DEP Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) officers have taken a variety of exotic pets from homes throughout Connecticut. Examples include:

• On July 14 a twenty-year old 5-foot Spectacled Caiman was removed from a condominium complex in Naugatuck. The crocodile-type reptile lived in an enclosure built by the owner of the condominium, who owned the reptile since it was eight days old. Although an occasional adult may be docile, more often than not, Spectacled Caimans are known for their aggressive nature as adults.
• On July 10 a fourteen-year old 5-foot Caiman was taken from a downtown Manchester resident’s basement, where the reptile was born and raised his entire life.
• On April 7 three Western Diamondback rattlesnakes were removed from a home in Stratford. These rattlesnakes are among the world’s largest and most dangerous snakes. They account for more serious and fatal snake bites than any other North American reptile.

In addition to animals removed from homes, there have been occurrences of abandoned animals throughout the state. On March 22 an alligator was found in a South Windsor riverbank near a farm along the Connecticut River. On June 17 a small alligator was removed from a private pond in Trumbull.

For further information on Exotic Animal Amnesty Day, contact the Department of Environmental Conservation Police at (860) 424-3012 or DEP.EnConPolice@ct.gov.

What's Coming?

Today I just want to briefly touch on what's coming in the near future.

As some of you know "Whitetail Woods" is coming up on it 1 year anniversary (August 17th.) so I am in the process of putting together what I think is going to be a nice giveaway. So if your willing to throw your name in it will be starting in the next couple of weeks.

Also, I have a couple of product reviews to talk about. I had kinda hoped to have them done by now but scheduling has gotten the better of me. Not to fail though they will be posted soon.

I am also working on embroidered shirts for Whitetail Woods. Actually I am having someone create the pattern for me (I'm not that smart) and put it on a nice summer type shirt. As soon as I get a protype of it I will take a couple of picks to show you all.

Tuesday's Tip's & Technique's - #46

Bow sight Basics:

There are so many bow sights on the market these days just like broadheads that it would be impossible to tell you about all of them so I will only mention a few. Now most of my information come from Cabela's because in my opinion the they have the best information and even though they maybe be a little higher in cost they make up for it in customer service.

Copper John C-4 Sight

The C-4 Sight by Copper John is loaded with all the essential features you demand in a pin sight. The C-4 has four brilliant .029" fiber-optic pins with zero pin gap capabilities. A high-visibility orange peep-aligning ring promotes increased accuracy. The shorter bracket keeps the sight close to the riser. Horizontal and vertical gang adjustments. Black anodized finish.

This item is on sale at Cabela's right now for $29.88 which I think is a good price.



Truglo® Power-Dot™ Sight

No parallax means you're always on target with this bowhunter-specific green-dot sight. Unlimited eye relief and precise Steady•Dot™ technology gives you improved accuracy for consistently tighter groupings and faster, one-look target acquisition. The whole sight is adjustable with one hand for quick ranging; its vertical adjustment works with virtually any bow. Its aperture boasts a .875" inner diameter for a wide field of view. Dot intensity can be controlled by the adjustable rheostat. The light-enhancing multicoated lens also has an anti-reflective coating on its target-facing side to promote maximum brightness. Microadjust bracket with a removable quiver mount. CNC-machined aluminum body. Water- and shock-resistant durability. Glow-in-the-dark yardage tape. Sight is convertible for right- and left-hand shooters. Battery included.

This item at Cabela's has a price of $149.99, not bad if you like using a Dot.

I gave you two examples, one being like the low road and one being like the high road. You will find a lot anywhere in the middle so do your homework and try a few and see which one suits your needs.

Wish upon a Shooting Star

I am at work and it is about 10:15 PM. I'm having coffee with Paula, a very nice older lady who is a coworker and somewhat of a second mom to me. We are sitting out on the front steps of one of the buildings on campus when all of a sudden what do I see.

A beautiful shooting star, unlike this one in the picture the one I saw had a really nice green tail to it.

According to Wikipedia - A shooting star or falling star is the common name for the visible path of a meteoroid as it enters the atmosphere. A shooting star is also broken pieces of meteors that have become broken off in space.

About maybe twenty years ago I saw a meteor shower which was pretty neat to see but, this was so clear and so low to the earth that it almost seemed like it landed in the next town. It was one of those moments that you don't experience to often I think, especially for me anyway.

Babbling in the Whitetail Woods

Today I just wanted to mention about this past weekend a little.

It was spent doing a lot of side work for customers but it was also spent with my son Tyler and sometimes my wife Heidi. Now I will admit that years ago I worked and did stuff outside of family without including them. I don't really know why because I was missing out on a lot of things, only to find out about them in the let's say last 3 1/2 years.

Now this post is not intended to be morbid or depressing I just felt you should know what changed my views. Three springs ago my dad died and we were close. Near the end I didn't visit him much because it hurt to much to see him the way he was and for that I'm truly sorry and hope he will forgive me.

Then there is me, I started getting sick and after 3 specialists they figure out it was all caused from Lyme Disease. Now some things are kept stable with medications and some thing are degenerative so I have had to cope with quite a bit.

When you start seeing things in a different light it all get's to mean so much that you get lost and after a weekend like the one I had it just goes to show I am happy with the ways things are going. It's true that all weekend was for other people but I did get to share with Heidi and Tyler.

See being with family is my main concern right now and financially still be able to take care of them is next on the my list. Trust me though my passion/obsession for deer hunting is still on my priorities list, it just got knocked down 1 or 2 pegs.

I do apologize for all the babbling this morning but after the last two days of outside work I am not moving very well today so it has given me time to do some ranting. I have made quite a few friends since created "Whitetail Woods" and look forward to reading all you got. I am also looking forward to "Whitetail Woods" first year anniverary that is coming up in August.

So get out and enjoy what the outdoors has to offer than go in and see what the blogosphere is up to.

take care,
-Rick-

Savory Sunday's - #22

Venison Stew

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds venison stew meat
• 3 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 cups water
• 7 small potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 pound carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS

1. In a skillet, deeply brown the meat in oil. Add onions, garlic. Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, oregano, salt, and water. Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
2. Add potatoes and carrots; cook until tender.
3. Combine flour and water. Stir into the stew. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Try some Down to Earth Music

Now I do enjoy listening to music every so often and I'm not partial to any particular kind but, I do have to mention with extreme satisfaction about a CD I just received yesterday.

Tipper from "The blind Pig & the Acorn" blog advertises some of the nicest music you might ever hear. Straight from the Appalachian Mountains I would like to introduce Paul & Jerry Wilson.

This particular CD called "Lamp Lighting Time" was the one I bought and I do have to say that I truly enjoyed it. I even bought a second one for my mother who I know will love it and I haven't even given it to her yet.

Over the years Pap and his brother made music together as The Wilson Brothers. They sang gospel music in the polished high harmonies of the classic brother duet style. They performed at churches, festivals, homecomings, and benefits throughout the south. Over the years they won many awards including the 1998 North Carolina Heritage Award. They were also featured in many publications such as "The Old-Time Herald".


If you like down to earth country music straight from the Appalachian Mountains than I would recommend you buy some of Paul & Pap's music.

Inexpensive Gravity Fed Deer feeders

Here is another one of my posts from my old blog that I felt needed to be brought up again.

For those of you who don’t have a lot of finances like myself here is a do it yourself deer feeder that you can make at home. You do need to check the laws in your area to see if it is permitted. I know in Connecticut you can not hunt deer over bait but, there is nothing that says you can’t take pictures over bait and that is what I am talking about. I plan to set up a gravity fed feeder for deer and have a deer cam not to far away for the purpose of getting pictures. This has 3 basic purposes to me,
1. This will give the deer more to eat
2. It also acts as a scouting tool by showing me the type & size of deer I have in my area.
3. I can sit back on a cold winters night and browse my photo albums.

Items needed:


1 - 6′ piece of 4″ pvc pipe ( will hold approximately 25 lbs. of corn )
1 - 4″ pvc cap so the feed does not get wet while in the pipe
1 - base tray that the pipe will sit in just like the picture
What you can also use for a base tray is a 5 gallon plastic can and cut it down to 6″ then all that you need to do cut a slot in the plastic pipe about 1 to 2 inch wide and about 3 inch in height in the end of the pipe that is going to be in the container.
Fasten the pipe to one side of the container with the slotted portion towards the center. Cut some small holes in the bottom of the container so that it will not hold water when it rains.
This is the best example that I found for a do it yourself deer feeder project. So I would like to thank Whitetail Deer Management and Hunting for giving me another idea of how I can enjoy the whitetail deer.

Here is another style I came across which looks just as good as the one I just showed you.

Materials for 3 feeders:


1 - 10 foot 4" (100mm) PVC drainage pipe (Home Depot Canada $11.99)
3 - Y female 4" fittings MxFxF (Home Depot Canada $6.69 each)
6 - end caps for 4" pipe (Home Depot Canada $2.38 each)
3 - 3" to 4" nails
12 - ½" wood screws or sheet metal self-tapping screws



(Some of this pricing might have changed since timeof original posting)


Get Assembley Instructions:

Pro's and Con's of Deer Fencing

It ocurred to me that this is the time of year that everyone is growing vegatables and flower gardens and some of us have a problem with deer helping themselves. I started looking at fencing. Fencing that was made to keep deer away from your hard work and expensive plants.

The problem is I think that what we might think is good for keeping deer out is actually harming them. I'm not saying anything bad about certain types of fence but, I'm suggesting that if your going to spend money on deer fencing that you at least take the time to research what is good and what is not.

I found this article that might be of interest.

Deer toll mounts due to poor fencing practices

Deer caught in a fence in Sussex. WRAS

Deer casualty numbers double.


September 2008. Deer and other wildlife are dying unnecessarily from being caught in wire fencing and discarded netting. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service has dealt with 18 cases of deer caught in stock fencing or netting this year, compared with 7 in all of 2007.

The voluntary wildlife rescue charity is appealing to farmers to stop using strands of plain or barbed wire when erecting new or replacing fencing especially in areas where there are deer.

"Last week we had two calls about young deer caught in stock fencing, at Dallington near Heathfield and another at Cripps Corner near Battle. The young female caught at Dallington is the third deer this year to be caught in the same new fencing erected earlier this year" said Trevor Weeks, founder of WRAS.

Read the complete article here:

Night time Driving can be Hazardous

It came to mind last night and I started thinking about deer verses car accidents. Maybe it is because I just got a new car or maybe it is because for the past month I have seen deer coming home from work every night. Either way I felt the need to mention or should I say remind.

I have seen so many deer lately at night that I literally have lost count. It seems that they are popping out all over the place.

I hate to see what happens this fall when they really start running around. It brings back bad memories from a couple of years ago.

I had a deer run into my truck, it wasn't at night but it was during the rut and a setting sun. I can still remember the sound it made when it hit the side of my truck. I never saw it coming.

The whole incident cost my insurance company $2,200.00 and me a few sleepless nights but I am glad the deer didn't suffer. We should all bare in mind that they can run out in front of you at any given time of the day or night.

With a new vehicle and car payments again you can rest assure I will be looking a bit harder on the way home at night. Just last week I had to slam on the breaks for one that ran out in front of me. I sure hope I see this many when deer season rolls around.

Drive Slow - Stay Alert - Be Prepared

Tuesday's Tip's & Technique's - #45

Mechanical release aides:

I used to shoot fingers years ago but started loosing strength so I began to use mechanical release aides and let me tell you the difference was tremendous. My accuracy improved considerably. There are so many to choose from that it would take up to much space so I am only going to show you a few.

This is one that I used to use when I shot archery.

Cobra Pro Caliper Release

You can count on a secure lock and a smooth release, even with the heaviest draw weights, using Cobra's Pro Caliper Release. The caliper style jaws provide an even, consistent release while protecting your bow string from wear and tear. Machined from solid aluminum, the Pro Caliper has a deluxe, curved gun-style trigger, black anodized release head with center release caliper-style jaws, stainless steel pins, a premium coil spring, and a chrome-moly pivot bearing for a consistently smooth release. The wrist strap comfortably transfers the pull of the draw to your wrist, and is available in either a suede buckle strap model or a leather, loop-lock fastener model, providing multiple adjustments to fit you perfectly.

Deluxe, gun-style curved trigger Center-release caliper jaws Chrome-moly pivot bearing Padded wrist strap

Here is one that is similiar but still different. I tried this one in the past and found it to not fit my hand comfortably but that is not to say that some one else might like it better.

Free Flight C-10 Release

The C-10 Free Flight Release incorporates a unique glove design that distributes a bow's pull across the hand and wrist, making it seem like your bow is 10 lbs. less in draw weight. Because the trigger and release mechanism lie in the palm of your hand, this release will not add draw length and is always in position, ready for action. The Apparition® camo glove is constructed with 8 oz. leather covered with reinforced Cordura® Nylon, tough materials that will not stretch with extended use. Features a long, gun-like adjustable trigger, hardened steel components, and a wide roller that minimizes string wear.
Sizes: S, M, L, XL.
Available: Right-hand or Left-hand.

Here is one without the support of the wrap around wrist band.

This standard caliper release allows for two shooting styles: pushing thumb forward or pulling the index finger into the thumb. A torque-free 360° swivel provides ultimate flexibility. The trigger sensitivity adjustment is easily tweaked. Built with machined aluminum and steel construction, it has an inner ball/ramp firing mechanism and wishbone

Allows for two shooting styles Torque-free 360° swivel Trigger sensitivity adjustment is easily tweaked

double-ball jaws.


This one has a smaller wrist band and quicker and easier to put on.

Pro Release Trophy Hunter Release

You get greater accuracy and drawing power when hunting or target shooting with the Trophy Hunter Release. These releases have a precision ball-bearing design with a swivel head for a crisp, frictionless arrow release. Serving saver bearings also are included, and each has an adjustable nylon wrist strap.

All in all there are different sizes, different camo patterns and slightly different mechanisms from one to the next. The important thing when picking one out is to try it in the store. Make sure it fits comfortably with ease of movement. Your finger should fit the trigger just like it would on a rifle.

Auction at the Annual NBBC Banquet

With the "Northeast Big Buck Club's" Annual Banquet looming on the horizon I thought I would remind some of you.

I have been a member of the NBBC for 3 years now. It is the best organization around in my opinion. Any way each year they have a annual banquet to share stories, show off some of the best deer mounts in the country and give award to those who had harvested them.

It is a long event that goes from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM but let me tell you you never get bored. They door prizes and drawing throughout the night which brings me to an important part. They have items that will be auctioned off and I have the scoop on one of them.

See a little while ago I found this website called "Feather Art Studio custom Art & Framing". It is owned by the most creative artist Deborah Brosen. I contacted her because quite frankly I love her turkey feather art and wanted to do a story on my blog about her. That story will air in the near future. It seems that it could be a small world because I found out she is going to be attending the banquet which is being held July 18th and better still she emailed me a picture of a piece that is to be auctioned at the banquet.


I can only hope I get a chance to bid on this magnificent piece of artwork. I certainly am going to try and bring something to bid on. I look forward to meeting Deborah at the banquet and talking with her.
I will be doing post on her and her beautiful artwork in the near future, so if you are going to the banquet make sure you check out the pieces to be auctioned. If you are not going please buy a ticket now because they will not be sold at the door.

contact: Paul Chapdelaine of the NBBC for a ticket - deerrunacres@comcast.net

contact: Deborah Brosen for purchasing of her artwork - featherartstudio@yahoo.com

My New but Used Vehicle

In a previous post I mentioned about trading in my truck well, I am happy to say as well as sad to say I did. The sad part comes in because I have had a truck for so many years that it is hard to picture myself in any other vehicle but a truck.

Earlier this year we traded in Heidi's old Taurus for a pre-owned Ford Focus. We got a very nice deal and to be quite honest it is a real nice car, we both like it.

Now I had talked to Heidi before hand and we both knew it was time to upgrade my vehicle but our finances like a lot of other people are really tight. I made the appointment and went there on Friday. I spoke to a real nice guy named Mike. I told him I had since changed my mind on what I was looking for because of a couple of reasons. One being fuel economy and two being price. We felt we could afford a car more than a truck.

After looking at what he had to offer I ended up with the exact same car Heidi has but, in a different color.

Odometer:	52853 mi
Exterior:	Aqua Blue Metallic
Interior:	Charcoal
Engine:	2.0L I4 16V MPFI DOHC
Transmission:	Automatic

Current Price: $8,995

They gave me enough for my truck that it made my payments very reasonable to say the least, better than I originally expected. So it was a great start to a four day weekend. I go Monday afternoon to pick it up.

Savory Sunday's - #21

VENISON TRAIL CHILI

2 lbs. venison, cubed or ground 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 4 lg. tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 med. onions, coarsely chopped 2 c. water 2 tbsp. chili powder 1/2 tbsp. ground cumin 2 tbsp. molasses 1 c. red wine 2 tbsp. jalapeno peppers, chopped and deseeded (may adjust to make more or less spicy) 1/2 med. green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 4 tbsp. cooking oil 1 tbsp. sweet basil 1/2 tbsp. black pepper, coarsely ground 1 tsp. salt In a large pot, saute venison in hot oil until slightly browned. Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper; continue to saute until onion is translucent. Add water, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cumin, molasses, salt, pepper, and basil; simmer for at least 2 hours. 30 minutes before serving, add red wine. From: Cooks.com

4th. of July - Independence Day

This is obviously an important holiday to a lot of us. With out our founding fathers things would not be the way they are today I believe.

I consider myself to be very patriotic and I just wanted to mention a statement from this document that I am sure we are all familiar with.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

The past has shown us that we as Americans have the powers to change our destinies. When we see wrong we cam make it right. We don't give up and we only become stronger if we stick together.

If everyone just took a minute, a moment of pause if you wish to remember what we have and how we kept it than I'm sure the day would mean just that much more.

Guest Post - "The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles"

© 2009 Albert A Rasch and
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles
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A Thief by any Other Name is… Mark Osterholt!

After finding at least a dozen different OBS Blogger’s plagiarized material posted on Duck Hunting Arkansas and Bow Hunting Supplies, I started to do a little digging. Let me tell you, at the rate I’m going, between HSUS, PeTA, and now this, I am going to need a full-fledged excavator with work crew, and an internet connection in China.

At first, as I have said a few times already, I wasn't too concerned. All my posts have links, copyrights, and stuff that just points to me. But as I found more and more posts from people I knew, without any links back to them, I became enraged. I know three or four of my fellow bloggers personally or over the phone. But the other two hundred and fifty that I haven't spoken to are my friends too. And nobody messes with my friends. If there is one thing I can't abide is folks getting taken advantage of by someone out to make a buck.

Fortunately, word of my discovery got out quickly thanks to so many of you posting and linking to the first post. (And by the way, I am going to ask you to do it again with this post so we can get the word out even further.) As it turns out, Jesse at Jesse’s Outdoor & Hunting has been dealing with this plagiarizer, Mark Osterholt for quite some time now. As far back as June 2002 Osterholt was ripping peoples pictures off and posting them on his own website. Spammer Who Owned Hunting Pictures.com Back At It. A few years later, Jesse started getting phone calls from clients that Internet Concepts, a company owned by Mark Osterholt, was claiming to be the designers of Jesse’s Outdoor & Hunting! Jesse quickly clarified that he had nothing to do with Osterholt or Hubbard. Spammer Mark Osterholt Claiming JHO Contract Work.

Worse yet is the story of Scott Croner Owner, CEO, and Outfitter of Nebraska Hunting Company. Scott is a hard working honest outfitter and guide on the flyways of Nebraska. He had hired Osterholt ostensibly to assist him with e-marketing and web-site design. When it was all said and done Mark Osterholt would not fulfill his contract with Scott Croner. Not only that but Osterholt then put up a sham web-site to discredit Croner with an aerial map to Scott Croner's son's home. Several other outdoor businesses where also raked over the coals by Osterholt. More details to follow.

By all accounts Mark Osterholt has great skills in e-marketing, mass emailing, and web design, but he does not have a single shred of ethical propriety.

To top it all off Mark Osterholt has a criminal record involving wildlife! Back in 1995 he allowed well over 700 freshwater turtles to die in a parked van and in a storage unit he had rented. Some where even frozen to death by his callus disregard for their welfare. Osterholt was trying to get them off his hands by illegally selling them to Asian markets and restaurants after illegally importing them into California. He was ultimately incarcerated for sixty days, with 30 days of road crew duty. You can find the details, as reported by, the San Fransisco Chronicle here and here.

This man is obviously a career scammer and scofflaw. He is talented but unfortunately he has decided to use his impressive intellect and skills to no good.

Now I have managed to track down these servers, including other websites he may be affiliated with:

Hosting ISP : THEPLANET.COM INTERNET SERVICES

Server Ip : 70.84.75.18
Server Location :
Houston, Texas, 77002, United States
Latitude: 29.7523002625
Longitude: -95.3669967651
Other sites on IP 70.84.75.18

1. anglerschat.com
2. hunt101.com
3. myfishingpictures.com
4. cupidfish.com


anglerss.com
ENOM, INC.

arkansastroutfishing.com
GODADDY.COM, INC.

bowhuntingsupplies.com
GODADDY.COM, INC.

duckhuntingarkansas.com
GODADDY.COM, INC.

huntreport.com
GODADDY.COM, INC.

myhuntingsite.com
GODADDY.COM, INC.

nebraskahuntingscam.com
DIRECTI INTERNET SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM


I would be interested in hearing from anyone that has dealt with him and has had either good or bad experiences with him. I would also like to hear from anyone that is currently negotiating with him on any kind of project.

Mark,
If you happen to read this post, let it be a reminder to you that it is very, very, very naughty to steal from hunters. Get a clue, tracking information down is what we do in our sleep! It would be best if you just did the right thing. AAR

My friends,

Many of your posts have been stolen from you by this lowlife scammer Mark Osterholt. Please help me track this clown down and run him into the ground.

You guys all work hard at and for your content, don’t this sleezeball steal it without a fight. We all know each other through the medium of Blogging and specifically through the Outdoor Bloggers Summit. Let’s help each others out.

All I am asking right now is for everyone to link to these to posts so that anyone dealing with this lowlife will have second thoughts. I have researched the information and it is solid.

Let’s Get This Plagiarizer!
Mark Osterholt is Stealing Your Content

I will be spending the day tomorrow tracking down the owners of each and every post on those websites to let them know their material is hijacked. Many of you will be getting emails or comments on your blog. If you don’t get one, don’t be complacent, I may just not have gotten to it.

Please link and let me know so I can link back to you too!

Happy Hunting,
Albert

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Hot to Stop the Scam Artist Mark Osterholt
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Time to Trade-In my Truck

Yup, you guessed it. I am going to look at getting a new truck or at least one that is not almost ten years old and has cost me quite a bit extra.

It is really frustrating lately because it seems like I can't keep up with all the things that are starting to go wrong with my truck. So, I talked it over with Heidi and I have a appt. to go to a Ford dealer to see about trading in my truck for a possible new truck.

The thing is I'm trying not to kid myself but I will probably have to settle for a used one. I might even have to settle for a car instead of a truck.

We really don't want another car payment but, we both need a vehicle and I know she is all set with her almost new car but I just don't trust mine anymore and I'm afraid if I wait to long I won't be able to trade it in.

I am just going to have to find out what they will give me and what kind of deal I can manage.

Mark Osterholt - Blogging Felon

Well my friend Albert from "The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles" has been doing quite a bit of investigation work and has turned up a real dirt bag of sorts to a lot of us bloggers out there in the blogosphere.

There is not a whole lot I can say that has not been said already by Albert. He deserves a lot of the credit for his time and patience in tracking this fellow down.

What Mark Osterholt has down is down right wrong and from what I can gather does not care. Here is some more info about the low down scoundrel,

Hosting ISP : THEPLANET.COM INTERNET SERVICES
Server Ip : 70.84.75.18Server Location :Houston, Texas, 77002, United States
Latitude: 29.7523002625
Longitude: -95.3669967651
Other sites on IP 70.84.75.181. anglerschat.com2. hunt101.com3.
myfishingpictures.com4. cupidfish.comanglerss.comENOM, INC.
arkansastroutfishing.comGODADDY.COM, INC.
bowhuntingsupplies.comGODADDY.COM, INC.
duckhuntingarkansas.comGODADDY.COM, INC.
huntreport.comGODADDY.COM, INC.
myhuntingsite.comGODADDY.COM, INC.
nebraskahuntingscam.comDIRECTI INTERNET SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM

Please stop by to read what Albert has dug up on this guy.

Blog Spotlight - Henhouse Pottery

Here is a blog that I would like to mention this time. Julia from "Henhouse Pottery" has a wonderful blog filled with ambitions and achievements of the simple life that at least makes me envious.

Here if I may quote her is what she had to say in her "about Me" section,

Thirteen years ago, we started with a tiny apartment garden, a small compost bin, and the vision of a simpler life. An acre and a half, an 8-year old son, a 100-year old house, 20 chickens (one of which is a deeply troubled rooster), 4 turkeys, tens of thousands of bees, a huge compost pile, and a whole load of adventure later, we are now fully embracing the simple life. We used to homestead in the suburbs, annoying our urban neighbors with our chickens, bees, and compost – now we homestead in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains. The view is beautiful and the challenges are never-ending. We have three humans, three dogs, a snake, and I dream of goats (yes, I’m weird like that). Who knows what else we’ll pick up along the way!
Join my little family as I document the adventures of trying to live the self-sufficient life. Or, as my poor husband says, join us as we make simple living unnecessarily complicated!

After recently moving to a new home and getting her pottery area back up and running and spending all that time unpacking it is nice to see that The Henhouse Pottery is coming to life again.
If you have the time I would recommend stopping by her internet home and saying hello. If you are also into Beekeeping than this is the place to visit.

Video on White Deer - A Must see

This was emailed to me by a family friend who thought I would like it and I have to say I love it and wanted to share with you all. The Video is about White Deer from Jeff Richter.

Please watch and enjoy!