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Post by arlowe13 on Jan 13, 2018 11:05:17 GMT -5
Great day for tinkering
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Post by arlowe13 on Jan 13, 2018 9:25:32 GMT -5
Oh, and definitely rooting on the Boilermakers!
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Post by arlowe13 on Jan 13, 2018 9:25:05 GMT -5
Got a new stock and reloading supplies for my Ruger American Predator rifle in 308. Gotta do some fitting on the stock and start doing some more load testing. I got her pretty well close to ideal before season, but there's always room for improvement!
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 29, 2017 20:22:14 GMT -5
My dad finally decided to fill a doe tag tonight.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 24, 2017 21:18:42 GMT -5
arlowe I have a pic of this cheat sheet on my phone in case I need pointers. I have a Nikon 3200 and several Points and shoots cameras, I keep one in my backpack, my truck and my beater car. They are nice references. They become second nature after a while.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 21, 2017 16:43:55 GMT -5
Couple cheat sheets I used when learning the functions...
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 21, 2017 15:02:57 GMT -5
Mmmmmmmm
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 21, 2017 10:10:01 GMT -5
Live from the smoker... Got 74lb of venison off my buck so it's time to make some jerky.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 21, 2017 10:07:39 GMT -5
Nikon be fast at shipping .... camera showed up this morning. Of course it required signature of someone over 21 to accept the package so I dont actually have it yet but thats still pretty fast. Ordered yesterday. Filters? Any guidance there? Seems a fella can spend $5 on a UV filter or $500 ......? Check out www.lensauthority.com you can get a used high-dollar filter that is in excellent shape for a fraction of the cost. I have bought lenses of their, too, and would use them again.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 19, 2017 14:20:02 GMT -5
It'll be okay to learn with. I've got the camera on its way and also ordered a tripod, 64G SD cards and an aluminum SD card wallet. Sweet, can't wait to start seeing your pics. Might have to start up a "photo contest" next year.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 19, 2017 14:00:59 GMT -5
Nikon is $400 off their D3400 right now so I think I'll order one and see how I like it. D3400 camera body, 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G lens, 70-300 f/4.5-6.3G lens and carry bag. I'll get a good tripod and a few SD cards from Amazon. Lens makes the camera IMO....they can get so so salty! You're right. That 70-300 will get you going but will only give you a taste of what's possible! Be prepared to start looking at higher-end down the line!
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 19, 2017 12:19:35 GMT -5
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 18, 2017 15:43:19 GMT -5
Having a good camera (and knowing how to use it) really enhances your after-the-hunt pictures, as well. They just take better pictures, period.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 18, 2017 14:36:36 GMT -5
I'm using a Canon SL1 with a "kit" zoom lens. I also have a Sigma-brand wide angle lens. I bought the SL1 because it is the smallest/lightest DSLR available. I will upgrade my zoom lens eventually. If I were to take 2 lenses with me. It would be my zoom and a wide angle. Get a zoom lens with the largest aperture (smallest f/) that you can afford. The wide angle lenses are great for landscape/scenery pictures.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 18, 2017 12:05:51 GMT -5
Yes, I love taking the camera out with me. It adds a whole other aspect to the hunt that I enjoy. You don't need a high-dollar camera, but a nice zoom lens will be your best friend. There are a ton of YouTube videos that will teach you the basics of photography and how to use the camera, but you can post questions here or PM if you want. These are from this year...
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 17, 2017 13:35:35 GMT -5
Live from decorating the house...only way I get a deer in the living room lol!
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 12, 2017 5:43:18 GMT -5
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 7, 2017 13:42:33 GMT -5
Wouldn't they have to lower the prices to match other states then? Some states per deer is cheaper then ours I do believe. It would also be nearly impossible to match what another charges because every state's license covers something different... Indiana's bundle is $150 per season, or $295 for 1 buck and 2 does in any season. Additional does are $24. Kentucky's NR tag is $120 for 2 deer then $15 for 2 more. Ohio, you have to buy a "Hunting License" ($125) then the deer tags ($24 for buck/doe and then $15 for additional doe) Illinois, I can't hardly make any sense of their system, but it would be impossible to reciprocate, from what I can tell. Michigan, you have to buy a $110 "base license" and then deer licenses are $20. Indiana looks pretty pricey, to me, compared to our neighbors. It would also be an absolute cluster to figure out the "fair" way to reciprocate NR tag pricing.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 7, 2017 11:52:48 GMT -5
Would be interesting to know what minerals all the people who were after him had out. I am sure some did. The farm he was killed on was comprised of large alfalfa and clover fields with brushy draws separating them.
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Post by arlowe13 on Dec 7, 2017 5:49:39 GMT -5
As a non-resident, if I didn't have land access, I wouldn't be able to justify the $400 in tags I buy every year. Since all of my family is in Indiana, I would be quite upset if all-of-a-sudden I couldn't hunt with them because I couldn't draw a tag. Maybe it's time I start looking to move back into Indiana just for the cost-savings, hahaha.
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