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BigE
Joined: 29 Oct 2003
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 10:32 am Post subject: |
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Well, we have a long wait till Spring Gobbler season starts up. Is it just me, or is the break between deer season and turkey season seem unbearabley long!?!? It's only 4 months, but it seems like an eternity.
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nyarcher
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:18 am Post subject: |
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| Yes time does seem to be dragging, I will use my time up scouting, small game hunting, 3D shooting, But you are right there is nothing like that first gobble on a crisp spring morning. Can't wait until the stripers start running also. |
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BigE
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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I heard 'em gobbling during deer season. I never heard them that late in the year. I always seem to see tons of turkeys during deer season.
I'm hoping to try for some stripers this year on the Hudson. I've never been. Looks fun though...
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hunter777
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 12:29 am Post subject: |
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Turkey???
Its still deer season for another month and a half in NJ. Pa ends on Saturday. This year I am going to try my hand with the fox and coyotes too. I have way too much time in the woods left this winter to think about spring!!! |
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nyarcher
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 8:49 am Post subject: |
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BigE
Stripers are great last year was the first real year that I put some time in. Boated 17 bigest being a 24lbs. This year we will try to beat it. |
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BigE
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| Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 8:56 am Post subject: |
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Nice... I plan on going at least once this year. then i'll be hooked
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nyarcher
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| Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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BigE
where about would you go for Stripers?
here I go out of Albany NY.
If you go out near me we could hook up show you what I have found to work and in what areas. |
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BigE
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| Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 10:53 am Post subject: |
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Sorry i haven't replied NYArcher.
We will probably go out on the Hudson somewhere around Albany or Troy. My uncle goes several times a year. I can't wait to go this year.
Do you live near Albany?
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StrokerAce
Joined: 30 Oct 2003
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Location: Ouachita Mts. Arkansas
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 5:57 am Post subject: |
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| Well. Its all most March. Our spring season here is April 3rd to May 9th. I'm wanting to get a new Benelli Nova, has anyone ever owned one. I'd like to hear the pros & cons |
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BigE
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| Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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I don't own one personally, but I do no a couple of people who have won them at NWTF events and they love them. They are very expensive though, aren't they?
I have a Mosberg 835 ultamag and that does a number on them longbeards! And it was cheap! I only paid $219 for it... new. I shoot remington 3&1/2" heavy shot. It is a very lethal combo. Shoots and patterns tight at 50 yards. Just an idea for you.
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nyarcher
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| Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Big E,
I live about 15 miles east of albany NY. Albany is my working home and can see the Hudson River from my office window. Sorry for taking so long was on vacation. |
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BigE
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| Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 10:36 am Post subject: |
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NY Archer,
I live out in Pittsfield, MA about 45 minutes east of Albany. We are planning on heading out that way this spring for a day of striper fishing on the the Hudson. Maybe we can all meet up sometime. I'll keep you posted.
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nyarcher
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| Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Sounds good keep me updated |
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winknjack
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Location: Ouachita Mts. Arkansas
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| Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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| I am the Big Game member formerly known as StrokerAce I changed my name to match my Yahoo Instant Messenger ID & Yahoo E-Mail Address... BigE, thanks for the input I own a Mossburg and I love it. I'm a Union Carpenter and believe in spending my money on American made products. But I haven't found a shotgun that can match the mechanical ingenuity and the "Advantage Camo" on "Bennelli" shotguns (Italy)or "Traditions" blackpowder rifles (Italy & Spain) I have never owned one and I'm wondering about workmanship and quality |
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BigE
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| Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2004 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Bennelli makes a beautiful shotgun, but they are a little too rich for my taste. The Mossberg is cheap, accurate, and extremely deadly for birds. I am a remington man for most of the rest of my shotguns. I do have a Franchi 12gauge from Italy though. Nice gun.
For muzzleloaders, I have to stick to my favorite and that is the Thompson Center Omega. Nothing like it in the world, except for the Encore. But, for the price, Traditions are great.
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