This whole discussion is founded on the politics of Green Energy (a fallacious argument). If the government proposes to site solar farms on public acreage we as citizens need to demand a proper feasibility/accounting/environmental study showing the advantages for KW production per a given...
I suggest (if you haven't already) you reach out to your local state forester and discuss your objectives. My experience over 30+ yrs of owning/managing a 300+ acre tree farm is that the insight a professional can provide, not to mention specialized resources will greatly improve your success...
It really depends on the body of water, depth, obstructions and water speed. I used a Sportspal canoe for years to hunt rivers and swamps for waterfowl, turkey a deer. The canoes have a foam sponson that runs down both sides of the canoe aiding in stability. The canoes are wider than average and...
No need to feel any guilt using a crossbow; now, if your sluicing birds on the ground or out of of a tree with a shotgun or shooting turkeys with a rifle.....well, that's just bad form! ;)
Rules that will keep you alive:
1. always have a paddle or pole in your hand when wading, probe depth and bottom before stepping forward.
2. have a sling on your shotgun. Sure makes it easier to retrieve if you go swimming.
3. strap your gun in the canoe..shit happens.
4.use the canoe or boat...
Your best option is to find a competent instructor and get her lessons. I took my wife, daughter & SIL for classes with a police officer who trains for the county. After 4 hrs (2 separate classes) the gals were surprisingly proficient on safety, loading, chambering and shooting (7 yds) doing...
Great entertainment! Nothing like getting your monies worth on that tag. And the memory of the time you spent inside the rut crazed mob, gassed muscles, then to hit the mark for a clean kill, and to top it off have a husband/wife team (whom you had not met prior) show up and help with the pack...
Interesting concept. Look forward to reading more about this as the concept works its way through the process.
Many portions of the language used concerning better management of BLM lands should have been or should be incorporated in the BLM's overall mission NOW.
In my limited...
Hmmm. Attack the issue not the person! One of the best classes I had in college was Logic. During debates, if a person personally attacked an opponent they lost the argument and had to go sit at the children's table for the rest of class. Much fun, laughter and learning how to parse language...
I would ask the parties where you experienced a failure to execute on their part what happened? Perhaps, assuming honesty on their part, you may pick up a pearl.
However, it sounds like you are using a SOP for most business engagements.
The operative words are "out of battery". I had that happen with an 1187 when steel was first mandated in the 80's. Using Active 3" steel. It was my fault. I was being quite and closed the action slowly not giving a palm bump to ensure lock up. When the birds came to blocks it was exciting...
A lot of good info here - my contribution:
Water - run the line. Fresh water is essential, especially in winter. Horses living on hay need that water or they will get impacted guts and it gets ugly from there.
If feeding round bales invest in a hay hut, pricey, however your hay stays dry and...