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Anyone here from MS

LeadChunker — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:57:06 GMT

I live in north MS and I'm trying to find folks who live around the same area to talk about certain hunting issues with. Just let me know.

Indiana Pro Staff

hoosieroutdoorsman — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:31:20 GMT

Who all is on the Indiana Pro Staff?

Hey All!!!! New guy from MS. (Home for great whitetail and turkey hunting!)

LeadChunker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:40:22 GMT

I hope this spring turkey season goes as good or better than the past. Love those big gobblers.

Mossy Oak Infinity Camo

hoosieroutdoorsman — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:08:15 GMT

Anyone know when this will be available and if they have more pics?

New member from the land of the red stag

calebowhunter — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:05:48 GMT

Hi everyone I have always been a big mossy oak fan

I am big on bow hunting and competition archery. I have been hunting since I was 9 years old and hunt in both Scotland and MS.

I shoot the diamond rock and own 4 firearms.

It's great to be here

Here is some info on hunting in Scotland, we have 4 deer species and lots of other game to hunt.

http://countrysportscotland.com/country_sports.asp

Here is a picture of a young red stag from the Scottish highlands

My bow

Some more of my pictures from here.

My hunting land (I hunt in over 3000+ acres) Which is a mixed terrain (hills, forests, lakes)

Some more pictures of all over Scotland

Our beaches

Some of our castles

The highlands (and area of over 30,000 Sq Miles)

Here's how bad it is........!

BowBo — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:49:10 GMT

Blizzard here!

Flintlock1776 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:21:13 GMT

We expect 16-20" of snow on top of last weekend's snowfall. Winds up to 54MPH. Not a good time to be in my ladder stand.

Road kill roe

calebowhunter — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:42:19 GMT

We hit this roe buck not far from where I live, this is pretty common like in many US states as our roe deer population has been exploding for many years. Its the same up north with regards to the red, sika and fallow deer populations.

This is a nice roe buck in velvet, season is 2 months away.

Still plenty more where that came from!

mossy oak freestyle motocross team?

unitedfmx — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:11:34 GMT

As owner/operartor of freestyle team united fmx, and a life long hunter and fisherman i would like to partner with the Mossy Oak brand. The sole purpose is to merge my obsession with motorcyles and hunting to help Mossy Oak sell more product, and get the Mossy Oak brand in front of a massive amount of people. What do you think?

Face With A Name!

NY911Bowhunter — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:30:51 GMT

Post up yer ugly muggs.....Let's see who we are talking to!

Here's me.........

GOOD MORNING MOSSY OAK!

BowBo — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:21:10 GMT

Thursday Jan 17th........

So how is everyone today? Hope all is well with everybody!

I got a couple questions for y'all.............. new members are also asked to respond with any ideas and concerns.

1) In what ways do you think we can improve these forums here, that some of us call home?
What would you "like" to see changed, or done differently?

2) How do you think we can make the site more fun?

3) Is there something you would like to see more of, or less of?

4) Any other ideas, concerns, or general feedback??

Even as a moderator here, I don't have the "powers" to make changes..... but I can certainly ask/request for things that our members think would make things better for our forums. Though a request may not mean that certain things can or will be changed. Our hands are tied to a certain extent with the way the programming for the message board currently stands. But we would still like to hear your thoughts! Thank you!

I hope everyone has a great, and productive day!

Check out this mount

ILLUSIONHUNTER — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:39:17 GMT

Pretty cool

Sorry I aint been around

RajunCajun — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:59:40 GMT

Went to Mexico hunting dove/duck/quail and the time of my life!

Was feeleing bad before I left, got back and had the flu for two weeks, been hunting some.

Things have been hectic, getting our TV show ready to air in January, selling commercial slots, and my real job running a chemical plant, and coordinating some hunts for handicapped kids and sent some 4 tour military folks down to Florida on a deer hunt.

Shot two does on my lease (forgot the camera at home) so no points.

Gonna hunt hard this weekend....... first time temps here will be 32 or less.... hopefully a buck will move.

To darn many acorns on the ground right now, and our rut does kick in till January.

Hope everyone has been doing good!

INDIANA DEER, TURKEY & WATERFOWL EXPO

hoosierhunter — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:03:25 GMT

Just a heads up for those of you that are within driving distance of Indianapolis, and for those that aren't going to the NWTF Conv.
The Indiana Deer, Turkey, & Waterfowl Expo will be held Feb. 19-21, 2010 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Exposition Hall.
If you go to the website you will see they have scheduled some nice seminars by folks like Chuck Adams, and Larry Wieshun just t name a few.
Hoosier Hunter Custom Calls will be at Booth 218. I hope to see and meet some of you there, and if you mention your a Mossy Oak forum member you'll recieve a free turkey call.

GOOD LUCK, GOD BLESS, AND STAY SAFE !
L.K.LESLIE
HOOSIER HUNTER CUSTOM CALLS
MOSSY OAK PROSTAFF

here is Robinson outdoors reply to their product failure

bowman32 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:05:44 GMT

here is a series of emails sent back and forth from me to Robinson outdoors

From: me
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009
To: Robinson outdoors
This is really funny, I have tried to contact you people on 3 different occasions concerning your product failure and the loss of my personal items because of this failure and you will not return my emails and you have the nerve to send me an add trying to sell me one of your items. Thats really funny. If you look back through your emails you will see I have emailed you concerning your boots that leak horribly and the scent blocker pants I own that have fallen apart resulting in the loss of my wallet and all my personal items in it. I think that If I do not here from you guys within the next month I am going to contact the BBB concerning this because there are literally hundreds of people with the same complaint that I have. I hope you guys have a wonderful CHRISTMAS and I look forward to hearing from you real soon.

From: robinson outdoors
To: me
Subject: FW: TIS' THE SEASON OF GIVING! PROMOTIONS EXTENDED THROUGH THE NEW YEAR!!
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009

Unfortunately this is the first email that we have received from you.(not true) I can see what I can do but can you let me know which boot they are and the size, your address, phone number, when you purchased them, where you purchased them from? Once I get the above information I will be able to have a better idea where to go from there.
I will wait to hear back from you.
Thanks
Robinson Outdoor Products
Inside Sales Rep

From: me
To: robinson outdoors
Subject: RE: TIS' THE SEASON OF GIVING! PROMOTIONS EXTENDED THROUGH THE NEW YEAR!!
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009
thanks for returning my email. You mentioned about the boots, They are not the real issue for me, They are a few years old and they were a gift so I am not looking for you guys to (give me new ones) seeing as how I have nothing in them, but my scent blocker jacket and pants are the Issue I have. This is the 3rd full season that I have used this clothing and they have not been over washed and only worn during the month of November. My issue is the stitching on both the pants and the jacket have come loose causing me to loose my wallet in the rear pocket of my pants. the stitching has come loose on both the front cargo pockets and the rear pockets. It would just seem that if you pay this much for clothing that you would get a better quality product than this. And not to mention the aggrivation that this has caused me, I lost my wallet 2 days before the ohio gun season came in and everything I owned was in this wallet including my out of state Ohio hunting liscense and my West Virginia hunting liscense and my drivers liscense, debit cards, credit cards, and my social security card. needless to say I was unable to hunt during the Ohio gun season because I could not get a replacement liscense due to me not having my drivers liscense. Again I am not asking for handouts by no means, but I would hope that you would warrenty your product against failure such as this. you guys really need to look into the stitching issue you are haveing with your clothing. The jacket and pants I have are the fleece dream season, as far as scent control I could not be happier with your product but the overall quality is terrible, they tear very easily and just not built well. I would be more than glad to send you my clothes to let you guys look at them (as long as you paid the shipping). The previous email that were sent to you guys were not to you personally but it was the email address that was found on your web site. attached is a picture of me wearing the clothing that I am having the problem with (minus the boots, they were not worn in this picture). Again thanks for returning my email, I look forward to hearing from you again and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. thanks.

from. me
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010
To: robinson outoors
Subject: RE: TIS' THE SEASON OF GIVING! PROMOTIONS EXTENDED THROUGH THE NEW YEAR!!
this is the 3rd time I have sent you personally, this email since before Christmas and I still havent recieved a reply from you, so I am going to send it again hoping to hear from you. thanks

RE: TIS' THE SEASON OF GIVING! PROMOTIONS EXTENDED THROUGH THE NEW YEAR!!‏
From: robinson outdoors
Sent: Tue 1/26/10 5:10 PM
To: me
Hi
I know that I have received one email from you and I was checking on it but because you suit is several years old we can’t do anything at this point. Our warranty is 60 days from the date of purchase free from all manufacture defects.
As for the boots because they are more than a year old it is also past our warranty.

Sorry for the not so good news.

Robinson Outdoor Products

Inside Sales Rep

Extreme Spring 8

Jason — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:57:15 GMT

From the other site FL-Cracker was winning the contest the last time I looked. With all the commotion with changing sites, I will close it and declair Cracker the winner. Video is in the mail!

Thanks for being Patient..........

hutchies — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:12:39 GMT

I know we have some small forums quirks to be worked out but Joe and the guys are working their tails off to make all of this right. It will take a little time to adjust and I'm sure there will be a ton of changes before this is finally all done. Thanks for your patience and Dan has a thread in the forum talk for any problems you are having or suggestions you may have. I know Joe has been pulling some all nighters trying to get this new place going.

Let's all give it up for Joe and all of Mossyoak crew that does a such a great job of taking care of our forums and gives us such a great place to hang and BS.

Thanks guys for all you do............

howdy yall from sc. new guy here

gotrdid2009 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:33:00 GMT

hey yall my name is matthew, im 21 and im from york, sc, bout 20 min south of charlotte, nc. im purdy much a fisherman, bass and cat, but im wanting to learn how to hunt. always wanted to go deer hunting. but dont have anybody with enough time to teach me. and what not. where should i get started. i know i have to get my license first. ive talking to friends and studying up on things and hopefully i can learn enough to pass the test. just thought i would drop in and say hey. and hope i didnt post this in the wrong section of the forum. lol. if any yall have any suggestions on what i should do bout the hunting where i should start cause as of right now im purdy much clueless. lol. i can catch a mean bass though. lol.

Holy Cow , Stan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flintlock1776 — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:25:34 GMT

Would would have thunk it????????????? Your JETS are almost the AFC camps if they get thru the 2nd half as they have in the 1st half.

Someone get ready to giove Stan CPR if they win!!!!!!!!!!!

Scent blocker (failure)

bowman32 — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:50:52 GMT

I have the scent blocker dream season fleece hunting pants,jacket, and boots and I am very disappointed. First the stitching came loose on one of my front pockets, then my boots started leaking horribly and to top it all off, friday I lost my wallet (which had everything from driver liscense, debit card, credit cards, social security card, Ohio hunting liscense, West Virginia hunting liscense, etc.) because the stitching came loose on the bottom of the back pocket. Now I have contacted Robinson Outdoors several times and I have heard nothing from them. I contacted them over a month ago on my boots leaking and I just emailed them today to let them know how cheap their stitching is on their clothing. You would think that a product that cost so much would be built well. And If nothing else they would at least contact me telling me that they are sorry for the trouble their product is causing me and they would work on revamping their stitching issues. and for the record, my clothing has not be excessively washed so you cant blame that on the stitching coming loose. Now the Ohio gun season comes in tomorrow and I cannot hunt because I have no liscense, and I cannot get a replacement because I have no drivers liscense to show proof. Thanks Robinson Outdoors for flushing my 150 blucks down the drain for out of state liscense.

Team Hammerdog Outdoors on TV

RajunCajun — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:29:13 GMT

We did a test launch for our TV show in Mississippi last year and it was well recieved!

We started airing our show last week on COX, Charter, and AT&T cable networks covering all of south and south east Louisiana.

We air six time a week on Pelican Broadcasting:

Tuesday channel 113 at 8:30 PM and 713HD at 8:00 PM

Saturday channel 113 at 8:00 pm and 713 HD 7:30 PM

Sunday Channel 113 at 10:30 am and 713 HD 2:00 pm

All times are CST.

If you go to this link and click on "The Pelican Broadcasting" icon at the times for channel 113, you can watch our shows streaming on your computer!

http://www.pelicansportstv.com/20278_1469.asp

We have been five years filming and getting to the point we can air shows.

Check it out and let me know what you think about everyday guys enjoying the outdoors!

Visit from the big brown truck

INBowhunter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:26:04 GMT

The big brown truck stopped by my house Monday evening and dropped off this.

After a couple of days of rain I finally had the opportunity to open it.

Unfolded and set up, here is the inside.

Here it is sitting in the same location in my front yard, looking at the outside.

And here it is in the middle of a cut corn field.

I'm looking forward to trying this out in the woods tomorrow morning. Hopefully I'll
see some deer so I can see their reaction (or lack of reaction hopefully).

Fall Turkey hunt

TRKYHTR — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:08:18 GMT

I took my son turkey hunting this fall. He is 21 and not new to turkey hunting. This was his 26th turkey but first one with a pellet gun. It is legal to harvest a turkey in CA with a .22 cal pellet gun. Hope you enjoy the video.

TRKYHTR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BwAYhHzN_k

Wildlife Science Articles

BlacktailSlayer — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:44:37 GMT

Apex Predator vs Mesopredator
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/...91001164102.htm

Could herbicides sprayed on clear-cuts affect fawn survival like it has these frogs?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1203225038.htm

Springtime Sheep Grazing Helps Control Leafy Spurge

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1002100714.htm

Did sheep help open up forage for mule deer back in Oregon's sheep hayday?

Nitrogen Loss Threatens Desert Mule Deer

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1106145308.htm

Mercury affecting Polar Bears

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1208170915.htm

Climate Change and Nutrition Stress

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1116131822.htm

Could climate change and nutrition stress on cattle lead to even more stress on deer and elk?

Sage-grouse Affected by Energy Development

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1016094045.htm

Biodiversity loss increases disease in humans

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1203132157.htm

Small clear-cuts help Amphibians?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1103112249.htm

Predation and nutrient cycling

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1102085819.htm

Predation helps nutrient cycling just like how salmon dying after spawning help add nutrients into rivers.

Wolves Lose Predatory Edge
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1026125539.htm

Happy Holidays ...

billnsarah — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:12:41 GMT

I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year . I made it home ok from Utah yesterday evening . Only took me 29 hours to make the 1300 mile trip . Between the near blizzard like conditions , and the road closures , I made it . I was at home in time to have dinner with the family , tuck my kids into bed , and deal with santa issues . Ill be home for a few days before I head back out to Utah for a few more weeks of work . Hope to get some hunting in while Im home . Also trying to plan a possible buffalo hunt in Utah , as well as a possible mountain lion hunt up in Idaho . Ive started making plans and am looking at maybe attending the Shot Show in Las Vegas for a couple days the end of January . Hope all is well with everybody . Hunt hard and stay safe , Bill

MEERY CHRISTMAS!!

Blazin270 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:39:09 GMT

Here's to wishin everyone a safe and happy holiday!

Infinity pattern

bobcat — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:05:55 GMT

Just saw it on the bowtech website. When will it be available? January?

Heading to Utah ...

billnsarah — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:56:00 GMT

Well Im packed and heading to Utah for work . Will be there till the xmas break . I am takin a bow and a rifle with me . Just in case I get a chance to do some hunting . Ill keep an eye on the forum as well as keep updates on my blog . Good luck to everybody in the field and be safe .

Happy Thanksgiving

billnsarah — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:32:07 GMT

I just wanted to wish everybody and there families a 'Happy Thanksgiving' and holiday season .

I'm looking for a rifled slug barrel

ggallin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:48 GMT

Hey all,
I'm interested in buying a fully rifled slug barrel at a good price for my Remington 870 12 ga. I've looked around the web but I figured i'd try here in case someone had a extra one or was lookin' to sell one. Post or e-mail me with any interests.

Thanks,
Nick (christ_man777@yahoo.com)

Hey

Turbohawk — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:45:28 GMT

Man this place has died since I visited it last time a few years ago. How is everyone doing. Where'd everyone go?

Kids in Camo Website

LRobHntr — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:13:52 GMT

Please have a look at our website "Kids in Camo" and submit your stories and photos for publication to our site. www.robinsonadventuresonline.com Help keep the legacy alive by promoting kids and their families hunting, fishing, and spending time in the outdoors. Please have a look and let us know what you think. Thanks! I love the Mossyoak Website by the way. Thank you for your incredible products! Enjoy the season.

HELP! Need opinions for college paper!

huntincollegegirl — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:03:15 GMT

I was wondering why you prefer Mossy Oak Camo to Realtree's AP line! Thank you for all your responses!

NWTF Convention

billnsarah — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:12:08 GMT

How many of you are planning on attending the February NWTF Convention in Nashville ????

Who's On CamoSpace?

Northwest75 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:14:24 GMT

If you guys happen to be on CamoSpace. Checkout out my Profile, Say Hi and Be-Friend me.

http://www.camospace.com/Simon

If you don't have a CamoSpace Page yet and your interested, Click her,

http://www.camospace.com/signup/friend_Simon/

soils and deer antler growth

BlacktailSlayer — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:10:19 GMT

Soils Helping Deer Antler Growth?

Here is a little information on soils and how they may help fit together part of the key when determining which new locations to scout and hunt for mature bucks that will reach their genetic potential.

Land surface shape and form should be considered into account. This is the slope (degree of incline or decline) and aspect (the compass direction a slope is facing). The slope and aspect of land surface will affect soil temperatures, moisture holding ability, affect rate of erosion, and decide movement of minerals and other particles from one area to another.

Vegetation affects soils by supplying organic debris to the soil. Grassland soils can have around twice the amount of organic matter compared to forest soils. The organic matter in grassland soils tend to be more uniformly distributed compared to forest soils. Grassland soils also tend to be less acid than forest soils.

The texture of a soil will affect the soil’s cohesiveness, aeration, drainage, and nutrient-holding capability. Here is a little information on soils:

Sand: Cohesiveness(Very little), Aeration(Very good), Drainage(Very good), Nutrients(Poor)

Silt: Cohesiveness(sticky when wet), Aeration(Average), Drainage(Average), Nutrients(Poor)

Clay: Cohesiveness(Very plastic), Aeration(Poor), Drainage(Very poor), Nutrients(High)

Loam: Cohesiveness(Good), Aeration(Good), Drainage(Good), Nutrients(Good)

Too much rain can lead to the leaching of ions and colloids. These are particles that play a key role in plant nutrition and soil chemistry. Waterlogged soils can cause poor aeration and lower the fertility of soil by lowering the ability to fix nitrogen.

Micro flora (algae, fungi, molds, and bacteria) capture atmospheric nitrogen that is vital for plant growth. Looking for types of habitats that include these micro floras; may mean deer are getting better nutrients in their diet and therefore may reach their genetic potential in antler growth.

Mycorrhizae are another key component of healthy soils. Mycorrhizae are important for disease suppression, drought protection, improved soil structure, increase leaf chlorophyll levels, and tolerance of nutrient imbalances. Undisturbed areas have plenty of mycorrhizae compared to disturbed sites. Disturbance from heavily compacted sites (such as some logging sites), areas that are treated with chemicals/pesticides, invasion by weeds, erosion, removal of topsoil, and land clearing are places where mycorrhizae are depleted; which causes plants to suffer.

Low intense fires can promote herbaceous flora, increase plant nutrients, and help healthy soil microbial systems. A severe/hot fire will do the opposite for a site.

Higher pH numbers around 8-14 indicate high levels of basic ions and soil alkalinity; which means low acidity. Colloids in this range will hold most of their mineral nutrients. The chemical environment in an area will determine if soil nutrients will be absorbed by plants. Most farm crops grow better around pH levels 6.5-6.8.

Soil erosion and nutrient depletion can be linked to intensive crop production (including tree farms), accelerated erosion, application of pesticides, and the uses of heavy machinery. Before humans took over the land; plants/trees would absorb nutrients from the soil and then would either drop their leaves or die, returning the nutrients back to the earth.

So know you know a few new things on what to look for when scouting for new areas to hunt deer. Here again is a short list of what to look for:

1. Clay or Loam soils
2. Neutral or alkaline pH soils
3. Soils with high levels of ions and colloids
4. Soils with high levels of micro flora and mycorrhizae
5. Areas with past low intense fires

Here are a few sites to help out in your search for the perfect new deer hunting location:

1. Soil Information: Web Soil Survey - Home
2. Soil Map1: Web Soil Survey
3. Soil Map2: http://www.itc.nl/personal/rossiter/Docs/NRCS/maps.pdf
4. 12 Orders of Soil (goes with #3 & #7): The Twelve Orders of Soil Taxonomy | NRCS Soils
5. Fire Map1: http://www.inciweb.org/
6. Fire Map2: WMS and KML Access - Remote Sensing Applications Center
7. Antler Development (3 Keys To Success): http://www.state.tn.us/twra/pdfs/deerantlers.pdf
8. World Soil Resource Map Index: Map Index | World Soil Resources | NRCS Soils

Deer contest teams

RajunCajun — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:37:13 GMT

Check the deer forum, I added a new team to the roster.......

How do i upload videos?

elblevins — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:17:13 GMT

Why does it not let me upload videos?

All Pro Staff sign in here

TrailCamMan — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:20:41 GMT

I have noticed a lot more people have gotten the pro staff positions. Just out of curiosity, let's see who all got on and what state you are from. We can also use this thread to discuss what our team is doing.

So far I have talked to my regional pro staffer several times and we are in the process of getting our shirts made up. Hopefully in June we can actually start setting up at shows.

By the way, I am in TN.

Pics of my First Archery Elk kill 2009 Utah

elblevins — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:02:14 GMT

This is my first Elk with my bow. Just thought Yall would like the pics.