Outdoor Recreation - September 2007

I want to buy a small, .38 special revolver to use for conceal carry. I prefer to shoot revolvers single action rather than double action. However, am I taking a risk by buying a double action revolver with an exposed hammer rather than a concealed hammer? I have tried the shrouded hammer revolvers and don't like them. I like shooting single action much better but I am worried the hammer could accidentally snag on something and cock while in my pocket. Should I play it safe and buy the hammerless revolver? Or will I be ok buying the exposed hammer version? I don't like the hammerless version (concealed hammer) as much because you have to shoot it double action. I don't want the gun going off in my pocket though cause the hammer catches on something. What are your thoughts?

2007-09-27 14:30:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hunting

What have you tried to feed bears?
What works best?

2007-09-27 14:12:36 · 6 answers · asked by RLD 2 in Hunting

Can someone help me find an orange vest for fall hunting.
Now, I would like a down vest, and I have seen three different ones. One is from an LL bean commercial from a few years ago that is reversible orange/blue. Second is the one this guy wears in this commercial.http://youtube.com/watch?v=q_G13P8NDQI&mode=related&search=
Lastly would be an old snap-up orange down vest with an extended back. Please, tell me if you can find these, or at least a mens orange down vest. Thank you

2007-09-27 14:04:46 · 5 answers · asked by AvatarMike 3 in Hunting

Now I know where the crappie are, but the trick is to catch them. We are fishing a river, only about 50 feet wide, but very deep (20 feet in the channel) with steep banks. There are dozens of fallen trees, perfect cover for the crapppie. Everything we learned about fishing for them in the lake is no longer valid. Basically, you have to anchor the boat at the end of a fallen tree, and use a long rod to drop bait in between the branches. (Lots of lost jigs).

I am looking for opinions on favorite shape, size and color of the jigs, along with favorite baits. Live bait (we use fatheads) or plastics? Tubes or panfish assasins? Any and all comments are welcome!

Caught about 10 crappie today, some pounders, and I am happy, but I WANT TO CATCH MY LIMIT!

2007-09-27 13:56:33 · 7 answers · asked by Sharon 4 in Fishing

Ok this weekend they are having a gun show in my town. I am thinking about gettin a gun some sort of pistol just to keep around the house for safety purposes. I am in the army and am used to shooting a berreta but not very good at it. I was just wondering what type of pistol would be good for me to get?

2007-09-27 13:22:13 · 22 answers · asked by Candie137 5 in Hunting

is there such a thing as a scope that can change ranges with a click and still be zeroed to the crosshairs(ie scope used on the movie Sahara.)

2007-09-27 13:14:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hunting

Some poppers come with split rings but most do not. Do I get the best action by tying my line directly to the popper or via a split ring? I'm fishing for largemouth and stripers.

2007-09-27 12:01:08 · 5 answers · asked by norbert 1 in Fishing

2007-09-27 11:10:31 · 3 answers · asked by xtraudinair 3 in Other - Outdoor Recreation

not just moving around.i swear i hear dear conversing back and forth across the road when im leaving the truck to the stand.ever hear a quick wistle sounding noise when going to stand?i uost to think it was turkeys but after reading in a mag about dear calls and such im of the thought that they are smarter than most think.ever go back to the truck and see tracks that looked like they danced around a bit?and that were not there when you arrived?what do you think about a blow up truck to set out in front of your stand?think it would fool em?

2007-09-27 11:03:02 · 10 answers · asked by narlyknot 4 in Hunting

I know bolt action weapons are designed to be manually operated, but what if you held the bolt of a semiautomatic rifle for example closed while firing? Would it damage the gun or simply require you to cycle that round before contiuing. Even worse, would it cause a rupture or something more dangerous?

2007-09-27 11:01:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hunting

2007-09-27 10:53:23 · 3 answers · asked by goldielocks 2 in Hunting

Should these beautiful animals be hunted when there is very few to hunt no matter how the season is regulated or organized by the Game Commission in the State?

2007-09-27 10:43:49 · 11 answers · asked by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 in Hunting

boy scout pocket knife, or slingshot (with metal pellet ammo)
wats worse to have in skool?

2007-09-27 10:14:01 · 15 answers · asked by Darkendeavor3 2 in Hunting

2007-09-27 09:56:17 · 11 answers · asked by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 in Hunting

2007-09-27 09:44:57 · 6 answers · asked by livingfortunate 1 in Hunting

Im looking for a scope for my 8mm rifle. I bought a leapers scope for my AR for $50 and its held up perfect for a few years now. For more powerful guns are most expensive "higher quality" scopes necessary? or can i go with a $80 4-16x56mm leaper scope?

2007-09-27 09:16:25 · 9 answers · asked by viewsonic1687 1 in Hunting

I have no clue, and have always wondered this.

2007-09-27 07:23:34 · 9 answers · asked by lisa352 3 in Hunting

I've posted this before in pets section and didn't really get any useful information. I figure there's got to be some hunters with beagles with the same problem. My dog gets these ear problems constantly, brown waxy stuff builds up, she contstantly scratches at them and the ears have a very nasty smell. One ear is good and doesn't have much problem, but the other one constantly needs cleaning.

Based on the advice from my vet I clean out the ears from top to bottom with AloeCetic and then use q tips and cotton balls to clean the ear canals and ear. Then I let it dry and put Neosporin on it. I have to do this once or twice a week. The vet took some cultures and determined that it wasn't an infection. In a nutshell, he said to keep the dogs ears dry. I explained to him this was an outdoor dog in a very rainy state (WA) that is in the field a lot, so this isn't too practical. Does anyone have any other ideas I could try?

2007-09-27 06:23:18 · 4 answers · asked by smf_hi 4 in Hunting

2007-09-27 05:31:37 · 12 answers · asked by Rob 1 in Hunting

The rifle has a wood stock with a 7x10 magnifying scope on it. The scope isn't that expensive, it cost me $65 with install. How much is my rifle worth? I'm trying to sell it to someone who thinks its not worth what I'm asking.

2007-09-27 05:19:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hunting

2007-09-27 04:51:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hunting

I ordered the rack still attached to the skull plate but the skull plate was intact when i ordered it. i guess the mail carriers were pretty rough with the box and when i received the rack, the skull plate was broke in half. it is a pretty clean break and fits back together but i'm not sure if there is a way to get the skull plate to stay together.

2007-09-27 04:25:53 · 10 answers · asked by Steven 1 in Hunting

.45 ACP (in a 1911)

.40 SW

.357 Magnum (with a 2" barrel)

12 ga. pump action shotgun

I need everything from reliability, to damage inflicted, stopping power, speed of powder burn (for the snubby), ease of feeding (for the 1911), hollowpoint vs. ball, muzzle velocity, penetration vs. over penetration, expansion and grain.

All that awesome stuff we all love to talk about so much.

I'm looking to change out some of my ammo to make these weapons more effective fight stoppers. Any links to articles, studies, ballistics test, etc. are much appreciated.

2007-09-27 04:18:24 · 9 answers · asked by Shane 3 in Hunting

My husband promised me he'd take me fishing this year for striped bass. We live on Long Island in New York.

A few months ago he told me the best time for striper fishing is late September, early October. Now that that time has come, NOW the best time is late October, early November.

What I want to know, is where is the best places to go surf fishing on long island and when is the best time.

What should I use?

Best answer goes to the person with the most detailed and helpful answer.

2007-09-27 03:28:09 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs. Mustang 4 in Fishing

2007-09-27 01:34:10 · 8 answers · asked by turkey hunter 1 in Hunting

I have had more and more stove pipes with my Ruger 22. I usually shoot 500 rounds at a time and in the past it was rare but now I bet I stove pipe 50% of the time.

2007-09-26 21:51:13 · 5 answers · asked by Bill 2 in Hunting

2007-09-26 21:25:57 · 6 answers · asked by Bill 2 in Hunting

Thinking of getting one I like the size its very small

2007-09-26 20:04:02 · 17 answers · asked by Dev D 2 in Hunting

2007-09-26 19:38:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hunting

So me and my dad were planning on going hunting this weekend and i wanted to know, if my dad bought a switch blade, does he have to fill out paperwork before buying it? Does my dad have to fill out paperwork if we buy the switchblade at Big 5? The 10 dollar kind.

2007-09-26 18:19:31 · 10 answers · asked by jimmytran03 3 in Hunting