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| Subject | Date Asked |
| License | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: Would a 12 year old need a license to hunt squirrel in NY? A: Keeping in mind I live in South Dakota and know nothing specific about NY laws, I'm going to guess ... | |
| Squirrel Hunting | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I live in NY, and am 12. I was wondering if I would need a license, and have to take a hunting ... A: I live in South Dakota and don't the laws in NY, but I'm betting you don't need a license but need ... | |
| Eastern idaho | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I need help! Im new to eastern idaho and have no idea where to deer our elk hunt. Can you help our ... A: I've never been to Idaho. What I'd do if I were you would go to a local Idaho state Dept. of Fishy ... | |
| squrriels | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: can u eat squrriels with warebles A: If you are talking about the lumps made by fly larva under the skin, you can. Wear rubber gloves ... | |
| 12 gauge shotgun | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: Kent, I am a newby to hunting. In your opinion, what is the best 12 guage pump and semi automatic ... A: There is a Benelli pump shotgun that is pretty nice, and I think they sell for that new. For a ... | |
| 12 guage shotgun | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: Kent, I am a newby to hunting. I would like to spend around $700 or less for a 12 guage semi ... A: For a used semi-auto, see if you can find a Beretta. Otherwise the Remmington 1187 is highly ... | |
| big buck | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: i have been hunting a small piece of woods in north carolina and the property owner has decided to ... A: Deer generally like shrubby brush even better than big trees. Around here that's cedar trees. A ... | |
| coyote | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: i know there are coyotes there but cant seem to bring them out what should i doto bring them out? A: Generally, you need to be in place just before dawn, or shortly after. Wind direction is ... | |
| how can I get big buck to come n after the rut | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: The rut is about over n north carolina I need to get a mature buck to come out during the day so I ... A: He might be standing around just inside the woods, waiting for dark. If you know where he beds, ... | |
| gun licence | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: ive had a rifle licence in the uk for just under 3 years it is used for fox controll.how long is it ... A: Sorry, I have no idea what the gun laws are in UK. Did you know that in addition to .22 rimfire, ... | |
| hunting pressured bucks | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I hunt state land in ct 400 acers.I have a hard time locating bucks I will sit the first 2 hours in ... A: Acorns are like deer candy and are a high energy food. I'm not familiar with red acrons though. ... | |
| women hunters | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Does a womans menstrual cycle repel deer, attract deer, or have no bearing at all while deer ... A: I don't see anyway it could have an effect. The WHOLE IDEA is to stay downwind of deer when hunting ... | |
| whitetail deer | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: its oct 14 and there is allmost no deer in my woods.ihad 500 pictures on my trail camera last month. ... A: Deer are very territorial, so they are somewhere. Have grain fields been harvested near you, and ... | |
| Public Speaking Project | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: my name is Zach and i am doing a speech on the pros of hunting. I have too present both sides. But i ... A: Pros: 1. Controls animal population now that there are few natural predators. 2. Taxes paid by ... | |
| Hunting Whitetail out of ground blind/tent | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I live in Eastern Ontario Canada hunt whitetail. I have a catalytic propane heater 1500 btu, I 'm ... A: I'm sure they'll smell something if the wind blows their way. Part of hunting smart is making sure ... | |
| Safe hunting area | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Is it safe to hunt a 35 acre parcel with a .30-06 from a tree stand? We recently bought a 35 acre ... A: Personally, I wouldn't do it and I have a .30-06. Considering it's 35 acres, why not use one of the ... | |
| Hunting Antelope in SD - age requirement | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: How old do you have to be to hunt Antelope in South Dakota? What happens if you are under 12 and ... A: As I recall, you have to be 12, have completed a hunter safety course, have a youth license, and be ... | |
| How to kill a big buck in my husbands deer stand? | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: How can i kill a buck in my husbands deer stand i have seen big bucks every time i get ready to pull ... A: First, you need to make sure you are tied in to the tree so you don't fall out. They make a safety ... | |
| coyotes | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: can you hunt coyotes at night in alabama i have asked around and nobody can give me a straight ... A: I live in South Dakota and have no idea of what the laws are in Alabama. You need to ask your state ... | |
| Cougar Hunting | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Why can't we hunt Cougars with dogs? A: I don't know. That would be a question to ask someone at the state dept. of Fishygame. I suspect ... | |
| Rabbit Blood | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I too get a severe reaction to rabbit blood. If I clean a rabbit in the field and am unable to wash ... A: You might consider talking to a vetrinarian. You might have some sort of weird allergy to a protein ... | |
| allergy to rabbit blood | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Have you ever heard or known of anyone having a reaction to rabbit blood from gutting, ... A: While it's not likely you're actually allergic to the blood, you could be allergic to the dander in ... | |
| Trapping Instruction | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: Staubus, I am very interested in a class or personal instruction on trapping coyotes, bobcats, and ... A: I highly doubt there are any classes on this, but you might contact your state dept. of Fishygame ... | |
| turkey | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: i didn't see anyone with any turkey/bowhunting tips on the menu so i just kind of picked you based ... A: I've never hunted anything with a bow and don't know much about it. However, I can tell you this. ... | |
| Beretta Pintail | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I also have the same gun, have had it for about 14 years now. I use it for everything. I would like ... A: There is nothing in my state that I can legally hunt with buckshot, so I've never used it. I mostly ... | |
| hunting large animals | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing a power point on the pros and cons of hunting large animals. I was wondering if you know ... A: I suppose the two biggest pros are (1) provides recreation (2) provides related jobs (3) taxes and ... | |
| White-tailed deer movements, post-rut, in Upper New York State | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Kent, I'm a college student at Plattsburgh State University and I'm currently attempting to ... A: I'm just getting back from being out of town over the holiday. Anyway, I'm not real familiar with ... | |
| waterfowl hunting for youth | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: i live in illinois, in a non hunting family except for me. my uncles have a farm up in fond du lac ... A: I thought I had answered this already, but website is saying I haven't. So, here goes. Keep in ... | |
| Wyoming Hunting | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I am moving to Wyoming in the spring and I am trying to get a good idea of what I am in for hunting ... A: If you are rifle hunting for elk, deer, you wear orange. People take shots from pretty far away, ... | |
| shoulder hit buck | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Kent thanks for the reply on the shoulder hit buck I went back at first light and put all day in ... A: I think everyone loses a deer at some point if they hunt long enough. Shot placement is vital, but ... | |
| shoulder hit deer ? | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: The spot I had offered to me a spine hit would have been nice but the arrow hit to one side and ... A: Hmmm. There's a chance you didn't hit much inside the deer and the arrow lodged in the breast bone. ... | |
| deer and phesant hunting | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I am 15years old I use a Remington 870 youth 20 gauge and I am quickly growing out of it and i ... A: I have no trouble at all killing both ducks and pheasants with a 20 gauge. I shoot the Black Cloud ... | |
| gas operated shotgun | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: sorry to trouble you again......I have finally purchased the gas operated Browning gold fusion ... A: I checked the bottles today at a large gun store, and they didn't list the specific ingredients. ... | |
| gas operated shotgun | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: sorry to trouble you again......I have finally purchased the gas operated Browning gold fusion ... A: I'm betting that you have a lot of different products in Malta than what I have here. I just use a ... | |
| Tracking/Shot placement | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Kent...I came across this site while Googling an issue I had a few days ago. You seem like the best ... A: If the arrow actually penetrated the chest cavity and stuck there, animal is probably already dead. ... | |
| Tracking/Shot placement | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Kent...I came across this site while Googling an issue I had a few days ago. You seem like the best ... A: My guess is you hit him high up somewhere. That would explain the lack of blood, since it takes ... | |
| whitail managment | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: hey I am doing a public speaking report on why deer management and why it is important so i was ... A: The biggest factor in favor would be to restore balance. Over a century ago the natural predators ... | |
| Deer hunting in area off recent kill / entrails... | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: My hunting partner just made a good kill on (a 144 lb. dressed) 8-point whitetail this morning and ... A: Hmmm. I've wondered about this myself, but never had to deal with it. I wouldn't be too sure that ... | |
| Inspecting rabbit livers | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I just got back from a successful rabbit hunting trip. When I was dressing 6 rabbits that I shot ... A: Not sure exactly what it could be, as I'm more familiar with parasites in North America. Most ... | |
| Bad shot/wounded deer? | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: We have an early doe archery season where I live. Last night a nice doe presented me with a ... A: When the intestines are opened to the body cavity, it allows all the gut bacteria to enter, where it ... | |
| BROWNING FUSION EVOLVE SHOTGUN | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a semi automatic 12 gauge 3 inch chamber Browning Fusion Evolve (gas ... A: I've been checking gun shops for the past several days to see if I could find the Evolve shotgun. ... | |
| Which shotgun to use for turkey season | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I have a 20 gauge Mossberg 500 that shoots 3 inch shells, and a 12 gauge Mossberg 5500 MK2 ... A: I would go with the 12 ga. It will have a more solid shot pattern. I think you can buy turkey ... | |
| gas operated shotguns | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: i am paul writing from the island of malta......here hunting consists only of turtle doves, quails, ... A: Take a look at the Browning Silver Hunter. This is a well designed modern shotgun, has been ... | |
| gas operated shotguns | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: i am paul writing from the island of malta......here hunting consists only of turtle doves, quails, ... A: I have been using a Beretta recoil operated semi-auto for the pastseven years, and have been ... | |
| dyeing traps | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: can you just use spray paint for trap die and yes what would be the best to use i just don't want to ... A: I haven't tried it, but I would think that the strong solvents etc. used in the paint would be like ... | |
| Rifles | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking at wanting to pick up my first hunting rifle and not quite sure what to look for in a ... A: I suggest a bolt action .243. It has plenty of power but relatively low recoil. It will cleanly ... | |
| Hey | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: How do deer think? I'm 13, second year hunting this fall. And I want to know how deer think. And if ... A: Deer are mammals and similar to people, only with a smaller brain size. I have no doubt they do ... | |
| deer age | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering how the best way was to tell the age of deer in the field before shooting i have ... A: I'm not sure there is a way to tell without actually shooting one. The standard way to tell (that I ... | |
| Stand Placement | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I live in Southeast Michigan and have just received permission to hunt a large farm. The plots are ... A: This one took a little time for me to figure out, since the description was a little vague. I ended ... | |
| REGULATIONS | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: AT WHAT AGE DO YOU NEED A HUNTING LICENSE. IL A: I live in South Dakota and have no idea what the regulations are in your state. Here, you need to ... | |
| whitetail hunting | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I hunt in Ontario in a place where there are no fields or agriculture for deer to feed in, so I am ... A: Deer are browsers, not grazers. They like leafy plants. In the fall they love to eat acorns. If ... | |
| Punt Gun | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: 1. What kind of bullet is used to fire through punt guns? Solid ball, buckshot, slug? Due to ... A: I've been on vacation and have just now returned. I did not have email access. Anyway, a punt gun ... | |
| Grizzly Bears | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a 1200 mile kayaking trip down the Yukon River from the headwaters in Atlin, BC, Ca. ... A: A 12 gauge slug will drop a bear. However, my solution has been to have two people carry bear ... | |
| what gun can you use? | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: can you hunt deer with an AR-15 .223 as far as texas state law goes? and if you can would that be a ... A: I don't know if Texas allows that caliber or not. I live in South Dakota. You would have to check ... | |
| asshole | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: yes kent, to you, you are an asshole. If you have cattle, which I didn't guess from the e-mail, as ... A: LOL!!! You make no sense at all. Next time, try typing out a thought BEFORE you drink the bottle ... | |
| Beretta ES 100 Pintail | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My shotgun since brand new has never properly cycled 3" shells any brand any load. I believe it is a ... A: I believe I have that same shotgun, only it wasn't called the Pintail when I bought it. It uses the ... | |
| Hey | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: for coyote/fox hunting answer these questions... 1.270 winchester or 22 rugar? 2.tree stand or on ... A: 1. .270 (.22 rimfire hollow points good for fox.) 2. Ground. Watch the wind direction--they tend ... | |
| Hey | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey are there any good quail calls you recomend? pleaze give the the site A: Haven't heard of a quail call, but then again I've lived in South Dakota for the past 18 years and ... | |
| College Study for Hunting Guides | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: My 12 year old grandson is interested in becoming a hunting guide. He wants to know what he should ... A: Keeping in mind that (1) guides don't make much money (2) few people end up as adults doing what ... | |
| savage 110, 270 win | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm not an avid hunter but would like to go with my in laws sometime in Montana for mule deer and ... A: It won't lose a noticeable amount. I think modern powder is designed to burn through to 18 inches. ... | |
| savage 110, 270 win | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm not an avid hunter but would like to go with my in laws sometime in Montana for mule deer and ... A: A .243 would be too light for elk. A .270 is also very, very marginal. Elk are very large and very ... | |
| savage 110, 270 win | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm not an avid hunter but would like to go with my in laws sometime in Montana for mule deer and ... A: It would certainly do what you want. Really, you would be hard pressed to hunt deer with a 12 ga. ... | |
| Remington Pistol | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I bought a gun for Y2K that I shot maybe six times on a range. The trigger and hammer are very hard ... A: You really should consider going to a larger town and finding a full line gun store so you can see ... | |
| Hunting Black Panther | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: My husband has been deer hunting on some land that my family owns and has not seen anything since ... A: First, if it's a black panther, I assume you are in Florida. (You didn't say.) If that's true, ... | |
| coyote/fox hunting im a begginer | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Hey im going coyote/fox hunting this spring in Wisconsin and i need you to answer there questions ... A: Definitely shoot the .270. You could use a fresh shot pigeon as bait, nail to a fence post and slit ... | |
| coyote/fox hunting im a begginer | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Hey im going coyote/fox hunting this spring in Wisconsin and i need you to answer there questions ... A: I would go with the .270. Shots can be long. I wouldn't bother with trying to bait them, but it ... | |
| underage hunting | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: My son is wanting to go hunting on private property with my brother. He just turned 10 and we have ... A: Sorry, I live in South Dakota, have never been east of Illinois, and have no idea of the laws in ... | |
| Trail Cams | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: Looking to buy a Trail Cam for my father. These are the items he has mentioned. Day and Night ... A: This is something I don't know much about. I see there are now infrared models available. These can ... | |
| Help Help please!!!! | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: Im going hunting in 1 day and i need tips How can i stay warm im going to have lots of layers but do ... A: There are two ways to stay warm. First, bring a thermos full of hot cocoa or hot tea (with sugar.) ... | |
| Managing a farm for big bucks | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Can you please explain the benefit of shooting does? I hunt on my father's large farm in northern ... A: Keeping in mind I'm not a wildlife biologist, I think the reason has to do with reducing crowding. ... | |
| Deer calls | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: What is your opioion on deer calls do you recommend them? A: Calls can & do work, but you have to be smart. First, you definitely don't want to over do it. Too ... | |
| hunting/guiding | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I need to find someone or somehow so i can get into guiding i need help. I know everything there is ... A: I'm 53 years old and have been hunting since I was about 8. I still don't know anywhere near ... | |
| hunting licinse | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: what is a website where i can get my hunting license in the state of Alabama A: Sorry, I have no idea. I live in South Dakota. Why not try a google search, "Alabama hunting ... | |
| squirrel hunting | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: where is a good spot to start looking for squirrel i live in the mid section of alabama and there is ... A: Find their food. It might be a corn field, it might be acorns and other nuts this time of year. ... | |
| hunting private land | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for private property to hunt Deer or Elk for next year 2009, how do I go about ... A: About the best thing to do is drive out there and start knocking on doors. You could also try ... | |
| Where to find deer | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: Short version of myAre there any books, videos, or websites which describe where to find deer? Long ... A: 1. When you find the food, you find the does. When you find the does, you find the bucks. Deer ... | |
| good hunting shotgun | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: Whats up im new at hunting and just getting my hunting license and i need some help looking for a ... A: I would suggest you look at the Remington 870 pump shotgun. They are very reliable and you can buy ... | |
| .410 shotgun | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I just inherited a .410 shotgun. It's a Harrington and Richardson Topper 158. It's been in storage ... A: Well, they're talking about ideally the patch will come out perfectly clean. You've certainly got ... | |
| disabled hunting | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend that has been a quad for last the 12 years. He was an avid hunter before his ... A: This is a more complicated question than can be answered well on the interent, but the upshot is ... | |
| Scopes | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I read one of your responses to a question regarding 30-06 scopes. I am a first year hunter here in ... A: While the scope is the most important thing, if you don't have a lot of cash take a look at the ... | |
| Elk loads 7mm mag | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I will be going on an elk hunt in October and I will be using a 7mm Rem mag rifle. What weight ... A: You'll need a heavy bullet designed for deep penetration. The Ballistic Tip is out! It's for ... | |
| what grain for elk with my 300 SA Ultra Mag | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I've hunted elk several years and have recently purchased a new Remington 300 SA Ultra Mag. A box ... A: Something that is designed for heavier game and deep penetration. Bullets like the Nosler Ballistic ... | |
| what grain for elk with my 300 SA Ultra Mag | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I've hunted elk several years and have recently purchased a new Remington 300 SA Ultra Mag. A box ... A: There is little weight difference here, so the real difference will come down to bullet ... | |
| Deer Hunting | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I will have an opportunity to go deer hunting this summer in Northern Minnesota close to west of ... A: I only hunt antelope anymore, and those seem to run about fifty bucks at a local processor. A deer ... | |
| hunting guides | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: my name is luke and i am currently doing a research paper on future careers, i was wondering if you ... A: 1. pro--work that you like to do, get to be outside, basically getting paid to do your hobby. 2. ... | |
| Jackrabbit hunting | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I really want to do some good jackrabbit hunting during the offseason, but don't know where to ... A: I don't know anything about California, and just a little about jackrabbits. Generally they are ... | |
| coyote hunting | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: what is your opinion on using a blind for coyote hunting. a pop up blind. I am very new to this and ... A: I have doubts that a blind would help. Coyotes are much more cunning than the game you usually hunt ... | |
| food plot clearing | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I live in northern Wisconsin, and the land I own (20 acres) is in the middle of a wooded area with ... A: The classic way of getting stumps out is to use a tractor and a big chain. Drive a big nail into ... | |
| What's the best deer call? | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: What is the best deer call for the midwest area? Do you like the Mad Growler or the True Talker or ... A: I would bet both work well. It usually comes down to the skill of HOW and when they are used. If ... | |
| Hunting Pros and Cons | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I am a Freshmen in College and i have a Research paper that I chose to do on Hunting Pros and Cons. ... A: The main "pro" is it raises a lot of money for state conservation programs. This includes ... | |
| Deer Hunting | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: Kent: I live in Wisconsin and hunt whitetail deer with a friend. My friend insists that we go to our ... A: I'm going to agree with you. Stumbling around out in the dark is a good way to break a leg, and ... | |
| squirrel cleaning | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: is it ok to clean and eat a squirrel with a warble (i heard it called other names it is a sore) A: I had to look up "warble" as I've never heard of it. Turns out it is a sore caused by a fly maggot ... | |
| hunting | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: can you give me advice on how to clean duck, im a new hunter sibce june of this year and im going on ... A: There are two basic ways. One is to leave the skin on, the other is what's called "breasting out." ... | |
| Remington 760 | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I just recently turned 18 and purchased an old remington 760, 30-06 and planned to use it to go deer ... A: The downside to the .30-06 is the recoil will be a little heavier than something like a .30/30 or ... | |
| pistol hunting whitetail | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: In your opinion what is the least powerful pistol that should be used for whitetail hunting? I ... A: Keeping in mind I have never hunted deer with a pistol, my thinking that bullet design goes a long ... | |
| gun card | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: to go hunting do you need a gun card if your under 18 and if so i got one when i was 15 when do i ... A: Keeping in mind I live in South Dakota and mostly know the law in this state, I think it's likely ... | |
| blood from shot | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: i shot a deer about 75 yds out with a rem 742 30-06. i went to where i shot deer and found only 3 ... A: Trust me, the bullet exited. A lung shot would have left a lot of blood. You can usually even see ... | |
| skinning | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: how do you skin animals A: I assume you mean something like a Squirrel? You didn't specify. You cut the skin (skin only!) by ... | |
| Deer Hunting | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: is almost at peak. I am wondering which stand to hunt so Ill give u the descriptions. I have one ... A: Really, you didn't provide enough info. Ultimately it's going to depend on the wind direction and ... | |
| Looking for a good Public Bowhunting Place | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: My name is Robert Hyden and I'm from Jasper Tx. My cousin and I are very interested in coming to ... A: Not familiar with Wisconsin. Morning temps will likely be in the mid 30s that time of year. What ... | |
| hunting | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a question for you. I was hunting last weekend and i shot a nice 4x4 buck. I had hit it ... A: According to custom on the Great Plains where I live, it's your deer. You put the first shot on it, ... | |
| New to hunting | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Hi i live on the Black Mountains in Wales UK lots of woodland and mountain land trying to hunt ... A: You didn't say what you are hunting, so I'll assume rabbits and squirrels. I grew up hunting those ... | |
| Duck hunting/North Dakota | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: Every year my family and I travel to North Dakota to go duck hunting. It's a family tradition. ... A: I don't know the answer to this. I highly suggest you talk to a lawyer rather than take a risk of ... | |
| rifle scopes for handicapped | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I have lost most of the vision in my right eye due to an accident. Are there any scopes with an ... A: Hmm. This is a very interesting question. Despite having some experience as a rehab therapist, ... | |
| Age limit | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I was woundering, how old do you have to be to hunt in the state of michigan on your own? A: I live in South Dakota and don't know Michigan laws. What you need to do is look in your phone book ... | |
| stuck shell | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: i have a shell stuck in my barrel,should i try to blow it out with another shell A: NO! NO! NO! Do NOT try blowing it out with another shell! The barrel could explode!!! IF and only ... | |
| Binocular Question | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I am not sure what your knowledge is of optics, but I thought I would ask you the below to see if ... A: I think the main difference is sharpness away from the center. If you can't see the difference, my ... | |
| deer hunting | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: i am doing a project on deer hunting and i would like to know some of the pros and some of the cons ... A: Cons. Hmm. Sometimes you get irresponsible people out hunting, who drink alcohol and do stupid ... | |
| RECURVE BOW | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I JUST BOUGHT A REAL NICE VINTAGE BEAR KODIAK MAGNUM RECURVE (40#). JUST NOTICED IT HAS LIMB TWIST. ... A: Sorry, I don't really know anything about bow hunting. Is there an archery shop near you that could ... | |
| Coyote hunt in SD | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: Kent, A friend and I would like to do some coyote hunting. We are both military and are stationed ... A: Two thoughts. First, look in the phone book for the Dept. of Fishygame and find the phone numbers ... | |
| hunting cons | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: yes you do believe hunting is a good thing...but do you believe there are cons in hunting..have you ... A: There are cons to everything. Probably the biggest negative is that it takes husbands (almost ... | |
| a rifle | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I am wanting to get a lever action 30-30 or 30-06. Please tell me some that are good thanks. A: These are very different rifles. I assume you are hunting deer? You didn't mention what you are ... | |
| duck boats | 2/4/2007 |
| Q: Please can inform me what to look for when purchasing a duck hunting boat. Best Regards wayne A: I've been using a boat for the past five years, but keep in mind there are two basic kinds of boats. ... | |
| Whitetail deer | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: We have a huge swamp behind my house with a lot of deer and bucks in there. However we rarely ever ... A: The bucks don't get big by being stupid. When they show themselves, they get shot. There is a ... | |
| Coyote hunting In Day Time in WV. | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: for your answer. West Virginia now has night hunting with a light with a amber lens for coyote. I ... A: Hunting at night brings all sorts of problems, including safety. Another is that you would have to ... | |
| Coyote hunting In Day Time in WV. | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: I am a beginner at coyote hunting . I purchased a electronic call and borrowed a blind and talked to ... A: It's likely not legal to hunt after dark. At any rate, I don't think it would work. For starters, ... | |
| deer sheds | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: at what time do deer typically drop their antlers in ohio A: Mike-- Really don't know about Ohio. A lot depends on the deer's nutrition too, which I would ... | |
| Hunting | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: my name is Maria and my class is having a hunting debate. I'm on the con team, and we need help. I ... A: Cons: Getting up at 4 AM. Hunting gear can cost real money. Can cause friction with wife if gone ... | |
| rifle | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: Eastern tn., new to the area. I have been using a 30 caliber rifle in fl. for years. Here the shots ... A: A follow up thought. Military snipers shoot people 800+ yards out. Obviously the government will ... | |
| 100 whitetail deer running | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: What reason would there be for nearly 100 whitetail deer, bucks and does to be running in sequence, ... A: LuAnn-- The answer to this is in the song, of course. You know, the one that goes, "Eight pipers ... | |
| All Around Big Game Rifle | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: Let me first start by telling you that I am looking for an all-around big game rifle. First off I am ... A: I think the 7mm will be too small. A .30 bullet makes a bigger hole. The 300 WSM is hard to find ... | |
| remington model 710 w/ (from factory) bushnell scope | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: Hopefully you can answer...I need the open mount sights for this rifle. I have had encounters with ... A: You need to go to a full line gun shop and see what they have. Really though, you might consider ... | |
| cleaning | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: whats the best way and time to skin and clean.just shot later? any pointers? A: Paul-- Could you be more specific? Skin what? If you're talking about a squirrel, the sooner you ... | |
| Stop a runner | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: How do I stop pheasants from running. No end to the cover. Really hard for my pointer to get a ... A: You have a couple of options. One is to try to drive them towards something they can't run through, ... | |
| the rut | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: i live and hunt in mantua,ohio near westbranch state park and could you tell me when the rut will ... A: David-- I live in South Dakota and don't know when your local rut is. What you should do is call ... | |
| Deer Storage | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: For a medium size deer, after field dressing, and skinning, could the quartered deer fit into a ... A: Probably. You'll have to cut the legs off at the knees and the neck from the body, most likely. If ... | |
| squirrel hunting | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: Do you know how to keep or preserve squirrel tails? What matrials are needed? how to do it? how ... A: The best (and about the only) way to preserve a squirrel tail is to cut it off as soon as you shoot ... | |
| Ohio Rut 2006 | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: What is your forecast of 2006 rut in Ohio - !st and 2nd ? A: Skip-- I've never been that far east, so I have no idea. The person who would know is your state ... | |
| 1st Wyoming Elk hunt | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: I am going into the mountains out of Sheridan for my first Elk hunt. We'll have horses and camp for ... A: Eric-- You need to have three guiding principles. First, you stay dry. Second, you stay warm, and ... | |
| Hunting North Dakota | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: Kent Staubus, Looking to pick your brain a little, my father and I go on a nine day trip to ... A: I'm not real familiar with hunting in North Dakota, but can answer some of your questions. ... | |
| rabbits | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: What exactly does it mean if the rabbit shows the symptoms you described?I had always been told ... A: White streaks or lines in the muscles are the disease I've seen the most (but still relatively ... | |
| Deer Hunting in IL. -- Rut Dates | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Staubus, I am having trouble finding the dates of the white tail pre-rut, rut, post-rut and ... A: I'm not really familiar with IL since I live in SD and grew up in MO. What I would do if I were you ... | |
| rabbits | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: I had always been told there was a time of year when "you aren't supposed to eat rabbits" for some ... A: Once upon a time, it was thought that you shouldn't eat rabbits in the spring. Not sure why. This ... | |
| 7.62x39 effectiveness against large bears | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: I am a former resident of Michigan and now live in Alaska. I am seeking a good bush gun that I can ... A: Gregory-- I shoot ducks and antelope. Bears are out of my league. However, I do know that the ... | |
| hunting | 2/22/2006 |
| Q: What would you recommend for boar hunting, a 30-30 lever action rifle or a .243 single shot? Also ... A: Bob-- Either would work. Since the shooting is generally close in tight brushy terrain, you're ... | |
| hello Could you tell me how... | 2/11/2006 |
| Q: Could you tell me how to make tranquilizers as i need them to shoot rabbits ferral cats so i can ... A: It is difficult to make tranquilizers, and since most of them are DEA scheduled (meaning government ... | |
| hunting clothing legal colorado | 1/29/2006 |
| Q: I have heard that there are certain types of clothing prints/patterns that are not legal to wear ... A: Sorry--never hunted Colorado. You need to either call the Colorado Fishygame Dept. or find a large ... | |
| Canada outfitters | 1/18/2006 |
| Q: Kent, do you know of a good area and outfitter in Manatoba or Saskatch for a party of 8 where we can ... A: Dan-- Sorry, I only hunt in South Dakota, and sometimes in Missouri. Canada has goofy laws about ... | |
| hunting rabbit with a beagle | 12/17/2005 |
| Q: what is the best way to train my beagle to hunt A: I don't have any experience with dogs, but I would bet there are some nice DVD's or books available ... | |
| Shotguns | 12/17/2005 |
| Q: I read on one of your e-mail anwers that 12 and 20 gauge shotguns is good for bird hunting. What ... A: Tim-- A 20 gauge is generally used by people who want something light and relatively low recoil. ... | |
| rabbit | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: where should i hunt rabbits i a field or the edge of the woods A: Eric-- The short answer is you hunt rabbits where ever you find them. They are sometimes in ... | |
| Deer Antlers | 12/12/2005 |
| Q: I have hunted Mule and Whitetails for a while. Since moving to Saskatchewan; I've had the ... A: Seems to me that I've heard this one. What I think happens is that the antlers are bonded on with ... | |
| Whitetail Food Preferences | 10/20/2005 |
| Q: I'm hunting a property in Northeast Kansas where the deer have easy access to two fields on opposite ... A: Tom-- The short answer is you can't hardly go wrong betting on corn. Corn is a very high sugar ... | |
| hunting rifles | 10/6/2005 |
| Q: I have been looking for some good hunting rifles and shotguns. I mostly use bolt action rifles with ... A: For a pump shotgun, the Remington 870 is probably the all around best. They've been making it for ... | |
| whitetail hunting question | 9/20/2005 |
| Q: HEY KENT, I LIVE IN SOUTH EASTERN IDAHO, AND HAVE GOOD ACCES TO PRIVET GROUND WITH LITTLE PRESSURE. ... A: You could try a few light grunts, but don't over do it. Deer are normally pretty silent, and I ... | |
| Dove Hunting | 9/14/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me the proper or best way to clean a Dove? Of course all I want is the breast of the ... A: I don't hunt doves much any more, but an easy way to do it is to make a small cut just below the ... | |
| ammo | 8/28/2005 |
| Q: is the 165 grain ballistic tip a good choice for elk hunting in co.?for the 300 win. mag. A: Sorry for the delay. If you have a cow tag, I think the Ballistic Tip will do OK. For larger elk, ... | |
| North Dakota upland and waterfowl | 8/22/2005 |
| Q: My friends and I are considering a ND hunt this year and I would like to know if the first week in ... A: First week of November can be kind of "iffy." About one year in three all the small and mediums ... | |
| Whitetail hunting tips | 7/16/2005 |
| Q: Hey Kent, I live in south eastern Idaho and am lucky enough to live close to and have access to ... A: Generally the way rattlers are used is to find a good location near a scrape line or where you see ... | |
| SD pheasant hunting | 7/10/2005 |
| Q: I have been invited on a pheasant hunt this fall in South Dakota. I do not have any experience ... A: Weather should be warm (above 30 degrees,) but could be muddy. Don't wear cotton shirts/t-shirts as ... | |
| Invention idea | 4/29/2005 |
| Q: My name is Jake Luker, and I am a second grader in Hamilton, Texas. I am entering our local ... A: There is something similar out there for varmint calling (for coyote hunting.) It works pretty ... | |
| turkey hunting | 3/22/2005 |
| Q: what is the bag limit for turkeys in kansas for a non resident. A: Cody-- I live in South Dakota so I don't know. You could look it up on the internet by looking ... | |
| best bullet barnes x or nosler ballistic tip | 3/10/2005 |
| Q: i have a 240 weatherby and i'm havinga hard time choosing between 90 grain banes x or 95 grain ... A: Jimmy-- I've been using the Ballistic Tip 150 gr. in my .30-06 for something like 15 years now. It ... | |
| i need some help | 3/4/2005 |
| Q: thanks so much A: Jessica-- You need to contact your state fish & game dept. They will have TONS of info on this and ... | |
| small game and trapping | 2/1/2005 |
| Q: when trying to remove human scent from a rabbit box what is the best method,also what are the key ... A: I used rubber gloves when setting traps for fox etc. Be very careful to NOT touch the outside of ... | |
| coyote | 12/1/2004 |
| Q: is a 243 a good gun for coyote and what methond of cyote hunting would be best for southern michigan ... A: A .243 is considered to be about the perfect coyote caliber. It's also a good deer and antelope ... | |
| deer hunting in arkansas | 11/19/2004 |
| Q: What are the guidelines for hunting on someone elses property? Is written permission to hunt all you ... A: Lisa-- I would think that written permission would easily do it, provided it came from a sole ... | |
| a good elk rifle | 11/4/2004 |
| Q: Staubus, My name is Steven Brock I am 17 years old and have been hunting deer for many ... A: In most states a .243 is legal for elk. However, it is the minimum caliber. I personally ... | |
| grain | 10/7/2004 |
| Q: its the best gun i have ever shot, but what grain bullet is best used for whitch game can you give ... A: Depends on what you are hunting. For antelope and deer, I routinely use the Winchester Supreme 150 ... | |
| calibers | 10/2/2004 |
| Q: 280,30-6,7mm mag, and the 300 win mag. i just shot a 280 and was impressed but will it be enough for ... A: No way I would use anything less than a .30-06 for elk. Sure, even a .243 is legal in many states, ... | |
| cal | 9/30/2004 |
| Q: hello i was wondering what you think of a 280 cal? is it a good gun for bigger game? please write ... A: Cal-- I've never shot this caliber, but I have some thoughts. First, I'm not sure what you mean ... | |
| World Class Waterfowl Adventure | 9/11/2004 |
| Q: I would like to experience a world class waterfowl hunting adventure for my 50th birthday next year ... A: I took some time to think a little about your question. I've only hunted ducks/geese in the Upper ... | |
| Pheasants | 8/25/2004 |
| Q: I have seen a bird the size of a chukar that has a lime green head and a light brown body. I called ... A: Marilyn-- That would be OK My email is Two23@aol.com. Generally when I have a question about ... | |
| Pheasants | 8/24/2004 |
| Q: I have seen a bird the size of a chukar that has a lime green head and a light brown body. I called ... A: I've never seen a bird with a lime green head either. Adult rooster pheasants have a lot of dark ... | |
| Cost of Trained Bird Dogs | 8/13/2004 |
| Q: I am a southern girl whose father was the best quail hunter ever. I grew up with pointers, who were ... A: I have never owned a dog. If I lived on a farm or had never married I probably would have one, ... | |
| Best semi-auto shotgun | 7/31/2004 |
| Q: I am planning on doing more pheasant/quail hunting this fall and would like to upgrade to a ... A: Merlin-- Both are very good guns. The advantage to these two brands are they have lots of ... | |
| riding mules in Kansas, hunting pheasant/qual will it work? | 7/28/2004 |
| Q: Im currently considering purchasing a couple a mules to ride here in Kansas to hunt birds with; ... A: Howdy-- I just got back from Fargo. I used to hunt quail in Eastern KS and some in Westcentral ... | |
| Waterfowl hunting | 3/14/2004 |
| Q: Do extended chokes such as the patternmaster really offer any advantage? Have you ever used one and ... A: I have not tried them since I have no trouble getting ducks with what I have. I typically shoot #3 ... | |
| Rifle Scopes | 2/10/2004 |
| Q: I HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT MY FIRST RIFLE. I BASICALLY DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT SCOPES. I WANT TO BUY ONE ... A: Additional info: There are two other numbers you will see concerning scopes. One is "1/2" or ... | |
| grouse hunting | 2/7/2004 |
| Q: I'm an unpublished author writing a scene about grouse hunting. The problem is I have not grouse ... A: Roger-- Grouse hunting in northern Minnesota is generally done in fairly thick shrubby forest (pine ... | |
| quail, bird dogs, and shotguns | 2/6/2004 |
| Q: hey kent, i'm working on a play and i need some information on hunting. in a field trial, how ... A: Did my answer get through the other day? I was out of town and on a borrowed computer and didn't ... | |
| animal vision | 1/24/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know if all animals (particularly game animals like rabbit and squirrels) are color ... A: While no one knows for sure, there seems to be a lot of evidence they are color blind. I've hunted ... | |
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Nearly 30 years` experience hunting upland game, big game, and waterfowl in the Upper Midwest and many college level classes in biology. I can answer questions about hunting with rifles and shotguns, and how to hunt mule/whitetail deer, antelope, pheasants, quail, ducks, squirrels, and rabbits. I can also answer questions about outdoor clothing for cold climates. As a licensed therapist, I have helped handicapped outdoorsmen.
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