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  1. NDSportsman

    Direct Payments to farmers/ranchers

    I will say I feel bad for ranchers more so then crop farmers. Ranching is a 24/7/365 gig and definitely slim margins most years. Rather then direct payments I'd like to see more assistance for feeding and watering programs to get them thru severe drought situations. I'm sure they would...
  2. NDSportsman

    Deer tag system changes

    Exactly. Take me for instance, I decided I wanted to try for a mule deer buck once in my life so I started applying in 2011 knowing that my odds were slim to none I would have purchased a point the first 3-5 years at least. I'd rather know that I'm not going to be hunting then drawing...
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    Best archery target?

    I ended up stuffing a card board box with old clothes and rags and it works like a charm. Stops the arrows quick and you can pull them out with 2 fingers! Best part is it cost me nothing!
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    Direct Payments to farmers/ranchers

    I also don't see how farmers can't make it thru the last 3 years when the 7 years before that they were trying to find ways to spend more money. Maybe they shouldn't have spent thousands of dollars ripping out trees and planting roadside to roadside. Do you really need the latest and greatest in...
  5. NDSportsman

    4C Mule Deer

    Yeah the sheriff would have got a call on that one.
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    Deer tag system changes

    I think the GNF practice of determining tags based on success percentage is a little flawed. Just because the success rate drops below 70% doesn't necessarily mean there were fewer deer, lots of things factor into success rates, weather, how many days a person actually hunts, standing crops...
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    Deer tag system changes

    I think they should leave the tags and hunting seasons alone and tweak the lottery so some people aren't waiting 4+ years for a tag while another guy draws the same tag every year or every other year. Not sure how you would do it, maybe in the harder to draw for units you are simply unable to...
  8. NDSportsman

    Mule Deer Hunt Planning

    When was the last time that happened? I can see a fire or vehicle ban but closed down completely?
  9. NDSportsman

    Mule Deer Hunt Planning

    Wow, I wouldn't say nothing but I wasn't going to spend a great deal of time planning something that was unlikely to happen. Is that what you normally do? Life is too short for that. I supposed I could have asked this stuff 7 years ago, would that have made you feel better? Thanks for the info...
  10. NDSportsman

    Mule Deer Hunt Planning

    I've got some decent binos and a spotter (Swaro) so those should be covered. - - - Updated - - - Thanks a ton for the link! That answers a bunch of questions!!:;:thumbsup
  11. NDSportsman

    Mule Deer Hunt Planning

    sweeney, You said you can camp anywhere on the grasslands, how far off the road can you set up camp? Is it legal to hike in a few miles and pitch a tent? Sorry if these are stupid questions but like I said I'm a newbie.
  12. NDSportsman

    Mule Deer Hunt Planning

    Thanks for the replies guys. To answer pluckem's question about how far away I am, I'll be coming from the evil east central part of the state so about 350 miles one way. Yeah I was planning on deboning in the field and getting the meat into coolers ASAP. Just not sure if I want to drop off at...
  13. NDSportsman

    Mule Deer Hunt Planning

    Ok so after 7 years without a tag I finally drew a mule deer buck tag in 4B. This is my first ever mule deer hunt and first ever hunt in the badlands of ND. I am super excited to say the least. Now I am starting to make plans and get my poop in a group. I have so many questions! 1. First of...
  14. NDSportsman

    2017 Deer Lottery

    Who's going mule deer hunting this year? This guy! WOOOHOOO!!!:dance:
  15. NDSportsman

    Someone tried to run a Tyvee over the Red River rapids...

    That's what I would have thought too. Would have thought it would have been safer for all involved to just hook a rope up to the boat and drag it back up river. I suppose these rescuers have to "go by the book" so to speak or they just wanted to use some of their training for shits and giggles.
  16. NDSportsman

    Lake Ashtabula

    It's been slow for me compared to past years. Pulling cranks.
  17. NDSportsman

    Large SIOUX Stickers

    FIFY:;:rockit
  18. NDSportsman

    Goose Nirvana

    We cook the goose legs in a crock pot with some coke for 8 hours or so until you can debone them. Then shred the meat with a fork and mix in some BBQ sauce and it's just like pulled pork.
  19. NDSportsman

    Missing Jet Skiier

    My condolences to you and the rest of Chad's family and friends. At least you have some closure now and can lay Chad to rest in peace.
  20. NDSportsman

    I just KNEW this would happen!

    Much more beautiful mounts too.:D

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