Deer runs over the old farmer

Well, talked to dad tonight. He said he almost got ran over by a deer between the house and the car in the driveway. Just about gave him a heart attack. There were 3 in the alfalfa across the driveway and a couple more on the edge of the corn to the south of the house. He thinks he could have filled 4 or 5 tags from the deck with a .22... Anybody getting excited yet?

To Cool, but Not for School Kids

Can yall smell the gun power in the air. Fall is finally here it has been a long hot summer and time for the fun to begin. This is the new weapon in my arsenal. After we found Topher's lost one, I took it a a sign that even God thinks G20's are pretty cool.


GLOCK 20

A Perfect 10

The GLOCK 20 in 10 mm provides massive
firepower. The use of the recoil-damping
GLOCK hi-tech polymer considerably reduces
recoil. With muzzle energy of 750 Joule and a
magazine capacity of 15 rounds, it is the reliable
companion on every hunt. It allows a safe and accurate
finishing shot even when hunting big game.

South slough pic

new deer stand in the south slough

Dad is just about done with the second deer stand, this one will replace the stand that we had in the south slough which just had 3 sides on it. Any thoughts on exactly where to put it? Same place? other?

Hunting plans?

When does everyone plan to hunt? I've heard all kinds of crazy rumors about why people won't be able to be there over Thanksgiving.

• Pistol Pat knocked up his girlfriend and she won't let him come cause they're getting married that weekend.


• Tx Boy is afraid the old Farmer won't let him work and will force him to hunt the whole time.


• The Old Farmer can't get a license even though it's his land and he lives there so he decided to stay home in protest... Never mind, nobody will believe that one... :-)


• The Old Grey Hunter can't find the keys to his camper, and he locked all his guns inside.


• Phil the Deerhugger is going to dedicate himself to a life of not eating meat.


• Topher and Becca finally decided to tie the knot in a dual ceremony with Pat.


• Soldier Boy is waiting on a bigger gun so he doesn't have to clean his deer at all this year


• CP fell asleep after the last bottle and didn't wake up in time for the season.

SD Controlled Hunting Access Program

Looks like SD GFP is trying out a new land use program. They are contracting with landowners on a limited basis to allow public hunters on their land. Reservations are necessary and they only allow certain activities. There is a 320 ac one a mile west and just north of the Akkerman farmhouse called:

42A Kingsbury Larson CHAP 320

Rules:

1. Hunting allowed for deer only.
2. Small game, waterfowl and turkeys are not allowed to be hunted at any time.
3. Permission to access Larson CHAP is done by reservation only by contacting the GFP Region 3 office in Sioux Falls by calling 605-362-2720, Mondays through Fridays from 8 am – 5 pm, Central Time. If no one is available, please leave a message.
4. A maximum of 2 hunting parties per day will be allowed to hunt. A hunting party may have up to two members.

Map: http://www.sdgfp.info/Publications/Atlas/61-I4.pdf

Thought ya'll might be interested.

Hunting shack/ bunkhouse

Dad wanted me to put these pics up. I think the Old Grey Hunter is interested in this old school house for a hunting shack/ bunkhouse. Here are the pics. I don't know what the dimensions are.

Back from the Lake

Wow, I go and do something different for a week or two (OK 10 or 12) and everyone is talking about hunting again. Got back from the Lake Superior after putting Annie B to bed for the winter. I will post some pictures in a day or two. This should give us all something to do during the non hunting time. I will also put a picture or two up from Greece good hunting there as well but the "game" is a little different.
Lots of stuff going on here but I need to get to school and get things going. Tonight I am going out to my stand on Ray's land I will take a picture or two of that set up as well.
More later

East River Deer Application

This document has everything you need to know about getting deer tags for this year...
http://www.sdgfp.info/WILDLIFE/HUNTING/APPLICATIONS/PDFS/ERREFUGEMUZZLELOADERDEER.PDF

Idle Hands

So the bed of a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 is exactly 2" shorter and 1" narrower (at the tailgate) than a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. Why is this relevant? Well it means that if you decided to put the Truxedo from your old truck onto your new truck you would have to modify every single piece. (Ok, not the toolbox, but yes the tool box mounts).

But it worked, and only took five hours and an industrial sewing machine.

Its these kinds of projects that occupy Gentlemen of Leisure like me and The Old Farmer.