Category Archives: hunting

Good hunting!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

Hey, I still have this blog thing don’t I?!!?! All of us here at Fort Leadchucker wish all the hunters going out this weekend a fruitful hunt. It’s the start of rifle season here in Missouri, and my son and … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2010 by

Last night we celebrated another Independence Day of sorts. In the presence of his family, and friends who also understand the importance of the moment, I gave my son his first rifle. Nothing fancy, just a single shot H&R Handy … Continue reading →

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A day well spent

Posted on December 5, 2009 by

I met up with my hunting partner yesterday morning at a nearby commuter lot to head out for a day of deer hunting. I’d be starting my new position on Monday, and today also coincided with anniversary of my brother’s … Continue reading →

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Deer 1, hunter 0

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

This weekend I was fortunate enough to go deer hunting with a good friend. I’m a noob when it comes to hunting whitetails, so I was especially grateful for the opportunity. We were blessed with great weather and clear skies. … Continue reading →

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Gear check

Posted on November 8, 2009 by

So deer season is upon us, and I’m getting my gear ready. Silly season started at the range a few weeks ago with everyone dragging out their deer rifles. I had finished my load selection a few months ago and … Continue reading →

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Gentle Reminder

Posted on October 31, 2009 by

Deer season is upon us. Just a quick reminder to unload your rifle before climbing your tree stand. A hunter in New Hampshire found himself with one more hole than he started his day with because he neglected to follow … Continue reading →

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Summer

Posted on August 16, 2009 by

Let me go on record and say that this has been the first St. Louis summer that I have enjoyed in a long long time. We’ve even had a few stretches where the house has been opened up for several … Continue reading →

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New boomstick!

Posted on February 1, 2009 by

I get to mark the Remington 700 off my list. It’s nothing special, just a good ole’ meat gun. I didn’t find as good of a deal as the one I missed out on last weekend, but it was $70-$120 … Continue reading →

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Hunters Ed class

Posted on January 10, 2009 by

Today I made the trek up north to the Ted Shanks Conservation Area to finish my last step of the MO hunters ed class. Anyone born after Jan 1, 1967 has to take an approved hunters ed course in order … Continue reading →

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Large game hunting with air guns

Posted on November 15, 2008 by

I ran across this post on a blog maintained by the Missouri Dept of Conservation about a deer being taken with an air gun. Of course, my brain just about stalled out as I’ve not had breakfast yet, and the … Continue reading →

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