Flambeau Masters Doe Deer Decoy

I Love This Decoy !
This decoy has really exceeded my expectations. I had never used a deer decoy before while bowhunting so I thought I'd give it a try and see what happens. I've listed what I consider some of the pros and cons for the decoy.

Pros
+ Deer focus their attention on the decoy now instead of on me in the blind.
+ I bowhunt North Dakota in December so wanted a decoy that could stand on its own with no stake to try and drive into the frozen ground - this one is very stable on its four legs.
+ Seems to have a calming effect on the deer. Instead of stomping and snorting as the come by now they just walk right on through.
+ The decoy has small pegs on the hind legs for putting scent pads - I put some 'doe-in-heat' on one and had a 3X3 buck fall in love with her and wouldn't leave her side for over 2 hours.
+ Durable - I had a jealous doe go over to her and rear up on her hind legs and kick the tar out of her then stomp her for good measure. She knocked 3...
Like it
I didn't buy the decoy for hunting, but for an art project. But it certainly fooled my dogs. They saw us assemble it, and still, when we put it on its feet, they came to sniff it and started to bark at it frantically. It looks much better than the ridiculous inflatable ones or the flat photographic one.

-- By the way, you are very unlikely to fool a deer with a photo. Most animals do not visually understand a flattened 3D space. Try showing a photo of a dog to your dog. Only about 10% of them will even notice that they see a dog. None of them can recognize themselves. You'd be better off with a mirror or a tv, then most see the animal. You might make a curious deer come to smell that big unusual thing--

It is practical to be able to put the decoy apart and store the pieces in the belly. Very light. Easy to assemble too. You'll wonder a little the first time (just read the instruction punk, it's 1 page), then you'll be able to do it in about 2 minutes. The longest...
doe decoy
pretty nice, rear legs are a little on the wobbly side though. all in all a pretty nice looking decoy though
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Canon 18x50 Image Stabilization All-Weather Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries

Stellar Performance
These binoculars are spectacular. Point them at Jupiter and you see a bright dot wandering around in the field of view. Press the image stabilization switch and the planet and its moons instantly become visible. While they can't subtract all movement they do get rid of the little shakes that make hand held viewing so difficult. 15x is enough magnification that Saturn is obviously not round.

A complaint about earier versions of the Canon IS line was that your finger went to sleep holding the IS switch down. Now you can press it briefly to turn on the IS circuitry which will automatically shut off in 5 minutes. If you press and hold the switch it shuts off as soon as you release it.

I haven't had my pair long enough to comment on battery life but do see a problem changing them when they are mounted on a tripod. Unlike most binoculars where the tripod mounting is at the objective end where the two barrels rotate on the Canons it is at the bottom of the binocular near the...
Great but has some design flaws costing another $350 in repair
Right out of the box, these binoculars, no doubt are one of the best pair of optics I have ever purchased. The Image Stabilization feature is what makes the bincoluars so attractive...and expensive.

They work great on the water or in situations that will reduce hand shakieness.

I own a pair of 10x30 Canon and wanted to upgrade having liked them.

With the 18x50 I got what I expected with the 10x30 model, but the weight of these bincolars is a bit of a draw back. At least they have a tripod hole for support if you need it.

The weight also creates another draw back.

**** Be aware, there appears to be a design flaw with the top eye peice portion. Due to the heavy weight of these 18 x 50 binoculars, one must be careful how you handle them.

These binoculars have a different method for their case carrying strap then the other Canon image stablization binoculars. Other models have a strap for the case and another neck strap for...
Outstanding. Amazing. Terrific. Any questions?
I've had these binocs (Canon 15x50 IS) for two weeks now and am regretting my purchase . . . . regretting that I didn't buy them years ago, that is!

So far I have put them to work for aircraft spotting, watching hawks soar high overhead, looking at the moon, and general observation of distant terrain. These are by far the best optical instrument I've ever had the pleasure to use. The Image Stabilizer feature is truly outstanding. It allows you to really reach in on astounding views, and enjoy them with rock solid stability.

For example, to focus in on a Boeing 747 that is still 5 miles out on final appoach, and clearly watch it extend its landing gear in all its glory of doors opening, wheels articulating, and doors closing . . . then enjoy watching it float through the air until WHOOOOOOSH it's upon you, is awe-inspiring! And fun!

Another pleasant surprise. The binocs came with two years of extended warranty from Canon free -- three years in total...
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MuckBoots Men's Camo Camp Hunting Boot,Mossy Oak Break-Up,9 M US Mens

Great Boots
Got these for Christmas from my kids. I walk 3-4 miles every morning through all kinds of terrain(mostly Louisiana mud) and I really like them. Very easy on and off. They are very warm and comfortable.
Great for yard work and fishing. Will buy again if they ever wear out.
Great gift
Just what I was looking for - MuckBoots are great quality. The last boots like this lasted about 7 years, so you definitely get your money's worth!
The ultimate slip-on camp boot
Ive had Muck boot products in the past they perform well and last in an effort to try and save a dollar i tryed a boot similar from bass pro shops i had them for months before wearing them outside they leaked the first time in the field i contacted them and they refused to take them back then i read customer reviews many had the same experience this dummy should have read them first this boot fits like a glove and is very comfortable these are true to fit in sizing and as waterproof then a frogs butt this is certainly a would buy again and recommend to any outdoors man dont be a dummy happy hunting
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Bushnell 205110 Elite 1600 ARC 7 x 26mm Laser Rangefinder

Great Product, Needs Brighter Display
This range finder is one of the best I've used, other than military grade ones. I've done some capability testing with it during the day and night to see how well it actually performs. Here are a few stats:

Day Time Range on Trees: 1532m
Day Time Range on Houses: 1678m
Night Time Range on Trees: 1441m
Night Time Range on Houses: 1580m.

I took this up to Yosemite National Park also and was able to range rough rock faces out to around 1200-1300m. Now, all this sounds awesome right? Well, it is, the only real problem I encounter with this range finder is the lack of brightness in the display. With the brightness turned all the way up(Power 4 I believe) in bright day conditions, it is nearly impossible to read what range you are lazing. The way around that, that I found, is to laze your tgt. then quickly place your hand over the objective lens of the range finder to make it darker inside the range finder so you can actually read the display...
spot on distance. No windage. Out to 1500 meters. Works
The quick summary is in the header. Here's the details.

You will see on the downrange end of he unit 3 holes. On the LEFT is the optics 7 power x 26mm objective lens. Yea, they could be better, but this a RANGEFINDER and not a SPOTTING SCOPE, so I'm letting the 7 power slide. I can accurately find 1500 meters with it.

I have some photos of the display and will try to upload them once I resize them (used a 26 mp dslr camera and the files are huge)

In the middle is the laser receiver. You must ask now, where is the laser transmitter as this is a clsss blah blah laser device using invisible laser beams. Well I have a class blah blah invisable laser beam finder. It turns out that the laser is transmitted out the SAME lens (the 7x26) that you look through, only not into your eye - downrange. HOW? With a prism - just an extra prism to pass IR laser power downrange at the crosshairs lit up on the display. The pulse goes at the speed of light...
Best LRF for the price
Ok,

This is the Bushnell Elite 1600 ARC MONOCULAR range finder, not the FUSION binocs. I say this, because many people confuse the two.

This range finder works perfectly to 1600 yards without issue. I have not been able to get it to range past 1600 yards, so I wonder if it's software limited.

The primary difference between this unit and it's closest top-of-the-line competitor, the Leica 1600 Rangemester CRF is that this unit actually works and is 1/2 the price.

The glass on the Bushnell is not as nice and the Leica or the Swavorski LRF units.

However, Leica has a large number of 1600 units that don't actually work (range) properly, and the Swavorski, which better at ranging 2000 yard distances, does not have ANY of the fetured of this unit.

So, unless you NEED superior glass, as opposed to good glass, and you want to spend time and money looking for a working Leica unit, then this is the unit for you.

I'm...
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Sitka Men's 90% Pant (Optifade Forest, Large)

Great Gear!
I wear a 40 x 32 in pant size and I ordered a 2X size in these pants. I had to return them for a 3x due to the cut. When buying these order them bigger.
I love the quality of the material and the zippers.
Great mid-late season pant
The 90% pant is a great pant for when the weather conditions change and you are pursuing animals in cold and snowy conditions. As a GORE product tester the 90% pant is my go to pant for my late season rifle hunts. The fabric is a quiet material that will repel light moisture and is also very durable. If the weather gets really cold I recommend combining these pants with the Merino base layers or kelvin pants for additional warmth. One other comment; my 90% pants have seen a lot of use over the past two years and I have not seen any issues with the material fading either from wear or washing.
did not fit
must read gender and size correctly
XL is not regular XL in regular clothes must read inches size before ordering
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Benchmade 3300 Infidel OTF Knife

Fast acting out the front automatic knife
What comes in the box?

Knife
Microfiber drawstring bag

Construction

Aluminum case, switch and belt clip. The case/body has a matte black finish and is anti reflective. The blade is a double edged Stilletto made of D2 steel. D2 is harder than 154 CM but can be prone to pitting or rust spots in humid climates, such as Southeastern states. There is a narrow waist along the sides which allow for virtually any type of grip, such as forehand, backhand or ice pick grips.

I have dropped this knife on numerous occasions and it holds up to light, non-abusive, accidental drops. Aluminum is quite resilient.

The internals have very light blade springs. It's best to keep the internals to Benchmade and their workshop. They cover the knife through their LifeSharp warrantee service. For now, it's only $5 for the return shipping. It's easier to just go on the company website, complete the work order and send it...
great product
This is a fantastic product that more ths met expectations. I know that the price can be a deterrent but it is well worth the price. Highly recommended.
Benchmade 3300 Infidel OTF Knife - The McInnis Group, Inc. is 5 Stars as well!
I just wanted to let the Amazon community know that The McInnis Group Inc. are a great bunch of guys. My purchase was a little confusing and because of my travel schedule, there was a lot of time between emails with me, not there fault...it was all mine. They are a great to deal with and have great tolerance, for customers who are not sure what the hell they want...that would be me... Thanks Nathan!

So thanks for putting up with me and for providing great products!

The McInnis Group, Inc. = 5 Stars in my book!

Take Care,
D

Nathan
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Rocky Men's Aztec Work Boot,Brown,12 M US

Awsome Work Boot
I have used several brands and models of work boots while farming in Costa Rica. I am very tough on workboots, and usually wear out one pair per year. I have used these boots for 2 years now and they are still going strong. They are waterproof, not too heavy, not to hot (especially in a tropical environment)and offer my feet great protection. I'm buying some more just because I cut the heel of one boot on a sharp disk blade and want a backup pair on standby. That blade could have easily sliced my foot in a cheap pair of boots. Awsome Job Rocky!
Great Boots...
These boots are great. Very durable, especially for a 10 yr. old.. I bought these boots for my son and he loves them. They look great and he says that they are comfortable and easy for him to run in and play!! Very pleased with purchase.
Love these boots
Kind of tight but still very comfortable. I should have ordered one size wider. Look great and required a short break in.
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