EdB

Yes it is, wonder how much one of those costs.

I have uploaded pics from my phone by using the internet browser to navigate direct to this websites url. I had to pinch open the size to get to the gallery buttons. I have been able to post pics and new posts using the browser on my phone.

Yes, what an eyesore. I would hate to live around them. Those poor property owners are going to get hosed if they try to sell their homes.

Good shooting TJ

Nice job Matt, good to hear about some good catchin!

That really illustrates the power of the great lakes.

Ed, the leaves in the background make the pic deceiving, some look like antler points. It was a 5 point, 2 on one side and 3 on the other.

Good shooting Jim.

Very nice!

But I found one this morning, a wild pheasant. He was a good one, had a long tail and long spurs.

Ken, Yes, that was my cell phone, has a zoom feature on it. Erik, I've heard of some EHD deaths around Waterloo from a couple different buddies. One friend found 26 dead north of Brills Lake. I'm deer hunting in Parma. We don't seem to be affected by EHD there, getting lots of deer on my cams and we are seeing lot's. On the DNR EHD map, Parma is not listed so we are lucky. Good luck in the UP, that will be a nice get away and hope you have some good hunting too.

Had a good sit tonight, saw a bunch of deer, could have shot this little buck. He is walking in from the woods to the west. He steps into the field. This is right under me. Zoomed in on him with my phone. Here is the view from the stand. Always better to wait for a quartering away shot. Rewarded by patience, to bad he wasn't a few years older. Here is the view from this stand the other way as the buck walked off. See ya!

Nice catch,thanks for the report.

Wind power is very innefficient. This proposal is not good policy. It will drive up energy costs. Not good in the current economy. I'm not opposed to wind power as long as it is competitive in the free market. If it were, power companies would be racing to build them. I'd much rather see more nuke plants built to provide cost effective and reliable power. Can't do that due to government regulations. Let the free market work and keep the government and it's regulations out of it.

Phil Coke, Johny Peralta and Delmon Young...they had their haters a month ago. How do you like them now:thumb: Great to see a lot of guys peaking at the right time!

Looking good tonight! Great job Max!

Congratulations Aaron!

Ryan, if the location on your map is correct, you'll have deep water all the way to the lake and it is a sheltered location from Lk Mich waves and wind. They main thing to check out is the docks themselves to make sure the water level immediately at the dock is OK and they are in good condition. As others said, east of 31 would not be good. Hope it works out for you.

My buddy and I did ok for the opener today with a nice mixed bag. A lot of ducks and geese were flying and we had a few good "should have shot" shots we didn't take. Breakfast in the blind wasn't too bad either.

Nice job Jim

Got some nice late Sept fish there!

Let's here some stories and share some pics of your deer hunts this year. Good luck!

Have you seen any signs of EHD in your hunting area? There have been some big deer kills from it up by Ionia. There have been some kills from it in my local area too. So far no sign of it where I hunt in NW Jackson county. I pulled a deer cam card and had lots of deer pics on it, about 50, in a week at that spot. That was a good sign for the area I hunt and no reported cases on the DNR township map. This is a real bummer for the deer herd in some places. Here a MI map of cases as of Sept 25. Here is some more info for Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10371_10402-286880--,00.html DNR announces EHD now found in 24 counties Contact: Brent Rudolph, 517-641-4903; Tom Cooley, 517-336-5030; or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014 Agency: Natural Resources Sept. 24, 2012 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health announced that epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been confirmed in 24 Michigan counties. For a list of all 24 counties, visit www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases and click on EHD, which is located in the center of the page under Spotlight. The disease is caused by a virus that is transmitted by a type of biting fly. A constant characteristic of EHD is its sudden onset. Deer can suffer extensive internal bleeding, lose their appetite and fear of humans, grow progressively weaker, salivate excessively and finally become unconscious. Due to a high fever, infected deer often are found sick or dead along or in bodies of water. At present, just over 4,200 dead deer have been reported in 24 counties. The DNR expects more dead deer to be found as farmers harvest their crops and hunters take to the field. "Since July, the DNR, in cooperation with many, helpful volunteers, has been monitoring the EHD outbreak," said Brent Rudolph, DNR deer and elk program leader. "This is a horrible disease for hunters, DNR personnel and other wildlife enthusiasts to see affecting deer." Rudolph explained that the first, hard frost should kill the flies. These insects have thrived this year due to the dry, hot summer. This year has seen a number of major outbreaks across the country, and EHD has been documented in all neighboring states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. The DNR has received numerous calls from hunters who have asked if deer seasons will be closed this year. They will not be closed; the deer seasons will go as planned this year. Other callers have voiced concern with harvesting an EHD-infected deer. They have asked if deer infected with EHD are safe to eat. EHD does not affect humans, so edibility of the venison is not affected by this disease. There is no evidence that humans can contract the EHD virus either from the midge or from handling and eating venison. Hunters in affected townships should anticipate seeing fewer deer this year. However, because EHD die-offs are localized, hunters in adjoining townships may not notice any differences. States that have had similar pronounced outbreaks in the past have consistently seen deer numbers in such localized areas rebound within a few years. "We will continue to monitor this unfortunate situation," said Russ Mason, DNR Wildlife Division chief. "I understand how important the deer resource is to people. EHD is affecting me and my family as well because we are deer hunters. When we consider regulations for next year, there is no doubt that we will be factoring in the impact of this disease along with other influences on the deer population. Most likely, there will be changes to our management of deer in southern Michigan." The DNR encourages hunters to stay aware of confirmed outbreak areas and adjust, if appropriate, their hunt and harvest plans. Anyone discovering concentrations of dead deer or those seeking more information can contact their local wildlife biologist at the nearest DNR office. Office locations can be found at www.michigan.gov/wildlife under Wildlife Offices. Because dead deer do not harbor EHD and cannot infect other deer, it's fine to leave carcasses where they are found. It's also fine to bury dead deer at a sufficient depth so that no parts are showing above ground. Finally, carcasses will be accepted at landfills that accept household solid waste. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

Nice catch Bill