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    1. HogCommander

      ITAR change - fingers crossed

      I looked for additional sources in an effort to confirm this but couldn't find any. Hopefully there's truth to this... https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/02/10/itar-changes/ Here's the NBC story referenced in the TFB article...
    2. HogCommander

      Your first unsupervised deer hunts - lessons learned?

      Checking to see who's willing to share memories/lessons learned from their early hunts in the hope the lessons benefit others. This thread was inspired by a few "war stories" by other MDS members...I'll offer one multi-lesson story for the crowd: Got my first deer in 2012 while being...
    3. HogCommander

      Texas boars on new night vision sight

      Got to try out my new ATN X-Sight II 5-20X on my crossbow last night. A buddy took me out to his family's place south of San Antonio (that's him in the pic). We sat for almost 5 hours before the hogs came in. He took the first one and I took the second one, both were at 20 yards and both were...
    4. HogCommander

      Arrows - When do you retire them?

      I've been using the same arrows for practice and hunting with my crossbow. Got a buddy that says he has an identical set for each purpose and keeps them separate. He also transitions arrows from successful harvests into the practice only set and buys a replacement. This seems excessive to me...
    5. HogCommander

      3D archery target as buck decoy?

      Anybody try using a 3D deer target as a decoy? Thinking of putting one out today and giving it a try. Thinking some buck urine may help too. What sayeth you?
    6. HogCommander

      Moving back to Texas!

      Found out today the Air Force is sending us back to Texas this summer. Wanted to say Sincere Thanks for all of the wisdom I've acquired from other MDS members on hunting! MDS has been a tremendous source of knowledge for me and I'm grateful for the tips and info other members have shared. I...
    7. HogCommander

      Anybody hunting this afternoon?

      Debating whether I can get in an afternoon hunt and get back before things get wacky with the weather. Anybody else going after Bambi today?
    8. HogCommander

      Anybody use Weigand EBF fixture for 1911 barrel fitting?

      Wondering if any MDS members have experience with Jack Weigand's EBF fixture for fitting 1911 barrels. I have the fixture, have taken my measurements for the barrel hood, but haven't made the first cut yet. Just wondering if anyone has any first hand experience with this particular...
    9. HogCommander

      Spicy smoked venison

      Found this rub on the internet and thought others might enjoy...it's amazing on smoked venison (and ribs and brisket too): • One quarter cup chili powder • One quarter cup brown sugar • Two tablespoons ground black pepper • One tablespoon smoked salt or kosher salt • One teaspoon cayenne...
    10. HogCommander

      Can licensed hunters be accompanied by non-licensed observers?

      Question for the MDS crowd: I'm a licensed hunter and would like to take one of my non-licensed friends hunting with me as an observer to introduce him to it. The idea is that I show/teach, he just observes and learns without touching the gun or bow. What I have in mind is to try to...
    11. HogCommander

      DIY deer processing lessons learned

      Long story short, if you are processing your own deer (or thinking about it), trimming away the fat, sinew, silverskin is easy when the venison is partially frozen. MUCH easier than doing this with the venison at room temperature. That said, if you're going to try this I strongly recommend...
    12. HogCommander

      Looking forward to October

      Didn't manage to christen the new muzzleloader this season...looking forward to early ML this October!
    13. HogCommander

      Crossbow scope recommendations?

      Shooters, I'm considering upgrading from the red dot sight that came with my Barnett crossbow because it's difficult to see clearly through it in low light. Thinking of upgrading to a crossbow scope for better visibility at the extreme edges of legal hunting hours. Any recommendations...
    14. HogCommander

      Anybody hunt Mt Nebo?

      On vacation in Garrett County and plan to hunt Mt Nebo tomorrow. Scouted a bit today in the wind and rain and think I'll try the powerlines in the southwest part of the WMA. Anybody else hunt this WMA? I normally hunt in eastern MD so grateful for any techniques or success stories...this will...
    15. HogCommander

      Smoked turkey breast and venison roast

      Smoking my first turkey breast today...brined it overnight and it's in the smoker now. My plan is to smoke it to 161-163 or so, then rest it for about 30 min aiming for peak temp of 165 degrees. Also smoking a venison roast as a back-up plan in case the turkey breast goes wrong. Have...
    16. HogCommander

      Aging venison in cooler?

      So I'm aging venison from a deer I took on Saturday. I've had it on ice since I butchered it and when I changed out the ice today I noticed the meat has changed from red to brown. For those that use this method, is the color change normal? This is my first attempt to both butcher a deer and...
    17. HogCommander

      Public land rifle hunting in Western MD?

      I live in eastern MD (PG county) but planning a trip to western MD in early December...are there public hunting lands in western MD that I can hunt with a rifle? Separately, any recommendations for western MD public hunting land in general for firearms season? Happy to hunt with shotgun if...
    18. HogCommander

      Advice for military AR15 owner

      MD Shooters, Question on behalf of active duty co-worker...he moved to MD in Jan 15. He owned an AR15 prior to moving to MD but left it with family when he moved here. It's a typical 5.56 carbine with usual trimmings such as collapsing stock, lightweight barrel, flash hider, etc. My thinking...
    19. HogCommander

      Smoked Venison Roast

      Yesterday morning hunt was a bust and the heat was miserable so I'm spending today smoking a venison roast. Have removed all the fat & silverskin, soaked overnight in cranberry juice and put on a spicy rub from Rudy's BBQ down in Texas. Gonna smoke to 165 degrees internal temp...shouldn't take...
    20. HogCommander

      Mid-Atlantic area EIC & 2700 pistol matches?

      Aside from the upcoming Navy matches in April, anybody aware of any EIC pistol matches within 200 miles of Baltimore this year? Separately, how about 2700 matches? Thanks!
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