jdmidwest

Has any one defined a "Positive" effect a Mountain Lion in MO has on the Ecology or Environment other than having a new kitty to look at? Other than possible population control of the deer herd.

That is about the right era for me too, I did not hunt any after HS, dad sold his dogs about the time of the fur crash. Back then, there were no bobcats, lions, or bears in SE. MO.

I was wondering the same myself.

Looks alot better than the motel in Alton, but it was better than tossing up a tent at 11 pm after a hard float on the upper river.

Is that what used to be a motel or something different? Last time down to Alton back in the summer, we could not find a room anywhere in that town.

Funny you bring that up, was reading an article today about the Juice. I for one figured him as guilty, but I was not on the jury. F. Lee Bailey, Paper Proves OJ Innocence.

I don't have to judge or defend him, not my job. The MDC judged and defended him and said he did not break the law. I just typed out a little story for the Chief, who found the story that proved him not guilty a few days back before he changed his story.

At no time in that statement did I condone what he did, I made a little humor out of it. You are right, as I stated, you should positively identify what you are shooting at. But that does not mean every hunter does that, if they did, goats would not get checked in during deer season. There was humor in the scenario I created, but if you have never done it, you will never realize how hard it may be to identify what you are shooting at holding a light on something up a tall tree pinned flat against a limb. He should have beat the dogs for treeing a lion, they probably will be worthless after this.

That fee is only for online sales, there is no additional charge if you buy at a vendor, now or after the new system starts.

The others hit the nail on the head, cotton is the worst thing you can wear in cold weather, it soaks up moisture and gets cold. You can find poly base layers cheaply in lots of places, Wally World is good this time of year when they start clearance on the hunting stuff. They have been carrying Rocky lately which is pretty good stuff. Wool is great, it absorbs moisture and retains heat when wet, but it does get heavy. I have a base layer which is wool/poly blend I duck hunt in and I can set on the ice all day in uninsulated goretex waders without getting cold. Next layers are usually fleece and goretex for wind stopper. Nylon sucks in cold weather, it does not breath and retains moisture. A good hat is a must, neck gaiter that can be pulled up over ears and cheeks to block the wind. I have learned to pay a little more and shop for deals on higher end clothing to be more comfy outdoors and you will stay out longer.

Has anyone on here ever been on a good ole MO. coonhunt? If not, you don't have a leg to stand on. You shine a light up a tree and see a set of eyes, it should be identified positively, but you never see the coon till it is way up a tree. Your batteries may be getting weak in the light you are carrying. You didn't see it running along the ground, so you don't know what run up there, the hounds usually pick up a trail out of sight. What you do see is a pair of eyes and an animal that flattens itself out against the limb to make itself small hoping you won't see it. It does not realize his eyes are glowing. You aim between the eyes for several reasons. One, it is a quick kill, the animal falls out instead of running into a hole. Second, it does the least damage to the fur which is why you are there in the first place. Third, it is the only target you have. Then this great big cat falls out of the sky and you think crap, look what I have done. You have heard stories that they are radio equipped and digging a hole won't help. Someone is going to find it and you are going to be in trouble, so you start fearing for your life. Then you think about all of the calves you probably saved and decide to come clean to the man. Did I leave anything out???

It remains the same, you can buy your permit any time online and print it out from any internet connection. But I think currently all you print is a receipt and they mail you the yellow license if I am reading it correctly. After March 1, it will print your actual license.

Like Dano says, the fee will be reduced to $1. If you purchase something with a credit card, the seller incurs a fee of either a percentage of sale or a flat dollar amount. Depending on the transaction, in this case a phone in credit card call, it could be 5 percent of the sale or more, hence the additional fee. The local guy incurs the same fee if you use anything but cash which cuts into the amount refunded to him by the state for his fees.

Phase out of Yellow starts after March 1, probably later. MDC E Permits

A boat and a 4x4, water that is not stiff, warm clothing, and a propane heater, it could happen. Fish still bite this time of year, I read it online somewhere the other day.

You are right, you agreed with me that Palin was hot.

I am only positive if it comes out to be something that will be easily sized to fit in a wallet. If it helps MDC keep license cost low, I am all for it. But if it turns out to be a big piece of paper I will have to carry in an 8x10 frame while out on the water, I will spend some time with the copier shrinking it to the point it will fit and the agent will have to carry a microscope.

And for once Chief agrees with me too. Leave well enough alone and don't screw up the best river fishery in MO. I like fishing for trout in 11 pt, but, if the trout disappeared and all of the native species returned to normal, it would still be one of the most scenic and wonderful rivers.

If it allows them to keep the current license pricing for a few more years, then it may be worth it. I just hope they scale it down to an easy to carry size. The last Illinois fishing license I printed took up the whole sheet of paper and I was glad I only needed it for a week. The upside to online is you can print a license at the spur of the moment like I did. We made the call to fish Illinois late one night and there are no license vendors between where I was and where we were going, so it was handy.

Ebay is a great place to complete collections.

If I had not read about it earlier, I would have expected some spam also.

If you really want to know, follow this link and pay for a subscription. I have a book at the shop but won't be by there till tomorrow. I don't have the online subscription. Blue Book Online

I had to look that up on Gunbroker myself, I have never run across one in the shop or show that I can recall. Looks like 400-500 online price and probably made in Japan. I don't have a Blue Book of Gun Values around or I could tell you a little more with it.

They did it early this year? That usually does not occur till closer to spring time.

Funny thing, I have never been asked for ID, just license when checked by agent. The physical description is there, and I only carry my sporting license, not a photo id when in the woods or on the water if I don't have a wallet. I don't think any numbers such as driver's license or SS# are posted on the license. Most vendors ask for previous license or ID for identification and info to fill out the permit. Drivers License is used to determine residence or address.