Beavertail

Question for the tiller guys out there - I've decided to re-power my boat and purchase brand new, probably a 30hp Etec. Is it worth spending the extra $450 for the power trim feature? I've always used small tillers and never had the luxury, just wondering what I'm missing out on and if it's practical.

Wow, would have been cool to witness it happening...not so much if you were on the south side!

Pretty neat, that's one lucky old girl!

That's what I thought, brutal. I'm sure the ignorant slob who shot it knew the difference, but didn't care. Good luck with the dream catcher, sounds neat!

I didn't watch but I heard the purse was estimated at $300 million, and Mayweather was guaranteed 60% win or lose....I can't even wrap my head around those numbers, crazy. Highest paid athlete in the world.

Looks like a great way to spend the day. Wonder what was the fate of that Red-Tail?

One day while fishing that particular golf course I witnessed something that makes me laugh to this day. It involved a golfer who's ball landed inches from the water's edge on the pond where we were fishing, and on a very steep bank. To his credit he gave it his all, duffed it, lost his balance and ended up in the pond flat on his back...I'm sure he had a few wobbly pops in him. Took him a good 5 minutes to drag his butt out of the pond and up that steep bank. We were pretty young and too afraid to laugh out loud, but you should have heard his buddies killing themselves, it was priceless.

Years ago, before I had my drivers licence, my buddy and I would jump on our mountain bikes and hit one of the local golf courses...they never had an issue with us on their property. We tried to stay out of sight nonetheless and off the greens/fairways. We'd sneak along the creek that connected 2 fair sized ponds, catching pike along the way. It was loaded with fish back then, and one of the few places we knew of that guaranteed fish. Hard to believe but we caught pike up to 32" in that little creek. We even used to ice fish the ponds in winter!! Haven't been back in a long time, I'm sure things have changed but good memories anyway.

Cool write up! I'd love to know the story behind the scar on Bruce's back.

Ain't that the sad truth.

Live where? What about the people already living in urban centres with Coyotes in their backyards that weren't there before? People have to live somewhere too. What about the farmer losing livestock? Is he suppose to move too, or let them kill at will? I'm neither a farmer nor someone who fears for my pets, but I don't begrudge people that want to protect their property either. I mean we are talking about Coyotes here, not White Rhinos.

You got it all wrong...DINGO's . Dingo's are the baby snatchers!

Well, I'm assuming because the MNR deemed the population strong enough to handle the hunting pressure. And to be honest, I don't think too many hunters actually target coyotes and they are IMO one of the most difficult animals to harvest...the most intelligent for sure. Crows, starlings and blackbirds are also open season, no limit. Again, not too many guys targeting them either yet some of the most commonly seen birds around.

Not sure if anyone is trying to exterminate the species at the moment, just control the numbers. I was just trying to illustrate the point that you couldn't exterminate them even if you tried.(in the past people have tried exterminating all kinds of critters) People have trapped, poisoned, and shot them from aircraft with little affect on their numbers or expanding range, even with bounties in place. Another reason for there expansion is the reduction in wolf numbers, a less adaptable species. Nature doesn't like a void and the coyote is filling it. And to your second point, last time I checked I didn't see any signs here saying "no Asian Carp wanted" either. Both species are here to stay whether we like it or not but people will always try controlling them.

Just so you know and I'm not trying to change your opinion on Coyotes...but WE were here before them, at least in Eastern Canada. They are a Western species and have spread across Canada and are doing extremely well, especially around people. In fact, they are just about impossible to exterminate. When populations are under stress(from hunting let's say) they increase reproduction to make up for the losses, you can't get rid of them if you try! An amazing, adaptable creature that has benefited from human development unlike many other animals.

That article made my day, love it!! The guys in the original clip hopefully do the same...the woman even states her own name, can't make it much easier for them. She also states that "she understands that decoys are illegal, and their blinds help them shoot at people and any innocent animals passing by...." Just goes to show how ignorant and uneducated some people are, especially when it involves hunting.

If you watch the video closely they did have blinds...pop-up blinds. And in no way, shape or form did she do them a favour.

Good on the hunter for keeping his cool and taking the high road...not so sure I could have done the same. If I had permission to be there, wasn't breaking any laws, spent time and money scouting and setting up a decoy spread only to have that idiot ruin it, I'd be seeing red.

Very cool and great pictures! But that looks more like a Tom than a Jake...he has a full fan and a decent length beard.

My Beagle had a bad encounter with one...she is lucky to be alive but got torn up pretty good in the process. The incident happened in the spring when Coyotes can be very territorial because of their litters.

NAW nailed it, 2-3 coyotes often sound like a dozen animals. Just try googling "coyote vocalizations"(not sure how to post a link here) but there are many good resources available. From my experience while hunting them I use a howl (to locate animals) challenging barks, and pup-in-distress calls. Their repertoire is pretty impressive.

Thanks for the kind offer! Think I'll be able to manage somehow though! ?They'll probably be scarce once the season opens anyway...that's how it always goes, but last night they were definitely out in full force.

It was just meant to be a joke, I realize it would never fly.

While out this evening I heard spring peepers and saw big, tom Turkeys in full strut showing off for their hens...what a display!

Oh man, that's cool! Good job.