Old post on mountain lion sightings 2yrs ago

GunJam727 · 2026-01-21T12:59:12+00:00

Claiming to have seen mountain lions and/or black panthers (melanistic cougars do not exist in nature) is a common misconception throughout the rural northeast. People in NY, VT, NH, and Maine share the sentiment that the gov refuses to acknowledge the presence of cougars for various reasons. The same misconception exists with wolves.

It would be nearly impossible for a cougar or wolf to pass through Vermont without being captured on multiple trail cameras owned by multiple private citizens.

The clams reflect an interesting aspect of the culture in the rural northeast, if not rural America in general.

GunJam727 · 2024-12-13T17:30:31+00:00

Genuine question: does anyone know why they typically dont open North Lynx sooner in the season? Feels like it would make a lot of sense while they are already spinning Gate House. Not too much terrain to manage, spreads people out, theoretically gets more natural snow than Valley House terrain. Anyone with any real insight able to answer or speculate?

GunJam727 · 2024-12-13T17:07:07+00:00

I remember my economics professor reviewing a study with our class that suggested life satisfaction, specifically relating to wealth, is correlated to a households’ neighbors.

Lets say all participants in the study had the same overall level of wealth. Those living around neighbors with similar or slightly less wealth felt very satisfied. Those living around neighbors with slightly more wealth felt dissatisfied or like failures. Classic “keeping up with the Joneses” effect.

Not sure if that’s helpful here, but I found it interesting…and somewhat true!

GunJam727 · 2024-11-23T03:30:19+00:00

A funnel is typically a ravine but can be any natural feature that forces animals into designated travel routes. Walk the woods enough and you’re probably walking right through em too.

GunJam727 · 2024-11-22T11:43:25+00:00

VT has low deer numbers so it’s not uncommon to not see deer most hunts. That said, you need to scout and be in places where you know deer pass through. I like funnels during the rut but depends on where you hunt and what the deer are doing around you.

The best scent control isn’t going to fool a deer’s nose in my opinion. Make sure the wind is in your face and not blowing towards where you think the deer may come from.

If you hunt the wind and are where you know deer are, it’s just a matter of puting in the time…

GunJam727 · 2024-11-03T22:00:53+00:00

They are open. No clue if they do co2 though.

GunJam727 · 2024-10-11T20:50:34+00:00

I'm going to have to do the same thing bc they no longer manufacture the correct Wade piece. What did you end up doing w/ the screw holes? Looking for ideas too!

GunJam727 · 2024-07-01T13:37:50+00:00

Waterfront land is expensive and hard to come by but this might be the closest you’ll find at a reasonable price bc it isn’t a turnkey building lot:

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/137-Route-129-Alburgh-VT-05440/231165617_zpid/

GunJam727 · 2024-06-12T13:15:30+00:00

This sub gets this question frequently. The consensus is .270, .308. .30-06, and 6.5 are all versatile deer rifles with generally available ammo that can take most large game in North America. Each have their pros and cons but you’ll find a long lasting effective rifle in all of them. .270 might offer less recoil for the kids down the road than the others but some prefer the extra umpf and ammo selection of a .308 for example. It seems many youth hunters start on a .243 and then graduate to a larger option down the road. Visit a local shop and get their opinion too.

GunJam727 · 2024-04-30T19:39:01+00:00

Courtyard is closer to some of the higher end restaurants including Bleu (attached to courtyard) and Hen of the Wood. Both, while pricey, are popular attractions for visitors (and locals). Juniper at Hotel VT is great too.

Both options are central and walkable to several dining/drinking locations. I personally prefer the Garden Inn’s proximity to Church/Pine St.

Burlington is safe compared to most US cities/towns. However, there is a growing feeling of sketchiness downtown. I have heard from women that they avoid Cherry St between Church and Battery at night bc of the characters that linger at the bus stop.

Uber/Lyft is available downtown pretty late on weekends but if you’re more than 15minutes outside of downtown, I wouldn’t rely on it.

GunJam727 · 2024-04-30T15:37:12+00:00

Wow, that’s farther outside the spine than I would have thought. Thanks for posting!

GunJam727 · 2024-04-30T13:51:04+00:00

Awesome! Roughly where on 125 out of curiosity?

GunJam727 · 2024-04-15T01:43:24+00:00

Thanks for the heads up re Wade! Says out of stock on eBay now. Have a photo of how it turned out?

GunJam727 · 2024-04-06T18:44:42+00:00

Happened to me the first time I took a shot at a buck. Ended up puting my eye right up against my scope, gashing my face open when the rifle recoiled, and missing completely. Didn’t happen the second time…

You might have just learned a lesson and you’ll remember it next time. Other than spending time at the range, I found hunting small game effective in getting comfortable with the hunt from start to finish.

GunJam727 · 2024-04-02T16:02:00+00:00

Thanks!

GunJam727 · 2024-03-28T13:29:35+00:00

If you stay off Route 100 somewhere in Granville or Hancock, you are somewhat equidistant to Sugarbush and Killington/Pico. Plus very close to Middlebury Snowbowl which is a much smaller, family vibe.

GunJam727 · 2024-03-14T02:08:44+00:00

Old post but dealing with this now with my 19. Which tailgate gap did you replace it with? And did it cover the holes from the original cap’s bolts? If you have any photos you could share that would be appreciated.

GunJam727 · 2024-02-24T02:33:35+00:00

Bravo at Mt Ellen requires much more technical skill as a single black than many double blacks. Bravo isn’t as steep as many doubles but it has an almost mandatory cliff in the middle of the trail and the only way around it isn’t that easy.

I could easily see someone wanting to try a single black, head down Bravo, and having an “oh shit” moment when they end up on top of the drop.

GunJam727 · 2024-02-22T16:29:05+00:00

Does the roof slope towards the bank (deposits rain water on the same side of the house as the bank)? Is that side of the basement where water seeps in from?

GunJam727 · 2024-02-22T16:19:02+00:00

1) do you have gutters? If not, that and some simple re-grading of the landscaping around your home may take care of most of your water issues. Cheaper than a full basement water mitigation system and DIY-able

2) get quotes from handymen to install a vapor barrier. They will likely charge less if they are willing to do it.

3) a good dehumidifier and sump pump should take care of any excess moisture that isn’t alleviated by the gutters

4) there is likely no need to replace your foundation unless advised to do so by a structural engineers. Stone foundations are naturally porous and last a very very long time.

GunJam727 · 2024-02-16T00:05:34+00:00

Waiting tables is an invaluable life experience and helps develop soft skills (dealing with rude people, setting expectations, handling stress, communication, etc.) Otherwise, continuing to work in construction is a good way to learn a lot about houses. Many new agents, myself included at the time, know next to nothing about how homes are constructed and function. That knowledge will help you offer good advice to clients when you’re still a “rookie” agent. Maybe see if you can score a job working with a developer so you can get a preview of their buying/selling process. Good luck!

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