mrlew

Great info, thanks. I've hunted the NJ WMAs since the early 1970s and your tips are dead on. Hunting without a dog right now although I've had a few in the past (and hopefully will again in the not too distant future). I wish more folks would pick up their used shells. I'm with you and try my best to leave nothing in the field. But walking around Black River or Spruce Run (my "home" WMAs) I always see shells and remains of cleaned birds. Oh, and my son did indeed find and buy his very first car that day. In the end it was a really great father son day even without birds!

Stopped by on my way home from work today to pick up some ammo. Very nice facility and the staff is really great. I wish them luck and I'll definitely be heading back for some range time after the Grand Opening.

Went out at Whittingham in the afternoon. First time there (was used Jeep shopping with my son). Didn't see any empty shells. Didn't see any birds either. Wish I could: A) find a private club B) afford a private club

Thanks! That's cool.

Rifleman, I saw some of those NJGF targets when I shooting there. What's the deal? They for sale?

Wow, went to a regular monthly meeting to be introduced, still a probee. What a great bunch of folks at this club. Really looking forward to a work weekend and contributing to the wellness of the place. Just plain old good people here. Couldn't be happier.

Mostly uplands. Got to agree with with the LL Bean duck boots. I've had the same pair for at least 25 years.

So......... What boots do you wear when hunting?

Very clever hint, I found it and it's not where I thought it was going to be.

This is awesome!! thank you!!!!

Yup, plan on taking care of those asap. I'll be traveling to Mexico on business next week (don't get me started on that) so I'll miss that meeting but plan on attending the November meeting. And I live for work days!

I am officially a probationary SCFGPA member! Nice place, nice people. Now I just need to find some time to get down there and shoot. The indoor range and facilities in general were much nicer than I expected.

At the moment I don't have anything to contribute but I was invited to the new member meeting tomorrow night. Really looking forward to it.

Sometimes you can find a full "packer" brisket at Walmart. I know the one in Flemington has them from time to time. You can also ask at the meat counter in most supermarkets for a packer. They may need to order one but should be able to get it in a day or two.

Congratulations!! She may make you change that avatar (unless, of course that's her :-)

Well my heads a spinning now. Given that dreadful point #6 (thanks NJ) it's obvious that the safe call is a no. Bummer too, it's a nice little plinker.

Wow, I didn't realize the "evil" name list was that specific. I thought any M1 "type" was a no go. I'm new at this so please forgive me. Well actually, I've been shooting off and on for 40 years, more off than on, but my son is interested in the sport so we're looking into adding to the collection. Thanks again.

Okay, I have read the pinned "is insert any semi auto rifle" legal and tried the search feature regarding this but still have a question. I think I know the answer but I'm hoping I'm wrong. Is an Erma Werke .22 M1, such as this one Here NJ legal? From what I've read here my assumption is a big fat NO. The reason I'm asking is that I saw a post on another forum stating that this M1 was NJ legal. Thanks, Chris

Your dad and your family are in my families prayers. I, too, lost my dad about 10 years ago. I miss him everyday. But yes, life goes on.

Yeah, that's kind of what I thought. If asked I would, of course, tell the truth.

Okay, there's a thread discussing the legal parameters regarding the legal transportation of firearms. I have a different question. Let's say you are transporting your firearm, let's say handgun, correctly, locked in trunk, unloaded. You are pulled over by a LEO for a traffic violation, let's say turning right on red at an intersection where that is not allowed. Honest mistake. Do you tell the LEO right off the bat that you have a weapon in the trunk? Now in my, thankfully, limited experience a LEO usually asks where you are coming from/going to when pulled over for a traffic stop so the topic might come up. But if not what do you do? Chances are the LEO isn't going to look in your trunk if you cooperate regarding the traffic stop. Just some food for thought. I've never been pulled over while transporting a weapon but have wondered what to do even if I'm just coming home from a morning of pheasant hunting and have me 20 gauge in the trunk. If this has been discussed before please accept the apology of a newbie. Chris

Welcome! I'm a new member as well and live in Bernardsville! Chris

Thanks Mark! I'll contact them this weekend and might take you up on that g uest offer in a few weeks (traveling on business for a while)

I remember Hillsborough Shoot Center fondly. It was a great place to shoot. No hassles as long as you were safe. It sure would be nice to have a place like that again!

Thanks for the "welcomes". @Mark, I've been looking at SCFGPA. I had to process a change of address for my FID even though I only moved across town. My FID is at least 25 years old and therefore I had to go through the whole fingerprint, background check process. Once I get my new ID with the correct address I'll be contacting SCFGPA.