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Just spotted this guy in our back yard.

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Just spotted this guy in our back yard.

What's with the snout? That's kinda odd.
We have one that likes to shit in our driveway right next to the car doors. :rolleyes: I'm not talking little pellets, I'm talking retriever-sized loads, green, grassy and mushy when fresh. Yes, I've accidentally stepped in them. 😠 (looks up recipes for turtle soup)

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So my backyard is about an acre alone and backs up to a 3 acre pond with about 2 miles of public woods on the other side. I have turtles, snakes, etc.. all the typical stuff. Even a alligator that tends to frequent the pond. Last time I saw him he was about 5/6 feet long. However when I see possums, I pull out the AR. I live in a trailer/mobile home that's about 3 feet off the ground. Possums love to get under the house and cause plumbing issues that get expensive quick. This is only backyard wildlife picture I have. This was about 2 weeks ago. When i turned my weapon light on and spotted him, he started running. I got him full tilt run at about 60 yards.
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A deer caught on security cam the other night.
 
While not so ā€œwildā€, we did have this nature show as well. A 12 day process.

Witnessed this at the range last Sunday. Public Day so no camera use allowed but I HAD to sneak a pic in. :cool: That is a folding metal chair laying on the back bench I was about to stack with the rest of them out of the way. I left the chair and the little guy alone... :)

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Public Day so no camera use allowed
Whaaa? No cameras allowed at a range? That's a new one for me. I use my camera all the time at the range... mostly to take photos of my targets. I take a photo of every target I shoot.
 
Whaaa? No cameras allowed at a range? That's a new one for me. I use my camera all the time at the range... mostly to take photos of my targets. I take a photo of every target I shoot.

Correct, no cameras. Actually no cell-phones either which of course contain cameras. Think of it from a safety viewpoint with noobs doing selfies and all. :rolleyes: They need to concentrate on the task at hand (ie: shooting) and not on a photo op. As RSOs we have to set perfect examples. I would have liked to record a couple fellows shooting watermelons and 2-liters at the plinking range at the end of the "day" (ends at 1pm). But again, no exceptions can be made, even for RSOs. :(

PS: this just Public Day. Any other time is fine to take pics...
 
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Correct, no cameras. Actually no cell-phones either which of course contain cameras. Think of it from a safety viewpoint with noobs doing selfies and all. :rolleyes: They need to concentrate on the task at hand (ie: shooting) and not on a photo op. As RSOs we have to set perfect examples. I would have liked to record a couple fellows shooting watermelons and 2-liters at the plinking range at the end of the "day" (ends at 1pm). But again, no exceptions can be made, even for RSOs. :(

PS: this just Public Day. Any other time is fine to take pics...
Wow. Just wow . I see the point .. but wow..
 
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Back yard near a small creek. I planted a lot of clover after clearing the land and the deer love it.
 
While not so ā€œwildā€, we did have this nature show as well. A 12 day process.
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I spread milkweed seeds in the hopes of attracting monarchs. They haven't germinated yet. Hopefully they will come up late summer/fall and ready for next spring/summer. I have some low areas where I planted cattails. They drink a lot of water and also attract butterflies.
 
Correct, no cameras. Actually no cell-phones either which of course contain cameras. Think of it from a safety viewpoint with noobs doing selfies and all. :rolleyes: They need to concentrate on the task at hand (ie: shooting) and not on a photo op. As RSOs we have to set perfect examples. I would have liked to record a couple fellows shooting watermelons and 2-liters at the plinking range at the end of the "day" (ends at 1pm). But again, no exceptions can be made, even for RSOs. :(

PS: this just Public Day. Any other time is fine to take pics...
I have also seen this policy in a few ranges. Even a couple of LGS that have signs on the door - no cameras or picture taking.

I generally agree with the policy. No selfies at the range. I've seen RSOs look the other way when it's regulars who aren't a bunch of frat boy gun renters (Dude... let's go shoot some guns) looking for something to do on the weekend. I also take a pic of my targets now and then.
 
I have also seen this policy in a few ranges. Even a couple of LGS that have signs on the door - no cameras or picture taking.

I generally agree with the policy. No selfies at the range. I've seen RSOs look the other way when it's regulars who aren't a bunch of frat boy gun renters (Dude... let's go shoot some guns) looking for something to do on the weekend. I also take a pic of my targets now and then.
I understand the issue with clowns doing selfies. Almost invariably they end up muzzling others. No bueno.

I don't do selfies at the range. But I take a photo of (almost) every target. Why? For my range records / log.

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I know... I'm a freak! LOL!
 
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