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  1. The Fishman

    Anyone use a hatchet for skinning?

    I collect Buck knives and I found this hatchet last week in a pawn shop. Buck made this size 106 Hunter's Axe from the mid-1960s to the early 1990s. An old Buck dealer's catalog from the early 1970s states "Hunter’s Axe - 4” head 2.5” cutting, 10.5” overall. Ideal for dressing big game and for...
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    Cutting Central Leader on Persimmon Tree

    I bought a Deer Candy persimmon from Chestnut Hill Outdoors back in May. The central leader was intentionally cut. I really wasn't that worried about it since I bought the tree for $4.50 on clearance. I saw another Chestnut Hill persimmon tree that also had the central leader cut at another Wal...
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    Which Grafting Knife?

    I have been trying to come up with ideas for my Father's Day gift and I have been wanting to try grafting next year, so I would like to pick out a grafting knife. After searching the forums, it seems the Tina grafting knives are recommended, but they are a little pricey just to try my hand at...
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    Help with Growing Pears

    I am wanting to plant pears primarily for wildlife and not human consumption. I have access to plenty of pears that are what I believe to be sand pears at my grandparents’ place, but I have been unable over the past couple of years to propagate any of the seeds. These trees have been there...
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