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I finally got my first deer. I'm pretty excited since and just had to post. Sure it wasn't the big 8 point buck but it still very exciting. I was lucky that guy form my gun club happened by and guided me through the gutting process because that is not the easiest thing for a newbie. (Sorry the picture is sideways, it is right side up my computer and I have no idea hot to rotate).

Congrats! I rotated it for you.

Reverend Al Sharpton was in Sears. He was there to protest the fact that most of the washing machines were white. So the clerk called the manager, who asked " What's the problem here Reverend ?" Sharpton pointed at the machines and loudly bemoaned the fact that most of them were white. The manager replied " Well, Reverend, it's true that most of the washing machines are white.....but if you'll open the lids, you'll see that all the agitators are black."

Once I really started getting serious about bow hunting I found myself within spitting distances of unalrmed deer under my stand that more often than not didn't provide a shot. I found that Bow hunting usually provides more heart pounding thrills than gun hunting even when a shot doesn't present itself.

My son shot this deer yesterday afternoon. Doe fawn came out of a thicket and this buck came crashing through after it, giving a nice 35 yard muzzleloader shot. A nice heart lung shot. Live weight was 137 pounds. It shed one side of it's rack, and broken off the other. Someone had shot it in the left front leg. Looks like shed hunting season will start earlier this year, LOL.

I keep seeing people write that they hope the "weekend warriors" stay home or out of the woods.. Would this be people that work during the week? What's the issue with people who hunt on weekends

went to the range today with two rifles with newly mounted and bore sighted scopes........first one was perfect left to right but about 6 inches high........second was about 18 inches to the right and 6 inches low. There is no way I would ever go hunting with a gun that has only been bore sighted.

I have always wore B/O during the firearms season and I shoot as many deer as the guys in camo.

Same thing happened to me when I got my 1st deer. 2 local guys heard the shot, and came over to investigate. My hands were still trembling, it was obvious I had no idea WTF I was doing, my heart was still pounding. 1 guy was not happy, but the other guy grabbed his knife and did 80% of the work, while showing me what to do. I couldn't thank them enough, and they went back down hill. Then I'm dragging up hill, and yet another guy comes along, and helps me with the drag !!! Sometimes state land is not all the bad

For some reason we always want to believe that just because somebody participates in things like hunting, that they are all up-standing wonderful people. Well, here is just another indication that hunters represent the same cross-section of people that any other group does. And yes, we have our fair share of wackos too. It's something to stay aware of when dealing with other hunters. People have shot each other, on purpose, over hunting issues. It's unfortunate, but simply the way some people are. We have not yet figured out how to eliminate the weirdos from our ranks and probably never will.

i think he means the deer is moving because it got bumped by a hunter. I agree

90% of hunting opening day kills are result of unorganized deer drives.just everyone walking into the wood is the same let alone shooting and scaring them,so ethically when do you hunt then?

Ive pulled stands, piled brush at the bottom of them, left notes, but i would never ever sabotage one or cause a condition where someone could get hurt. I do know the threads Rob is talking about though. Read that stuff on here every year.

All butchers hang animals by their feet.. if its good enough for them it's good enough for me... I bet in the scheme of things it really doesn't matter though... kind of a "Do what you want to do, you will anyway" thing

I think there is also an issue that this guy cut the tree without knowing the property boundaries... getting upset with somebody really for no reason... It is always better to confront another hunter respectfully face to face first... usually things can be worked out without getting stupid... people need to wait until there really is a problem instead of creating one before one exists.

I'm a passionate hunter and outdoorsman and I guard my property, but that is well beyond what reasonable and civilized people do, no matter how angry they may be.

Must have missed that. Still can't see Paula , wny,, fast Eddie , first light ,stone,being in favor of sabotaging a persons stand . Remove it sure. Can you provide a link to,their comments ? I did a search but could not find any.

So I got home from work at 2 this afternoon. This girl was in my field, but didn't seem to care that I was home. I used my truck as cover and retrieved the Savage 220f from the house. Using the gas grill as my rest, I put a 250 gr Hornady SST through her pump station at 175 yards. She went 10 yards through some THICK briars and this is where I found her. Needless to say, it's an inner loin kind of dinner tonight.

Actually what is not reflected in these stats is the comparative percentages of those that wear blaze orange vs. those that do not. that overwhelming percentage of accidents involving those that are not using blaze orange is coming from a minority percentage of hunters, which makes them even more significant. As to the argument as to whether blaze orange should be mandatory, I will leave that to others to debate. Like I said earlier, it would not break my heart if it became law, because like so many have already concluded, wearing blaze orange during a firearms deer season is pretty much the only sane thing to be doing. However, do not think that the only victim in an accident are those that recklessly hit the deer woods trying their best not to be seen by fellow hunters, or those that think they are proving some kind of point about their "Libertarian" attitudes. There are families and friends left behind that have to go through the grieving process and frequently financial hardships when the breadwinner is suddenly removed from the family. Also, the next time you draw a bead on a deer, take a look at the jumble of downed logs, trees and brush and ask yourself if you are 100% certain that tucked back in there, there isn't some fool hunkered down there in his camo suit. Don't see anyone ....right? Well that's because we have some pretty good camo these days and it does what it's supposed to do. But then too, think what your life would be like if as you pulled the trigger you found out he was there by the scream when he was hit. I wouldn't want to be thrust into that scenario because some hard-head is out there demonstrating his "rights".

I think it is the "grass is greener on the other side " syndrome. The same reason that when fishing from shore, you wish you had a boat. Get out on the water with a boat and drift the shoreline casting to within feet of the bank.. Or go to a large chunk of state land and walk 5 miles to the rd on the other side trying to get away from the people hunting close .. I have never done any of these things , of coarse...lol

For the first time in my entire hunting life I had to miss opening day, and in fact the entire deer season. I have had to live the experience through this site and all of you. While It broke my heart to not be there, some of the BS that comes with hunting I was fine to be away from. This particular topic however I did not escape and I will chime in. My brother in law and nephews had full reign over my place, stands, and even my house while I was away. What happens at 4 am on opening day while I'm sad in bed in Alaska (4 hour time difference) instead of sitting in my favorite deer stand as I'm missing deer season opening day breaking my 39 season run? I get called by BIL telling me that my neighbors had placed stands just over my fence line and were not only facing into my property, but were pissed at him for driving my four wheeler along the perimeter trail on my property, to help recover another neighbors deer for him after being called for help. So this touch hole not only was hunting my property, but had the gall to then be upset for the four wheeler possibly screwing up his chances of shooting a deer off my property. People who feel the need to antagonize others to get their rocks off are not firing on all cylinders! It reminds me of cows sticking their heads through the fence to eat grass when they have an entire field of green grass behind them. I loath people who feel so desperate to kill a deer, or keep somebody else from getting "my deer" that they set up on top of other people. Much to the bad fortune of my neighbors; I will thankfully have my entire deer season off next year as it has already been approved. I will then resume my long standing rule. If you shoot a deer from a stand on the fence line you will NEVER recover it! I will gut, tag and give to the first needy local family I find. I have actually done it in the past, and will again if the opportunity presents. I don't even care if it is a record book buck. I don't want a deer somebody else killed hanging on my wall. I'll video me sticking the rack in a table vise and cut the damned thing in a pile of one inch pieces!! Again, people who march through life finding ways to intentionally cause trouble or put others safety at risk, have a screw loose and should not be surprised and/or piss and moan when the tables get turned on them!

seems to be an awful lot of info missing from that story.............crazy none the less.

Thanks everyone! I decided to have the hide tanned so I can have a trophy of my first deer. We took her to get processed so I'm looking forward to all the deer meat.. but we still have a couple more days left plus muzzle loader season so I may have a chance to get that buck yet.

Here's where I am on this topic at this point in this thread: B.O. Should not be mandated by law, but it's foolish not to wear it. B.O. is needed because some hunters are fools that will shoot at anything not having B.O. The penalties for stupidly shooting someone while hunting are not severe enough. The person shot is NEVER the guilty party. B.O. necessity while hunting, is one of the biggest reasons non-hunters think hunters are idiots. Hunters that chastise other hunters for not wearing B.O. have no more right to do so then motorcycle riders have to chastise other riders who don't wear a helmet. If we allow legislators to pass laws to protect us from this type of stuff, pretty soon we will need to have life insurance to hunt and we will be wearing helmets in our cars. The last thing I ever want to hear someone say is, "There ought to be a law!".

Pressure never ends in NY, there were four trucks around the woods up the street both Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Our season is way too long

Unfortunately most hunters do nothing to improve the lands they hunt or the herds they hunt... and it will always be that way... I don't believe there is a general "hard natural way" to hunt... that is subjective... I'm positive your hard way to hunt isn't even close to mine... and mine may be easier than other hunters I know... the only end game in deer hunting is to kill deer legally... easily or hard depends on the individual and their hunting experience. It's not worse or better just different ways to get to the same end.

Yes I have passed on a high racked 12pt...and untold smaller buck and doe at last light and just after legal...I have past 10's and 8's plus numerous smaller buck and doe as they walked by during legal light on the neighbors land...ya no what ? life went on...I lost no sleep...... I'll not have, when my days on this earth dwindle to an end, any life regrets concerning this to dwell on..... By the way...I'm also the type of person that has no desire to have the mounted heads of the deer I take lining my walls(BTW I've taken some very nice deer)...which is great for others...just not my thing....I hold every animal encounter whether it's killed or passed as a trophy encounter... tucked safely in my mind for later enjoyment.

Why do people that disagree with a hunting tactic call it unethical? some of you all watch entirely too much television. When deer get pressured they become even more nocturnal, especially when it's dark more than it's light out. I watched a spike horn watch me walking through the golden rod for 10 minutes. I almost stepped on him before he took off. No different than the "Moral Police" calling something they disagree with immoral. I've lost friends because they PREACH political, religious and deer hunting righteousness. FACT. Let's just agree to disagree on things and be respectful and we're all good but when the only right opinion is yours, then you're really not a friend, are you?

Only 8 pages??? Boy! you guys are getting soft.

I don't even bother hanging them any more unless I have something else to do and need to get the carcass up out of harms way. I'll gut them in the field where they fall and pour out any pooled blood.... after a few quick pics of course. The drag home usually takes about an hour. I'll set them up for a few more pics at home before I toss him in the back of the truck and haul him down to the processor. Once we get to the processor, he gets pulled out of the truck and layed on the floor of the shop, where he'll stay until they get him on the hooks for skinning. Once they get him pealed out of his jacket, he's laid back on his side and cut into pieces and packaged on the table. Hang time is good for punts and kickoffs, but not necessary for dead deer IMO. I prefer to get him from field to freezer ASAP rather than dilly dick around hanging him for a short period of time that comes with no benefits unless conditions are ideal, so that's pointless for me. I usually get them back and in the freezer within 12-24hrs from the time of kill depending on drop off time, and day of the week.

Pushing deer is a lot like snagging salmon because you can't get them to bite. Sure you can get your limit but it a far cry from ethical sportsmanship.

He shot gun to get his brothers attention, why not shoot deer?

Sheesh, I thought this was gonna' be about woodworking. I got all worked up over a computer thingy? Enjoy it, whatever it is!

Absolutely if you are sure it's on your land it would be on the ground with a note saying don't come back if found again maybe a sign with go to dec to pick up....not trying to cause injury to anyone

Truck temp at 200 place on intake manifold for a minute each side. Season with salt and pepper packets you find on the floorboard. Could be served with a few fries that you may find under the seat and enjoy! Saves a trip to the kitchen!!

Ha-ha ..... best trophy money can buy. Hey ..... some people think that's what hunting is all about. For them it's all about ego. They spend their time looking for peer acceptance and that's all hunting is to them.

Is that the guy from Wayne's world? He does standup? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not THIS white boy.... I have a DEER to cut up...hehehehe....

How does it work putting an edge or bevel to make a picture frame?

Since the date for recertification is January, 31st, 2018 I will be sending mine in on the 30th. Remember if you get one of these invitation letters it is NOT a requirement to do anything until that 2018 date. I say don't give them a chance to test the system and then overwhelm them at one time. FUAC

Made lasagna tonight with homemade venison sweet Italian sausage....came out amazing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think we are forgetting the basic goals of the antlerless deer permit system. I think if you ask the DEC, they'll tell you that it is for herd management, not for filling freezers .... lol. So, a permit issued is intended to be a permit filled, regardless of who or how many hunters fill them. I believe that is what the permit sign-overs are all about, and even the deer donation program. Everything is focused on deer harvest and attempted herd management, and that applies whether the hunting area is public or private. As far as the notion that food gathering is the only reason for hunting, I really don't completely agree with that. I have spent some time in my younger years hunting woodchucks, but never was able to get myself to eat one. But the farmers who used to slam their equipment over those holes sure did thank me. I also do some varmint hunting, but am not looking forward to a fox rump roast. And I used to shoot rats at the dump ...... no meal for me there. I don't know how many people enjoy a nice stuffed Thanksgiving crow. Hunting has many reasons for justification, and food gathering is only one of them.

Absolutely!!! those damned bells going off are annoying.

deer drive with strangers? no offense, but no thank you........

Doe number 3 for me is in the books! Got to bloody up my side by side finally too!

Took dad's 270 out on state land in 8n was there literally 25 min when a group Walked out and took this one at 50 yards ran 20 yards and done....put in truck went back out didn't see anything else

Happy to report I shot a doe today with the SSTs and she went right down. 60 yard shot in the front shoulder, she hit the ground right where she was standing. Deffinetly staying with these slugs! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Actually shot this guy the saturday prior to gun opener with the bow but couldnt find him. Was really bummed. Opening morning 10 min in he walked right up to me. 25 yrd shot only ran 40 yrd.

Killed 10/30/2014, 6pm, 6G, Button buck (doe) The yellow tag is cause the new paper didnt work at walmart...

When they start asking me what guns if any have in my trunk I do. Sent from my LG-VS980 using Tapatalk