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Got her done tonight on my target buck.

30 yard shot with .270 . 3 came out waited no buck, they slowed up, Bang.

The best part of hunting behind the house and having kids is I can send a text that says "Boy, come drag my deer out for me!" 90#

So I have been hunting for around 8 years now and I've killed a few doe but I have never been able to kill a buck. I would say I usually get out on average about 6 times during bow season and another 4 during gun. During this years bow season I saw 6 doe and 2 4 pointers but always out of range. This past weekend I was able to get out to my buddies property in Schoharie on Sunday night and hunted until Tuesday morning. If anyone was out there during those days they know the weather was miserable. On Tuesday morning I was out and I had a 4 pointer following a doe around 8:00am and I was tempted to kill this buck because I knew it would be my last hunt. I decided to let him go and 30 minutes later I had an opportunity I could not pass up. I had an 8 pointer come out from some brush and I got him in my cross hairs and the rest was history. This buck wasn't a monster by any means but I truly was so happy to finally get a buck down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Had a great time on my first ever hunt in souther tier didn't get to harvest any deer but seen six but they were all on the run not presenting a good shot. Me and my gang got tommorow to get it done. I can't thank stoneam 2006 and his dad enough for allowing us to come down and hunt with them while showing us around they have been very generous with there hospitality, the kind of people you hope to meet on a sight like this. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

1 thing I have learned on my first day back tin work after 22days off, I still hate work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Was presented by my sister today with my biggest buck to date! An absolutely awesome custom burnt Monster buck Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Just had an awesome experience. Saw my first fisher just now. Saw him about 70 yards out and it ran to 30 yards. Tried getting a video but the jack wad hunter that lives in the area decided he was going to try to trespass today. He quickly turned around when he saw my blaze orange vest. Didn't spook the Fischer so I watched him climb a few trees and jump from tree to tree Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did a solo afternoon sit in 9A today. After the morning rain, conditions were quite pleasant. I even saw the sun peek out a bit. At about 3:50 I somehow notice a twitching ear about 70 yards directly in front of me. I take a closer look with my scope on 9x zoom. It was a deer, carefully assessing whether to come out from the sumac trees. I watched it for a good 5 minutes. No horns, so then I just had to decide if it was a big enough doe. It finally came out and presented me with a shot. In my rookie brain, it looked big enough. Then again, I still had my scope on 9X zoom. So I shot it. It went down immediately. Turned out to be a button buck. Shot was in the lower neck area. I didn't see the entry wound at first. Had to flip it over. After considering my options, I am going to donate it the the Venison Donation Coalition. (I am too embarrassed to post a pic.) Still, it was nice to get out and amazed I saw its ear in the brush. Also got to meet my neighbor two properties over, which was nice.

I was able to kill my first buck on Tuesday morning. I had a 4 pointer following a doe at 8:00am decided to let them go and around 8:30am a decent 8 pointer pops out from some brush 40 yards out. I get him in my crosshairs and let it rip, he ran about 50 yards and dropped. Super excited Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I live about 10 mins away so it was perfect. Now that I have had time to let everything digest...my plan of action is to simply go over tomorrow, ask if I did something to upset them along the way, ask to pull the four stands (there are more but those a wood built) and as much as it will pain me, say thank you for the opportunity to hunt for the past 14yrs and walk away. I would love to give them a piece of my mind but like many have said...what would that do. Yup, I would feel good for about an hour...but the thrill would be gone and I may even eventually regret doing it (maybe not). Not going to lie, I am still like WTF?!?! over the whole situation still.

I got yelled at by my neighbor for hunting my property, "missed" a bunch of squirrels. It was a successful afternoon walk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I finally got my phone to cooperate with posting pictures. Here is my friends and mine opening day success. We both took does in the morning about 30 min apart then he took the nice 7 point around 3pm. It was a memorable day. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

A little late but I got this guy on Monday afternoon. Had 3 doe run by me about an hour earlier and I was a little upset. I want seeing much at all the first 3 days and was running out of time. Well an hour after the 3 doe ran by me, this guy decided to walk out at about 149 yards. I took my time and fired a round. He took off and I couldn't get another shot. I walk up to see that I had him hit and got on his tracks. Then my dad came as I started to track and he went ahead Incase I jumped him up. Needless to say thank goodness we had snow other wise it would have been a long night of tracking on my hand and knees. He ran about 250 yards and was piled up.

Missed but made kindling for fire ughhhhhh

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Ahhhhh, I don't know man, if i had my wife in a ground blind with a sleeping bag ... I mean seriously ,im only human.

I miss being out ...been cooped up in our house all week with a bad back. I appreciate this site and all our hunting fraternity. You bring us right out on the stand with you- enjoy all the stories! Good luck everybody, be safe, and enjoy God's great creations, beautiful sunrises, sunsets and nature! Jeff

I can't take it no more I am going hunting tomorrow . Sitting around this house is driving me crazy. Reading about everyone hunting .I am going tomorrow. Wish me good luck.i need meat in the freezer. Good luck all

Either I'm rasing a very patient hunter or she's never gonna want to hunt again. We are now 0-4 in seeing deer. Its only been a couple hours every time but for a 6 year old a couple of hours is a lifetime Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

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Snow is so awesome for spotting deer. But when you can see a mile all around you and there's no deer. Well now there's no deer within a mile of me[emoji45] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I need pics of the inside of that house! Is "redrum" spray painted on the walls? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Update to this story. The slug hole was not from a slug it was from a crossbow bolt and it happened the Saturday BEFORE gun season. We set up for a drive this morning and ran into a hunter in his stand on the property line. He was the shooter two weeks ago. No elaboration on how he hit him in the leg, 6 inches above the hoof, but I know I've had some less than ideal hits in the past as well, both my fault, and other circumstances such as deer movement or deflections due to objects not seen. The hunter was happy the deer was dispatched and recovered which I am sure haunted him. A lot of us know what it feels like to not find one we have wounded and how sick you feel. Very glad there was some closure for the hunter and the deer.

They offered $1800 to hunt, and he took it. My wife had the best quote though..."S!$t! I already sent out their Christmas card."

wild turkey and venison tenderloin sauteed in garlic over with white rice and pink/black beans,

Need to call that good looking blonde from "Rehab Addict" TV show to slap a little paint onto it.

I'd get ya pics of the basement but I don't have a death wish today. This is the creepy attic room behind where I sit. The most F'ed up part about this.....I shut that little door the other day....

Saw my first deer for the day..... it was bedded down next to my stand. Now it's gone..... duh Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I set the alarm for 5:45, I'm hunting with a friend about a mile from my house. This sure beats the 90 minute drive in used to! Good luck today, all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Battery powered Everything!!!!!

Pulled some trail cam cards today. Here's video of a small buck trailing a doe and grunting, pretty cool to hear. I've passed this guy up about 6 times during bow and twice during gun so far. Buck Trailing Doe Grunting 11240024.AVI

I completely agree fourseasons, I do believe (now that I have time to reflect) that this was probably worked out in advance. Just burns me that they didn't call or anything to just give me a heads up. And for adding up all my time spent there...that's not a bad idea (though I know I'll never do it). Fun to think about though! I'm waiting to the next good snow and seeing if I get a call "we can't get out of the driveway".

. New spot this afternoon and it's that hour Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A buddy put this nice Buck to rest this morning in 9p. He deff earned it....put in a lot of hours in this crap weather and it paid off...his biggest buck to date. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Well a doe will work 7 or 8 came to her 25 yard shot. Dragging it out now .

40-50 lbs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Saw all of that but not a single deer Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk

Have a couple beers at a holiday party? Please don't drive home! Its just not worth it guys. Last night we had an accident in our local area and the guy is super lucky to be alive, was driving too fast for the conditions (Crazy foggy) and had been drinking, He totaled his brand new truck and we had to have FD use the jaws of life to get him out. Hes lucky and will get to keep his legs but could have easily been killed. Just wanted to give everyone a reminder that drinking and driving is definitely no joke!

She also does fish My deer was only the second one she's ever done. First was a beer opener for her boyfriend. It is really something to see her work on it. And if you mess up it can be quite unforgiving. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

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The thought of bacon and eggs is becoming overpowering I am weakening fast! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I have a difficult time trying to conceal my 44 mag Contender with a 14" barrel .

For cold hands try one of those strap on muffs. Mine is from Cabelas but there are lots of choices. I use the hand warmers inside that and only wear very thin gloves. My hands stay completely warm and no loss of dexterity with the thin gloves.

From a blind correct ? Got a good sleeping bag ? Take off shoes and climb in with the lower part of your body leaving your hands and arms free. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have listened to each response here. This is a difficult no matter how you look at it. If it were me, I would collect my thoughts and pay them a visit. Start out by asking them for a few minutes of their time. "We've known each other for quite a long time now... more than 14 years. I have always felt we were good friends. Don't you agree?" Then - "you know I've done a lot of work for you over the past 14 years plus have always plowed your driveway and never charged you a penny. I remember how thrilled your grandson was when he saw the treehouse. The reason I did this was because - first of all; I really liked you folks and second of all I appreciated the opportunity to hunt the property. So you can understand how stunned I was when you told me you just accepted money, $1800 from some other hunters." Then ask - "why wasn't I given the first opportunity to lease the property? because I would have gladly worked out an arrangement and still plowed your driveway because as I stated, I really liked you folks." The close - "At this point is there any way that next year I can work out the financial arrangement with you to lease the land to hunt? If so I would still plow your driveway at no charge. Give it a try. You got nothing to lose. AND AS LARRY HAS STATED - Remind them now that they have accepted money for the right to hunt they are now liable in a law suit.should one of them or someone with them get hurt or worse yet killed on your land. Have they obtained additional insurance now because they have entered into an agreement?

1800 big ones is a good chunk of change for many folks. They will see in the end how much all that extra shit you did for them costs in the long run thats for sure. My problem with it is that some stranger to this guy did not just ride down the road, see deer in a field, pull over and hand them cash or a check for the 1800. This was done elsewhere and this people know who these guys are very well and worked out a lease.

when they ask if you will snow blow their driveway tell them you need x amount of dollars.

So yesterday was the 2nd time this week that I have kicked the same guy off my property in about the same spot. Yesterday after our conversation he ended with "I only have a few acres can you at least stay away from this area tomorrow it's my last day off for a week" said in a scream similar to a teenage girl. I'm on my way out the door to do some squirrel hunting along the property line and I have a whole box of shells with me:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk