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How sweet it is to knock down a doe with my son right next to me after the other little guy’s grandfather nudged her our way. First deer I never had to drag an inch!!! What a blessing- corned venison for everyone!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't know why the picture is always sideways? But got my skulls back from my crossbow and rifle buck

Just whacked a big female. First stand of the night. On to the next. Sent from my LGMP260 using Tapatalk

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I've tried for 38yrs to tag a buck, any buck on my birthday. Yes, I passed some barley legal 3" spikes over the yrs. I've taken several nice bucks before my bday or the day after or even later in the season. Today I broke the curse. I seen this buck crossing the old farm lane about 80 yrds out. It was too thick to get a shot. It took 30min to cut the distance to 25yrds before I had a softball sized window to the back of his neck. I couldn't be more happier. The type of hunt made the difference, despite he's not the biggest buck in the woods. My first birthday buck. He would have gotten a pass if it wasn't my bday, but he's a trophy to me.

Had a beautiful morning in the woods today. Even saw the deer I was looking for. A big doe. I've enjoyed reading all the posts during my sits this season. Good luck guys and gals.

Thank you fellow forum members for allowing me to represent you- not only today in the woods but everyday in life. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Change of plans. Wife called and is driving over to sit blind with me until dark. First time ever. Should be interesting especially if a doe stops by.

So I was going through the attachments that I have uploaded over the years on this forum and it made me realize how far I have come in the 5 or so years that I have been a part of this community. I decided I wanted to share all I have accomplished since I have been a member of this community and have learned more and more from the great people on here. My first year deer hunting was 1989. It took me until 2012 to kill my first buck. A small fork horn and I was proud as hell to have harvested him. In 2013 the pic in the top left is the first pic I uploaded to this forum. I posted that 12/2 and the name of that post was "Not the biggest in the woods but I am happy to have him". Reading through that post showed me how far I have come in the last 5 or so seasons. In that topic I was saying how I just don't see bucks that other people see and while I knew there were bigger I never saw them. You guys were speculating as to why that could be, especially with other guys on my lease killing nice deer every year. 2015 was my coming out party. I killed my first deer with a bow, the big girl in the second pic and my first buck with the bow, the 5 pt with the bow. I remember seeing that 5 pt walking slowly toward me and I was shaking like a leaf and believe it or not I was in awe of his antlers. In that post we had a heck of a track job on him, I shot a little too low but I tracked him down with the help of my more experienced hunting buddies and the feeling of holding those antlers was awesome. I also shot my first coyote with the bow that season. Made a heck of a shot on him at about 40 yds. Not a shot I would have taken on a deer but I was super proud of myself for the shot. That opening day of rifle I got my first 8 pointer and today he is on my wall. He came in about 4 o'clock chasing a doe. I didn't know how many points he was looking at him through the scope but I knew he was the widest deer I had ever seen. I had my rifle rested on my shooting rail and was waiting for a shot. I had my crosshairs on his neck as he was behind a tree and almost surprised my self as the rifle reported and I made a perfect shot and dropped him in his tracks. The doe hung around under my treestand even after the shot was taken. When the doe finally cleared out I could finally climb down and go see the deer. When I saw it was a 8 pointer I knew he was going on my wall. I was full of emotion and lots of hugs and pats on the back from the guys as they came in to help me gut and get the deer out. They all knew how long I had been waiting to kill a nice deer. The next year 2016, I killed what I assume will be the deer of my lifetime. The giant 9 pointer. The feeling when that boy dropped was overwhelming and when I was able to walk up to him I was in awe. The guys could hear me woot woot!! in the woods. I believe that is the biggest deer that has been killed on our lease and if I ever drop one bigger than that it will be amazing. Fast forward to this year and I harvested my first deer with the crossbow which is the big doe behind the 4 wheeler and the small 8 that I harvested last Sunday. While I was super thankful for the 8 last Sunday and I would shoot him again if given the chance, it is also the first time I found myself thinking, wow that would have been a great deer next year. Again showing my evolution as a hunter in a short time span. I want to thank everyone on this forum that's insite, posts, time spent, advice, persistence, determination etc have all helped me more in the last 5 years then anything I learned in 20 plus years prior. Its been awesome sharing my hunting experiences with you and learning from all of yours.

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First archery season for me this year. Passed on 11 dink bucks , tumor buck , busted drawing on a nice doe. Fawns , decent does too far off. Shooter bucks too far off. Gun season starts and same. Not sure how many hours in a stand but it’s a lot. Started to get burnt out , deflated, calling it quits and was very close to my second deerless season along with last year being my first. Daughter shot her first ( buck ) last year so that made it a great season. Someone made a golf related comment to keep me out here and it stuck. Brought up a club championship years ago where in dreadful rain and wind I shot 81 ( 9 over par ). It’s done , on paper and out of my control. The next weekend I shot 69 Saturday and 67 Sunday for the win 81-69-67. I put that experience into my hunting this year. The past is gone and out of my control. Been carrying my ML as primary gun all year as usual. Yesterday I asked daughter if I could borrow her Remington 870 youth 20. She gladly obliged. Got to stand at about 2 . My fawn friends arrive as normal to dig in the small plot. I notice movement coming from the west on woodsline into golden rod. West wind in my favor. Shooter buck I guessed at 100. Didn’t grab laser range finder out of backpack but looked like most of a sand wedge. He started directly towards me with only a head on shot. Then started diagonally and was getting closer. I turned on bushnell T optics and dang shooting rail is too low. Well Treeguy helped me set this stand in a 5 trunk maple. One trunk with a nice limb gave me the rest I needed. Put the T front shoulder and squeezed. Legs buckled under him. Racked another and kept eyes on him. 5-7 minutes later I see him trying to get up and head is raised. Put T on neck and sent another. Nary a twitch. First one went through boiler room. But I was taking no chances and no too dead. 81 yards. Buddy who’s property I hunt is in Ohio so no deer uber. Old school drag by horns most of way. Then hitting the uphill portion I grabbed the drag and shed some gear. You guys kept my head in the game , thank you for that. PMS and texts were blowing my phone up. Thanks for the congrats! Up in stand now trying to punch a doe tag. Guessing he’s 2.5. I like the dark chocolate rack. Congrats to everyone who’s gotten it done and good luck the remainder of the year.

“No point hunting this weekend....... rest up and hit it the next two weekends.” That was the plan and instead I cooked breakfast for family and am heading out for the 10-2 pm hunting shift. It’s a sickness. Lol. Good luck all. Going to try the Pygmy christened muzzleloader.

Reception perfect. Might just stay a bit longer.

To the trapper who's red fox I just shot thinking it was responding to my call, well-done and your catch will be waiting there for you stiff in the morning. Consider yourself lucky that I brought two rifles tonight and decided to use the .22mag on that particular stand. The . 243 isn't so fur friendly on fox! [emoji16] I almost forgot how much I love hearing the .22mag whack a fox! Sent from my LGMP260 using Tapatalk

I tell you Wolc, I think the forum would have folded already if it wasn't for the entertainment you bring us with that PA girth chart!

Just got off the phone, Jan 7th 8th, and 9th for this event, set in stone now. Come on Mexican restaurants! First flight ever, very excited!

It's been a LONG day. I've seen 2 fawns since daylight and haven't seen a thing in over 6hrs now. Been bored out of my mind all day. Wish MY wife would come visit me in the stand..... (WAIT!! I take that back!!!!) Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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I’m bringing my own juju tomorrow! The stars aligned, the calendars cooperated, the boy is jacked up for a few hunts tomorrow and maybe Sunday am if the weather cooperates (yeah right!)!!! Honestly I may not sleep tonight- alarms set for 3:30 for 1 of my twins to come with me to my buddy’s Columbia county property. While I killed the best deer for me ever this season in bow, I must say this season has not been “my best” I just haven’t hunted as much or as hard as I would like. BUT tomorrow my son is coming along for the first time this year and I am stoked(god I hate that term but it works for how I’m feeling!). Still...all good vibes go to Bionic, with a side of Biz. Let’s have some fun and make some memories tomorrow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We have 920 in the North and 124 in Western Ny. The bigger is enough to control the deer a bit and the smaller borders 100's of acres of No Hunting so that works out well also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My piece of happiness

I just check in to see how much beer Turkey Feather drinks

Got out for a morning sit with the crossbow before work. Very little deer movement, saw a small buck and a really small doe (possibly button buck). This good-sized doe snuck up behind me, and looped around in some heavy stuff. She popped out on the trail to my stand. She was slightly quartered to me at just over 10 yards and I tucked one behind her shoulder. When I checked the bolt, I was a little nervous because there was stomach contents, but I knew I made a good shot and there was tons of blood. I slowly peeked over the edge of the hill where she ran, and I could see a red path leading to her about 30 yards away. She weighed 133 lbs and the Rage did its job. Took out front side lung, and caught bottom of opposite lung and cut her stomach as it exited. Great to have some more meat in the freezer. I have to be careful though... I might go all season without firing a gun

I agree with you 100%, lots of good guys on this forum. I visit other forums way less because this feels like guys hanging out at hunting camp.

Next up OTTO!!! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Too small. And for some reason my wife must think the blind is soundproof. Not exactly quiet talking. Oh well. Guessing we won’t be seeing anything. Maybe some Spanish speaking does will be interested. Glad she came out just for the experience though.

Shoot!! Let the wife drag!! LOL Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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You better hide the tv, fridge, heater buddy, recliner .... or she may think your not hunting but man cave/blinding it lol!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Trying slow still hunting. See what happens

Pulling the plug Gotta go assault a pine [emoji268] with the family! Get er done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Im with you Crappyice. Even though I got my best buck to date this bow season, gun has not been working out for me as far as any of the big boys showing up. Passed on some smaller bucks including a small 6Pt less than 15 yds from me yesterday, but haven't laid eyes on one of the big boys during gun season. My log shows I'm up to 195 hours of stand time this year, not counting time sitting in the dark waiting for daylight...122 bow season and 73 gun season. But today feels like the day and I'm packed in for an all day sit today. Good luck to you and all the rest out there today. Biz you are due for one...hope your 8Pt shows up in front of you

I was so excited when my dad, and I bought 21 acres in the dack’s, feels like a lot to us.

For years dad and I hunted an amazing 8 acres. He killed a nice buck almost every year. Then it for subdivided and he didn’t want to buy it. He bought 30 acres in 2016. It borders 50 acres of landlocked public land that nobody hunts, so it’s like having 80. Only neighbor has 15-20 acres and they don’t shoot 1.5 bucks either like us so each year it seems to get better and better. It’s a 10min drive for him and 20min for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Been hunting over 40 years and still something new to be learned here on this Forum ! And no I didn't ride the short bus to school !

3N: My Dad’s 8pt on 11/29. Story in my journal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

She is Guatemalan not Inuit. Guessing that will be last thing on her mind in this cold but I am not resisting. Matter of fact, pretty good bet she is the first Guatemalan ever to hunt 8H. Lol

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Going out for the rest of the afternoon. This will be it for me. Not been a good year for hunting trying to get our new house closed on now for 4 weeks has killed any joy of going out. But dad wants to go so im going to try and clear my head for 3 hrs in my stand so dad atleast has a chance.

I believe that creates an easement by necessity .,through the private land . Which is easier said then done . Was hunting BLM land in Montana where the only access was down a private ranch road, the rancher didn’t quite agree, however my hunting partner lives in “The West “ and is an attorney, so the ranchers bluff was called . But we left just to avoid any further issues .

Switched it up and sat up high today. All the fog is below me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I either have been or am a member of some other forums mainly motorcycle and or 4 wheeler forums and I have never seen a more tightly nitted group than this that I believe generally in most cases care for one another. In those other forums there is usually alot more criticism and sarcasm than any support or knowledge being handed down. This is by far my first and favorite forum to visit and be part of. I have met a few people in person from this site and they are down right awesome stand up people. I look forward to meeting some more when I make one of these get togethers. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

I’d love to take a buck on my birthday. Of course I’d break several laws because it’s in March! Congratulations on the trophy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Went over to dinorocks and talked hunting with a few friends. He had country ribs , beans and taters going for us. An a good ipa sent by robhuntfish Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We have 600+ acres, between two properties. I'm property poor! It is a blessing and a curse, trying to figure out where to be, and when. We do alot of the zig and zag game. And we certainly are not over run with deer here. Like some locals think we are.

I think his answer will be no, same as mine ever been to Webster ? I’m almost 60 been to LI once for a wedding . To us NYC /li area is in a remote part of the state , almost more a part of other states . I almost have to be reminded that an ocean touches NYS . I could ask everyone I know or run into for the next month and not find one that ever ocean fished in NYS . its nothing we do or think about others here doing , that’s all .

Deer 2 150 pounds dressed weight 18" inside spread 8 points Savage 220, 20 Ga., Remington Accutips This was my first outing with gun, for various reasons, including laziness. Seeing some great bucks taken recently inspired me (esp. TF) plus a Thursday morning sighting of this buck motivated me to at least get my butt in a stand. I was not even ready yet, had just clipped my harness onto the tree, had not loaded the gun or even wiped the snow off the tree stand seat. I turned around and noticed a deer about 150 yards away but could not see any antlers. I had to dig out my binoculars and when I had them could clearly see it was the buck I had seen the day before. I loaded my gun (Savage 220) as quietly as possible. I used a bleat can and got his attention. But he was not coming closer. I dug the grunt tube out of the bottom of my backpack, gave it one blow and that was all it took. He walked to me and I shot him at 65 yards. He took off and went behind some trees and brush. I gave him 20 minutes and found him 50 yards from where I shot him. I've never had such a short time in the treestand! Very thankful and happy for a great season. Hoping to take one with a muzzleloader too, plus I've got a DMP to use too. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I have never met a single person on this forum. I have PM'd with a few. That doesn't stop me from feeling like you are all my hunting buddies. I learn from and pull for all of you....