NYBowhunter

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Last 6 years or so I have been using my dads 50+ year old marlin 336 in 35 caliber with a tasco 3x9 variable scope. He doesnt hunt much anymore, so i told him its mine now...lol.. Love that gun. Its lightweight, compact and wallops a nice punch. Something about those old lever actions that adds to the excitement of the hunt.

I have two, came in handy with all that snow we has last year. From the looks of things will need to use it opening day.

Take a pic when done, that would be a riot.

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Yes i agree that there are people that can be jealous , i made it a point to make mention of that in my response, i have witnessed it myself on many ocassions. I try to distance myself from those sorts of people. Perfect example of how we should treat each other was last year i took my nephew out for his first hunt ever, my only recommendation to him was to try and let the button bucks go. I did all the work to my property and he helped some, i basically showed him where to go, all he had to do was aim and shoot straight. So what do you think he shoots? You got it, a button buck. Guess what my reaction was? I gave him a big hug and a kiss and told him congrats and i was proud of him. I may make recommendations to others because its my property, but i never hold anyone to my standards. I must have said this a million times on this site, "LIFE IS WAY TO SHORT TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT IMPLEMENTS OR TACTICS OTHERS USE WITHIN LEGALITY, IN THE END NO ONE WILL LOOK BACK AND JUDGE YOU BECAUSE YOU USED A CROSSBOW. Enjoy everything while you can , either with bow or crossbow. Sorry but im being brutally honest.

Whenever i go into different stands, i always make a mental note of things i want done before next season. i.e..new plots, tree prunning / trimming, fix this fix that etc..a constant labor of love.

15 minutes ago, Core said: I'm surprised you'd question how it would impact another's hunting. The fact that buck no longer exists would ^^And to your point above, you cant honestly beleive that crossbows will eliminate the existence of all or even most bucks., do you?

Sorry but maybe im made from another cloth, im happy when others get deer wether it be with bow or crossbow. So your saying that physically abled bow hunters are a more determined group of hunters and therefore should have sole rights to bow season?

I can go to a stand not see squat for 12 hrs, go back next day and shoot a big buck. Have patience grasshopper.

Biz by the looks of the picture hes waiting for you, all ready in position..lol

Its funny Belo your hypothetical scenario is exactly my situation. I do a TON of work to my property ( mind you it takes me 3 1/2 hrs to get there, one way) and I take my hunting very serious (i owe it to the animals). My neighbor does absolutely nothing to his property other than selective timber harvests and reaps the benefits of all my hard work year after year (but so do I). On the flip side i also benefit from his property as a bedding area. At times i get the big one and others he does. That will never change what i want to do to my property nor do i see any jealousy from what he kills. We offer each other a hand with dragging from time to time, but what he does or what he gets has no bearing on my hunting attitude. If i had to worry in the least about what others kill i would have given up on hunting a long time ago. Have confidence in your ability, work hard, put in the time and dont give a shit what others around you are doing (as long as legal) , that my friend is the key. Ive had family and friends alike get jealous of my kills ( i can see it in their eyes and facial expressions), i never understood that mentality.

You did the right thing, been there done that.

From what I have read here i cant beleive hunters would actually get upset because they might see someone with a nice buck they took with a crossbow at 50 yards? Why get upset, how would that ever impact your hunting? Why not just be happy for that guy/gal. Man, people should really only worry what they are doing and stop being so concerned how others take deer, as long as its legal have at it.

Welcome aboard!!

Crazy weather coming this weekend. Heading up to camp tomorrow and thier calling for a low of 8F by me. Thats insane, time to break out the heavy gear.

Good luck, get a big one!!!

How the hell do you manage to hunt upside down? New treestand i dont know about?

His Muff is not tuff enough. Get in a treestand Biz, you already took the leap into the world of Mathews, now get yourself a nice ladder stand. You will then be a complete archer.

Good luck grow, dont be suprised if he pulls a full circle and starts heading back the direction he came from before you shot him.

I have been hunting with compounds for many years and killed loads of deer. Wanted something different (transaltion, wanted a new toy). To me they are fun to shoot and liked the idea of a different implement to kill deer. I have to be honest, they are heavy to carry and awkward to hold but are deadly accurate out to 50 yards (atleast mine is).

Thats awesome Moog and that is how all hunters should perceive hunting. I myself have been blessed with taking quite a few mature bucks. But like you, when i need meat or have any itchy finger, i will never make any excuses for shooting a young deer. I like you try not to loose perspective as to why i hunt. For me upmost, its about family, memories, enjoying nature and i really enjoy vension. Thank you bud for keeping it real. I commend you because most wont admit what you did, some feel its beneath them if they did.

Enjoy your day!!!!

Yep, i see coyotes, doe, raccoons etc... in my scrapes. Most animals are curious by nature and will take a sniff. Dogs in general love to roll around to leave their scemt.