First-light

Sorry to say I will not be able to attend. We are putting off the car delivery to Ted until next weekend. Sorry gang.

This guy still holding horns. 1st pict was Dec now into Feb still going strong!

Be 62 in April. I'll still going up in the trees but only in ladder stands. I have two stands that goes up 20'. Not in love with that height. Liking more of the 16-18' stands. Then again most falls happen going up and down.

Great time of year to be in the woods. You get up close and personal with the deer!

Might happen this year if they do full inclusion 60 and older.

May have a conflict the 23rd. Car may get dropped off to Teddi at WP that weekend. I'll find out this week.

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Happy Birthday!

Nice big flock has been in a field by my house most mornings. I lost count at 50. I like what I see!

https://www.pennlive.com/outdoors/2025/02/2-deer-test-positive-for-chronic-wasting-disease-in-new-area-of-pa.html Two cases near Scranton. My question is why did that hunter have that buck tested? I just read this online, You can get your deer tested for CWD for free by placing its head in a collection bin. You can find the locations of these bins on the Game Commission website. The other case was at a game farm. They quarantined the place for 5 years! FS wouldn't that put you out of business? Can't you just test the rest of the heard and not shut down? I don't like these little articles that pop up and don't give much detail.

A few months early but she earned it. This 2nd semester of her third year she was appointed 1st Sergeant of her company. Actually tonight she is leading a Platoon on the Norwegian March (14 mile ruk at night). As a 1st sergeant she can have a vehicle. Just happened to be my coworker Dad passed and she had a 2020 GMC Terrain for sale. SUV was mint. Had most of the options we wanted and I think I got it for a great price. We were looking to spend up to 23k but this car was 16k. Kicker was it only had 20 k miles on it. Just detailed by the dealer and full records. It's in my garage waiting for the trip to West Point in the next few weeks. My coworkers Dad was a veteran and we both said he was smiling up in Heaven.

Good info. I'll stop by Arkport Cycle and see what they say. I'm running a 2010 Suzuki 400 4wd. Low hours in great shape. Thanks.

Hey Doc what is your plow? I use my tractor with the metal skis clamped to the bucket but would rather get a plow for my quad.

That gut shot deer i put in my field was eaten on by mostly crows. Next Fox, skunk and a coyote. As for birds of pray 1 hawk and 1 eagle. Oh 1 Turkey Vulture. Seems the eagles are doing fine.

I'm with you Eddie. I actually have too many and put some in the garage. But I will do 1 more. I'm waiting for that heavy beaned buck. We have so many nice 8-14 pointers here but they all lack mass I'm looking for. I want soda can bases. I know it may never come but thats my deal.

Cheapest mount I came across was $550. Average price $650. Top notch Taxi $800-850.

Well my neighbor put some holes in his pond may give it a try this weekend. He said it was about 6 inches.

I've stayed away from that section for a long time. Don't care to go there.

I've done a few with the powerwasher. Did you boil first to soften it up, I did . Yes the bucket methos does have a stink but not too bad. I feel its the easiest way to go about doing it.

My neighbor did it last year I did it this year. 5 gal bucket and an aquarium heater. Skin the head and put it in took me 12 days to have a perfect euro. Dry then bleach1

Happy Birthday!

I couldn't no way. Brutal winters and short summers. Not for me.

Doc have to be honest did not read it all. Just like your post how smart are they. It all depends on the deer. My brother smokes in the deer stand he has killed so many bucks with a smoke in his mouth. This year I left my gear in the house most of the time. Never got busted except for that old Doe that saw me. I like to take a shower before I go out especially in the am. Other than that I'm sure deer do smell us but it's the old wise ones that pay attention. But then again there is always the rut! lol

Milkweed the best!

Guys were out this week. Got a yote on camera in the am they came through in pm. Guess the dog still had scent??