First-light

Food is huge in developing a big buck, along with mineral content............period!

Nice deer! I would like to know what does everyone envision after AR's are in place??? I won't be like the TV shows your seeing, the mineral content in the soil is not the same as the midwest. Can we just hunt and enjoy?

Hey you may want to try across the field. I had a big 9ptr cross a field after I stuck him in the liver. Deer was bedded when I jumped him and he could of stayed in the woods or cross the field, he took the field. It's worth a shot, I found my deer hours later with the help of crows, yes crows, they were pecking at the dead deer making a huge amount of noise. Good luck!

Great deer guys-Potter that is one great video!!!!!!! Way to go Pop!

Great video, yup he should be on the list-good luck!

In Steuben county some 2.5 year old bucks have some heavy gear, so yes I will!

Any woman on that island?

I'm over in Steuben and still have corn up but we are seeing lots of sign. Rubs and scrapes.

I think in taking baby steps the one buck rule would a good start. I would agree to that.

It's called rage! You never know what the hell the other person is going through and what will set them off. Take care of yourself and let the police do their thing.

That is so great! I'm divorced also, thankfully I have the kids close and take them to camp often. It seems from your post you have a real special relationship with him, the bond probably never felt stronger. Congratulations to the proud father! Way to go Brandon, keep it up!

Geno, Your right about what your neighbor is killing. I have a place that for the most part is bordered by people practicing QDM. The guys that were pushing it the most in the last couple years took some small bucks on their property.. You never know, are they telling you to practice QDA so they see and take more bucks, hmm? I hope this is not the norm.

Howdy!

Way to go! It's a great feeling bringing along a kid in the woods. When you or they harvest something it brings it full circle. I took my two daughters squirrel hunting this year and they loved it!

"I hunt with a crossbow because of a military injury in 1992, I have had 2 reconstructive rotator cup surgeries on my right shoulder and 1 on my left. I have 60% mobility in my right shoulder. I can not draw a bow back without severe pain." A quote from Steve.

Steve, So what is your take on the Primos product silver XP with earth scent. I am currently using this product.

I think you missed my point. Just taking this hunting situation and the way he harvested the buck is questionable is some minds. Was it legal, yes in Ohio. We are a big group that come from all different types of hunting areas (replies in F/S)and we all have our opinions. Some areas hold giants and some don't. Some want to hold giants but never will, no matter what is put in place. I guess when you used the word laughable in describing the negative commentary, I was mistaken in what you meant. We have alot to debate in NY and like I said, I hope we get it right.

WNYBH, If you go to the F/S site and look at all the replies you see a divided group. This is the hunting community, I don't think this is laughable like you say. This is exactly what we are enduring here in NY. AR's, the use of crossbows and changing of season lengths. Laughable no, something for serious debate yes, I hope we get it right.

Love hunting this weekend but we are scheduled for the following weekend to be at camp. Will be there for 4 days straight! Enjoy this weekend it looks to be great!

I started this thread and want to be fair to Steve. He has gotten some negative responses on the F/S board and he replied about how he took the deer and his circumstances. 1) No high fence 2) Baiting is legal and only baited to keep the does in the area. (I'm not so sure on this) 3) Uses a crossbow because he is handicapped. 4) Is a regular guy like you and I and works hard for what he earns. I don't like the baiting part but it's legal. As for the crossbow it was used, in my opinion, in the right circumstance. A trophy indeed, it will look good on the wall.

Hoyt 300, I helped a 14 year old get his first bow deer last year, it was one of the best experiences in the outdoors for me. I hope to do it again this year. keep up the good work!

Be safe and thanks!

http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/hunting/2010/10/helicopter-hunter-arrows-monster-ohio-buck-crossbow?photo=0 So "Stevo" kills this huge buck hunting over a mineral lick and baiting with corn and apples, pretty impressive to me, not! Did I say he used a crossbow?

Yup, I would do the same, can't track w/o blood. Thanks

Good shot but why the hell would they go back at 4am? A possible wounded bear in the dark?