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Steve The act of preparing diligently to achieve a goal does not mean one has priorities out of whack. I will generally give 110 percent effort to anything I choose to do, but that doesn't mean that any particular hobby takes priority over more important things. I put plenty of time into hunting (among other hobbies), but it is not more important to me than God, family, work. Somehow I seem to find time for everything, although it generally means much less sitting on the couch watching TV than most people. The great thing about most hobbies is that you can put as much effort into them as YOU choose and YOU will usually reap the rewards consistent with your level of effort. Not always but often. I don't want to be the person that says, if I had only given more effort, I could have achieved more. AND, there is a law of diminishing returns in everything. Each person must set the effort level where they believe it best.

In Belo's defense, not that he needs it, I believe what he is saying is that when you don't achieve your goal and watch others achieving that same goal, it can increase frustration. That I can understand. That doesn't mean you are not happy for those that do, more that you are disappointed in your own performance. Maybe I am misunderstanding him, but that's what he may have meant. If he is suggesting that he is pulling against his friends/family achieving their mutual goals, then I think most will agree that such is an unhealthy outlook. But to each his own.

Not too much to tell really jjb. As many stands as we have, only a few are OK for a ENE wind like yesterday so I chose the one that I thought would likely have action (near small clover plot and crabapple trees). When I got there, there were three fawn bedded in the plot. After a stand off with them, they finally moved and I jumped in the stand, only to realize its about as bad as a stand as one can pick to shoot a 60" recurve. Shots are all to my right, never really cleared lanes this year since we don't hunt it much and it has arm rests. Only one real lane where the shot was 20yds and less, most were in the 30yd or farther range out into the middle of the plot. So I wasn't expecting to take a shot but figured I would enjoy the nice afternoon. Around 5:45, the fawn returned eating apples and playing. A few minutes later, they had heads up watching something, so I stood up, turned facing the tree and got ready to shoot to my right. I saw two doe enter the other side of the plot but they stayed off the edges in the really thick stuff eating. Finally one started heading for the only real shooting lane I had and I shot her at about 16-17yds leaning way out and over the arm rests. Not an ideal shot and it was less than perfect but it got the job done. Lesson learned that I really need to pick my bow based on the stand I plan to hunt. We have some that the recurve will be fine. That wasn't one of them really.

JRM and Culver have it right. The only thing I could see the insurance assisting with is defense costs if you were sued (even a suit without any real basis). Homeowners and umbrella may cover those defense costs also. I don't carry insurance specific to my vacant parcel.

I just upload my photos to photobucket, copy the IMG of the photo I want, and copy and paste the IMG into the post.

That's the hard part Larry. I will avoid the "good" stands until Oct 16. Stinks to have a shooter come by and have to pass.

Count me in.

Thx guys It was a goal this year so I can check that box. Lol

First opening day deer and first barebow recurve kill. Yay

Nice to see the Bucks around

Stand off the with 3 fawn. They won. I hightailed it out of there. Menacing

Yikes - hope you didn't play much little league baseball

Based on my lack of hunting skills, I am pretty sure every deer I have "killed" was suicidal. I really just assisted.

"Signs shall be no more than 660 feet apart ..." That minimum is 120yds. Not real practical if you want to establish that a trespasser should have seen your signs. But then again Biz, you would only need 10 signs to post your whole property. lol I would prefer to have the "eyesore" concern and no trespassers.

Depends on visibility and whether you need to make a statement, but every 30-40yds is generally good. In the thick stuff and where I feel like trespassers are likely, closer.

Can you walk the 115? If so, some scouting will provide answers as will some sits. Logic suggests that the deer bed in the thick stuff and move to feed on acorns (as you stated), but there could be more in play. You need to scout it to assess. Good news is that you have plenty of time to figure this property out as the new owner.

You'll know for sure after you hunt it a bit.

Assuming N is top, looks like you found a great honey hole that is perfect for the predominate S and W winds. Small parcels surrounded by non-hunting areas can be unbelievable producers.

Now that's just not right. 10 demerits

Metal signs will last. Worth the investment. Voss are nice. I would post some phone number is case someone needs to reach you about the property. Last name and number should work. Not too hard to find cell numbers of people nowadays anyways. Congrats. Sounds like a great find.

I have never been there. My suggestion is just based on general marsh scouting advice. Looks at birdseye view on bing and try to determine transition edges and points jutting into the marsh. Then assess your entry and use good wind to enter those areas. Those boots may or may not get you there without wet feet. Early season, some $15 rubber boots from walmart will help to get you deeper. Go slow because it can be loud walking in a marsh. If its heavily used by other hunters, the further in you go, the better off you may be to see deer. Good luck.

No specific guidance, but walk the edges and points of the marsh. Points are great buck bedding as are small islands in the marsh. The transition edges should have good deer travel. Muck boots will work fine if you stay towards the edges.

I have some long pink gutting gloves that should work perfect for you. $7.95/pair. Completely waterproof and if you ever kill a deer, can serve a dual purpose. This is perfect - Phade just opened a whole new market to me.

recycle those extra apples .... a pile under your favorite stand and now you have venison steaks .... for the record, just kidding

But is dinner ready and waiting when you get home? lol Wait, come to think of it ....