Five Seasons

I like to believe there are some anti’s who probably cruise this board. And sure there are plenty of dead deer and the occasional wounded one to get them all juiced up, there are even more pics of dads spending quality time together with both sons AND daughters and that’s really gotta burst their agenda bubble. Keep it up awesome dads! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s def a last resort kind of thing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s actually probably a good thing... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Snort wheeze? Has worked for me a few times when the grunt didn’t Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh I see you’re off to the woods. Carry on haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not in a million years would I guess you’re a Sam Adams guy. A million. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Pretty sure that was a cross gun. Can’t thank Mathews for that one! Haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Had a group of about 6 toms with a few beard draggers and then a group of like 8 hens Finally 2 big breeders coming in on a run as scripted when the decide to take a right turn at 60. Sigh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Shoulder? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s never just one thing. We’re also going from warm to cold, a front just came in, it’s right around chase rut time. There is never a single reason besides length of day that really affect deer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Smacked in the face by rutty buck smell on the way in but didn’t seem to bump anything. It’s finally cool and winds are good. Good luck everyone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

agreed. ethics on arrow travel/swaying tree aiming ability and limb falling, tree crashing safety need to be considered when 30+

as long as you only pull the back straps and leave the rest.

if you cope with your lack of hunting success like I do through retail therapy. There's a bunch of stuff that's 50% off with code spooky on scentlok's website today.

but only for bucks right? If I shoot a doe with my compound that would upset you?

words synonymous with archery. Tack driving and nikon scope.

does are on target for me too, which i normally don't mess with during the rut. i have a bad feeling about this year and i'm not going to risk an empty freezer.

actually water will absolutely introduce bacteria. gyardia, crypotspiridium, numerous parasites etc. Tap water should be fine, but be careful with a statement like that. and because we're throwing around credentials, i have a degree in environmental engineering. literally half of my studies were on water sanitation.

heck I never gut a deer without the shoulder length gloves too. Just makes my cleanup that much easier. Never been a fan of blood on my steering wheel and all over my gear. It's an easy way to prevent that and then i'm just rinsing out the tailgate (thanks delta sonic). you can get a 6 pack for $6 at walmart and they double as a nice bag for heart and liver tucked inside the cavity. https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/20-pk-of-gutting-gloves?a=1502173

Even 2 or 3 deer a year deserve a decent grinder. The one I linked to was about $175. Pays for itself in just 2 or 3 deer. The average butcher will run you about $80 without specialties. After you buy a good grinder and vac sealer, you're only investing in bags and possibly pork from then on out. To spend even $250 on a grinder still isn't a bad idea. It's a daunting to buy all the equipment up front, but the ROI is substantial and we shouldn't scoff at a the price of some of the equipment. Now when you start getting into sausage and jerky, yeah things get real expensive. But those are luxuries in the wild game world. Not necessities. Point being, the most costly equipment will last longer and also does a faster more efficient job and it's worth it to pay up front in my opinion.

spot on. No matter what, a good solid freeze is going to kill most bacteria. Additionally 160* is a magic kill everything cooking temp, but most of us probably like our venison a little rare. Practice good food handling and you should never have a food born illness. a very good listen for all of us wild game chefs https://www.themeateater.com/listen/meateater/ep-191-sicker-than-hell

i swapped today with monday. I think that'll still work out just fine.

sounds like someone who is an extreme libertarian and believes the government doesn't and shouldn't control land access and the creatures that live on it.

I know not many are out today, so here's something to hold you guys over. My 2 oldest boys are obsessed with batman. So the wife and I dressed up last night. I made sure to research a good Harley Quinn costume for the mrs. It didn't come with tights, but she insisted that no tights wasn't appropriate around little children lol.

you're not missing anything man. It's honestly a safety hazard even on the ground. with all the rain and soft ground you never know what's going to fall and when. and yeah the term safety hazard was intentional