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Lots of great replies all. Thanks for all of the opinions. I'll continue to hunt my "natural" attractions and re think the food plots in the summer months. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Well said. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Just a thought I had while reading the Dutchess county poaching thread so decided to start a discussion here. ( Sorry for long post) and didn't mean to hijack the other thread. I have a tree stand that is under 25 yards from 2 apple trees. My FIL planted several varieties of apple trees several years ago that are low fenced in ,about another 30 yards past that. This coming year we plan to put in a few 80 to 100 foot strips of some sort of food plot to keep deer coming to the area near the small orchard in the field. Many of the shows on TV call it " farming for wildlife". Couldn't this be considered baiting or is it termed " attracting" and what is the difference. I'm not planting food plots to eat from, I want to attract deer. Wouldn't this be a form of baiting? And it doesn't matter if you are in a tree stand or on the ground in a pop up blind or natural blind or even just standing behind a tree trying not to be seen, you are still there to try and attract and kill wildlife. You stack the odds in your favor to get sightings in. So pouring out some corn or apples by your stand is wrong, but hunting over a "kill food plot" is totally acceptable or near apple trees or an orchard. Or the stand on the edge of the corn field that the deer hit every evening. Some people jumped all over the guy who put liquid attractant on a stump all summer and then hunted over it. It's not much different than planting a food plot, except for being quicker and both are geared at attracting wildlife in order to kill them. I know right from wrong and am familiar with the laws but this whole " baiting" debate seems to always be a gray area and causes some dissention among the ranks. Just curious to hear others opinions on food plots, hunting by corn fields, or an orchard, and why those aren't considered baiting as well. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

That is a GREAT buck for the area you hunt down the road from my cabin. Congrats Sean on a beauty. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

And that's just the cost to buy the lights. How about the electric bill on top of it, not to mention the separate panels installed and the most important thing, your time. Crazy for 5 minutes of Fame. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Just a thought I'm having while reading this. ( Sorry for long post) I have a tree stand that is under 25 yards from 2 natural apple trees. My FIL planted several varieties of apple trees several years ago that are low fenced in about another 30 yards past that. This coming year we plan to put in a few 80 to 100 foot strips of some sort of food plot to keep deer coming to the area near the small orchard in the field. Many of the shows on TV call it " farming for wildlife". Couldn't this be considered baiting or is it termed " attracting" and what is the difference. I'm not planting food plots to eat from, I want to attract deer. Wouldn't this be a form of baiting? And it doesn't matter if you are in a tree stand or on the ground in a pop up blind or natural blind or even just standing behind a tree trying not to be seen, you are still there to try and attract and kill wildlife. You stack the odds in your favor to get sightings in. So pouring out some corn or apples by your stand is wrong, but hunting over a "kill food plot" is totally acceptable or near apple trees or an orchard. Or the stand on the edge of the corn field that the deer hit every evening. Some people jumped all over the guy who put liquid attractant on a stump all summer and then hunted over it. It's not much different than planting a food plot, except for being quicker and both are geared at attracting wildlife in order to kill them. I know right from wrong and am familiar with the laws but this whole " baiting" debate seems to always be a gray area and causes some dissention among the ranks. Just curious to hear others opinions on food plots, hunting by corn fields, or an orchard, and why those aren't considered baiting as well. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

I know Art and Thanks for pointing that out. Dad, I learned everything I know about exterior illumination from you!! Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Whole neighborhood does lights and of course we follow suit. Here is our outside, inside not started. I see the window lights aren't on in these pics. Will get a set of updated ones tonight. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Wow, just wow. Glad I was busy today. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Never trust a free fart, you will pay in the end! BTW, where do you aim on a woodpecker, behind the wing or through it? If this one above me drops another piece of bark on me, my rifle is going to bark. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

I've been in for 35 minutes and counted 10 shots so far. They r moving somewhere, just not here at the moment. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Glad that all went well with the surgery. Hope the healing goes quickly and you can get out to do what you love. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Similar story to Water Rats post above about having to go wading. Bad 1st shot with the bow but put a better one in him to seal the deal. My biggest so far. 2015 bow buck, no idea on score but he weighed a ton soaking wet! Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

This was a joke BTW Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

How'd you get a pic of my uncle Artie? Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

I add a little Dawn dish soap to mine to help control some of the grease is all. I've read that Borax powdered laundry soap is good to use as well but never tried it. I Also use electrical tape on the bases of the antlers to help protect them. I will use sticks or wood to prop the skull up so the antlers don't get wet at the bases which helps them keep their natural color. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Nice doe. So if you shot her and no other hunters were in the woods, does that make it a silent death? Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

They look great Stevie. Did you use the "boil" method? And TF hit the nail on the head by saying to use peroxide and NOT bleach. I know it's the term used but want everyone reading to be sure. If anyone has any questions, I've done a few myself and can answer any you may have so PM me if you'd like. I'm no expert but will share what I've done. Keep up the good work Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Sending good juju your way. Hope you get it done. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

I hate this week. Hardly any updates as all of us slaves are working and not in the woods!! [emoji107] Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Are those Model 788s in both pictures with the boys? They sure do look like mine. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

All vacuum sealed. Time for dinner and a beer after clean up of course. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

I have to work tomorrow so this is my only chance and I'm doing by myself as my buddies are busy. No time to wait and it's supposed to be in the 50s here the next couple of days. On to packaging now Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Got her all skinned and quartered. Time for surgery. Scalpel please and hold my beer! Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Here she is.Thankful to get her and enjoy the bounty. Also a chance to pop one of the celebratory beers!!! Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk