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    2016 HuntingNY Gun Harvest thread

    in Rifle and Gun Hunting

    Posted

    Dirt Nap 8 Northern Zone 6k, approx 4:30 pm 11.19.16 Remington 783, .243

    With just one doe down for the year and my normal stands not paying off, last weekend I decided to take a walk with the rifle and look for sign elsewhere on the property while hunting. On my way around I spot a scrape in an unusual spot I thought, or what is to me up on higher ground from the swamp. Any lower and the area is a lot of thorn, thicket, branches and just snotty overgrowth, the kind of area you avoid to keep quiet. So I venture off into another area where up until last year wasn't so smooth to get into. It's also about 150 yards forward of another stand that I decided to move next year anyways. But its still in proximity to an area I plan to thin out a bit for a few more plot - orchard trees. Filler note; about two years ago the area was logged. And I've not really hunted this spot before unless it was a stalk/walk through back to camp. Being the forward 1/3rd of the property. Well, another scrape spotted, then hey - a rub. 20 yards later two more scrapes. Keep in mind these are all in a sort of rough line or pattern. Something's sneaking through up from the swamp or vs versa through the property, out of sight away from my stands. 

    Now I'm thinkin; yeah baby, no way this was the work of jr. Jr. being a younger buck I've seen around. Time for a new Mission.

    Now I'm standing in the same area where an old tractor - logging path spits off along with some rough shooting lanes around. I happen to spot a decent stand tree, climbable. Back to camp geared down, returned with some gloves & snips and cleared enough of a path to the new spot to help keep the walk in quiet. Plan is, sneak in with the climber over 11.19-20 and with luck see whats still around in the area. I've equipped my climber with gun holders on the right side. It also has a Bow holder on the left. 

    Morning of 11.19 a deer moving through, just before shooting light could just make it out. That was it for the am. Afternoon walk in was one of those deals where it like a carpet of pringles. So I tried to keep motion down until the wind picked up but that's all marginal. I also brought the renzo feeding doe decoy and what was left in a bottle of code red. I'm not a big decoy user mostly because, well they're a pain in the @ss. Weather is starting to go south, storm coming in for the night & Sunday. The wind & leaves are making noise can't use the ears so much now. So yeah I'm scanning the perimeter & to my right (2 o'clock line of sight) and suddenly there he is, big friggin 8 about 60 yards out eyeballing the decoy. Man, you can plan a hunt & spend countless hours plugging away then it boils down to a hand full of seconds & crunch time. This buck started to make his way around some snot, I took the shot just when he was broadside & in the clear.

    Slammin` 

    This buck is the best yet I've taken off the property. Not just because of the size, the hunt's success, but its part of the land steward work, property improvement, some food plots, plot trees etc. It's just an outstanding feeling.

    Good Hunting.

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    • Like 40

    Waiting after the shot

    in Bow Hunting

    Posted

    Why yes, I do wait after the shot. ;)
    Can remember seeing the deer drop after 40 yards, no matter time to soak it all in. I think some will feel pressured for example when you have some rain & your thinking you'll loose the blood trail.

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    Why I double ratchet ladder stands

    in Bow Hunting

    Posted

    I have a set of 20' steps to go up run up back side of tree stands if need be for inspections - repairs. Well, it's actually for the other hang on but works good for those days. Wood under them all and in my area there's usually some flat slate around to help level off under. 

    Working on a new spot for next year, it'll be another extended ladder stand. Considering two. One for the new spot and another to replace the oldest stand. Then I might, maybe, hopefully, would like to have the time, .. to replace all the hardware sort of rebuild it.

    Why I double ratchet ladder stands

    in Bow Hunting

    Posted

    So last Saturday afternoon I'm in one of my ladder stands, bit of wind moving tree tops here & there. Ratchet strap making a light creaking noise. Looked it over a month prior, seemed taught, ok. Few minutes go by, now it's one of those things that'll drive you nuts trying to keep quiet & all, ok gotta deal with it. Waited until wind rustled some leaves for cover noise and go to tighten up a click. 

    And 'poof' she goes. 

    All my ladder stands have extensions I'm about 19' up. Most of us know what a pain setting up extended stands can be but that's another deal. 2nd ratchet saved the hunt. And yes I'm harnessed in. Goes to show an extra step for safety pays off.

    Good hunting.

     

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    Shooting a bow standing or sitting from stand?

    in Bow Hunting

    Posted

    Better radius standing, to me that means better chance / luck. But I've shot & scored out to 35 yards sitting in stand as well. Perhaps the difference to some might be just what type of stand they're in. I mean the ladder stands I have with removable gun bar's, one hang on has a swing up, the other just a platform & seat where nothing is in the way.

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