farmhunter

interesting - I see where it increases crop by 8% with normal fertilization or gets the same crop with 27% less Nitrogen. Still requires a good bit of N in most cases id say. All this if pH etc is on - so probably for most of us corn food plotters its not a life changer - but its pretty interesting - may be more coming on this Id expect.

most still carrying for me too - Congratulations Wooly - nice pickup for you - maybe where a coyote stashed his finds?

Sorry your not binging home his sheds - Nice buck for sure.

Haven't found a fresh one yet - only been on two hikes. Found a deadhead from 2018. Nice heavy 8 point

I don't get the time I used to for shed hunting - did manage a couple this season so far, Coyotes - foxes - even deer definitely carry them around - I've found them where they weren't before fro sure, sometimes even have teeth marks in them,

Yeah I'm not agreeing with you all. If glad to shoot a young buck - then why not shoot a young (or old) doe instead for the freezer? Maybe some parts of NY still have doe restrictions - but not most I'd say, I think there is still the "I got my buck" attitude/culture out there. I remember it - I was part of it. I think that as a hunter, there is great satisfaction to setting a "lofty" goal, and obtaining it. If the goal is any buck - well, I don't think that is very lofty. Just saying, elevating ones standards, doesn't make one a trophy hunter. For me, unless you only plan to hunt a time or two a year - then you can raise your standards, and still have a reasonable chance at a buck. For some it might be 3 on a side or "no Spikes". I'll say it again, a different way, its the goal setting and accomplishment that keep hunters interested and coming back.

not buying it. looks like a healthy deer in moderately deep snow to me walking away - maybe pawing for food.

deer hunting is different than it used to be I'd agree - and we remember it differently than maybe it really was -"good ole days syndrome". So its a combination of things. Its definitely fun to point out to young hunters how it used to be!! I think for me- when i was young - NO NONE hunted in tree stands, some of my mentors said I was nuts to do so. The deer were different they didn't encounter scent around trees and or catch people up in them - not often. I still see it sometimes. But - now a days pretty often I'll have an old does pick me out in a tree like I'm flashing neon. As far as a genetic trait - well no - not so much. It's learned response. Genetic adaptation is more like a 50,000-100,000 year thing or more in evolutionary terms. a few generations cannot have an affect on a species genome.

owls are very cool - Barred owls are visible in the day quite a bit - I love seeing them

Good to start thinking about it early - Where we have the following blinds - we had lesser versions there first and once the locations was proven - we built them permanent, Made our own as well. Old pallet racks are a nice frame for an elevated blind. A ground building can be great too on the right location - this one covers a pipeline right of way in a valley - we call it the Ticket Booth. Its nice to build in some personal touches - good luck!!

Thats one I've not done yet. Looks like you've made it before. Did you use pork shoulder for the fat, or is it suet? Beef or pork? shrunk down quire a bit, is it nest with cheese and crackers or do you put it in recipes? Nice job

Sames as a lot of others - Central NY -14-18" depending on if windblown or not. Enough for snowmobilers to get it going for sure -

Looking awesome Matt!! You have a great eye as I've told you many times! You see detail others do not. I'd like to see you do basically the same thing again and see if you come up with the same result. I like the bend in the bird - its lifelike and makes the piece in my opinion. Awesome!

Yep she's cut like a racehorse too. Older Does get that deep chest - and have that pushed out - bacon looking briskets.

she's a big one. when the ears look small you really know. Its like the same as a bear with the ears.