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Nope fought for about five seconds but the squirrel got away. Pretty cool though

No deer yet. But just watched a hawk dive bomb a squirrel five yards in front of me

Just saw the two biggest body deer I've ever seen. Six deer running around in the bottom field 150 yards. Buck was chasing grunting at all of them. Too far to see the antlers

Decided to give Bob kirschners doe pee a try. Think it was deerpassion that suggested it. Thanks! Been in the stand fifteen minutes. And already had a spike follow the drag. Tonight might be the night!

Deerpassion. What kind of scent are you using? Never knew it was effective this early

Good luck guys. Beautiful morning here in Randolph. Hopefully we can get some movement here today. Gonna try my hand at filming!

So I finally got the opportunity to clear out a spot in the woods, and build a tiny food plot (2 weeks ago). Planted mostly oats, figuring i'd have a shot at them being around in time for bow season. It's growing in, but for what it is, I couldn't believe the traffic it's getting. I had my trail cam up for just four days, and have plenty of buck pics. They're like clockwork, right around 6:30, hopefully they still are when thursday comes around! Here's a couple pics. Should've bought a nicer trail cam!

Yes I believe that is the prevailing wind. I like F and that's actually where I shot my doe last year. I knew deer would pop up directly across the field towards the creek and walk straight to me. I'm guessing it will be different this year with the corn. It seems like the hardest spot to get to quietly so I didn't like hunting it much.

Phade, this is all I could do with what I have. Not sure if it's enough. Wish they had the difference in elevation numbered. But the top of the hill is on the south of the map. Thanks

Thank you guys. The area above F is tall grass, I went yesterday scouting after I got out of work at 6. I know a little late, but i saw a doe just calmly walking between the hedgerow and into the north cornfield. I also went up to F and saw 2 doe take off. It was nice to see them moving a few hours before sunset. I'll be walking that creek tomorrow. The creek has a decent ravine. But there's also a snowmobile bridge going over it. But I think the boards are too spaced out for deer to walk over it comfortably. I've talked to the land owner and he has said they neighbors would be fine with me going to retrieve a deer on their property, just give them a call before I go over there. I forgot to mention which I think will be a nice hotspot for traveling. The new picture I posted, there is a flat trail for the tractor to go field to field I highlighted in green. I set up a trail cam there yesterday. Good spot for a blind?

Phade! Thanks so much. Me being newer to hunting, I never realized how much potential this property has. I cant wait till im out there with my bow now. I have alot of scouting to do, and definitely picking up some extra trail cams. I'll be out Friday walking that creek. You have no idea how much I appreciate you taking the time to write that up. Maybe you'll be getting some venison in the mail this October! haha

Thank you Rob! I did a little scouting. That area you circled on the right is where the deer are bedding, right next to the corn. I'll be purchasing a few trail cams and scouting more. Gonna go today and check the one cam I have set up basically on your South circle. I appreciate everyones input!

Thanks guys! I should've mentioned in the post, that hedgerow is a big ditch about 10 ft deep, not a tree to hang a stand on in there.

Hello, second year to bow hunting, and I have a ton to learn. I was just wondering where you guys think would be the best spot to set up a stand for bow hunting. I uploaded a picture. The red is the land I'm allowed to hunt on. Yellow is where the cows are fenced in. Purple is where corn is planted (first year). And the blue is a creek that goes through the land. I'm one of just a few that hunt here. And the other guys hunt there maybe twice a season. I just set out a trail cam a few days ago, and will check it this weekend. Any input is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the story guys! I just hope they don't pick of too many deer before October!