newhunter14

The farm next to me just harvested their Soybeans yesterday. All the way to the ground and then tilled the soil. He's an avid hunter so I guess he wanted to harvest all of the crop or else he would've left some. It's a shame though we had at least 30 deer, mostly Does with babies and one small Buck in the area that morning but after he plowed it's a ghost town now. I think it depends on the farmer. Based on what I've seen him do he'll be planting corn there next year. I'm hoping the deer come back soon:)

Thank you for all of the replies they are much appreciated! I'll hang in there with my compound and continue to improve my skills. My practice shots are spot on but when it come time to apply them to the real deal I'm having trouble keeping it all together. I'm hoping to build my confidence during the upcoming gun season. I am looking at the Excalibur Vixen ll for next year when my budget will allow. Hopefully there will be a crossbow season next year:) Right now my shotgun is at the gunsmith getting a new scope fitted and I'm gearing up/ crossing my fingers for gun season!

Ok, I could use some advice from hunters who know or anyone who has hunted with both a Compound and Crossbow. I'm a new bowhunter and not having much luck since the start of the season. I missed two Does tonight because I just can't seem to keep it all straight under pressure. I'm out in my stand alone and have never bowhunted with anyone, so I'm learning everything as I go, watching videos of the pros and asking questions along the way. Things like shooting from the stand, drawing my bow, leveling my bow while keeping steady, lining up the kisser/ sight, and generally keeping calm while my heart is hammering out of my chest every time I see the deer through my sight:) I've addressed some recent performance issues with my bow. About two weeks ago I brought it my local archery shop to have them take a look, they fixed me up and it's been shooting perfect during target practice with my new arrows and release. I really think it's just me. Would a crossbow be any improvement for a new hunter who is obviously challenged? Are there advantages to using a Crossbow vs. a Compound that would help me? Please don't poke fun I'm really just in need of some advice as I would like to successfully bowhunt.

Put up the F&S Outpost 2X ladder treestand. So far I like it, it's sturdy, 18ft. up and comes with a blind to use once all of the leaves & cover are gone. My Dad is coming to hunt with me for gun season and it will be great to have him up there with me if we decide to get up in the trees.