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  1. grampy
    Beautiful buck! Congratulations! Way to go!
  2. grampy

    Track help

    grampy replied to Hunter9396's topic in Deer Hunting

    Exhibit B and C..... I could run through Exhibit Z here in 4-H!
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    Track help

    grampy replied to Hunter9396's topic in Deer Hunting

    Here in my area of 4-H, that is quite common to see. Big bodied mature bucks, with racks well under 100 inches.
  4. grampy
    Congratulations my friend! Way to go!
  5. grampy
    Congratulations Shadd Rapp!! I'm out of "likes"........ I "like" a lot this time of year!
  6. grampy
    Just over the top, and down a little ways on the calm side. Some hinge cuts would work perfectly. That way, with a prevailing wind at their backs, the deer will smell danger from the top, and can see it from below. And also be out of the worst of the cold NW prevailing wind in our area. If you need any help Matt, let me know.
  7. grampy
    Nice bobcat. That's what it is.
  8. grampy

    Score and age?

    grampy replied to Pav2704's topic in Bow Hunting

    This! X - 100 ! Congratulations on a dandy buck!
  9. grampy
    This is the best advice you will get!
  10. grampy
    Gotta say....that moog is a "dang" good guy! Not many here, that he hasn't helped with advice or encouragement. Well.....except for Biz........grin.
  11. grampy
    A traditional archery buck is quite an accomplishment! Congratulations!!
  12. grampy

    Track help

    grampy replied to Hunter9396's topic in Deer Hunting

    Could possibly have just grazed the brisket or belly. A non lethal hit. With long white hairs found at hit site that would be my first guess. Finding the bolt will give more clues. Not knowing where the hit is, give it at least three hours before looking for it. But certainly follow up to be sure! A lot can happen in a 50 yard shot. Even with a crossbow.
  13. grampy
    Same here Larry. Over the weekend and on monday, I saw a number of bucks. Every one of them were just cruising alone. By this weekend the chasing will be in full swing! The first hot doe's will also be ramping up buck activity big time! Saturday is the 10th, what I call the "magic day". Looks to be right on time this year!!
  14. grampy
    Happy Birthday!
  15. grampy
    Never, have I seen a wetter bow season. I've lost about six days, that I would have spent hunting. The high water has effected some of our best bedding areas. Forcing a change in normal deer movement patterns on most of our property. Deer sightings were very scarce through much of October. But buck sightings have been picking up a bunch, during the last two weeks. Mostly young bucks. But a couple of the big guys have been seen too. I've been close, but not close enough for a good shot. I feel some recent changes in set ups, will pay off for us soon. But it's been a tough season so far. A lot of adjusting to what the deer are, and aren't doing.
  16. grampy
    Happy Birthday sir!
  17. grampy
    That's really nice. And all this time I thought you choked your chicken?
  18. grampy
    Here's my two pennies worth........ If I had concrete PROOF of illegal activity, my actions may be different, than if I were going on second hand information. I too was brought up to respect the law. I was also taught the value of innocent until proven guilty. Along with do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. What if the neighbor heard from "someone", that the OP was doing something illegal? Like selling drugs for instance, when he is not. How would he feel to have the authorities called to investigate? Would he still have a decent relationship with that neighbor, after a false accusation? I think not. Too easy these days to assume something. And yes, in these days of "see something say something". I can understand being proactive. But a corn pile is much different than a terrorist threat. Pick your battles wisely. JMO
  19. grampy
    Dang.........if this was all I had to worry about, I'd be doing pretty dang good! ......grin. Having lived south of the Mason Dixon line for a few years when I was younger, I've carried a few things back with me. Some southern slang among them. As for me, I identify much more with backwoods southerners, more so than with big city people. Not slamming big city people, there are some good ones on this forum.
  20. grampy
    Got soaked through. Pulled out around noon. Home now, drying out and warming up. Great morning! With two shooter bucks seen, and four young ones! With a little luck and dry weather, I might even fill a tag? This rainy season, is not making it easy to be out there. But obviously the deer are there. But once the rain became steady today, the chance of a washed out blood trail, along with being uncomfortable myself. Just made calling it a day, the best decision for me.
  21. grampy
    Good morning so far. Seen two mature shooter bucks, this morning. Coaxed one in to 40 yards with a grunt call. But that was as far as he'd go. Never had a clear shot. The little guys are keeping things interesting though. Gusty winds and rain showers so far this morning. Will hang in as long as it takes. Beats the view at my office!
  22. grampy
    Saw him tonight at our house for dinner. He's getting around a little better than he did a couple days ago. X-Rays all negative so thats great! But still swollen pretty good. Got rolled on while making a sack near the end of the game. He said he would of gone hunting today! But kinda glad his mom held him back. Hope so John. Trail cam pic's, and my three sightings, have him in a certain area, but never the same place. None of the bucks seen today were chasing. All were cruising though. Once the frenzy of chasing and breeding start, he can, and will be anywhere. With a bunch of luck, perhaps our paths will get closer together tomorrow. I'm moving to a surprise spot in the morning. Maybe too close? We'll see. Living on the edge. I love this kind of hunting though.
  23. grampy
    Was solo today. Grandson is nursing a badly sprained ankle, suffered in his last football game. His mom put hunting with grampy out of the question until the swelling goes down. Hopefully next weekend. This morning saw four bucks. A real nice 8. A little 4 and a spike did a little pushing each other around. And again, saw my target buck, from a different stand. The two big bucks, were just too far out, for a comfortable shot ftom me. Back out again in the morning. Got a surprise for that big nine! This afternoon I saw nothing. My hunting partner was on the opposite side of the swsmp/bedding area, and saw a couple decent bucks. No shots for him either.
  24. grampy
    Shoot what you like, like what you shoot! The only one that needs to be pleased is yourself! And you seem very pleased! Congratulations!
  25. grampy
    This us so true. My wife told me good luck, and that I'm crazy, as I kissed her goodbye. Guess this is just another part of the dues we pay as hunters?
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