grampy

Nice mount! Very cool, and one I've never seen before! Who did the work for ya?

I've had so many moments of frustration, over the years hunting deer myself. I like hearing stories from others, to get a chuckle. Just like when I look back on my own, and have to laugh. But I've learned my lessons well, with all the screw ups I've had!

Love hearing stories like this! Thanks for sharing!

I have a set of Nikon bino's 10 x 50 that is nice and clear. Very good in low light too. I keep them in my hunting pack and they get knocked around pretty good. Had them three or four years now, with no problems. Spent around $200. You could spend ten times that. But why? Unless you are hunting plains game in Africa, or hunting in the western USA, where long distance glassing is needed. For deer hunting in NY, my cheap Nikons are all I need.

Back at it again tomorrow! Will add 39 new hunters to our ranks! I will also be open to learning something from them, as I did last time. I find this to be very rewarding for all involved.

Reminds me of my boss! Do you know him??........ Nice work, as always Matt.

No excuse for any business to treat a customer like this. And no matter what kind of business it is, once I'm lied to, I'm DONE! As there is no way a good business person, would jeopardize the integrity of his business, by lying to customers! So sorry to hear this from a fellow sportsman. And I'd have no problem naming this business. It may save someone else, all the trouble the OP went through. Sadly this isn't the first time I've heard of a taxidermist being unscrupulous. When you find a very good one, treat them as good as they treat you. Give good reviews. And always leave a nice tip!

I'll be working all next week. First opportunity for me will be Saturday. Sunday will be with my grandson for youth weekend. Hopefully to get his first deer! Monday on my own again, as he has football practice in the morning and baseball practice in the afternoon.............sigh

Happy Birthday Maytom & NYBuckhunter27.............here's to you!........

I have a saying, "shoot what you like, like what you shoot". That encompasses anything from a yearling doe to a monster buck. As long as you are happy, never mind what others may say or think!!! We all hunt for different reasons. One size does not fit all, when it comes to shooting deer. I honestly feel that EVERY deer is a trophy to be cherished. That said, I've killed a pretty good number of deer over the last 45 years. From small button bucks, and doe, to some respectable mature bucks. I don't need to kill any more deer, as I've nothing to prove. Yes I love the meat! But I'll survive if I don't have any. Over the last year or so, I've even contemplated hanging up my hunting hat. Perhaps when my grandson is on his own I may do just that? The time spent in the woods, the quiet time, the smells, sunrise and sunset, the cool breeze in my face on a frosty fall morning. This is the part I love. And if I shoot no deer, that's ok by me. But when I do decide to shoot one, I try for a three year old or older buck. Rack size doesn't really matter, as long as he has a little age. That to me is a bit more of a challenge, and more of what I "like" at this point of my hunting journey. One thing is for sure. When I make the decision to shoot a deer, any deer, I'll really "like it!!!

Awesome! That's what it's all about! Congratulations to your son! A beautiful buck! No doubt you are beeming with pride! You taught him well Dad!

No reading for me on stand. As it is, deer just seem to "appear" sometimes, even when I'm looking for them. Always something going on in the woods to keep me entertained. Or I'm checking to be sure the hint of a breeze is still on my face. Or I'm debating with myself, while I sit on the swamp edge, not seeing deer. Thinking there is probably a bunch of deer over by the oak flat stand!

This will be my 3rd season using Evercalm. I've yet to see an adverse reaction from a deer coming in close proximity to it. I used what I had left over last year, from the previous year. Didn't see any noticeable difference. Got a new stick ready to go for this year. I have not used the estrus scented one. As I'm not looking for an attraction scent. Just a cover scent, on my boots.

Was the guest for dinner??

Yuk....

Congrats on your weight loss and get in shape plan! Good for you buddy! Congrats on the new bowToo!! Post up some pic's of it and what you think, once it arrives!

Fine by me. Anybody but Andy!!!!

Hey, ya never know?? Trump won over Clinton! Never saw that coming either. Nothing is ever set in stone! Get out and VOTE!!! If every NY gun owner voted him out, King Andy would lose by a HUGE margin! By not voting, it's almost like giving him an endorsement! Use your vote! Make a difference! Make a change!

I can stand the weather here just fine! I enjoy the seasons in NY! What I can't stand is a complete fool, who only has self ambitions and his unSafe Act!!!! Get to the polls!! Vote him OUT!!!!! Every vote counts!

For a quick clean, in between the patch and rod cleaning, the bore snake and viper are great! I use em on most all my firearms!

I for one would hate to see ya go! You seem very articulate and experienced in other topics like reloading, that I would like to hear more about! Or the virtues of shooting a 270, and the various makes and models that you like best!! Hunting stories, we all have a couple of those! Or advise that you could pass along to a less experienced hunter? Also, I really don't believe in ridiculing someone, because they may think differently than me. I do understand good natured ribbing, that's part of the fun on a forum! And some of us take things more to heart than others. Perhaps there is a little bit of both at play in this thread? Along with a little jump on the guy, cause I don't agree with what he's posting, perhaps? I've spent most of my 61 years in the woods, and not just in NY. I have never seen any physical evidence of any creature or creatures. BUT....I have read some articles, and stories. Who hasn't on the subject?? I do not actually believe myself, but do find the subject interesting and entertaining! And think no less of the people writing these stories than I do of a good storyteller, that always leaves you wondering, could it be true????..... The little kid, that is still a small part of me, says "hey ya never know"! Just like Megledons and Nessie's of the deep, UFO's, monsters under the bed, or things that go bump in the night, or just beyond the light of your campfire, ..................cause it's fun to be scared. No need to ridicule TwoSeventy. I find his posts informative and fun. Hope he sticks around to share more with us.

Enjoy the sh.. out of your poop day!

That's an awesome way to pass the time! I still do alot of waiting for my grandson's activities! I'll enjoy it all while I can. Before long they'll be driving themselves.

Hey.....it works for me! Had a fireball burning a hole in my cheek when I shot my bow buck last year! Though I was not the one who started the trend, I know who did!

Downwind deer, will smell you regardless of what you may, or may not have on your clothes. Nothing we can put on, to completely mask our "human" scent. If a deer is going to smell you anyways from downwind, probably better to not have ticks chowing on you, while the deer runs off.