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Sending congrats to the Mr. on his deer! Way to go! You're on deck Paula!

Could possibly be the spleen Paula. Good eats for the pups!

That's what I tell my wife! But I'm certain she has known otherwise for decades now........wink.

Saw nothing. But was really glad to just be out there! This time of the season, I prefer to be in the thick stuff, where the deer are now. Not able to do that yet. Couple more hunts and I'll call it a season.

These pic's from a couple of days ago. Overlooking this area now. TF,I saw that some parts of WNY, would get some snow. Guess the weatherman was right for a change!

In my comfortable chair blind, overlooking a daylight acive area, that cameras are still showing a couple of decent bucks. Will sit to last legal light.Niice pinch point bettween this upper area and the hay fields below. About a humdred yard shot to the bow blind. Easy work for the Sako. Just need deer!

Think I'll load up and head out for an afternoon hunt. Sutures come out tomorrow. So may be a bit more mobil after that. So short walks to close stands will be it, for this years remaining hunts. But just to get out, is the best medicine for me!

I too like my Centerpoint over my Barnett Raptor. For roughly the same price the Centerpoint is MUCH better. That being said, the scopes on both are terrible, and need upgrading. Didn't even hunt with crossbow this year, as I wanted to get one more with my compound, and did. But next year, will most likely only hunt with the crossbow. So will be looking to upgrade. This thread has been very helpful, to see what the next level of crossbows offer. Now if full inclusion would get passed! But that has been debated to death here, and no need to derail this thread.

Thanks Rebel Darling! We can never have too many reminders, to keep safe when leaving the ground. For every good outcome like this hunter had, there are many more that turn out not so good. There was a local hunter in Westerlo, that died this season in a fall from his tree stand. Strap in and keep safe everyone! Do it for your family's.

Happy Birthday wishes sent your way!

Ithica Model 37 in 16g. From squirrels, birds, or any deer walking NY, this gun has it covered. And will never fail to cycle or go bang.

Did mine this summer. Never again! Will hire out the job from here on. Just too shaky on a ladder now for two story work. Or even one story work! Not worth what would happen with a slip or a little too much lean. After 60, there are just some things ya shouldn't do anymore!

He looks so relieved to finally be home! I see many rabbits in his future! Well, ya have Bones, ya have Otis, he looks like a Jingo to me!....lol Handsone pup there Paula, wishing you many years of fun together.

That is an awesome trophy room!

I saw some deer movement on Sunday. Couple doe with fawns and a small 6 point that I passed on. All mid afternoon. Still getting a couple of big guys on camera. But only at night. My hunting partner has been putting in some time and reports just doe and small bucks at this point. Typical 4-H hunting, for this time of year. But they ARE out there! So don't give up, ya just never know!

The one pictured in the link, looks exactly like the common brand of yotes we've had running around the hilltowns of Abany county for decades. Every now and then, a local will claim to see a wolf. But I'm sure it's a case of mistaken identity with a big coyote. From what I've read, there is DNA evidence of wolf, mixed in with the northern coyote. I've suspected that for quite sometime though. To me they are just yotes. Or sometimes targets. It is fun and great hunting, calling to them in the winter months! And they are certainly no push over! Even with good numbers on a property.

Guaranteed good luck, if you wear a Judge jersey under your camo Biz! That nice 8 point could be in your hands! Just do it!

Who knows, at any minute, a big knarly buck may come in to check her out! Nice having a live decoy out in front of ya! Good luck buddy!

Didn't do much at all this year, compared to past years. But my grandson came over and we put a few strands out.Then my little hunting and fishing tree in my reading room. Pick up one or two ornaments for it each year. Usually from Vermont or Maine.

You definitely married, up!

Unless you own the land, always remember that blood is thicker than water. Yes, your dad has done right by the land owner for 30 years. Yes the kid does seem like kind of a deck. Yes you guy's have intelligently hunted the property for a long time. But all it will take is the landowners daughter, to say you guys are being mean to her new husband, and he will be the only one hunting there. Fair? Absolutely not. Likely? Very much so. My thought is that perhaps, you and dad can be a bit more friendly with the kid, and work out something that works for all of you. Even if you have to bite your lip to do it. Only you and dad, can decide if it's worth doing that.

You just can't beat some of those old classics for looks and performance! This one is a true beauty! What caliber is it? Will you mount some glass on it?

Being so close, if you were not asked to evacuate, it was likely no big deal.

Back home, and feel fantastic, though a little sore! Saw two doe with a fawn each. And a year old, small six point, who will hopefully live to be a two year old eight point next year. The fresh air and sunset was spectacular! Best hunt in a very long time for me. Sleep will come easy tonight.

Under Armour base layers are by far the best I've found. With a light wool layer over them. Not cheap but worth every penny!