grampy

First off.. There are two guys I'd like to thank. Both know who they are. One is a member here. The other a lifelong friend. I couldn't do the gutting, due to some issues I'm dealing with. Doc said to lay off hunting until we get things straightened out. And thank God and Savior for bringing them to me. And watching over me. This isn't the biggest buck on the property. But I am so proud of him. In my mind, he's my best buck ever! For so many reasons.

Story later. 7pt

BBD!!!!

Dealing with a trespasser with DEC. Guy sitting in my stand and became belligerent. Man does this suck!

My Native American teachings when I was a boy, say the owl is a spirit bird. The spirit of a loved one who has passed, will ride the owls wings to visit us.

I couldn't get up at 4am when the alarm went off. But I'm getting ready now. This guy is my main motivation! Good luck to all heading out!

I'm heading in. Against Dr's orders and good judgment. I can't just not go! Spot I'm headed to, is only a couple hundred yards from where I'll park. My hunting partner and family, are only a text away, should I need help. I've hunted six days so far in gun season. Seen deer in every sit. Very unusual for here! Not going to be very selective at this point! Best of luck to all going out today!

rachunter

Happy Birthday!

Grampy picks treeguy.

This morning, biggest buck taken off the farm in a few years! Shot by my partners daughter, my God daughter. I think it's the buck I missed last Monday? Couldn't have worked out better. So happy for her! I'm sorry I wasn't there. I haven't hunted since Thanksgiving. Dealing with some issues. My season may be over.

Tenderloins probably won't taste too good. But other than that the hind quarters and shoulders will all be fine.

Congratulations Matt! You've put in alot of time! Big ol' girl. Lots of good eats there!

I will always opt for the highest percentage shot, that gives the most room for error, the lung shot. The neck shot is devastating, but a bit more room for error or a clean miss. Yes, I have taken deer with the neck shot, when that was the only one presented. I like to play the better odds though.

It is beyond my comprehension, how anyone could shoot a firearm, without 100% identifying the target!! The #1 rule in our Hunter Ed class, is "Always Be Sure Of Your Target And What Lies Beyond It" !!! Keep your finger off the trigger until you do so! We've seen it in every class, people who have never handled a firearm, much less shoot one. The first time being at our class. Now with the course online, I feel there is a small percentage of hunters sitting in the woods, with a loaded firearm, that are a danger to themselves, and others. That said, the majority of hunting "accidents" are caused by "hunters" with years of experience! Are people that caught up in shooting a deer, that they are willing to risk someone's life, to shoot at an unknown target? I guess some are. Because we see this sad story every year.

The best deer story of the year! Congratulations to Tim! God bless him. Thanks to you Tom, for hosting Tim's hunt.

A lot of NY properties, do not have many, or even any, bucks of this caliber on them. You can't see what isn't there.

Is this the park where I hunted with you and moog? After my buddy shot a nice deer, we drove through the park at dark on our way to Culver's to cut it up. The deer we saw driving through there was insane.

Yes. Nomad lives close to where moog is. I'm sure Brian can check in on him.

White. I'm a total breast man.

Just getting home to help the Mrs before the crew arrives. Saw three deer this morning. No shot taken. Up to six consecutive days seeing deer. That's gotta be a record here!

I have so much to be thankful for. God has blessed me with much more than I deserve. This is the perfect day to hug a special person in your life. Tell them you love them. And how thankful you are to have them. Happy Thanksgiving.

Up and at em! C'mon buck! Let's go! Seeing deer, just not the one I want. Only hunting a half day. Will be out by noon. Good luck to all.

Late checking in. My streak for seeing deer every sit since Saturday is still going. Saw seven deer today. Five flat heads, two small bucks. Back out for a morning hunt tomorrow. Congratulations to today's successful hunters!!! Good luck to all hunting Thanksgiving Day!

I heard the alarm, don't remember turning it off? Looks like I'll get a late start today. Getting ready now. Good luck to all hunting today!