grampy

I was talking to a young hunter over the weekend, and he asked me the question I posted. I too, really never documented a difference between dry and wet years. But as wooly says here, "It's hard to imagine a wet spring and summer wouldn't be beneficial to antler growth over a season of hot, dry, drought conditions". Almost to the letter, that is what my response was to him. And I'm almost certain, a buck that would be 100 inches in a dry year, would not be 140 in a wet one. So the average two year old and older buck, gaining a "few inches" is very probable in a year like this one. But I was impressed with the young mans question, so I posted it here. That's a whole different topic. Covered and debated, by hundreds of pages, right here on this forum.

Seeing a lot of trail cam pictures lately, of some really nice bucks this year! Thats awesome and very exciting, especially when they are on your hunting grounds! But I am wondering, if the wet spring and summer, we've had here in NY, has helped put on a couple extra inches on the average NY buck, this year? Everyting seems to have really grown this year. So the bucks were eating more nutritious food, while the antlers were developing. So my question is, would this add more inches to a bucks antlers as opposed to a very dry year? What do you all think?

Whoa!!! Awesome buck! Hope ya get your tag on him.

That &#@$?! deer, just winded me, blew, and high tailed it outa there!

I've used Leupold scopes for decades, on shotguns, in-line black powder guns, and rifles. Never once had a problem. My buddy uses Nikon, he seems to do great with them. I bought a rifle with a Zeiss on it. And it is amazing!

Real s----y picture.....................grin.

Nope, not yet.

Yowzer! What a beautiful buck!

Nice buck! He would be top end here in 4-H. Hope you get a crack at him, good luck!

Looks awesome so far! Keep posting until finished. This stuff amazes me! So darned cool!

Lightning strike??? lol Does seem a bit odd. Perhaps a territorial dispute between groups?

Won't be long now. Within the next three weeks or so, the majority of bucks will be sporting hard antlers and building up those neck muscles. Looking forward to all the pic's!

Sometimes things are just what they are. I know for a fact, that you got some good stuff working for you, right now. And I forcast BIG things happening for you and your Sis this hunting season! What a truly awesome buck! Definitely amps up the anticipation factor a couple notches! Best of luck buddy!

Combining Christ with hunting on an open forum, can be a slippery slope. I will not bash anyone for their beliefs, religious or not. I may not share my own with the masses here, but will and do with the few I'm close to. Everyone has their own take on this. And if you have been a member here for any length of time, then you know wolc123's way is to "spread the word". Some of his posts are a bit over the top. (I've questioned a few myself) Along with some very informative ones as well. Good bad or indifferent, I respect the man's right to post as he wants to. Weather or not you agree, with the content of the posts. It is up to the individual reader, to discard, or contemplate, any posts on this or any forum. For what it's worth, just my opinion.

Saw this with the Mrs. Very good movie!

Happy Birthday! Only the best for you today! Enjoy!

Sure wish I could add a shot pic here. After shooting a few arrows last week, I'm unable to draw my bow again. I'll give the shoulder a few more days before trying again.

So "senseless maiming" does not include putting a "length of braided line" through the fishes mouth and paddling for however long, to take a picture? Hmmmm. Guess it all depends on your prospective. Or if you are the fish being towed. Shoulda just ate it.

Not good. Believe me I know! Makes a good story over a beer though!

Yeah he does. He borrows my bass boat for a board!

Got room for my deer on October 1st ?

+1 I too have the HHA sight and love it! My bow is also set at around 50lbs. I set for bullseye at 23 yards. Aim a touch low at 10 and a touch high at 30, my self imposed bow "hunting" limit. That puts me in the kill zone. Only time I use the slide is when practicing out to 40, 50, and 60 yards. Practicing at 60, makes those 20 and 30 yarders seem like chip shots. Really sweet set up ya got there Biz! And looks like you're doing fine, right out of the box! Keep shooting, build up your confidence, and the deer should fear you this season. Best of luck to ya!

Sounds like an awesome hunt Fletch! Maybe you can do a "live from the swamp" thread! Look forward to lots of pic's too!

A few acres of uncut corn, helps not only the hunter in late season but also the deer and other critters that survive after the hunting season. Give and take. It's been a few years since I've killed a deer near one of our plots. I actually prefer to hunt hemlock swamps, oak ridges, and thick funnel areas.

I like your thinking! Stiff and crusty eyed is me, for most of the season! Practice as you hunt!