grampy

I tend to agree with you guys saying tending grunts. I have heard tending grunts in the past. Almost sounds like a rhythmic 'tic-toc' over and over. But this one was more of a 'bahh' of varying durations. Never heard anything like that before! But tending a doe is the only thing that makes sense. So cool to go out and see, or hear something new from deer, after about 50 years hunting them! Thanks for you're comments guy's.

Saw two different mature bucks cruising at mid day. One above where I was set up, one below. Way too far for a shot. Both hugging thick cover. Had something happen late this afternoon, that I have never heard before in the deer woods. I was in a hub blind close to thick cover, (notice a pattern here?) when a buck started grunting. And grunting. And grunting! Non stop! For almost 20 minutes! I couldn't see him. But I don't think he was moving, pretty much stationary? No sticks breaking or anything like that. Just non stop grunting! Have no idea whether it was an old or young buck. I've heard tons of bucks grunting over the years. But never like this. For so long. Non stop! And yes, I'm positive it was a buck grunting. Anyone else ever have this happen? Three doe's out front on edge of thick stuff, before the buck grunting began. Towards the end I got laughing, thinking this buck will grunt himself hoarse! It ended as abruptly as it started. I estimate he grunted a minimum of 200 times!! Non stop! Whatayathink????

Let me start off by saying Chef is definitely one of a few downstate members on my bucket list, to meet up with! Thats a solid group of guys down there. I know I'd have a blast at one of their GTG's!!! 2nd....I am by no means, in any way, a prude. I appreciate a raunchy joke now and then, like most all of us do. But....this is supposed to be a family forum too. I know for a fact that young people come here! My grandsons have since they were around 11 years old. I know too they hear much worse at school, than anything posted here. But my point is, we have to have a baseline of rules, followed by ALL of us to keep the integrity of this forum on the upside. And at times some just push the envelope a touch too far. In any number of different ways. A warning from a moderator should be more than enough to know that ok....this is a bit over the top, I'll have to not do "this" HERE??? Then just go about your business. What is shared outside the general forum, in PMs and texts, is fair game! Have at it! Common sense should tell you, if what we are posting, is appropriate for "everyone" who may read what you post. I know everyone won't agree with what I just said. But it is my honest opinion. We are all entitled to that. Every one of us here, that makes up the bulk of this place, has, and should have, that entitlement! It's all of us as individuals, that make or break a good thing. I also hope to see Chef back soon! He contributes so much more, than he ever took away from this forum.

C'mon Jay!!! I'm rooting for ya buddy!

November 10th has arrived! Seeking at it's peak! I'm going in for another all day sit. Came really close to getting one yesterday. TWICE! One I couldn't get stopped. The other just never gave me the shot I needed. In heavy brush. To all heading out, have a magical day! Since the 80s when I started bowhunting, on November 10th, I have killed 12 bucks. More than any other single day by far. And on the days I didn't kill one, I almost always have a day like yesterday. It's the time of year when bucks get crazy. November 10th. And the five days before and after, are in my experience, the best days of the year to be in the deer woods. Regardless of moon phase, weather, or most anything else. Someday, I need to make a dedicated thread to November 10th deer activity.

Long story short. I'm beat. But had close encounters with two really nice bucks. One early and one late today. Passed up a chip shot on a smaller buck in between. Does are coming in. Bucks are chasing them. Right on time for Nov 10th magical day! This was by far the best day hunting so far this year.

Up and at em again all day! Good luck to all heading out!

No shots, but saw two shooters on the way out about 100 yards from where I was sitting. Getting closer! I think it's finally picking up. Just in time for the magical day of Nov 10th ! Buck up in that area again in the AM.

Congratulations Spiff!!!

Congratulations Chef!!

First time this blind has been hunted. Been here 6 weeks now. 30 yard shot to the huge buckthorn bedding area, that borders a swamp. Major deer trail just to the left of center window. Saw 5 bucks come out that trail last year from another stand. With the lack of deer sightings,, just gotta move closer to where they are bedding. Wind is perfect. If a buck cruises the outside edge scent checking for does, I'll have a shot too. Continuing to grind it out and keep trying to come up with a plan that works?? Maybe this will? Maybe it won't? But I'll continue to throw everything at em that I can! Eventually something will stick!!!

We are hunting only a short distance away. And same thing! All day sits with no deer seen! It does get frustrating! But no choice but to keep on grinding it out. To think last year I passed up so many deer, looking to shoot 1 of 2 bucks specifically. Right now I'd shoot just about anything! But gotta see em first! They're there! Just not moving at all!

No dragging. Because I was in the woods dark to dark, and did not see a deer. Frustration is setting in. But I'll keep grinding it out. I'm off till Friday.

So far, pretty quiet in this neck of the woods. Hope the activity picks up soon!

I never used a trail camera up until 6 or 7 years ago. Phade sent my grandsons a couple old ones he had. We got some pictures on em, and we were hooked! Love all the different critters we get pictures of. Now cell cams are the big thing. Who even thought of getting real time pictures sent to your little handheld device 10 years ago? I feel like George Jetson sometimes. Lots of arguments over ethical questions and cell cams. I leave that discussion for the off season. Gotta check my phone for pictures!

Was just out on the back deck sipping my coffee. Quiet and frosty out. Neighborhood is sleepy. I'm raring to go! God I love this time of year!

Is it 3:30 or 4:30 am??? Clock says 3:30. I'm on deer time. They don't follow Daylight Savings Time! Up and at em, for another wonderful day in the November deer woods! Crossbow's turn today. Looking to get one hanging if I can! Best of luck to all heading out!!

Gotta love that good ol country living buddy!

Welcome!!! Just pull up a seat, and join right in with us! Good to have ya here!

Going for the 10 ring tomorrow my friend!

7mm-08 is one of the best all around deer killers ever made! Gets my vote.

Believe me, I'm doing all I can do to make that happen! Got to last light tomorrow to rack you up some points! I'll be out all day!

Afternoon hunt was a bust for me. No deer seen on the upper end of the property. Lower end was the place to be. Hunting partner saw nine with two decent bucks. His daughter, shot at and missed a young buck. Will be back out in the morning. Think I'm going back to where I saw that nice buck earlier in the day.

C'mon guys, I've been leading this way too long! Let's start getting some points on the board! For week 7 grampy picks.....Nomad

Had 4 flathead come by this morning. Half hour later, a shooter buck. No shot as he never left the thick stuff. Came out for an hour or so, and headed up in the back till dark. Couple dandy bucks spotted up here yesterday. Coming out of the thick bedding to the left. Putting phone away. Will check back later. Good luck all!