grampy

For sure a doe peeing. That's how they do it. Seen it so many times.

Venison stew tonight!!! Using the last of my venison, from 2015. My freezer is bare, as I didn't fill an archery tag this year. Hoping to put meat in it again, before the end of next week!!!

My old Ithaca model 37s loved the Remimington Sluggers. Killed many deer out to 75 yards with that set up.

I'll hunt heavy wind but not heavy rain.

The Bigfeet are no threat to the deer! Because the deer always smell them coming.

Savage Axis with upgraded glass and trigger. 7mm/08 140gr Federal Premium Nosler BTs.

Been since 2001, that I did not fill my early archery tag. Guess I'll be dusting off the TC Shadow Hawk for late season this year. That won't be such a bad thing!

Gotta admit, I'm scratching my head too. Saturday I had a shooter 8pt and three or four other bucks harassing some does. Hunted all of yesterday and this morning and didn't see a deer. But cams show tons of deer at night! These are lightly hunted private properties . With close to 50 blinds, stands and set ups. The most hunted set up was used 4 times in a month and a half. So far this year, the deer are winning the game. And that's ok by me.

Welcome! Good luck this season!

Congratulations ! Beautiful deer! You will shoot more and bigger deer. But the first one will always hold a special place, when your thoughts turn to hunting. Way to go!

Private. 7mm/08

Calling it a done bow season. No deer seen this morning. But cams are showing multiple bucks at night on both properties . Will spend the rest of the day washing hunting clothes and getting everything ready for Saturday's firearm opener . Best of luck to all who are sticking it out to the end. Anyone have a good recipe for tag soup?.......lol

One more day to get it done in bow season for me. This has been a real tough season. But I will not complain . I've passed up a bunch of small bucks and seen some shooters but had no shots. Also chose to pass on a few doe. Was hoping to see my grandson get his first deer, but, it did not happen this year. Overcame an early season injury, that could have been much worse. Saw some beautiful sun rises and sets. Watched the leaves flutter to the ground and saw them blown sideways by the wind. Felt a crisp autumn breeze in my face and was chilled. Was warmed by seeing my lifelong friend and his daughter harvest nice deer. Watched a button buck for almost three hours feeding close to me on an oak ridge, from a blind I built myself. And wondered if our paths would cross again in the years to come. So tomorrow another bow season will be in the books for me. And weather I get a deer, or not. It's been a bow season to remember.

Sako Classic has been my dream rifle for a long time. The dream is coming true for me. I smile every time I think about it.

A Song For You, is my all time Leon Russell tune. Wish I had a dollar for every time I played and listened to that one. RIP Mr. Russell.

That's just awesome X 2! Congratulations !

Happy Birhday Guys !

Things really got crazy at the end of the day! About a half hour before the end of shooting time. A big doe and fawn came in to ten yards of my natural ground blind. They were feeding but nervous . Then at high alert, looking behind me. Then off they go running up hill away from me. Being chased by a BIG 8pt. I had no shot as he was running away from me uphill! I mouth grunted him and he did stop and turn, but now he was out of range. Then a spike buck came from below and stops at 15 yards, let him go. Another buck comes from below, a half rack 8pt. let him pass as well. Now it's past shooting time and a bunch of deer are running along the top of the ridge and yet another buck runs uphill to join the chase! All the while, the wind is howling! My best hunt of the season so far! I think I know where I'll be in the morning! Saw two shooter bucks during the morning as well! I'd say the chase is on in our area! But the doe are not ready yet. Tomorrow should be real interesting !!!

Both are great bucks! And the antlers are very similar for sure. Best way to find out for sure is to put your tag on him and give it a close look! Good luck!

I'd say two different bucks. Looks as if those scars are in totally different spots. jmo.

Supposed to be an upgraded battery pack? IDN? If the darn thing catches fire, it will be the first time in awhile, something heats up in my pants! Hey if you guys have any app suggestions that would be great!

Got it. Great idea! I'll see if I can set that up. Thanks!

It's a Galaxy 7 something or other. I know squat about phones. But after a little mishap in the woods earlier this season. My wife has been on me to upgrade my 13 year old flip phone. So tonight I did! Even got her a new one too, but hers was only two years old. Still trying out all the crazy stuff it can do! And it is pretty cool. But still, no texting from the woods for me!......lol

I was a Army regular. Can I still give you dog faces a big SEMPER FI! Happy Birthday Marines and thanks for your service guy's !

Great story! You both found something in each other, to tighten the bonds between you.