grampy

Nice to hear that. I'll head over there this weekend to have a look around! I'm sure I can find something to take home.........

I'll head in just before light and stay until noon if there is deer movement. If they aren't moving, out at 10. But of course they move after I come out at 10! Then always back in at 1 till dark. I have two days each year for all day on stand, no excuses. The first is Nov. 10th, what I call the best day of the year. And the first day of gun season.

Thanks everyone, but I really don't deserve any fuss. Joel called me last night! What an awesome young man, (must take after his dad). You see, in the past I have been on the receiving end, of acts of kindness and generosity from members on this forum,(you guy's know who you are). I'm just paying forward in a small way, to a wonderful young man, who I'm sure will carry on with that. And who doesn't like to see kids hunting and fishing? We need to encourage them all we can. They are the future of this outdoors life that we love so much. Look at the picture from above. Our future is in good hands.

Much to often there is bickering amongst us, about what we hunt with and how we may go about hunting, or what may be different from how we hunt. But you know what? We are still a brotherhood, that has more in common with each other, than most of the non hunting population. And with the display of generosity and true sportsmanship seen here, the future of hunting is bright!

Gotta say, Partridge Run is now a great place to hunt! I have private land but still make a run over there at least once a season. 20 years ago, it was very crowded but now if you get off the beaten path a bit. You may not even see another hunter!

Also check out Ravine Road. I shot a very respectable buck on the steep side a few years back. A classic funnel, I saw a number of bucks chasing does. And saw deer every time I sat that spot.

Seeing that smile is all the thanks I need. Made my day!

Yup, Indian pipe for sure. A plant, not a mushroom.

Just my opinion and don't take offense with me rob. But humbly and graciously take Jeremy's very generous offer and just go hunt! Someday you will have the chance to pay it forward and I know you will and have in the past! He never would have extended the offer if he didn't want you to do otherwise. Just hunters helping hunters. That's why this forum is so awesome! Jeremy K, I'd give you my daily allotment of "likes"if I could, for making such a generous offer to another hunter you don't even know. Way to go man!

Maybe I'm wrong, but it being your dad's last hunting rifle it would be worth more to you then anyone else. But a new gun that you would use as opposed to one you won't is totally understandable too! Good price for a solid rifle.

Nice! The buck in the first pic is awesome! Best of luck to make him yours this season! You must be doing something right on that property!

There are a few Drahthaar's in Deer Search. And by all accounts they are excellent blood trackers! The tracking license is now $50, when I first got mine it was $75. So even in NYS once in a blue moon, a fee goes down! If Schatz is doing good on mock lines she will do ok on the real thing. Even if you take her on a short track when you have already found the deer it is valuable experience for her! Even go so far as drag the deer out and leave it. Then take her to where the deer was shot and let her "track" until she "finds" the deer. Believe me it won't take her long to catch on! Best of luck !

Very interesting concept wooly. I hope I never get so blind that I can't learn from others. We have both deer and coyotes on the properties I hunt. It never came to me to combine the two. But I'm going to give it a try! If it works, I'll be sure to post the results and give you due credit. Thanks for sharing! You have a great woods sense!

I think I'm your long lost son! Take me hunting Dad!

Too bad your son isn't a little older. The Yankee's could really use him now! Nice pic's!!!

LOL!

Thank you sir!

Still haven't heard anything. I have the receipt from the money order I sent. Any help from admin would be appreciated. Been almost four months.

I wouldn't let him get a year older. Best of luck!!!!

This is an absolute dream rifle!!! It is a steal for the asking price! If only I could afford it right now, it would be on it's way to me.

I'd say you got your exercise for the day! Very cool experience!

Wow! Looks like a great spot for any part of the season! Nice pic's and bucks!

Reel nice combo!!! Before you know it, next, she will be slinging a baitcaster like nothing!

Try cutting it up and put it in your Corona or Margarita!.........

Happy Birthday!!