chrisw

I went like the first 8 sits last year without even seeing a deer so don't feel bad! This year things started different, I kind of wish I had shot the buck I did around the first week of November. It felt like I hadn't earned him yet! And I'll be out of the state for the first whole week of gun season, first time missing an opening day. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

I'm taking a couple of days off. Probably get out again next week, I have to ration my tags! Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Another submission for team 3!@chef Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Quick recap from this AM. Shortly after light I was sitting in my climber and a blonde coyote appeared at 25 yds coming right to me. I couldn't move quick enough and he got past me, I lip squeaked and he stopped but not long enough. He disappeared for 10 seconds and deer blew out everywhere. They worked behind me a few at a time. The first few sets of deer were does with fawns so I passed. Finally toward the back I saw a big lone doe walking out around 50 yds. She got in the open and just stood there. I ranged her at exactly 50 yds, then decided I didn't want to shoot that far. 3-4 minutes passed and she still hasn't moved but being behind me I couldn't angle around my tree enough. I decided to swivel my climber around the tree a few inches at a time. I did that and she still hasn't moved, perfectly broadside. I ranged her again, 50. I moved my sight pin and decided I'd draw back and settle the pin and if I didn't feel comfortable I'd let down. Well I settled good so I let it fly. Hit her a few inches high but it exited right behind her offside shoulder. She hit the ground, stood back up for 10 seconds and tipped over right there. Meanwhile I'm still surrounded by deer. As I'm waiting for the deer to work off I notice a 2 yr old buck coming in to 20 yds. I took a few pics as he went by and waited for him to leave and got down. All of this before 8AM! Crazy Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

I'm surprised you're out! We aren't very far from each other and it's gotta be 30 mph winds here. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Don't eat the black ones! The only way I eat them is smoked, otherwise too fishy for me. They're no worse to eat than other fish, possibly even better as the fish that are coming to spawn are 3-4 years old. Not real old by fish standards. Give em a try! Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Quick recap from this AM. Shortly after light I was sitting in my climber and a blonde coyote appeared at 25 yds coming right to me. I couldn't move quick enough and he got past me, I lip squeaked and he stopped but not long enough. He disappeared for 10 seconds and deer blew out everywhere. They worked behind me a few at a time. The first few sets of deer were does with fawns so I passed. Finally toward the back I saw a big lone doe walking out around 50 yds. She got in the open and just stood there. I ranged her at exactly 50 yds, then decided I didn't want to shoot that far. 3-4 minutes passed and she still hasn't moved but being behind me I couldn't angle around my tree enough. I decided to swivel my climber around the tree a few inches at a time. I did that and she still hasn't moved, perfectly broadside. I ranged her again, 50. I moved my sight pin and decided I'd draw back and settle the pin and if I didn't feel comfortable I'd let down. Well I settled good so I let it fly. Hit her a few inches high but it exited right behind her offside shoulder. She hit the ground, stood back up for 10 seconds and tipped over right there. Meanwhile I'm still surrounded by deer. As I'm waiting for the deer to work off I notice a 2 yr old buck coming in to 20 yds. I took a few pics as he went by and waited for him to leave and got down. All of this before 8AM! Crazy morning. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Plans may have changed! It's the best bow I've ever shot! Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

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I'm up to 12 does, a blonde coyote and a 7pt just cruised by at 20 yds Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Put a few more points on team 3 board. Doe down. Almost doubled up with a blonde yote too! Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Glue that sucker up! Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

BBD... Button buck down? Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Skunked tonight. Until I get to my truck and 100 yds away there are 9 sets of eyes in the green field... I'll be back! Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

I do feel better! Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

One of my best friends is a DEC officer and there's another DEC officer on our lease. I just texted my buddy and he said he's on his way to write a ticket! Haha Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

I might have to silence him just to be sure. His actions didn't seem too trustworthy. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Legal question... A squirrel just delivered a whole ear of corn to the base of my tree and left it. Did he just set me up for a baiting fine? Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Killer morning! Awesome! Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Maybe the buck just likes the way the youngster runs her hooves through his leg hair, that doesn't make him a creep. Or does it? Nickname that buck "Biden." Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

5 flatheads again this morning, they're using a small cornlot real regular but they're movements are different everyday. Just a matter of time now, they're playing with fire! Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Might have to rethink your setup! You got terrible penetration on that sapling! Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Nosey tree neighbors this AM Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

In for my 3rd sit of the year, beautiful morning but I wish the breeze would pick up enough to choose a direction. It's switched 3 times already. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

Hockey is right, it really isn't that difficult to process your own, it just seems daunting if you've never done it. Most cuts are quite basic. Separate muscle groups, cut across the grain of the meat. Odds and ends pieces go to grind. Or grind the whole deer if that's your thing! I can't begin to tell you how much money I've saved doing my own, thousands! And it's a labor of love for me, brings the hunt full circle. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk