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I enjoy seeing your passion. Late season can be a challenge. It is most certainly possible with the effort, however. Good luck!

Not at all. People are passionate about this topic.

You are misunderstanding my points. Have fun with this thread. Last time the DEC data collection methods were brought up, it devolved pretty quickly because people are set in certain camps. It may be the most controversial topic on this forum, even more than Xbows, and AR.

You must have missed the thread where people here solved world hunger when it came to DEC data collection methods. This is a great thread for Jan/Feb./Mar. It's hunting season still, and I'm more interested in who killed what, etc.

I hunted with four other people this season - bow/gun. Out of the five, four got bucks and three got multiple deer. Three of the four shot their biggest bucks to date. The fifth person had multiple opportunities at shooters, including one whiff and an unfortunate hit that didn't net a recovery. I don't think anyone could consider that season unsuccessful. I think not meeting goals doesn't exclude one from having a successful season. It was a good, fun year. And I do agree with you about the hunting/kill part. You can have a blast hunting and not killing something, but ultimately, I do this to warp my tag around something.

True - could even be a weak or faulty switch. The factory that makes them has had other cam lines with similar issues.

If the screen isn't lighting up...the firmware isn't going to help. There's a bigger, separate issue going on with it. 2010 model trophy cams were a disaster. I'd see if you can get an RA from bushnell - chances are they'll tell you, you are out of luck given the 2010 model year if it was purchased two plus years ago. Maybe you will though. Let us know how you make out. They may offer you a discount on a new cam.

one parcel we hunt is just infested with them. im talking you cant drive home without jerking the steering wheel because you think you feel one on you. deer were covered.

Whatever you do, when it comes to late season boots, look for ankle support and quality lug design. They seem to fall by the wayside on some boots that focus more on warmth - regardless of cost.

Have fun - getting started in archery hunting is exciting! Lots of good advice. Find a good pro shop and see what they can offer. Compare it to AT. AT has some great deals in Jan and Feb.

Ha....c'mon you can't play along?

Is it me or is that thing collared?

I agree that a portion of the submitters are as you say. But, I also believe there is an equal portion that puts their pic out with intent on giving credence to the buck, or sharing a quality moment with friends or family, and the repercussions are beyond what they intended or considered. Look at the crap that got posted about some of the youth kills - debates over scores, location of kill, etc. That's what I am getting at here. You stated you were moved in on. It's not fun at all to experience.

I believe the person who first documented the road doesn't know the hunter directly at all. Sometimes, word gets out, travels, and it's beyond your sphere of influence. I doubt the hunter expected his road of kill to go public. Maybe shame on him to a degree, but I still feel for him being socked out of left field with that. It's just one of many prime examples of comments on Joe's site. The comments need controlling to a degree to maintain integrity of his site; otherwise, there's a chance people won't want to submit them to him in fear of being moved in on (more than there is now).

And, I don't think there's a darn thing wrong with what you said (in bold).

Let's see, I've done it twice this season. Person #1 - I have now met on several occasions and have made plans to hunt with him in the future. He's even been over to my house. Person #2 - Have conversed via PMs about his local area and chit chat and I suspect when I am in that area, we'll meet up and who knows, maybe get a hunt in. PMs are not the answer for everything.

Oh please. I never once claim to be great. Get your head out of the sand. My standards are for me and I never project them onto anyone else. Tactics? I have my opinion like anyone else, same as you. Yes, apparently tough love isn't a tactic you are familiar with. Teebugg asked for general comments on his aerial and he got sloppy posting a feature that was easily identified. He won't make that mistake again, and I think he appreciated me bringing that to his attention according to PMs.

I have a nice pair of gloves that I use late winter in addition to a muff. I used my H&R Ultra Slug exclusively this season for the first time and one day wearing the gloves after hunting all day, I noticed the trigger guard was smallish on the shotgun. I tried to put my finger in there with the glove and no go. I couldn't have shot without taking the glove off. I've moved to a medium weight waterproof glove that I keep in the muff more often now.

That is awesome. I'd love to have the chance at a last second trophy. Congrats!

Oh please - you find something silly? That's a shock. It's a prime example - plenty of people know where that deer was killed now. I blew up Teebuggs spot last week - and I did it on purpose. Call me a jerk, but after the fact, Teebugg understood what I was getting at, and he won't make that mistake again when it really could have cost him had he been onto a nice buck, etc. I don't think either of us (me or Joe) would ever call ourselves "big buck" hunters. We both disagree on a lot but I think we could both agree neither of us are all that high and mighty. Not many people would put others onto bucks that would potentially make B & C book - Moog and me did. More than one person here called us crazy in private for doing so. Hunting isn't about big bucks alone and I'd do it time and time again. The funny thing is, my gripe isn't about the bucks/deer themselves, it's about the human component that comes with making the locale known. So, take your big buck hunting lobs and pound sand yourself for once.

Congrats!

Ever consider making it a page policy for comments not to include the precise location of kill? You ask for county, right? Fine, but I suspect many submitters fill in the county info thinking that'll do, and then some jackwagon who "knows of someone who knows someone" sees it and posts the road location. They don't want or expect that in large I bet. I think the integrity of your site could be improved by making it policy that comments regarding precise locations of the buck - not given up by the submitter - be disallowed. I completely understand why you require the tidbits of info - which to me is fine, too, but the comments on your photos have gotten out of control and are likely causing unforeseen and unexpected stress to many of the submitters. I don't think you are understanding that it's not you, not the hunter...it's the commenters. I can pretty much guarantee there's going to be much more pressure on Redman Rd. next year because of this. To think otherwise akin to being an ostrich with its head in the sand. I have covered some of the biggest buck kills in the state for press similar to you - the #1 stipulation from the hunter is always the same. "If you can not include precise locale information, I'd be more than happy to share." I respect that privacy and I think the hunters do, too. Nobody needs to know what road it was killed on - Nobody. The only situation I could see there being an exception is a legal matter.

im sure hes ecstafic he shot it. was including the road of harvest part of his plans? I think not. hell regret it next opener...hes young.

When was the last year you shot a buck? havent seen you post one lately. I know youve killed your fair share bit maybe a dry spell might explain your cranky self.I always thought there was someone here who says they hunt with a trad bow off the ground as a means to have an excuse why they cant seal the deal. not saying you, just recalling a reference doc made about those with standards. by the way, do you think that kid is happy everyone knows he shot that giant on redman rd.?