Steve D

Back out in the afternoon . First time it actually felt like deer season with a 23 degree wind chill. From 3:00 til dark the wind got really high. Trees swaying back & forth like crazy. I'm guessing 30-35 mph. Saw a couple in the thick stuff across the ravine but couldn't make out what they were. Back out in the morning since I can't hunt the afternoon. Good luck to all that hunt tomorrow!

Never tried the truck thing but with a electric hoist the only time you have to touch it is when the hide hangs up' Just trim where it hangs up and keep pulling. If I get a fox or coyote in the winter and they are frozen I use the hoist and it sure saves the hands from freezing. (Sorry off topic)

Buck & a doe...can't beat that

Hey Grow ever try this? I've used a electric hoist with a golf ball but never tried a vehicle

Had four doe come in this morning. All easy shots but I don't think the biggest one weighed 100 lbs. Might be headed for tag soup. Never shot one this late in the season. Back out this afternoon again til dark.

Yes it was loaded...I meant the rub

That is a slob!!!!!!!!!

Pretty windy this morning but decided to give it a shot. At 8:15 had a yearling doe and a small 4 point walk in. Decided to give them a pass with four days left. They might not be so lucky in a couple of days. Another reason I decided to pass is because I found this on the way in. Wasn't there a day or so ago. Probably will never see him but knowing my luck if I shot the four he would come strolling by. Try again this afternoon.

Hit a piece of state land this morning...probably the deadest morning I have been in the woods yet. No squirrels, chipmunks or even a bird. Sat for two plus hrs. & then covered about a mile and didn't see a thing. Heard a few shots early but nothing after 8:15. With the forecast I will probably skip the afternoon.

I don't quite understand what your problem is or what your point is. I am not a simpleton like you suggest and I don't need a coloring book to teach me anything. In case you haven't noticed there have been some pretty nice mature bucks taken & shown on this thread and if you have looked at this site: http://www.nyantler-outdoors.com/2016-new-york-whitetails.html you will see quite a few more. There are plenty of mature deer around and I could show you tracks as big as or as close to as big as a cow. So get off your high horse and go find someone else to lay your crap on because I really don't want to entertain someone that talks out of the wrong end of their body.

What????

So today with the high winds and wet leaves Figured it might be a good time for some spot and stalk. Pushed three areas where they normally bed and didn't see much sign at all. Last area kicked out a big deer but couldn't tell what it was. Might of had a Texas heart shot but no way I am taking that one especially on a running deer. Wind finally died down so I sat in a ladder stand overlooking a field till dark. Didn't see a thing or hear one shot all afternoon. Runs they have been using pretty steady show no sign of recent use. Looks like they are just sitting tight unless someone gets them up and going.

Paula you can use this as a guide. http://www.sevenbridgesbeef.com/order/ Prices vary from seller to seller and the cuts vary also depending on if you buy a 1/4, 1/2, etc. Try to "try before you buy" if possible. We bought a 1/4 one time and the whole thing was terrible. If you get good beef it can be worth it but you get bad beef it really isn't a good deal as we learned.

Sitting out the morning wind is howling here maybe this afternoon.....Good Luck!!!

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I agree it doesn't look like a buck rub........ Possibility it was a porcupine....or someone busting your chops

I would tend to agree with turkeyfeathers. During bow season you can use your skills to try and concentrate on where a certain buck is or to pattern how the deer are moving in your area. When it comes to gun season it is a whole different matter. I know in my area they have gone pretty much nocturnal and it is rare to see one moving in the day time. Trail cameras placed in strategic areas also show they are moving more at night than in the day. Last year was the first year I got skunked in a long time. I hunted harder than I ever had while my brother in law that has about as much knowledge about deer as I do sewing shot four deer. Being in the right place at the right time is more important than skill during gun season in my opinion and it looks like I probably won't be in the right place at the right time again this year. If so it will be the first time I have ever been skunked two years in a row.

I had a mini 14 once which is very similar to the 30 in design. It was probably the most inconsistent gun I have ever owned when it came to accuracy. Ruger's semi autos have had a bad reputation when it comes to accuracy. They may have improved since I owned mine but it is something I would look into before purchasing one. If you can find one to shoot before you purchase it may be a good idea.

Just busting your chops

How freakin old are you??? That's 128 years of data 6 yrs. ago.

All I know is I would not take the shot regardless of who or why the meat was needed.

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I keep information on all hunts and when I don't hunt I make notes of why I didn't. I do this from the beginning of hunting season til the end. I keep it all in a 81/2 x 11 office calendar. At the end of the season or when it is convenient I tally it all up. And set it aside for reference later. They store flat and don't take up a lot of room. Be amazed when you look back years later and see what happen compared to now. I refer to them often from time to time and figure if nothing else I will have some good reading material when I get to old to hunt. I can set in my easy chair and go back in time.

Don't get no better than that

So this morning I hit a piece of state land. Nice cold frosty morning. Leafs are like walking on glass. Get in about 1/2 hr. before day light and about 15 minutes later I hear the patter of something coming in behind me. The wind is slight blowing right to left and what ever is coming is on the downwind side. Finally figured it was a squirrel so I didn't get to exited. Turned to my left and there stands a beautiful coyote 20 yards from me. Figured it had to smell me and would bolt at any time but it just kept coming. Immediately I think " I don't want to shoot this with a shotgun" so I reach down slowly and pull the pistol. It catches the movement and bolts to about 30 yds. to my left. I let one fly but miss and off it goes. Then about 15 minutes after that a flock of turkeys start going nuts about 75 yards from me. Didn't see any deer but all morning I am thinking: