BuckeyeBrutus

Out in 8F today. South wind is making things pretty tough. Saw a beauty this morning around 7:30, about 60 yds from the stand romping around with a doe. Of course in a thicket so no chance of a shot. They hung out for a while (20-30 minutes) heard some really weird yelps, and a couple snort wheezes. Then it all stopped. Haven't seen a thing since. I gotta say though, seeing a pig like that first thing gets you amped up for the rest of the hunt. Hoping something else comes by soon though. Have to pack it in by 12:30 and end my 4 day hunting weekend; looking like without much success. Oh well, got the MZ and shotgun all dialed in, and another week of vaca next week. Can't wait!!

Wow! Movement seems real slow in 8h this morning. I'm guessing the rain and warm temp.

Been blessed this am to come back to a honey hole in 8h. Sitting in the same stand I made my first bow kill back on 10/13. This place is like hunting a petting zoo! Back on 10/13, I lost count I how many deer I saw by 9:00. Good luck today folks.

Been in the stand since 6 here in 8F. Nothing but tree rats and flipping mosquitoes! Maybe I should have picked up one of those thermacell units. Anybody use one?? Good luck everyone. Let's whack em and stack em!

In the stand dark and early this am. Finally a little snow here in 8F!! Good luck today boys and girls.

I'm right there with you. Took the day off, sitting here in the crazy wind, and have yet to see anything other than some really cool woodpeckers and squirrels. Let's hope for some speed beef to come cruising through.

Just got into a brand new spot with lots of promise. Overlooking a deer highway that runs through the nastiest thickest briar filled swamp you've ever seen. Hoping for my luck to change. I haven't fired a shot since 11/7 with the bow. Just itching to put this new scope to some good use.

Just listened to some fool unload his gun on the far side of the property I'm hunting at 7:15. Must be a trespasser. Then a few minutes later I heard some crashing between me and the hail of gun fire. I can't wait to see if it's some a-hole trying to track right towards me. What a great start!!

Anyone Seeing anything in 8F?? Havent had the chance to get The first weekend of gun season. Planning on going out later today though.

Gotta love it! Sitting here in the stand in Central OH (just north of Columbus) Overcast, gentle SSW, with a crossbow. (still bow season here). Just waiting for a big boy (or girl at this point) to pop out into the field I'm overlooking. Haven't tasted one of these Ohio Deere for quite a while.

The only call I've ever had any luck with is my little Primos multiple call. I used the estrus bleat and got to watch it work like a charm. Sounds almost like a crying baby.

Been in the stand since 6. Nothing yet but a couple tree rats running around. A few raindrops and a little windy. I'm guessing they're moving today though because I'm hearing a lot more shooting than yesterday. First shot heard at 6:45.

I find it simply frickin' amazing that these critters always seem to be able to read the calendar and a watch!! Where the hell are the deer??

Alright boys and girls, it's redemption time. Good luck everyone. Been in stand since 5:50 am. Nice morning here in 8f. Very light SW breeze, upper 30's, just watching the woods come alive. I love this stuff!!!!

It's quite windy out here in 8f this morning. However I did see 4 does along side the road on my way to the stand this morning. First morning for that so maybe the activity is picking up. We'll see. Get to hunt till about 9 this morning then have to go get on a plane and head to OH for most of the week. I'd take my gear with me but not sure what the hotel would think about cutting up a deer in the room. Lol. Oh well, I'll get to hunt there again on Thanksgiving weekend. I'd definitely love a chance at one of their slammers!