Northcountryman

Yeah , you know , I used To think that Excessive hunting Pressure would simply drive the deer deeper into the woods , and , I’m not saying there’s not some of that going on , but I think it’s too simplified. I think they’re sticking to thick heavy cover but not changing their core areas too much and just hunkering down till the perceived hunting pressure Lessens a bit . I’ll bet hunters walk right by them all the time and never even know it lol

Yup , agree , but what I can’t figure out is , areas that I thought were For bedding Are holding no deer !! Maybe they’re just Heavy cover areas and not truly bedding ?

After opening weekend , sightings of our Most respectable Quarry have dropped off precipitously . Nobody in my club has seen any deer , not even does , during legal shooting hours since Monday. Having said that, However, when I was driving out to my spot this am around 6, the fields adjacent to the road And on private property were loaded with deer ; What’s up?!! As so often happens in the days following the opener , the deer have figured us out , I imagine and are moving very little ( if at all) during daylight hours and are only coming out under the cover of darkness ? Should we let it rest a bit , do you think ?

Very sorry Wolc

You know , you raise an excellent point , and , I’ve thought of this myself . Prevailing wisdom is , “ always hunt with the wind in your face “ but , isn’t hat more for when still hunting ? I mean , if you think about it , when you’re in a stand , blind , etc. , you’re not moving so , it doesn’t matter if you’re facing inTo the wind ; deer can approach from any direction around you !! And , as you point out , they’re MOST likely to approach from behind you When you do so , cuz they’re playing the wind just like you are !! If I’m sitting , I’d much rather face with the wind at my back .

No doubt !! That’s weird though , no fawn with her ?

Yes , I hear what you’re saying And usually do but , when I got out and moved around , I found lots of sign ( bedding areas, cross trails Going to and fro , scat , etc.) about 200-300 yards behind me and to the south so , I’m thinking I need to move it now . I’m too far up north and facing away so, I’m not seeing them . However , it’s the season now , so , I won’t be moving a ladder stand now , too noisy. What I will do though is slip my climber near that bedding area and see if I can catch em comin back

Wow , yes , you did great!! Congrats!! What region do you hunt in btw ?

Ok , so 2nd day into rifle season ; how are we doing so far ? Currently a big goose egg For me and everyone in my club , but the seasons still young !! Yesterday I didn’t see shit in my stand , so , around 9 , climbed down and did a little still hunting for awhile . I managed to completely surprise 3 does , 2 very nice , but don’t have a tag for 3A so had to let her walk . Today , nothing but 1 small doe ; where all the bucks I’m wondering ?!

Gonna give my some exercise tomorrow!!

My binocs and my safety harness

First of all , I would not use someone’s stand that I didn’t know . But , even if I did , if someone showed up and said it was theirs AND I KNEW DAMN WELL IT WADNT MINE , I’d leave , no questions asked

Yup , pretty stupid , but, I wouldn’t put it past some people

Nice 9 pointer Prez of my Hunting club Just scored , around 11 am today .Called him in and Got him w a crossbow

Yeah they’re cute little shits but nasty as hell

My Grandfather would always go down to the southern tier to get one if he wasn’t successful up in the Adirondacks ; as I recall , that happened quite frequently !!

Yes, good point, not sure what the numbers are when NYC vote is removed

I’ve thought a lot about this , just in case , and , I’m thinking that the best thing you could do is call the DEC . I would remain there , in place and make the call and , if no service , take pics of him in your stand as evidence and write down what is said ( if you can record the exchange , even better !!) . Then , I would follow him out and get his plate # to report . There is potential for it to get out of hand , for sure, with both parties being armed , but , are you going to let him get away with it ? Hells no!!!

Is that on Long Islnad? You know, looking at the map, Im a little surprised that Ulster went blue cuz its pretty rural and lots of red necks up there , at least , so I thought. I did hear, though , that lots of city people reolocated there due to the pandemic; prehaps it made a difference?

Oh ok , even better for you then cuz it’s private ; you don’t have to worry about DEC gettin involved then. So, put a tag with your name and number on it. Eventually, I’d be afraid one of those guys would refuse to move and challenge you to prove it’s yours ; you don’t need that crap .

No doubt , great tower , how old is it ?

Did they refuse to get ilium of your stand once you got there ? That hasn’t happened to me yet , but I’m sure it will . Find some deep spots for your more permanent stands and then , the easy access spots , use your climber I’d say

I note with pride that St. Lawerence county went red as did Franklin , my homies !!

I swear to God we should secede from NYC !!

As of tonite , they have now “ discovered “ 5300 new votes in the state of Georgia: wow! And this is not a a cause for concern ? Bullshit !! I think there should be recounts in ALL all of the states in which the vote total differential is close !!