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Not a fan of chocolates? Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

First deer I killed I split the pelvis and sternum. That was the 1st and last time. Last deer this year got semi- processed in the field and taken out in game bags. Most deer get gutted where they fall, using the long gloves and double latex wrist length gloves. No sternum or pelvis cuts. I put the long gloves on only to reach up into the cavity to cut the windpipe etc. Once gutted, the outer latex gloves go into the long gloves and get turned inside out and packed out. Once carcass is loaded onto truck the 2nd pair of latex get removed and wipes are used to clean up as needed. When I hunted in GA & FL, the custom was to bring carcass out whole, then hang and process the deer with a half drum underneath to catch the guts, etc. Toting and emptying the half drum was an unpleasant chore though. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

I am out with the shotgun since morning. Took a walk at lunch and saw 6 does. I am just too slow, they ran past at about 50 yds and stood at around 83. Too far for me. Walk back to the stand and fresh tracks within 50 yds. Still have a few hours. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

As others have said, I have not hunted the middle of swamps, but have hunted the edges. I have not taken any deer from them, but have passed on several deer and seen a few before legal light that would have been chip shots. I always worry about recovery, so tend to hold off on any shots other than what I consider the perfect opportunity, before sending an arrow. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

Not today, but plan on going out Sunday, either standby with shotgun or in the PM with the bow. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

Not to derail this thread, but I've caught a 14 pounder on hand line Kon-Tiki style. Great memory. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

If Dinsdale was going I'd cancel all plans and make the GTG. Meeting the WNY guys would be cool, but Dinsdale is epic. LoL. Just sayin'. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

AT will have to represent Long Is. I can't make it this year. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

Sorry for your loss. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

I'm in, with the bow. Made an impulse decision to get out in the woods instead of watching tv. Have low expectations of seeing deer, but it is too nice a day to just sit on the couch. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

Congrats. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

My advice is to do everything by the book, of course - follow all zoning regulations, contact the tax assessor, etc. Some folks may just put a trailer, shed or other improvement on their land out of sight and out of mind and get away with it, but you may not be so lucky. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

Happy New Year!! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

Did not see any deer, but it was a beautiful day to be in the woods. Happy New Year all! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

Good luck! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk