landtracdeerhunter

Nothing on earth like making and eating your own sausage and keilbasa. I still want to make about 20 lb.. I have everything to do it, but just haven't had the time. Now with bow season right around the corner, oh boy, LOL.

So cool. I've witness fawns pushing the mothers hind end right off the ground, for " milk let down."

This is a great thread topic. Many hunters are out of shape as they enter the woods, then find health issues creep up on them quicklly, in a very bad enviroment. I know a lot of people don't have the time or the oppertunity, or both, to build their bodies up, but knowing your limitations can save you a lot of unannounced agravation outdoors. Maybe line someone up ahead of time, to help with the drag. Always let someone know, when and where u are. Carry a cell phone. My best friend, I have in the outdoors.

I can totally relate to what has happen to you. The crimianl action have gotten so bad here, I refuse to install any more tempory stands or cameras, free for the taking. When a crock will saw though 3/8" case hardened old log chain, they want the stand pretty bad. Even several parts of the hack saw blades laid under, where the stand once stood. Yep, they brought extra blades. And they even took the dam chains and all the accesories. Permenants for me from now on. And your hands are tied as far as "fixing" a deterant on your own property, as far as liability goes. These punks know it too!

We had a tough spring for poults with the wet conditions, only 3 that I know of. Last year we had 17 grouped together, by now.

Fall is a beautifal time of the year, but I'm sure going to miss summer, what little we had of it.

Rain gauge had 2 6/10" in it this morning. This is how dark it was yesterday in the woods.

A flying deer. Whats in the water up there? LOL.

I'm forcasting cloudy conditions with light NW. winds and temps in the low 60's. Good luck and may deer be on your horizon.

That was a great shot. Broadhead got a nice size hole. How far did she go?

To add: the last cam didn't back out to see if light conditions improved.

I'd say, he hugh. You're gona need a bigger boat, LOL.

Very nice pics, thanks for posting.

That sure was a dandy 12 point, he harvested. Always a great time at the awards dinner. I got to meet a lot of new people from around the state. Did u meet nyantler? Aweful nice fella! I believe in 2011, A new NT bow record was set in NY.. Was that deer mount at the awards?

Dig a hole and bury them in the fresh earth. Cover tops with bread bags and rubber band.

I rub my cloths on deer hides. Nothing like natural deer dander.

quote] Hope u got a chance to meet nyantler. Don't forget the pics? I sent for my 2013 BBC book. Some real beauties in it. We went a couple years ago. Had a great time seeing all the mounts. Some real trophys show. Dinner was delicious too. Hope the family can get an entry for next year.

We'll just got in working through an inch of rainfall. Seems like everything takes that much longer to do when dripping wet, LOL. Stayed rather dry except the brim of my hat. Took the hacksaw with a couple extra blades as 10 year old deck screws, strip the heads, and don't like to come out. The noon whisle blew, I then decided to take advantage of the wet conditions to get some scouting in. Very heavy Shag Bark Hickory nut crop, and I did find out where the turkeys roost. The DIY section will have the R & R of the treestand upon completion. And we have had 2 1/4" of rain since 2:30 this morning.

Yeah, I decided to get the old rain gear out, as Doc mentioned, take the cordless drill and get it done. We'll see how 10 year old deck screws come out of treated planks. Once the deck and ladder rungs are remove, an old pinch bar ought to have the sides on the ground. If you don't hear back from me, the rest of you will know not to move a permanent stand in the rain, LOL.

Nothing meant to anyone here, but the general tractor buying public lack the skills to operate a modern "clutch" model tractor. Todays clutches are built with about 10% extra engineering and will not withstand much abuse. I agree, a hydrostatic driven tractor will use extra HP. to drive the unit., but are far more forgiving in power train failure. Hydraulic oil line leakage is also a problem with hydraulic driven tractors, no matter who the manufacture is. One other thing to consider about a hydro is the more you blow the high pressure relief cartridge,( high pressure saftey) the shorter the life span will be in that cartridge.They are replacable for a heafty fee. Hydros are very nice around the buildings and on the road, but not so good for much field usage.

Well, today was the planned day to move a permanent stand to another location, for reasons unmentioned. Raining here heavily right now, and looks like a lot more is on the way. ( I know, this should have been done months ago) Showers wouldn't be so bad. Don't mind moving stands in that, and may be better to do so.

Deer are where the best protien and carbs. are found, right now.

A few months back, replaced a 2004 Chevy Impala auto,bought bran spanking new, which was getting 25 MPG local driving with a 2013 Kia Hamster mobile standard, ( I kid my wife she now has found Soul) that's averaging 34 MPG through 8000 miles. We really fought the dealership to get 4 grand out of the trade, having 102,000 mi on the Impala which also had a fair amount of mechinal background with me. Finally we think we won, LOL. It's sure nice filling 12 gallons every 400 miles, waving at the gas stations at $4 gas. I have serviced my families vehicles for years. Everything from power train, electrical, fuel intake, exchaust, etc. etc. etc.. We will typically keep a vehicle to 9 years or so, 100,000 miles. I consider all vehicles the worst, money burning, investment a person can make. Lawdwaz, a family member has a Venture van which I need to replace the power steering line that rusted away. Went through all front wheel bearings, left side twice. It's got 112,000 miles. I seem to be working on it weekly, LOL.

The old stone wells are the ones that worry me. The drilled ones usually stick out of the ground. Neighbor had what he thought to be a sink hole develop on his property. Tuned out to be a 4' old well casing that someone had pulled the 1st tile and filled in the rest, they thought.. Previous owners use to water the cattle and sheep out of it.

Chasing Tail , LOL.