landtracdeerhunter

Deer here, have stop feeding on the radish. Think the top growth is to rank. I'm still feeding on some of the smaller tubers. Nice mild flavor. Wonder how canning them would turn out? Tried freezing but turn to mush when thawed. Have 3 planting dates on the oats. Little experiment. They eat a patch the size of a kitchen table on the 10" ones, on one plot, not touching the 3" at all. Also summer fallowed the tall ones. The shorter were hay land roto tilled and planted. No fert on any. The young bucks come in and prefer the wheat. The doe and young eating the clover, vetch, fine timothy, and oats. Nothing is touching the turnip. Mornings have them locked up eating leaves from the low growing shrubs and wind drop, in the woods, early light on. Seem to prefer the maple.

From what I have witnessed here, I would say the breeding season has started. Actually witnessed an older buck very interested in a smaller doe. Their was no running, on the part of the doe. Although not witnessed, I would say breeding was taking place., by the actions of the pair. This, in my opinion, is extremely early, but not unusual for this area. I dislike the term rut, and never use it.

A swarm of bees in May, is worth a load of hay. A swarm of bees in June, is worth a silver spoon. A swarm of bees in July, ain't worth a fly. So true, relating to honey bees.

Had 4 above my head this am.. One hen almost flew right into my tree stand. Sitting their with a bow hunting deer, had the perfect bow shot. Dang season don't open till Saturday. Teasers.

Another 'Gray Area."

Thanks guys. Why do u prefer the beam scale? Do u recommend having both?

Looking good.

Have a flock that I have been keeping an eye on for quite a while, about 18 now. Mostly good size poults but 2 hens and 3 young jakes. The question, how many is too many in an area. Should I take a hen or let them go. This is an area where turkey numbers have been low for years. Edit: I'll post some video as soon as I can figure out how to get it on here.

Not trying to high jack the thread from phade, but say a guy has no scale to weigh BH 209, what would be a good one that don't kill the bank?

Nice choice in guns.I drilled a few rounds out of a CVA Wolf. That sure was a nice accurate weapon. Spot on at 108 yds. They are sure a fun gun to use. I rather enjoy a muzzleloader over my shotgun any day. Used pellets for years, and easy to use. I'd start with them. Read the owners manuel, watch the video and get expect advise, as your doing, from the many members on here, that know mz,. like the back of their hand,

I have to go with G-Man on this one. sounds like u clipped one lung. Arrow slid through with little blood. The tough part is hair on one side. One would think the hair would coat both blades on a Rage.

He's hit harder than u think judging by the reaction and the noise he made. Going to be a long night for ya. Give it the old college try in the morn and good luck!

U did good. Nice buy on a super gun. Good luck with er.

Congrats, sometimes the unexpected becomes sweet victory.

Nice target.

More in the tank, fill the bank, LOL.

Boy I'd give $300 in a blink. What a nice shotgun. Would think it's well worth half the price of new. Just make sure the barrels are true.

Yep, and to a certain extent, they may prefer it after run through the cylinder, as it grinds it up. Good luck with your hunt, and any other questions about a combine, feel free ask, LOL.

I always keep an open mind. It gets u a lot farther. Good luck with season.

Congrats on the deer.

"Bow hunters, just educate the deer." Been hearing this even more with the extra 2 weeks. Edit: Is it possible to make a ""gun hunter"" entirely happy?

Witnessed a spike with 12 points in full chase mode with a big doe this am.. Got set up for a shot and had a 6 pt broadside, second deer out; 20 yd; took a pass. Couldn't wait for a third, nature called. LOL. Breeding season is on here. Pumped me up!

Winds blowing hard out here, getting nasty. Can't keep my hair parted, LOL.

NYS. DEC requires a dead deer found, not hit by a car, reported to them. Edit: Posted for informational purposes only. dead deer report.htm

Don't forget, this time of year, fine grasses start to grow in some of these fields. Spray material break down in the wetter soils, and it doesn't kill all the grass seeds anyways.They could be drawn there for that reason. Maybe for the carbs., now that the nights are colder.