Live From the Stand 2012

[deerpassion]

Well back at it again in the rain, cold, light wind... Got a lil spike feedin out in front of me right now so, somewhat encouraging for movement in this crappy weather

[TreeGuy]

16 turkeys in the backyard.... cant shoot em from the couch!!!

[WNYBuckHunter]

I saw on the radar that the rain was going to end so I grabbed my stuff and got in mynew stand. Nice and quiet coming in. ran a drag of pure heat. Lets see wht happens.

[deerpassion]

Passed multiple scrapes on the way in that weren't there a couple days ago and then one popped up ten yds from my stand.... After this storm blows through it should get crazy!!!

[WesternNY]

Same here wnybow. I have had 2 shooters chasing foes already.

[WNYBuckHunter]

So far nada. Getting into magic hour now. Hoping for some action.

[fisher2]

well had to leave due to my gps batt was dieing and i didnt know way back without it i jumped a doe sat till 440 and then left

[WesternNY]

Wow what a night 6 bucks 4 shooters and a bruiser at 45 yards but no shooting lane. All following does!!

Too bad this storm is coming it will shutt down deer movement.

[Tio1]

WesternNY where you at? I'm in 9h and also saw some chasing during the last hr today. Hope early tomorrow will be good before the storm hits. good luck all - be safe

[TreeGuy]

WesternNY where you at? I'm in 9h and also saw some chasing during the last hr today. Hope early tomorrow will be good before the storm hits. good luck all - be safe

Saw the same 2.5 8pt for the umpteenth time tonight. Since opener he has had a doe under his close watch. Tonight he had two, and was chasing them both all over the place. 9H.

[deerpassion]

Had two doe's come with 10 min of legal time left, no bucks in tow... So decided to take a crack at one, they pinned me in the tree and after a staring match of about 5 min they settled down, came to full draw with them at 10 yds, clipped a small twig and clear over her back .... Oh well glad it's was a cleen miss instead of a bad hit... Can't wait to get out next weekend , bunch a new scrapes on the way in in 8g and a new one that wasn't there on the way in .... Things are bout ta get interesting

[Meat Manager]

46 and foggy gonna try and score before sandy gets here.

[WesternNY]

Sitting here debating on going out for a few hours... looks like after 11 it will start to get nasty.

Tio1..... I am in Livingson County.

[growalot]

Too much rain here...getting ready for any power outages from storm.....

[mxsmitz201]

Had a doe and her 2 fawns come into my brassicas at dawn then they got spooked by the neighbor mullin around his backyard. Then i just had a would be 6 point with his left side broken off make a rub on my cedar post i made.....mind you this is the first buck ive seen all year and lets just say ive put my time in.

Wonder if this storm has anything to do with it. Cant wait to get out after sandy passes its gonna be good.

[TreeGuy]

Had a doe and her 2 fawns come into my brassicas at dawn then they got spooked by the neighbor mullin around his backyard. Then i just had a would be 6 point with his left side broken off make a rub on my cedar post i made.....mind you this is the first buck ive seen all year and lets just say ive put my time in.

Wonder if this storm has anything to do with it. Cant wait to get out after sandy passes its gonna be good.

I agree, when the october storm hit here years back my father was able to pull a double and smoke 2 slickheads and was back home having coffee by 8.... meanwhile treeguy was cutting trees and clearing brush for 4746253 hours.... either way, after the storm ill be in the stand this year!!!

[mxsmitz201]

Oh yea things are heatin up. Just had another 6 point make a rub on the cedar post. 2 bucks in one day.... a new personal record lol and the 2nd buck of the season.

[Meat Manager]

Missed a nice 8 broadside this morning, clear lane out my wrong side (right-hand side), misjudged the distance because it is quite a steep downhill..thought I had 35, turned out to be closer to 50 when I marched it off after retrieving my arrow.

He barely noticed it fly under him and trotted about 3 or 4 yards before getting right back into rubbin:

I'll be in the woods most of the day Wednesday, power be damned!

Edited October 29, 2012 by 7J Everyday

[mxsmitz201]

i wish there was such a thing as an ambidextrous bow. i only shoot left handed because im left eye dominant but could and have shot right handed just as good. neither eyes are bad but my left eye is just that much better.

[Meat Manager]

i wish there was such a thing as an ambidextrous bow. i only shoot left handed because im left eye dominant but could and have shot right handed just as good. neither eyes are bad but my left eye is just that much better.

It's called a crossbow, haha... and my Dad and Uncle each just got the same one my grandfather got for christmas...They are down in PA so they can use them during archery...solves the dominant eye/favored shooting side dilemma.

Edited October 29, 2012 by 7J Everyday

[mxsmitz201]

I understand that lol but i meant a traditional compound/recurve bow.

Perfect day to be in the stand if you ask me, wind is very calm, no rain and right after a "huge" storm. I saw a buck out in a field around 2 today i think theyll be moving now

[deerpassion]

Does feel go in the stand, feels right, fresh rub 10 yds away, we'll see if he shows his face tonight

[Kot2B]

Feels like its been ages since last in the stand, nice day and a little breezy. Tons of new sign

[deerpassion]

Pouring now... Hope it stops before 5:30

[PREDATE]

I sat(ground) for the last hour this evening. Bumped a bedded scrub buck on my way in. With 10 minutes of shooting light I heard bucks fighting and grunting. 20 seconds later 2 doe came running by and stopped 15yds downwind staring at me. A big buck was right on their heels and grunting. He stepped behind some brush and I drew back. The does blew and ran, but the buck stayed behind the brush. He would've only needed to take 2 more steps for a clear shot, but he slowly dissolved into the thicket.

As far as the rut, I'd say from seeing/hearing it first hand that it's upon us!

Edited October 31, 2012 by PREDATE