So opening day is over. What happened out there?

[burmjohn]

So opening day is over. What happened out there?

What did you see?

Any luck?

[vincy]

I hunt public land, on my way to the spot I scouted this summer and saw the lights of two hunters getting setup. Didn't have backup. I setup finally on a nice tree, however didn't see anything. Got down at 10ish and decided to scout the immediate area. Great sign, intersecting trails all over leading to stream and their bedding area. Found coyote tracts also, everything fresh. I think this was the area that my initial spot leads to. But no show by any deer.

What are your thoughts on how close to bedding area you should hunt?

[HuntOrBeHunted]

Saw a doe on the way in on a morning hunt. Nothing all day went back for a short hunt until dusk and saw another few doe on the walk out.

 

Always seem to see or spook deer while walking.

 

 

[TeeBugg]

Bedding areas are a tough call. Id get close but my close and your close probably differ. Right now id focus on water or food. At least thats where my mind is set at

[Buckshot12g]

Still early and Temps are a little high in my opinion. Wont stop me from going out by any means but not surprised im not seeing deer. I still have NOT heard of any deer down... 

[TeeBugg]

Ive heard of maybe 2. Lots of guys i talked to have seen deer just nothing they wanted to shoot or they werent in range. Im headed out tomorow mid morning/noon time. Then ill probably go again around 3pm. Dad saw quite a few tonite and got busted drawing on a doe and another busted him from behind. They did see some good bucks too

[Jeremy K]

I sat still and sweated my butt off , clothes are back in the wash already.

[vincy]

Thanks TeeBugg, interestingly enough the water is close to the bedding area.

Morning was cooler than I thought, however midday heat was to warm. Heading back out tomorrow.

[Terry]

Slow, slow, slow. Saw nothing

[Nomad]

This afternoon sit. 4 deer ,1 unknown 3 doe, boatload of turkey,1 raccoon.

Thought for sure the fat doe was going in freezer,got Hinckey hung up to far.

[ItalianHunter5]

Personally don't bowhunt myself but My friend hunting Putnam had a doe at 20 but got spooked, Friend hunting Westchester missed a 6. Shot right under him at 35, Another friend hunting Westchester had 2 does come into 5 yards but he was trying to catch it on film but couldn't get it so he didn't shoot. Pretty bad Opening Day for them

[growalot]

6pm 3big doe and a fawn came thru the woods to a plot 100yards away...they had 7 turkey follow them thru....then I had another 7 come in behind me...to within 10yards before mature Momma gave me the size eye and putted...heard some movement but not sure what behind me ..across the ridge ....

[crappyice]

Squat for me this evening.

[NYbuck50]

It was hot out. Sat 6-11 this am no deer. Sat 4-7 off a corn field and let a small doe and 5 pointer pass but that was it.

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[Zag]

Got out with maybe 40 minutes left tonight saw zero. Luckly my stand is right in my back yard. Really pumped for my new spot this yr but wont be able to hunt it for a week or two but should produce a ton of activity!!

[fasteddie]

Saw 2 doe , 2 fawns and a spike on my son's property this am . They were all over 100 yards away .

Spent 3 hours in a treestand on W Bloomfield road this afternoon and didn't see a thing .

[josephmrtn]

7 doe 3 buck took a shot at a doe and missed

[Geno C]

a whole lot of nothin for me...but its ok, its early... looking fwd to some lower temps tho lol

[noahmstone]

Absolutely nothing!!! Went out this morning and saw nothing. Took a break and went and played with the muzzleloader and rifle at the range for a bit. Went back out in a different area with my uncle and cousin and once again didn't see anything.

[CuseHunter]

I didn't see anything but chipmunks. Had an overall miserable day. My luck with climbers are not good. I'm sticking to the ground for a while till I get good with the climber I have

[Skillet]

Killed a 3 pointer tonight, with about 20 minutes of light left.  5 yard shot.  He was with a larger buck.  Thankful to have him going in the freezer.  Girlfriend saw 7 doe and a basket, in the AM.

[regulat0r]

i love it when a plan comes together!! Hunted a new stand location that i put up in june. right next to a funnel/intersection before a creek and open field. perfect PM spot. I knew with temps so high i wouldnt see much until dusk. sure enough, at about 6, 2 big does came through. they started making their way down another trail but i gave  a soft grunt and they stopped dead in their tracks and turned my way. they came in head on and i was worried i wouldnt get a broadside shot. the big one knew something was up and was quite tense and was sniffing around. i was drawn on her for a good 30-45 seconds. she slowly turned broadside at about 20 yards and i let a rage fly. perfect shot and i watched my lighted nock fly in behind the shoulder and then stick in the ground behind her. she jumped and didnt make it more than 30 yards. great blood trail from the rage. great opening day. now im feeling confident and im looking for some of those big 8 pointers i have on camera at a few of my spots!!

[ididnotvoteforobama]

Saw 2 small doe this eve and let the mosquitos feed on me.

[crappyice]

Saw 2 small doe this eve and let the mosquitos feed on me.

Welcome to the forum.....great screen name!

[growalot]

Thermacell..Thank God!!