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I never can seem to remember to update my journal, however lets give it another shot for 2013. 

 

First off, I can't believe its here already. I did *some* minor work off season this year, time was tight with work and a newborn added to the family.  I did get to work on a few of my treestands.   My wood platform stand is almost done, and I tossed up a new bow only stand.  

 

The bow only stand is off a nice deer trail with lots of activity, hoping to bring in a closer shot for bow season.   I will not be using this stand for rifle, it has limited views and the neighbors rifle hunt.  One of their stands is about  150 yards away, right on the property line of course.

 

Heading up this Thursday night for my Bow opener!

 

The "almost done" platform stand

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The new hanging station:
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While I didnt have anything to exciting happen last weekend.  Saw deer, just way to far away.   Was a lot of fun and felt good to get back out there.  Could have had the temps about 10-20 degree's cooler!

 

I did manage to start working on our fire pit with the old man during lunch. 

 

 

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While I didnt have anything to exciting happen last weekend.  Saw deer, just way to far away.   Was a lot of fun and felt good to get back out there.  Could have had the temps about 10-20 degree's cooler!

 

I did manage to start working on our fire pit with the old man during lunch. 

 

When you build those pits try getting some bigger rock and make a see-through area. Create a window so you can see right into the pit through the rock.

I did that last year after seeing my neighbor do it. 

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When you build those pits try getting some bigger rock and make a see-through area. Create a window so you can see right into the pit through the rock.

I did that last year after seeing my neighbor do it.

Good idea

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Wow what a exciting weekend. So happy we finally took a buck off the property.  We have a bunch on the Cam's saw a few during bow season as well.  I also saw another buck on Sunday, only for about 2 seconds, he was moving fast nose down.  Nice size rack from 125 or so yards out, hopefully will see him next time I get into the woods. 

 

Anyways, more on the story.  My brother said does came out at about 75 yards from him, and he was getting ready to pick a doe to take and then the 8 pointer steep out and was chasing the does.   The second the buck stopped moving he took the shot, he took out part of the heart and lungs, it only ran about 75 or 100 yards away.   There was no blood trail at all.  Can't wait to see what he looks like mounted.

 

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