last minute prep

[fisher2]

what is everybody doing as last minute prep? im placing cameras tomorrow for last time before season and doing a cross field sit with my spotting scope then im staying out untill the 22nd when i pull cams and leave alone till oct 1st

 

[thphm]

Putting up my blind and leaving it in that spot all season long.

[philoshop]

Just shootin' the bow right now. Another week or so and the clothes and gear will be hung in the woods out back for a little air.

Mainly keeping my fingers crossed, hoping the deer stick around for another month before moving away to find the harvested grain fields. The farmers all planted late around here, so maybe the harvest will be a little late as well.

[gfdeputy2]

trying not to get the twitch

[MrGroundhog]

Well hopefully I get around to moving all my tree stands this weekend.

[BKhunter]

Heading up this weekend to check on stands and glass the fields....Can't wait

[phade]

Me and Moog did ALOT of work this off-season and we're still a bit behind where we should be due to some property access changes and timing. We'll make it work though.

[NFA-ADK]

Going to help a buddy set up a few stands, do some more shooting and then pack my bags!  2 weeks to go!  GETSOME!!!

[fisher2]

well, thats a bummer, shot a new broadhead into a new target to check my zero with a live head and blade sheared off, called grim reaper, they're on lunch waiting to hear back on if they'll replace it or send me new blades

[vincy]

laundry

[phade]

well, thats a bummer, shot a new broadhead into a new target to check my zero with a live head and blade sheared off, called grim reaper, they're on lunch waiting to hear back on if they'll replace it or send me new blades

 

Some targets I wouldn't shoot mechs into if I wanted to reuse them. That's why they include a practice head in the pack. They fly true to the real thing. The other thing you can do is use dental floss to close the blades shut. The minor weight doesn't impact it at hunting distance. But, again, the practice head is where it is at.

[fisher2]

yeah, thats what they told me on the phone they're going to send me replacement blades anyway. and an extra practice head "just incase you lose your first"

Some targets I wouldn't shoot mechs into if I wanted to reuse them. That's why they include a practice head in the pack. They fly true to the real thing. The other thing you can do is use dental floss to close the blades shut. The minor weight doesn't impact it at hunting distance. But, again, the practice head is where it is at.

 

[Borngeechee]

Going out to calverton to make sure all my guns are sighted in

[G-Man]

my prep has been done since august... i let all my neighbors do their last minute prep and push everything on to my property, i get a kick out of seeing atv running around ,hanging stands ,cutting shooting lanes, chimneys fired up, chainsaw and log splitters running. 2 weeks and closer to season... lol

[Cabin Fever]

Just finished washing camo and blaze orange yesterday. I have 3 hunters (son, daughter, and myself) worth of clothes to wash, plus all spare/back-up clothes, so I kept the washer busy yesterday!!

[AaronBlaine]

def gotta make a trip out to Calverton.  Im not crazy about the grim reapers I bought a pack last year and well....they kinda suck!  I kept finding them coming undone and opening up just from walking.  I switched to the titanium rage pros and so far so good! Planning a bear hunting trip next weekend and possible a goose hunt as well.  Might turn out to be a pretty cool weekend!

[Lawdwaz]

It's nice to see all the enthusiasm here. I still get very exited as the season draws near but don't spend the time or effort that some of you do, good for you! My main archery hunting area is 75 miles from home and between work, family and laziness I don't make it down enough.

Last Sunday I did some prep work so I should be fine for my first hunt, whenever it is.

[moog5050]

I am going fishing for kings this weekend, weather permitting. Does that count as prep work?

[Lawdwaz]

I am going fishing for kings this weekend, weather permitting. Does that count as prep work?

 

HECK YA!

 

 

I'm meeting up with Pygmy later today in Penn Yan for some fishing tomorrow.  I guess that counts too??

 

 

[moog5050]

Only have a few more weeks before the kings are done, need to get that time in. Good luck Law.

[phade]

Only have a few more weeks before the kings are done, need to get that time in. Good luck Law.

 

Will attempt without breaking a rib, ha. I guess that means I reel in the small ones?

[moog5050]

Will attempt without breaking a rib, ha. I guess that means I reel in the small ones?

No small ones buddy - all 30lbs plus on Sat. and yes, you will reel them in with David. Just keep the butt of the rod out of your ribs or wear a flak jacket. Should have mentioned that before your last king. lol Don't want any excuses when I shoot a bigger buck than you!

[outdoorstom]

I've got my stands in place and lanes cut. I'll finish up after work today by marking the corn I want the farmer to leave. After that, I'll stay out of the area until the 27th!

[phade]

No small ones buddy - all 30lbs plus on Sat. and yes, you will reel them in with David. Just keep the butt of the rod out of your ribs or wear a flak jacket. Should have mentioned that before your last king. lol Don't want any excuses when I shoot a bigger buck than you!

 

I can't wait until you shoot a 2.5.

[NYbuck50]

Im splitting time between Big O and a few of my properties. I'll be pulling my Penn Yan  after this weekend though, to focus on the finishing up some last minute stand details, and spending some time with the binoculars.