Are you ready for the Opener?

[Northcountryman]

I know Im not !! Still havent selected a spot to setup my climber at a new spot been scouting but I do have it narrowed down to a couple areas I like. Also, I still bring my gear up to camp, get some supplies like hot paks , doe piss and scent spray; how about you? Ready to go?

[wolc123]

It all depends on how the upcoming “last weekend” of crossbow season goes.  If it’s anything like this past one, then it’s looking like I’m going to be hunting our home farm this year.  I had been hunting my parents farm, around 20 miles away, for the last (7) years (except (2) years ago when a blizzard stranded me in southern CA).  Last year, I didn’t even see a deer over there, on opening day of gun, nor did I last Sunday afternoon with my crossbow.  
 

There’s been a lot more deer action around home this year, where I have a much better selection of foodplots available to them including some excellent field corn.  

[Four Seasons]

Will once again be hanging 20ft up a tree deep in the river bottom of Letchworth. 

[First-light]

Yeah I'm ready. We lost one oldtimer this year which will put a damper on things. 88 years still going strong and had an accident in his barn. Doing something he shouldnt of be doing. My buddy Steve is a detective and is on a huge case, he can't make it. My camp usually has 6 hunters we will have 5. We will have a 14 year old up here hunting with his grandfather! Weather looks real sketchy next week. Stands are set everyone knows where they are going. 

[landtracdeerhunter]

Still working on getting a nice buck with the crossbow.  Excited for first time riffle in our county this year. 

[GreeneHunter]

I'd love to Tag a Deer or two with the crossbow before gun opens ... love the fact that it's either or !

[fasteddie]

I am pretty much ready for the gun opener . I will be in Geneseo with 2 of my sons and grandson . . We have our stands figured out for the opener and will have the woods pretty much covered . No idea who might be hunting on the adjacent properties . Being optimistic .

 

[First-light]

Weather looks much better and Steve will make the weekend. So 6 hunters for us. All set!

[luberhill]

As ready as I’m ever going to be 

[Cory]

Deer sightings have been at an all time low. I’m just hoping to see one!

[luberhill]

On 11/12/2024 at 8:11 AM, Cory said:

Deer sightings have been at an all time low. I’m just hoping to see one!

I’m starting to see activity now 

Couple decent bucks last night when I was on my stand , not any good crossbow shot

few does too ,,, some evening movement on cams 

[Hock3y24]

Going to put my tree sticks up tomorrow in 7p where i have a hang on up already, were going to go to 7P in the morning sat. Both dad and I have dmp  tags there. Evening ill probably grab my son and the three of us will head to 7s where we all have doe tags. 

[Steve D]

I will be sitting out again this year. This will make my third missed season. Hopeful for next year.

I hope everyone has a SAFE and enjoyable season and I look forward to reading all the stories. There have been some really nice bucks taken in the state so far and hopefully you will all get your chance at one.

ENJOY

[airedale]

These days my opener is the northern zone, I sure do miss the old days of slug slinging in the south, had some real good times and killed plenty of deer. Been over 35 years since hunting the south zone. Almost all of my old hunting companions are gone now. Good luck to those hitting the south.

Al

[fasteddie]

I got out one of my Blaze Orange vests to wear over my jacket . No sense in wearing camo and taking a chance on getting shot . I bought a 20 ga Savage bolt action shotgun to use in Monroe County but use my NEF 25-06 single shot rifle in the other areas that I hunt . Git 'r done ! 

 

[landtracdeerhunter]

Ready or not, it all starts Saturday. Dig in for the ride. 

[greg54]

I am ready , will be out at my sisters property in 9A and weather shows high 50F and sunshine. Get it done!