LIVE From The Woods 2019 - Lets hear stories and see some pictures!

[turkeyfeathers]

and nothing in the afternoon watch 

[doebuck1234]

Going out tomorrow but getting a late start around 10ish,hoping to sit till dark.0 deer seen for me a dad this morning and hardly any shots.4 fresh looking rubs within 30 yards of stand dads been sitting in.hoping for an early afternoon strolling buck tomorrow for dad.

[Steuben Jerry]

3 hours ago, Steuben Jerry said:

Out for the afternoon shift with my grandson Jake and two doe tags in my pocket. 

Of all the days for the neighboring farmer to cut his corn. Not five minutes after posting the above pic, we hear the combine fire up. He was within 200-300 yds of us for his turnaround passes. Multiple vehicles making a racket. No deer seen, but did see a flock of turkeys going to roost. They promptly crossed our field in the opposite direction when the combine made the first pass.

Going to drive over there shortly and see if he’s cutting overnight or coming back in the morning. Have to plan my strategy around it. Could be great for an afternoon sit tomorrow after he finishes up.

Edited November 29, 2019 by Steuben Jerry

[Swamp_bucks]

1 hour ago, BowmanMike said:

Was that close to hammondsport? I have been there in the summer and thought it would be nice to come back for deer season,lots of state land and even a national forest one lake over to the east.

Sounds like fun wherever it was exploring new ground is great. Sucks about the knee,i hope it will recover fast!

I dont know if it is or not but for the knee ive twisted and messed that one up so many times ive got it down to a science on getting it back to normal.  It was fun  we had a blast and some of views we saw were amazing.  

[JRod 8G8H]

Passed yet another fork buck tonight.. He was 25 yds away and i had my 30-06... Would've been lights out had i shot. Still seeing fresh tracks, new rubs, but scrapes sites are all dead. Might have to take a 1.5 year old buck cause the does have disappeared!! 8G

Edited November 29, 2019 by JRod 8G8H

[goosifer]

34 minutes ago, Steuben Jerry said:

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Going to drive over there shortly and see if he’s cutting overnight or coming back in the morning. Have to plan my strategy around it. Could be great for an afternoon sit tomorrow after he finishes up.

 

So, just to make sure I understand, hunting near (on?) a corn field the day after it's cut, is good/preferable? Or hunting nearby while it is being cut? What's your strategy?

[moog5050]

4 minutes ago, goosifer said:

So, just to make sure I understand, hunting near (on?) a corn field the day after it's cut, is good/preferable? Or hunting nearby while it is being cut? What's your strategy?

Both!

[Nomad]

7 minutes ago, goosifer said:

So, just to make sure I understand, hunting near (on?) a corn field the day after it's cut, is good/preferable? Or hunting nearby while it is being cut? What's your strategy?

As they cut it deer get pushed out of it . Afterwards there’s lots of spilled corn on it . Here’s a pic taken from the combine on the farm I hunt .

I would often get a call ,telling me when their going to cut .

[Steuben Jerry]

4 minutes ago, goosifer said:

So, just to make sure I understand, hunting near (on?) a corn field the day after it's cut, is good/preferable? Or hunting nearby while it is being cut? What's your strategy?

I border the corn field on two sides. Depending on the wind, there’s a stand on a heavy approach trail through my woods/brush leading to an inside corner of the corn. And I’ve got a double ladder stand for opposite wind that overlooks the other inside corner from 30 yds off the line. (Have permission to shoot into the field). 
I think he’s going to finish in the morning, so I’m planning on a decent afternoon sit.

I wish I had a buck tag left!

[Robhuntandfish]

5 minutes ago, Nomad said:

As they cut it deer get pushed out of it . Afterwards there’s lots of spilled corn on it . Here’s a pic taken from the combine on the farm I hunt .

I would often get a call ,telling me when their going to cut .

The fields I hunt with corn look like parking lots after cutting now. The new machines leave nothing behind its amazing.  Used to go and get some of the leftover corn for bird feeder at the house.  Now your lucky to find a half dozen ears in a field. Sucks for hunting when they cut it. 

[Five Seasons]

On 11/27/2019 at 1:14 PM, Biz-R-OWorld said:

Just xbow so far

oh i was here for that. Congrats brother.

[Nomad]

They always spill some out of the trucks it seems . Also depending on field conditions the trucks will sometimes ride along side the combine and the shute will load directly into it, if they don’t keep even pace you can get some spillage there to I’d imagine . I’d always see small piles ,especially where the trucks park, and enter / exit .

[Five Seasons]

No deer sighted for our 2 hour sit, but the memories are better



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[rob-c]

16 minutes ago, Robhuntandfish said:

The fields I hunt with corn look like parking lots after cutting now. The new machines leave nothing behind its amazing.  Used to go and get some of the leftover corn for bird feeder at the house.  Now your lucky to find a half dozen ears in a field. Sucks for hunting when they cut it. 

Yep, our old lease had a 300 acre corn field not a kernel left behind. 

Edited November 29, 2019 by rob-c

[TreeGuy]

Thankfully our farmer we lease to has a vintage combine and there's always plenty left over plus our agreement is to leave some standing in strategic spots.

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[doebuck1234]

1 hour ago, JRod 8G8H said:

Passed yet another fork buck tonight.. He was 25 yds away and i had my 30-06... Would've been lights out had i shot. Still seeing fresh tracks, new rubs, but scrapes sites are all dead. Might have to take a 1.5 year old buck cause the does have disappeared!! 8G

Noticed here in 8G the doe are grouped up (5 yesterday).seeing same activity as scrapes are dead.if its brown its down!

[Cory]

About to head up to the cabin . Might head up to lazy acres to hunt the corn fields tomorrow . It’s been extremely dead around my area lately. Now I have to decide shot gun or rifle. Some areas are extremely thick. 

[cynthiafu]

Nothing again today . It was fun watching the squirrel  all day making a new home . Watched an owl and hawk get in a fight.  Was a nice day . Any day is a good day that I can get up and go out and just be in the woods.

[tarheel95]

Completely dead for afternoon watch. One squirrel. Nearly hit a doe and fawn on drive home coming out of my neighbor's driveway.



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[Tughill Tamer]

I didn't see anything again this afternoon but 2 guys I was with jumped a doe and a buck in the hedgerow. No shot opportunity but at least someone seen something. Back at it again Tomorrow.

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[Pygmy]

I'm planning to spend tomorrow afternoon in my tower with my son in law...I figure the deer will be out tomorrow afternoon feeding ahead of tomorrow night's ice/snow.....I spent the last two days doing holiday stuff with family..Time to go hunting again'''Good luck to all..

[doebuck1234]

2 minutes ago, Pygmy said:

I'm planning to spend tomorrow afternoon in my tower with my son in law...I figure the deer will be out tomorrow afternoon feeding ahead of tomorrow night's ice/snow.....I spent the last two days doing holiday stuff with family..Time to go hunting again'''Good luck to all..

Tis why im catching up on some zzz's tomorrow morning and starting around 10am.hoping they put the feed bag on ahead of the weather.good luck,knock em down!!

[JRod 8G8H]

Will be sitting on the ground in a blind chair on a ridge tomorrow with my rifle.. Ready for a 150-200 yd timber shot if needed. 8G

Might be taking down one of our 1.5 year olds so i can sleep in a couple days lol...

[Renegade Hunter]

I’m thinking the second phase of the rut should be kicking in soon for all those that haven’t killed bucks yet. Hopefully we can have another good wave come through the forum. Good luck this weekend! 

[Moho81]

I’m thinking the second phase of the rut should be kicking in soon for all those that haven’t killed bucks yet. Hopefully we can have another good wave come through the forum. Good luck this weekend! 

We had a nice 8 taken thanksgiving morning that was chasing a doe hard all over the property. This was in 8G


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