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

[Hock3y24]

Haven’t been able to get in here, slipping out for a quick evening hunt tommorow, then back to pa camp for a doe bloodbath sat. We have 8 doe tags and I’m betting 4 get filled sat.

[New York Hillbilly]

33 minutes ago, Steve D said:

When I hunt the afternoon I always set the alarm on my phone for the end up legal shooting time. Went out this afternoon and sat through the swirling winds and blowing snow until dark(legal). I packed  my stuff up and headed out, go about 25 yards from where I was sitting and see two deer about 60 yards away. I head their way and drop down into a little dip and when I come up there they are broadside 50 yards away. Couldn't see any horns but I have two doe tags for that area.

 I pull the gun up and can see them clear as day through the scope. I look at my watch and it is just about  nine minutes after legal so I lower the gun and  watch them feed for a little bit then mosey on down the hill to my truck. First deer I have seen in fourteen days.

With only three days left I know I did the right thing and will just have to take my chances for the remainder of the season.

 

 

Had a very similar experience yesterday, but by only 4 minutes after sunset. I don't set my alarm (great idea by the way) but I watch my phone like a hawk towards the end of the afternoon making sure I don't goof up with the time, especially on overcast days and/or snowy days when it is hard for me to be certain the sun is dropping below the horizon. 

Then today I think I was rewarded by taking a nice big doe. Judging from her size and that she was all alone, I almost wonder if she's the same one I watched last night. 

I think you too will be rewarded for making the right decision. Good luck!

[turkeyfeathers]

11 hours ago, turkeyfeathers said:

Crickets.     I set alarm and said nope for possible crappy drive. Windy.  I’ll put up more Christmas lights and appease the wife. Last gun chance tomorrow morning. Good luck y’all 

Coming along. Icicle lights and 900 blue n White Lights need some power yet.   I’m hunting in the morning. Stand I saw slob buck at 17 yards with no shot.  Going in hot 

Edited December 6, 2019 by turkeyfeathers

[NockednLoaded]

Evening sit for hunting partner and I. We passed on a button buck at 2:30 60 yds away. That was all we saw.  On way home farm fields were full of deer after dusk. 

Edited December 6, 2019 by NockednLoaded

[Lawdwaz]

6 minutes ago, NockednLoaded said:

Evening sit for hunting partner and I. We passed on a button buck at 2:30 60 yds away. That was all we saw.  On way home farm fields were full of deer after dusk. 

Great JOB!

Hopefully that young man will be my paperboy someday.......

[Imjus4u2nv]

Got out all day today, saw more deer today then all season (of course the snow helped). Pull up to one of my spots with a spike I saw opening day literally standing in my parking spot.

Decided to try a different spot after he went running. Fresh tracks everywhere. Took long way around to a bedding area to keep wind in my favor, by time I got there sun was up and I see fresh tracks coming from the bedding area, followed them and spooked a feeding doe. 

Was able to pick up fresh tracks and locate a out 10 deer (two different locations), and also came across 3 does bedded down together ((no doe tags). One big one went running when I was on another track, couldnt count point but that was the one I was waiting for. 

I saw for a few hours with nothing so got up to keep warm. Gonna try to sit still tomorrow - not exactly sure how to still hunt and get close enough without spooking them. 

[Chef]

When I hunt the afternoon I always set the alarm on my phone for the end up legal shooting time. Went out this afternoon and sat through the swirling winds and blowing snow until dark(legal). I packed  my stuff up and headed out, go about 25 yards from where I was sitting and see two deer about 60 yards away. I head their way and drop down into a little dip and when I come up there they are broadside 50 yards away. Couldn't see any horns but I have two doe tags for that area.
 I pull the gun up and can see them clear as day through the scope. I look at my watch and it is just about  nine minutes after legal so I lower the gun and  watch them feed for a little bit then mosey on down the hill to my truck. First deer I have seen in fourteen days.
With only three days left I know I did the right thing and will just have to take my chances for the remainder of the season.
 
 

Ny sucks I doubt many here would have faulted you for pulling the trigger


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[Napping in the woods]

On 12/3/2019 at 6:35 PM, Robhuntandfish said:

Cheers buddy!  Had hunt #56 on Sunday. Haven't even seen a deer last two weekends.  Worst season in years for me too. Maybe we should split a cow. 

I'm good for a 1/3...we can throw darts for who gets what. 

[doebuck1234]

Plans have changed for this morning hunt grrrr.got a call yesterday morning from g/f and that she put car in the ditch coming down hill in henrietta,yuck!!left work and got it out with the help of a LEO and a gent working near by with a shovel(thanks!!!!).snow again this morning so taking her to work and coming back to get new snow tires on her car.good luck to any venturing out today

[turkeyfeathers]

I’m out and up.  Who’s with me ? 

[Robhuntandfish]

1 minute ago, turkeyfeathers said:

I’m out and up.  Who’s with me ? 

in spirit buddy - go get em! 

[turkeyfeathers]

Everything so snow covered that if I see something it’s going to be the .44 that barks.  

[rob-c]

20 minutes ago, turkeyfeathers said:

Everything so snow covered that if I see something it’s going to be the .44 that barks.  

I’ve enjoyed carrying my granddads 300 savage, but I have missed my Super Red Hawk.. 

[turkeyfeathers]

Listening to a hen Yelp her fool head off.  

[JJBat150]

Small flat-top joined me a half hour ago, bedded down 25 yards away.

 

We've had coffee, watched squirrels play, caught snow flakes on our tounges, cruised the internet, and a few other activities.

 

Can't get bigger friends to come out ant play with us...

 

 

 

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[The_Real_TCIII]

Had my first ever jury summons this week and was called to go in today. Even got picked for the first group of 14. I’m not sure what I said but I was released. Took that as a sign to hunt the lake effect snow storm in 8F.

Love snow camo



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The first trout I ever caught on a fly came after not getting selected for jury duty, I DID NOT return to the office I went fishing lol


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[BowmanMike]

Keep your head on a swivel Jay,i think bucks will be looking hard for does again. I will try my luck next week. Maybe i will be able to connect with a nice MZ buck,i haven't gotten a decent one yet during late season.

[Hunter007]

Deer track right next to mine from yesterday found bedding area looks like they left the area and are now back .

[Five Seasons]

13 hours ago, NockednLoaded said:

Evening sit for hunting partner and I. We passed on a button buck at 2:30 60 yds away. That was all we saw.  On way home farm fields were full of deer after dusk. 

built in blaze orange. love it!

[turkeyfeathers]

I’ve got a whole bunch of nothing happening out here.   The snow falling off the trees is keeping my eyes entertained though. 

[moog5050]

21 minutes ago, turkeyfeathers said:

I’ve got a whole bunch of nothing happening out here.   The snow falling off the trees is keeping my eyes entertained though. 

Joining you to watch the snow in a few hours!

[First-light]

22 hours ago, First-light said:

Brother and his friend are at my cabin. Be there until Sunday hope they get some action. About 8 inches in Howard. 

The boys saw 3 button bucks and 2 mature doe. They are holding out for horns!

[Hunter007]

Deer tracks  right next to mine from other day unreal .

[BizCT]

Deer tracks  right next to mine from other day unreal .

Follow those tracks!


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[turkeyfeathers]

That’s a wrap on my regular season.  Daughter has Nutcracker performance with a lead so I can’t miss that. Freezing rain n sleet now to drive home in.