Zeeks varmint hunting 2019/2020

[LET EM GROW]

Ive called in deer while running the e caller. I think they know better that its fake, but their curiosty is what brings them in.. even big bucks.. it doesnt seem to bother them either.. Its hard to convince a die hard deer hunter of this but its the truth. 

[goosifer]

10 hours ago, Gencountyzeek said:

. . . Now my rifle weighs around 14lbs, thats 1 of the reasons it usually sits on a tripod . . . . 

Zeek, what tripod do you use? Does it just have a rest, or does it support the rifle at the butt and the middle?

 

[rachunter]

I called in a little doe few afternoon’s ago with “nutty nuthatcher ” she didn’t care at all just kept bobbing her head at the spinner decoy.


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[Gencountyzeek]

2 hours ago, goosifer said:

Zeek, what tripod do you use? Does it just have a rest, or does it support the rifle at the butt and the middle?

 

The little mout attaches to my rifles rail. That slides into the tripod mount. Tripod is good for 30lbs. It was a cheaper setup than alot of tripod gun mounts out there.

Edited November 26, 2019 by Gencountyzeek

[Shoots100]

I wish you weren't so far away, as we could do some hunting with thermal's.

Of course, Once you hunt with a thermal and see what your missing, you'd sell body parts to get one.

The pain isn't that bad and who needs two kidneys.

I live in the lower Hudson valley and don't get many shots past 100 yards.

I look forward to reading about a successful hunt while your out with your son, as I know most of the youth would rather be staring at their phone instead of being in the woods at night chasing coyote with their father. 

Good Job,

SJC

 

 

[Gencountyzeek]

1 hour ago, Shoots100 said:

I wish you weren't so far away, as we could do some hunting with thermal's.

Of course, Once you hunt with a thermal and see what your missing, you'd sell body parts to get one.

The pain isn't that bad and who needs two kidneys.

I live in the lower Hudson valley and don't get many shots past 100 yards.

I look forward to reading about a successful hunt while your out with your son, as I know most of the youth would rather be staring at their phone instead of being in the woods at night chasing coyote with their father. 

Good Job,

SJC

 

 

Would LOVE a thermal but definitely not in the cards anytime soon. Crazy kid wanted to go sit in a tree with me this morning. We made it till 930, the rifle had a good layer of ice on it by then, and his toes were frozen. Love every moment we get to spend together hunting.

[Gencountyzeek]

Too nice of a night to sit on the coach. Took my son across the street to try for some yotes. Nothin...but we saw 12 deer so that was cool.

[Shoots100]

If you can, You need to set up some pop up blinds and bait stations in the spot's you hunt.

We scout the roads for road kill and any scraps of meat we can.

Hit the butcher shops and supermarkets for scraps, worse they can say is no.

SJC

[Gencountyzeek]

25 minutes ago, Shoots100 said:

If you can, You need to set up some pop up blinds and bait stations in the spot's you hunt.

We scout the roads for road kill and any scraps of meat we can.

Hit the butcher shops and supermarkets for scraps, worse they can say is no.

SJC

In my field i have 3 deer carcasses staked down.

[Gencountyzeek]

Just got in from a quick set in my neighbors field...nothin again. Brought my son along too. I just love hunting in the snow, cant resist goin out for an hour. We did see 3 deer. 1 small buck, 2 doe.

Edited December 5, 2019 by Gencountyzeek

[greensider]

Went out last night only saw deer I don’t use lights just the snow to see tonight checking traps behind my house had fresh bobcat tracks I must have pushed him out hopefully he comes back 

[Gencountyzeek]

Heading out tomorrow with a buddy and a friend of his. Trying some new property in the akron to Pendleton area. Been sick for the last 2 weeks so it will be good to get out again. Hopefully will have pics to post.

[goosifer]

3 minutes ago, Gencountyzeek said:

Heading out tomorrow with a buddy and a friend of his. Trying some new property in the akron to Pendleton area. Been sick for the last 2 weeks so it will be good to get out again. Hopefully will have pics to post.

Good luck, dress warm and be safe. Looking forward to some nice pics.

[greensider]

First one of the season trapping can’t wait to turn loose the new 204 on one

[diplomat019]

What is the tape for on your gun/scope/light meant for?

[Gencountyzeek]

29 minutes ago, diplomat019 said:

What is the tape for on your gun/scope/light meant for?

3 purposes, 1 its snow camo to break up the large black object, 2 on the stock it adds some needed texture to get better cheek weld. 3...it looks cool to me 

[diplomat019]

1 hour ago, Gencountyzeek said:

3 purposes, 1 its snow camo to break up the large black object, 2 on the stock it adds some needed texture to get better cheek weld. 3...it looks cool to me 

Ok. If you’re hunting at night I guess it really doesn’t matter. But if you’re out during the day and there’s no snow do you Remove it? I’d assume that it would make you more visible. 

 

 

I have a predator set up but I’ve only gone out once or twice. But I’d like to get myself out this winter a little more so that’s why am asking a couple questions

[Gencountyzeek]

1 hour ago, diplomat019 said:

Ok. If you’re hunting at night I guess it really doesn’t matter. But if you’re out during the day and there’s no snow do you Remove it? I’d assume that it would make you more visible. 

 

 

I have a predator set up but I’ve only gone out once or twice. But I’d like to get myself out this winter a little more so that’s why am asking a couple 

I put it on in later October so anticipating snow. Havent hunted during daylight hours so not worried to much about that. The stuff is like ace bandage material, it wont leave a residue.

[Gencountyzeek]

Nothing dead. Only got 3 sets in and somehow went to bed at 4am...tried across the street from me first. Not a peep. Went over to a friends friends place in akron. Talked awhile then made our way out. Learned theres better ways to approach the fields then the way we took. Plenty of fresh tracks on the way in. Had one howling in the distance but wouldnt commit. Headed in and ended up talking for 40 minutes with the guy. Ill be headed back this week to meet up and hes showing me ALOT more propertys ill be able to hunt. So thats a win. 3rd set out in bennington, buddy running the call, he had one come in but stayed in the hardwoods and was barking at him. He barked back, this went on for awhile. Yote never showed his face. No kills, but gaining more propertys makes it a great night.

Congrats to moog on connecting last night!

Edited December 21, 2019 by Gencountyzeek

[moog5050]

40 minutes ago, Gencountyzeek said:

Nothing dead. Only got 3 sets in and somehow went to bed at 4am...tried across the street from me first. Not a peep. Went over to a friends friends place in akron. Talked awhile then made our way out. Learned theres better ways to approach the fields then the way we took. Plenty of fresh tracks on the way in. Had one howling in the distance but wouldnt commit. Headed in and ended up talking for 40 minutes with the guy. Ill be headed back this week to meet up and hes showing me ALOT more propertys ill be able to hunt. So thats a win. 3rd set out in bennington, buddy running the call, he had one come in but stayed in the hardwoods and was barking at him. He barked back, this went on for awhile. Yote never showed his face. No kills, but gaing more propertys makes it a great night.

Congrats to moog on connecting last night!

4am is late but worth it for new land!

[Gencountyzeek]

Its like Christmas eve for me. WNY predator slam starts tomorrow. Cleaning camo, packing gear. Headed down to chataqua county tomorrow. Back up to hunt erie, genesee, and wyoming county saturday. Weigh in sunday.

[doebuck1234]

Wack em and stack em.good luck!

[moog5050]

9 minutes ago, Gencountyzeek said:

Its like Christmas eve for me. WNY predator slam starts tomorrow. Cleaning camo, packing gear. Headed down to chataqua county tomorrow. Back up to hunt erie, genesee, and wyoming county saturday. Weigh in sunday.

Good luck and be safe.  

[turkeyfeathers]

11 minutes ago, moog5050 said:

Good luck and be safe.  

By that he means don’t stumble and fall into cow crap nor have dead slung coyote release urine all over you carrying it out 

[TACC]

Looking forward to hearing about your successes, keep us posted

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