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[Paula]

Still have my tags. This year I thought it was going to be different and get a deer. I hunted longer hrs and but only did 11 days. I have not shot one in 4 yrs. I have seen more this year because I had to move away from my blind because of field flooding. I jumped deer this year a few times and that’s exciting. I got busted early one morning in the dark by deer, they came with in 5 feet and I didn't see or hear them so that I think was the best part of my hunting this year. I have never invested much time in this property because its been up for sale, but after learning and seeing what I have just because of the rain I am going to put time into it for next year. I have a bunch of ideas and I hope they work but even if not if I can see deer again next year like this year then I will be lucky. I enjoyed being out there more so this year because it wasn't so cold most days and it was because of that i was able to hear the woods waking up. That is always a good thing!

Edited December 13, 2011 by paula

[nyantler]

Still have my tags. This year I thought it was going to be different and get a deer. I hunted longer hrs and but only did 11 days. I have not shot one in 4 yrs. I have seen more this year because I had to move away from my blind because of field flooding. I jumped deer this year a few times and that’s exciting. I got busted early one morning in the dark by deer, they came with in 5 feet and I didn't see or hear them so that I think was the best part of my hunting this year. I have never invested much time in this property because its been up for sale, but after learning and seeing what I have just because of the rain I am going to put time into it for next year. I have a bunch of ideas and I hope they work but even if not if I can see deer again next year like this year then I will be lucky. I enjoyed being out there more so this year because it wasn't so cold most days and it was because of that i was able to hear the woods waking up. That is always a good thing!

Keep up that good spirit.. good things happen to those that wait..

[Skillet]

Do you bowhunt? Maybe you'd have better luck, and more fun during archery.

[Paula]

Do you bowhunt? Maybe you'd have better luck, and more fun during archery.

I don't but have thought about it. Don't think i have the money or time though. I seen last night that you have to take course for it

[Skillet]

The course is nothing, but find one, and get signed up early. They don't offer too many each year.

[WNYBuckHunter]

Yep, but if you really dont have the time to practice enough, hang in the, the crossbows will be allowed in archery before too long, and they dont require the dedication that vertical bows do.

[arrow nocker]

i agree with you all the way Paula.I had big intentions for myself this year.I have been really paying attention to detail when i scouted.I put alott of my spare time into putting my stands into just the right tree.Put alott of time into my planning and gear.Took of time for vacation and wanted to get my first wall hanger this year.but the weather just wasn't right.I got a buck that i am proud of and it wasn't even in one of the stands i had put all that time into.LOL.It was out of my climber in a tree on a trail in a swamp.I switched up quite a bit.I learned alott.I learned that deer like the thick stuff.Where you cant barely get a shot off they like to travel.Saw more deer this year than last year though.That is a good measure.With warm weather and them not moving means alott to me.The weather was nice to hunt in though.LOL.

But the main thing like you said.The beeing in the woods is the best part.And that is what makes you a good hunter.It isn't about how much you put in the freezer.Even if thats all you hunt for it isn't how you measure your season.Its what you learned and how grreat of a time you had doing it is how you measure your season.

Thank god we live in a country you can persue wild game to take for your self.With a bow and a firearm.

Bow hunting is definatly great if you wan't to get into it.The weather is better and the deer are moving more.Pluss you get to hunt them in the chase faze of the rut too.When they are really moving.

[Elmo]

I had big plans as well. Both my brother and I won out DMPs but my brother started a new job, I lost access to the spots I had scouted, and then we had the death in the family. I might try some bow in the late season but I enjoy using a rifle more so I'll switch gears to predator and small game for the most part.

[dave6x6]

Paula, You have been an encouragement to me while i was not able to hunt and i super appreciate your views on this site. Sorry the effort didn't show itself to you with a deer kill, but you will have a few more tricks up your sleeve because of the things you experienced this year and they will pay off. Thanks again.

[Paula]

Thanks guys. There are these huge orange like squirrels out where i hunt so i will be out there this weekend.