Versatile Hunter’s 2021 hunting journal

[Versatile_Hunter]

I decided to document my hunts for the year here. I’ve been fortunate to take some out of state hunts over the last couple of months. I’ll post some pics according to chronology. 

[Versatile_Hunter]

Alabama hog hunting. I went with a couple of buds in April on a 2 night Alabama hog hunt. We shot ARs equipped with night  optics. Panning for wildlife at night from the bed of a pickup was almost as much fun as shooting pigs. The white hot detail is remarkable and of course now Pulsar optics are on my list of completely unnecessary toys I must have. 
 

[Versatile_Hunter]

NY turkey. I found a beautiful public land spot where I bagged my first turkey last year late in the season. I hunted the same place on the opener and bagged a Tom. It was a remarkable experience.  I was unable to pull in a group of toms that were strutting a couple of hundred yards away. Eventually a very chatty hen came in to my decoy and drew all turkeys in. They displayed less than 20 yards away from me as I waited to get a clean shot at one of the mature Toms. It’s was one of those hunts where I almost wish I didn’t pull the trigger so that I could’ve kept enjoying the show.

[Versatile_Hunter]

Maui mixed bag hunt in May. I bagged a huge billy and a Vancouver bull with my bow. The next day I took 2 axis deer does. I’ll let the pictures do the talking on this one. 

[Versatile_Hunter]

This is my first year using trail cams. I picked up some Reveal Xs and set them up in the Catskills. Finally picked up my first buck this week. I think he found my camera. 
 

[Versatile_Hunter]

6 hours ago, blackbeltbill said:

Very good pics!

  The important part of all thêse Journals hêre is the pics become more important showing the people as time rolls on rather then the Game.

Showing that game becomes food is what matters most to me. 

[Versatile_Hunter]

When did elk return to the Catskills?

 

[Versatile_Hunter]

We went on our first fly fishing outing this weekend on the Ausable river in the Adirondacks. Stunning scenery and a blast. I got several bites, fought 2: broke one off and hook slipped on the other one. My lady landed this beautiful rainbow. Bunch of gear and beginner fly fishing questions forthcoming. 
 

[Splitear]

One of my fly tying instructors (runs a 4-H club) has been trying to get me to start fly fishing. I'll admit, it looks really fun and relaxing. I just wish I had time to add another hobby. Looks like you guys had a great trip. I've only ever hike around Ausable Chasm, but it's really beautiful

[Versatile_Hunter]

11 hours ago, Splitear said:

One of my fly tying instructors (runs a 4-H club) has been trying to get me to start fly fishing. I'll admit, it looks really fun and relaxing. I just wish I had time to add another hobby. Looks like you guys had a great trip. I've only ever hike around Ausable Chasm, but it's really beautiful

I too don’t know how I’m going to fit this in but I do know that I’m hooked. Sample fly fishing at your own risk…

[Versatile_Hunter]

My Quebec trip was a blast! Unfortunately I didn’t bag a moose but I shot a bunch of grouse over my dog. I can foresee making this trip every other year.
 

 

 

Edited October 26, 2021 by Versatile_Hunter

[fasteddie]

Awesome pictures ! Thanks for sharing .....

[Fletch]

Looks beautiful!


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[ncountry]

On 10/26/2021 at 2:29 PM, Versatile_Hunter said:

My Quebec trip was a blast! Unfortunately I didn’t bag a moose but I shot a bunch of grouse over my dog. I can foresee making this trip every other year.
 

 

 

What part of Quebec did you Moose hunt?

[Versatile_Hunter]

8 minutes ago, ncountry said:

What part of Quebec did you Moose hunt?

Ontario border north of 117

[ncountry]

6 minutes ago, Versatile_Hunter said:

Ontario border north of 117

Nice. I belong to a fishing club. I think there are 16 members left. We have an old remote loggers camp on a lake(accessible by 4 wheeler in an hours  ride)  that has been leased from the province for 50+ years  on a lake in the boonies a few hours north of Pembroke .

We commonly see moose. Nobody has ever hunted there. I'm thinking we may have to give it a go one of these years.

[Versatile_Hunter]

2 minutes ago, ncountry said:

Nice. I belong to a fishing club. I think there are 16 members left. We have an old remote loggers camp on a lake(accessible by 4 wheeler in an hours  ride)  that has been leased from the province for 50+ years  on a lake in the boonies a few hours north of Pembroke .

We commonly see moose. Nobody has ever hunted there. I'm thinking we may have to give it a go one of these years.

I'm in! ...BUT, is it on the Ontario side? Apparently their moose tag system changed recently and it's really hard to get on there

[ncountry]

10 minutes ago, Versatile_Hunter said:

I'm in! ...BUT, is it on the Ontario side? Apparently their moose tag system changed recently and it's really hard to get on there

No. It's in Quebec..

[Versatile_Hunter]

A break from the frigid weather… 

 

[Versatile_Hunter]

I’ll close out last year’s hunting journal with some pictures of a successful late season doe hunt: 

 

Edited February 20, 2022 by Versatile_Hunter

[Versatile_Hunter]

And a new tool:

 

[fasteddie]

Some great pictures . Thanks for sharing . Also , thanks for not showing your face .  

[Kmartinson]

On 7/29/2021 at 8:02 AM, blackbeltbill said:

Hear you. Most viewers want to see the persons face. Just saying.

In the world of catfish and tinder swindlers not face pictures for this guy, or trophy kill pictures either really.

[Versatile_Hunter]

34 minutes ago, Kmartinson said:

In the world of catfish and tinder swindlers not face pictures for this guy, or trophy kill pictures either really.

I'll let you vouch for my handsome mug 

[Kmartinson]

46 minutes ago, Versatile_Hunter said:

I'll let you vouch for my handsome mug 

A regular young Al Pacino!