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Post by windingwinds on Dec 4, 2013 12:09:11 GMT -5
Got out this morning, but nothing moving. Signs, but looking like they are moving more in the dark. Saw a group of 5 while driving the other morning at 5 a.m. Trying to decide if it'd be worth it to hunt another property at this point, but I hate having to buy a license. I love my landowner tags.
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Post by bigbuckd on Dec 4, 2013 13:22:50 GMT -5
4th time in a row... sorry but I am not sure that qualifies for frustrating this year. I have sat 20+ times over 100 hours and have seen less than 10 deer total. I know other guys have put in more time and have similar sightings with little or no harvest yet.
Stick with it or switch up to evening hunts, don't get discouraged yet, plus anytime in the woods is a lot bett than time behind a desk.
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Post by chriskline on Dec 4, 2013 13:41:13 GMT -5
No action whatsoever this morning in Monroe County. 4th time in a row I haven't seen a deer during a morning hunt. I'm definitely considering ending my season early, it just seems like I'm wasting my time in the woods! Definitely frustrating... Time is never wasted in the woods. you were "thouroughly scouting your area" for a few hours |
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Post by mission5 on Dec 4, 2013 16:26:40 GMT -5
Oh well allow me to elaborate a little buddy. I didn't mention my 40+ bow sits in October with 4 buck sightings, I was talking about lately, what really matters. 4 mornings in a row without seeing a doe on my food plot is insane, afternoon hunts also produced a big goose egg last week. As far as the "no time is wasted in the woods" saying goes, I'm all about being in the woods, but with Finals right around the corner there is a MAJOR opportunity cost associated with hunting. So I think I'm just gonna play it cool until muzzleloader. We are supposed to get some
Snow this weekend! Maybe that will turn it around!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2013 16:56:18 GMT -5
with Finals right around the corner there is a MAJOR opportunity cost associated with hunting! "Opportunity cost"...let me guess, Economics major?  |
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Post by mission5 on Dec 4, 2013 17:42:41 GMT -5
Haha no wish I had the brains for that!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2013 17:52:03 GMT -5
Well, to use a term like that, you must have at least paid attention in economics class somewhere. I'm impressed! |
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Dec 4, 2013 17:58:32 GMT -5
Oh well allow me to elaborate a little buddy. I didn't mention my 40+ bow sits in October with 4 buck sightings, I was talking about lately, what really matters. 4 mornings in a row without seeing a doe on my food plot is insane, afternoon hunts also produced a big goose egg last week. As far as the "no time is wasted in the woods" saying goes, I'm all about being in the woods, but with Finals right around the corner there is a MAJOR opportunity cost associated with hunting. So I think I'm just gonna play it cool until muzzleloader. We are supposed to get some Snow this weekend! Maybe that will turn it around! You've done far more than I would have and didn't complain. I was whining mid Oct. Squeaky wheel gets the grease; I shot my buck on Oct. 27. It worked for me. LOL It would be nice to be out there this weekend. I would love to track one in the snow ...even I can do this. I love snow; I'll watch just about any movie with snow in it. I'd much rather retire in northern Wisconsin than Florida. The misses on the other hand ...nnnnnnnnnnnnno |
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Dec 4, 2013 18:02:30 GMT -5
with Finals right around the corner there is a MAJOR opportunity cost associated with hunting! "Opportunity cost"...let me guess, Economics major? How about diminishing marginal utility?  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2013 18:04:18 GMT -5
"Opportunity cost"...let me guess, Economics major? How about diminishing marginal utility? Alright, alright, I'm impressed with you too, Dennis. |
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Dec 4, 2013 18:08:19 GMT -5
How about diminishing marginal utility? Alright, alright, I'm impressed with you too, Dennis. LOL! |
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Post by boonechaser on Dec 4, 2013 19:46:11 GMT -5
AAAhhh mission5 you need to multi-task. Take those book's and note's hunting with you. Spent many a day in the ole tree stand studying for exam's in year's past. Help's pass the slow time's. LOL
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Post by mission5 on Dec 6, 2013 19:05:01 GMT -5
After hunting a week and seeing absolutely ZERO deer I decided to take my bow out and hunt the storm. Talk about a breakthrough! I saw over 20 deer literally running everywhere, heck i didn't even think I had 20 deer on my property! Saw a buck off of lifetime out at about 130 yards. This really pumps me up after weeks of barely seeing any deer, and I couldn't be more excited for muzzleloader to open tomorrow AM. I'm bound to seal the deal sometime, right?!?! haha Happy weekend and good luck to all in the woods this weekend!
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Post by butlerjp87 on Dec 7, 2013 14:53:24 GMT -5
Nice mission! Good luck!
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Post by piercings4u on Dec 7, 2013 16:03:39 GMT -5
Ground hunting in Parke county this evening with a buddy..been sitting since 3:00..got the wind in my face..I'm up on a spill pike with my cva pistol..come on deer! Good luck to all!
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Post by bart1533 on Dec 7, 2013 16:38:54 GMT -5
Sitting in my old trusty tree stand on a deep revin looking over a creek..killied alot of deer here...hopefully ole owen co. Comes threw...went off and forgot my cushion boy are my butt cheejs cold...lol...
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 7, 2013 16:49:26 GMT -5
I'm rooting for every one of you guys and gals that are out there hanging tough. You all deserve the BIG prize.
Good luck to all..
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Post by butlerjp87 on Dec 7, 2013 17:39:06 GMT -5
Yes! Waiting to here the reports!
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Post by M4Madness on Dec 7, 2013 18:03:37 GMT -5
I took a hike this afternoon in the deep snow to do a little scouting for next season. I suspected I knew a spot where does were holed up, and sure enough, I cut a deer track highway going into that woodlot. I followed it downhill through the thick woods, then it hooked like a horseshoe back uphill. All the sudden all heck broke loose, with deer jumping up and running away. There were 8 deer bedded in about a 15-yard area. Their tracks showed me where their escape route led to, so I'll file that away for future reference on the odd chance that I have someone drive that woodlot one day.
I then visited another wooded section where I knew deer crossed into right at daylight, and sure enough, another deer highway. I followed that one way around a hilltop and determined that they were heading to another hilltop where I had assumed that they were bedding. I marked a tree with GPS that would put the deer passing later into legal shooting light than where they first enter that section. I had said that I was done for the year, but with 4 days off work, I'm tempted to brave the cold again. LOL!
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Post by 10point on Dec 7, 2013 18:28:12 GMT -5
Sat this morning for 3 hours and this evening for 2 1/2. No deer seen all day.
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