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Post by M4Madness on Oct 18, 2014 15:37:38 GMT -5
I'm not going out. Too windy here, and chance of rain around 6PM or so.
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Post by ukwil on Oct 18, 2014 15:43:17 GMT -5
Back at it down here at Big Oaks. Hunting a large oak flat. Found 2 fresh scrapes and a nice rub on the edge of it and a big thicket. Let's hope something moves. Still windy and spitting rain here.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2014 15:47:02 GMT -5
Rained out this afternoon. Went out early, saw a couple does, saw the radar, just beat the rain in. Too bad, seemed like a good chance today. I'm not going to risk sticking a deer in the rain though. Gonna stay all night and hunt the morning. Going to be cold...that's a good thing!
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Post by chasingtails on Oct 18, 2014 18:52:56 GMT -5
33* Low temp 2-3 mph wind north west? Wet leafs First buck with bow tomorrow hope so!
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Post by indybassin on Oct 18, 2014 20:03:32 GMT -5
Had a fawn walk about 5 yards away at 4:30. At 7:15 I had just hung up with my son calling from Basic at Fort Benning and a nice little 1.5yo 8 pointer walks up the trail about 50 yards. Snapped this pic around 7:00
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Post by sprint46L on Oct 18, 2014 20:13:33 GMT -5
Put a doe down tonight with the toxic broadheads didn't go 10 yards
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Post by mission5 on Oct 18, 2014 22:37:13 GMT -5
Had 4 does come in right at dark. Still no buck movement. The temps tomorrow will be prime!
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Post by drs on Oct 19, 2014 4:29:06 GMT -5
I hunted yesterday morning (Saturday) the first day of our early 2-day M/L season. Saw only one single good sized Doe in a brushy area plus several Squirrels. Watched her until she moved into a cleared area some 25 yards from me, broadside which afforded me a good shot. I aimed and when I switched the safety to fire, she spun around and faced me & stomped one foot, but I could still see her head, but knew she must have saw me or heard the "click" of my M/L safety switch. I am using a peep sight, so thought I go ahead and take the shot, since she was only 25 yards away. SO ~ I shot and after the smoke disappeared; I waited about 15 minutes, got out of my stand, went over to where I shot her, but found no blood, hair or anything looking like a hit. I still searched the area just to make sure though, in fact I checked the area three times but the only thing I found was the spent Sabot lying right where she was when I shot. Wasn't much Deer movement at all; as they don't have far to travel due to the heavy crop of acorns. I did hear two other Deer run to the left of me though, but never saw them.
Was planning another hunt this morning, but not sure I am going as I have a few things I need to do (chores) around my home, plus I don't want to contaminate my hunting spot by hunting too much there before regular rifle season.
I only heard two other shots way off in another property, last year I heard several shots, compared to this year. Don't believe Rut is quite in yet. So I am waiting for regular rifle season + we also have another 8-day M/L season in December too.
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Post by mission5 on Oct 19, 2014 6:03:42 GMT -5
Just about to get settled in. I think today is the today for at least someone! Perfect day to be in the woods! I'm hunting a stand we put in yesterday afternoon
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2014 6:19:40 GMT -5
Strapped in to "Big Buck" stand in Franklin County. It's almost totally calm this morning. Seems like every little noise will carry a mile. Awaiting shooting light. Feels like a great morning...
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Post by piercings4u on Oct 19, 2014 6:55:58 GMT -5
Been locked in since 7am...come on deer...good luck everyone ...
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Post by mission5 on Oct 19, 2014 6:59:03 GMT -5
Yeah I feel like if one heads my way I'll be able to hear it coming from a county away!
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Post by dbd870 on Oct 19, 2014 7:05:04 GMT -5
If I was squirrel hunting this would be a real short morning - come on deer
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2014 7:12:25 GMT -5
Button buck walked right into my shooting lane
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2014 7:34:29 GMT -5
What little wind current there is is swirling.
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Post by indybassin on Oct 19, 2014 7:48:25 GMT -5
Persimmons dropping in front of me, squirrels dancing above. All is quiet otherwise.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2014 8:00:01 GMT -5
Mature deer just crossed down in bottom. Couldn't see head.
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Post by mission5 on Oct 19, 2014 8:01:40 GMT -5
Zero movement so far for me. A little disappointed. But hey that's while they call it huntin
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Post by mstr2175 on Oct 19, 2014 8:02:02 GMT -5
On public land today. Got here at 5:15. After a long hike I got settled in at 630. Saw a doe at 830 but she never offered a shot. Squirrels are out that's for sure
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Post by michaeladkins on Oct 19, 2014 8:06:45 GMT -5
Good luck everyone. I'm ready to see some big buck pictures!
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