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Post by bartiks on Nov 20, 2020 12:16:11 GMT -5
Put a stalk on yesterday, got within 25 yds of a 6 point, didn't have enough meat on him. Went another 50 yards and stalked a large doe to around 30 yards, getting ready to put the bead on her and a rabbit didn't like me intruding on his home range. Tore out of there scared her and she ran off. Maybe next time, missed a doe the day before, believe stick deflected the bullet. Tracked her trail for over 400 yards not a single drop of blood. One very small tuft of white hair. Pretty sure she is ok. Have work until Tuesday then it's game on again for another 3 1/2 days. Good luck to all and be safe.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2020 12:45:09 GMT -5
Thank you! I’m the first deer hunter in my family really , but I intend to pass it down ! Gotta keep sharpening these skills so I can teach him to do it right! Took me a lot of years of doing it without a person to guide me through it. I’m still nowhere near most of you guys in hunting knowledge/skill, but I’ve finally learned how to put myself on deer pretty consistently. That, I’ll take for now. Every hunt is a new lesson, and this is about the only schooling I’m willing to sit down and study for 4+ hours. There's definitely a learning curve. My dad passed down a lot of knowledge to me. I'm the only one out of the 8 children that took to hunting. I have no kids of my own and I can't seem to ignite the fire in any of my nieces or nephews. One of my biggest mistakes in hunting has been trying to meet other people's expectations on what I should or shouldn't shoot. Once I got past that and started harvesting deer that made me happy, it became FAR more enjoyable. There's simply so much more to deer hunting (for me anyhow) than just punching a tag. That's just the icing on the cake. The smells of the outdoors along with the sights and sounds enthuse me. The sunrise and sunsets are worth the trek out into the woods themselves. The one on one time I get to spend with our Heavenly Father helps get me recentered and renews my soul. I do enjoy the primal aspect of it too. The feeling that I'm being a good provider. Praying over and giving thanks to the animals I am blessed to harvest. Stories of adventures in the woods with friends. The celebrating with friends and neighbors when they have a successful hunt and/or bring home harvested game. I can go on and on about what hunting is to me. And that's where I'm finding it more and more enjoyable. Making the hunts about what I want them to be, not what others or the hunting industry thinks it should be. Be happy with your hunt. Best wishes the rest of the season! I have one more doe tag on my bundle license so I am eager to get back out. Post of the decade right here^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Post by omegahunter on Nov 20, 2020 12:53:40 GMT -5
Short morning in the woods. About 7:45 the squirrels woke up and started messing around. 8:02 I think I hear another squirrel in the valley to my left and it is a little 8 with one of his short tines broken even shorter. I happily put a 6.5 Barnes LRX from the Creedmoor through him at 80-90 yards. He hopped a creek (toward the truck!) and went down. Maybe made it 25-30 yards. I believe we are done meat hunting and my Dad and daughter can truly hunt for the enjoyment of it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2020 13:02:29 GMT -5
Short morning in the woods. About 7:45 the squirrels woke up and started messing around. 8:02 I think I hear another squirrel in the valley to my left and it is a little 8 with one of his short tines broken even shorter. I happily put a 6.5 Barnes LRX from the Creedmoor through him at 80-90 yards. He hopped a creek (toward the truck!) and went down. Maybe made it 25-30 yards. I believe we are done meat hunting and my Dad and daughter can truly hunt for the enjoyment of it. Great shot placement, and congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by omegahunter on Nov 20, 2020 13:03:25 GMT -5
Short morning in the woods. About 7:45 the squirrels woke up and started messing around. 8:02 I think I hear another squirrel in the valley to my left and it is a little 8 with one of his short tines broken even shorter. I happily put a 6.5 Barnes LRX from the Creedmoor through him at 80-90 yards. He hopped a creek (toward the truck!) and went down. Maybe made it 25-30 yards. I believe we are done meat hunting and my Dad and daughter can truly hunt for the enjoyment of it. Great shot placement, and congratulations!!!!!!!!!! Just across the top of the heart.
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Post by treetop on Nov 20, 2020 13:08:23 GMT -5
One of my biggest mistakes in hunting has been trying to meet other people's expectations on what I should or shouldn't shoot. Once I got past that and started harvesting deer that made me happy, it became FAR more enjoyable.
By far one of my biggest also so much truth in that I believe a lot of guys fall into that trap you just can’t take big deer if your not in a area that can produce big deer Always the exception but it’s like winning the lottery you could but your odds are low
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2020 13:09:21 GMT -5
Short morning in the woods. About 7:45 the squirrels woke up and started messing around. 8:02 I think I hear another squirrel in the valley to my left and it is a little 8 with one of his short tines broken even shorter. I happily put a 6.5 Barnes LRX from the Creedmoor through him at 80-90 yards. He hopped a creek (toward the truck!) and went down. Maybe made it 25-30 yards. I believe we are done meat hunting and my Dad and daughter can truly hunt for the enjoyment of it. Congrats
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Post by treetop on Nov 20, 2020 13:10:37 GMT -5
Short morning in the woods. About 7:45 the squirrels woke up and started messing around. 8:02 I think I hear another squirrel in the valley to my left and it is a little 8 with one of his short tines broken even shorter. I happily put a 6.5 Barnes LRX from the Creedmoor through him at 80-90 yards. He hopped a creek (toward the truck!) and went down. Maybe made it 25-30 yards. I believe we are done meat hunting and my Dad and daughter can truly hunt for the enjoyment of it. Congrats sir but I can’t believe you didn’t take the squirrel out also 😀
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Nov 20, 2020 13:28:17 GMT -5
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Nov 20, 2020 13:30:06 GMT -5
I saw a couple does last night. Changed brake pads in the dark to get ready for the Montana trip. Hunted and saw a couple does this morning. At work now, going out again around 3. Then loading the car in the dark. Pulling out and heading west at 3 AM.
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Post by deadeer on Nov 20, 2020 13:34:13 GMT -5
One of my biggest mistakes in hunting has been trying to meet other people's expectations on what I should or shouldn't shoot. Once I got past that and started harvesting deer that made me happy, it became FAR more enjoyable. By far one of my biggest also so much truth in that I believe a lot of guys fall into that trap you just can’t take big deer if your not in a area that can produce big deer Always the exception but it’s like winning the lottery you could but your odds are low Yep. Shoot what makes you happy or puts meat on the table. Big ones are just a rare treat to keep us coming back. With the effort it takes to deer hunt, I admire anyone who does it successfully and consistently.
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Post by onebentarrow on Nov 20, 2020 13:40:14 GMT -5
One of my biggest mistakes in hunting has been trying to meet other people's expectations on what I should or shouldn't shoot. Once I got past that and started harvesting deer that made me happy, it became FAR more enjoyable. By far one of my biggest also so much truth in that I believe a lot of guys fall into that trap you just can’t take big deer if your not in a area that can produce big deer Always the exception but it’s like winning the lottery you could but your odds are low I have been one of the luckey ones. I have always hunted for meat and did not care if the horns were big and did not care what they thought about my buck. You are correct about winning the lottery in some areas when it comes to big bucks. With 40 + years of hunting 32 to 36 days a year× 2 sits a day I have only seen 2 deer over 120 Inches and I got luckey and took one. And as luck would have it it was 169 and 7/8 inches. I guess I kind of wondered off topic. Every one should hunt for them self's. Hunt what makes you happy and hunt how it makes you happy. The only thing I frown on is poor or hope I hit him shots. I have always prided my self on one shot kills. Granted it does not always work out that way but bu not because I didn't try. Onebentarrow
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Post by treetop on Nov 20, 2020 14:19:55 GMT -5
I saw a couple does last night. Changed brake pads in the dark to get ready for the Montana trip. Hunted and saw a couple does this morning. At work now, going out again around 3. Then loading the car in the dark. Pulling out and heading west at 3 AM. Good luck sir hunt hard and safe
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Post by treetop on Nov 20, 2020 14:31:48 GMT -5
Got my yard and garage work done Got my haircut made a quick trip to Kroger scored on 2 big pork butts and 1 big tenderloin both on discount wish I’d went shopping first might got more of them. Making a egg sandwich and I’m off to the stand dang wind sure picked up
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Post by omegahunter on Nov 20, 2020 15:01:17 GMT -5
I saw a couple does last night. Changed brake pads in the dark to get ready for the Montana trip. Hunted and saw a couple does this morning. At work now, going out again around 3. Then loading the car in the dark. Pulling out and heading west at 3 AM. Best of luck and hope you have a safe trip!
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Post by omegahunter on Nov 20, 2020 15:14:47 GMT -5
One of my biggest mistakes in hunting has been trying to meet other people's expectations on what I should or shouldn't shoot. Once I got past that and started harvesting deer that made me happy, it became FAR more enjoyable. By far one of my biggest also so much truth in that I believe a lot of guys fall into that trap you just can’t take big deer if your not in a area that can produce big deer Always the exception but it’s like winning the lottery you could but your odds are low The only requirement is that it is legal. Beyond that you only have to please yourself!
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Post by elmo on Nov 20, 2020 15:39:01 GMT -5
Well we are in again. Trying to get my buddy his first deer since I have known him. He is in one of my stands and I’m praying that he gets to at least see a deer, and hopefully kill said deer.
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Post by welder on Nov 20, 2020 15:41:22 GMT -5
Back at it watching a cut bean field, hopefully the coming front has them moving.
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Post by deadeer on Nov 20, 2020 16:09:55 GMT -5
Already seen deer out. It has dropped 11deg in last 2 hrs in NW. Bet its gonna be a good night.
Be that as it may, I decided to spend the day with my wife shopping and lunch. We had a great time, on my last work day off of vacation. You know, "Happy wife, happy life"!
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Nov 20, 2020 16:26:24 GMT -5
I no more than sit down on my little seat behind the house and hear a deer take off. Into the cornfield goes a good buck. Just my luck.
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