|
Post by genesis273 on Dec 16, 2020 8:57:55 GMT -5
Not a whole of action yet. I had a young buck at 60 yards, a button buck at 133 and a doe/fawn combo at 250ish. Beautiful morning to be out. Come on big ole nanny doe!
|
|
|
Post by medic22 on Dec 16, 2020 9:04:27 GMT -5
Live from the garage. 3 year old woke up at 0200 and didn't go back to sleep till 0400, I stayed up and started painting the garage, keeping an eye out for the yard deer. None of them showed
|
|
|
Post by blueberry815 on Dec 16, 2020 9:15:48 GMT -5
Got another on some WV public
|
|
|
Post by Ahawkeye on Dec 16, 2020 10:46:48 GMT -5
Live from the garage. 3 year old woke up at 0200 and didn't go back to sleep till 0400, I stayed up and started painting the garage, keeping an eye out for the yard deer. None of them showed Must be going around, our 3yo was up about the same time, funny how they have their own schedule sometimes. I was not as ambitious as you though. Went back to sleep about 4:30 got back up at 8:30. Going hunting this evening.
|
|
|
Post by genesis273 on Dec 16, 2020 11:41:04 GMT -5
I called it quits about 10. My toes were getting chilly. Broke a wire on my heated insoles and couldn't wear them. My feet warmed up nicely on the 1/2 mile walk back. I really want to hunt this same stand tomorrow morning but, they are forecasting a NW wind. Although light, but still NW. It'll be blowing my scent right to the woods. I have a box blind set up on a 20 acre spot that I hadn't hunted yet this year. I may give it a go tomorrow morning. It's my MIL birthday today so my wife and I are going to do a brief visit with her after lunch.
|
|
|
Post by esshup on Dec 16, 2020 12:39:34 GMT -5
Just had 6 walk past me. But I am working from home and everyone is asleep. The muzzleloader through an open window would make a great alarm clock for my teens though! I did that with the .243 after lunch one day up in Wi. My buddy who was sleeping on the couch not 10 feet sway had about 3 feet of air between him and the couch a nano second after the trigger broke. LOL BUT in a true hunter moment, the first thing he said was "Did you get him?" LOL
|
|
|
Post by duff on Dec 16, 2020 12:49:04 GMT -5
Just had 6 walk past me. But I am working from home and everyone is asleep. The muzzleloader through an open window would make a great alarm clock for my teens though! I did that with the .243 after lunch one day up in Wi. My buddy who was sleeping on the couch not 10 feet sway had about 3 feet of air between him and the couch a nano second after the trigger broke. LOL BUT in a true hunter moment, the first thing he said was "Did you get him?" LOL My wife is a good sport but like a few on here, she woke up at 230am and didnt fall asleep until I woke up at 530. She needed the rest and I wasn't pushing my luck.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2020 13:23:47 GMT -5
I did that with the .243 after lunch one day up in Wi. My buddy who was sleeping on the couch not 10 feet sway had about 3 feet of air between him and the couch a nano second after the trigger broke. LOL BUT in a true hunter moment, the first thing he said was "Did you get him?" LOL My wife is a good sport but like a few on here, she woke up at 230am and didnt fall asleep until I woke up at 530. She needed the rest and I wasn't pushing my luck. I guess your wife is a pretty good marksman.
|
|
|
Post by ukwil on Dec 16, 2020 14:21:11 GMT -5
Beautiful day to be out. I love hunting in the snow. Let's hope the deer cooperate.
|
|
|
Post by jajwrigh on Dec 16, 2020 15:00:44 GMT -5
After 4 days, we finished the hardwood floors around 4:30am. My wife just instructed me to go and "shoot another deer in the snow" so I am headed into a deep woods creek bottom blind shortly. My body feels broken and I am beyond exhausted, but my hunger to return to the woods is even stronger. I will check in after I grab a shower and make the drive.
|
|
|
Post by muscrat on Dec 16, 2020 15:15:09 GMT -5
I called it quits about 10. My toes were getting chilly. Broke a wire on my heated insoles and couldn't wear them. My feet warmed up nicely on the 1/2 mile walk back. I really want to hunt this same stand tomorrow morning but, they are forecasting a NW wind. Although light, but still NW. It'll be blowing my scent right to the woods. I have a box blind set up on a 20 acre spot that I hadn't hunted yet this year. I may give it a go tomorrow morning. It's my MIL birthday today so my wife and I are going to do a brief visit with her after lunch. Maybe try and setup to the left side of that first little area so that you’re off wind just a little.
|
|
|
Post by onebentarrow on Dec 16, 2020 15:32:20 GMT -5
Got another on some WV public Congratulations
|
|
|
Post by jajwrigh on Dec 16, 2020 16:24:36 GMT -5
Peaceful out here...
|
|
|
Post by whitetail1 on Dec 16, 2020 16:35:02 GMT -5
Got another on some WV public Congrats! I've got to hear about your kills thru the forum? No texts? Shame one you....
|
|
|
Post by buckert on Dec 16, 2020 16:47:37 GMT -5
This is my spot tonight. Been driving by and seeing does in this field at last light. Just not exactly sure where they are bedding. I’m at the edge of the river woods hoping their bedded behind me.
|
|
|
Post by mstr2175 on Dec 16, 2020 18:13:41 GMT -5
Man what a beautiful night it was to be out. Seen the 8 point and his doe. 30 minutes later a lone doe worked through. Wish I could have gone out this morning, there were fresh tracks and bedding everywhere but work had me tied up. Tomorrow and Friday are likely my last two days to hunt this season but I’m off work so I’ll be going out in the mornings. These cold temps should have them moving late morning to their bedding areas where I’ll be patiently waiting.
|
|
|
Post by esshup on Dec 16, 2020 21:24:18 GMT -5
I was out this evening, nothing with fur moving. Counted 52 doves going into the pines to roost, and had a Great Horned Owl land in a tree not too far away. I could hear something calling in the woods, then the owl landed and started calling - it was the owl making the noise. Pretty cool and BIG bird!!
|
|
|
Post by jajwrigh on Dec 16, 2020 23:11:25 GMT -5
I saw a single squirrel in the woods and 15 turkeys in a field on the drive in. Friday is likely my final muzzleloader hunt of the season. I will be out in the late rifle season in Morgan County after Christmas. I still need another delicious doe in my freezer!
|
|
|
Post by genesis273 on Dec 17, 2020 5:27:44 GMT -5
I received a phone call from a friend last night. He was informing that he has been seeing a nice flock of turkeys each night out by his redneck blind. He asked if I would like to come and try my luck in harvesting one with my bow. I told him that I would but, I was planning a doe hunt this morning. He told me to bring my muzzleloader as well and have me the green light to take a doe if the opportunity arises. So, I guess I'll be pulling double duty from a redneck blind this morning🏹🦃🦌
|
|
|
Post by MuzzleLoader on Dec 17, 2020 6:19:51 GMT -5
Stepped outta house last night about 520pm. Field was loaded with bucks and does. Major feeding going on.
Is it mandatory to target shoot at prime time? Lol I mean dumping mags. Deer didn’t even flinch.
|
|