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Post by greghopper on Oct 1, 2023 21:54:28 GMT -5
Planning on going to Sugar Ridge in the morning with a cooler full of ice and very little expectations, but we're going to give it our all and that's all that matters to us. Just looking for a break on groceries. It really stinks when you go to the grocery and get to the checkout and your 1/2 full cart equals more than your mortgage payment does Just one guy to another, I don't know how your work schedule is or if you are burning vacation but personally I'd save that day off for later in the year. Yes, a big fat doe could go past you tomorrow but your chances are waaaaayyyyy higher in November for that to happen. Like I said I don't know your work set up but if I had the option I think I'd wait. That cooler of ICE is probably not waiting ..
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Post by titanium700 on Oct 1, 2023 22:54:42 GMT -5
Maybe if it’s in a Yeti……
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Post by HighCotton on Oct 2, 2023 15:27:02 GMT -5
Oh I love being out in the deer woods! Not much action today. Just had this spike buck browse in the beans 30-40 yards out! Young stud, but still fun to watch! Meantime this group of gobblers has been frequenting the SpyPoint camera for the past 3 days. But that's 305 yards away from my location!
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 2, 2023 19:03:08 GMT -5
Can't wait for my first sit!
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Post by deadeer on Oct 2, 2023 19:05:48 GMT -5
At least for the NW, they are saying low 50's for high temps this weekend. That will sure make it feel more like hunting season! Still too early for me nowadays for deer at least. I'll keep at the skurries for awhile.
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Post by M4Madness on Oct 2, 2023 19:09:45 GMT -5
I probably won't go out until around Halloween. I used to hunt practically every day of season, but as I get older (55), it just becomes a lot of hassle. My normal season was work until 3:30 PM and be on stand by 4:00. Hunt until dark, which put me home after 8:00 PM in the early season. Eat supper, take a shower, then bed. Weekends were both mornings and evenings. Nowadays, I don't feel like dragging butt and being short on time at home. And besides, after close to 100 deer harvested, I'm pretty much a buck hunter only this late in the game.
Good luck to all. Stay safe, and I hope you harvest all you hope for.
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Post by budd on Oct 2, 2023 19:39:19 GMT -5
My shooter is in front of my stand now, hope he makes an appearance next weekend when I’m in the stand!!
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Post by budd on Oct 2, 2023 19:41:26 GMT -5
My shooter is in front of my stand now, hope he makes an appearance next weekend when I’m in the stand!! He is on the right, maybe 30 yard shot.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Oct 2, 2023 19:42:25 GMT -5
Yep. I’d say he’s a shooter.
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Post by michaelc on Oct 2, 2023 20:11:12 GMT -5
Planning on going to Sugar Ridge in the morning with a cooler full of ice and very little expectations, but we're going to give it our all and that's all that matters to us. Just looking for a break on groceries. It really stinks when you go to the grocery and get to the checkout and your 1/2 full cart equals more than your mortgage payment does Just one guy to another, I don't know how your work schedule is or if you are burning vacation but personally I'd save that day off for later in the year. Yes, a big fat doe could go past you tomorrow but your chances are waaaaayyyyy higher in November for that to happen. Like I said I don't know your work set up but if I had the option I think I'd wait. I'm very appreciative of your help, but I had some other things to take care of as well aside from deer hunting. I figured since I had to spend a vacation day, I figured I would take advantage of it. The wife's uncle and I came close this morning but I got busted and so did he. I can honestly say that it wasn't a wasted time in the woods
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Post by michaelc on Oct 2, 2023 20:14:31 GMT -5
Mr. Woody, is it to late for me to get on board with a team or is that not happening this year? I've been SO busy with work I'm not sure if I'm going or done been.
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Post by sculver7 on Oct 2, 2023 20:59:14 GMT -5
Made it out last evening to my private piece. Got to use my new stand (and footbridge) that I hung for east winds. Saw 18 deer total. Had two fork horns come 10 yards in front. I drew back on 2 different does, but didn’t feel comfortable on the shots so, let down and let them go. Hoping that this year is the best one yet. Good luck to everyone. Stay calm and shoot straight!
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Post by Ahawkeye on Oct 3, 2023 5:32:02 GMT -5
My shooter is in front of my stand now, hope he makes an appearance next weekend when I’m in the stand!! He is on the right, maybe 30 yard shot. Had me fooled for a second, I thought you were talking about the one in the center, then I scrolled over and said "oh sh!t"! I hope you get him!
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Oct 3, 2023 6:31:48 GMT -5
My shooter is in front of my stand now, hope he makes an appearance next weekend when I’m in the stand!! He is on the right, maybe 30 yard shot. Nice shooter. For aging deer, you can see the big difference on the bodies of the two deer. Look at the neck and shoulder and legs.
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Post by willy7948 on Oct 3, 2023 16:23:14 GMT -5
Had a great time at McCormicks Creek this weekend ! The little cabin in the video was only like $65 plus fees a night ! youtube.com/shorts/oBHaYXnqxbs?si=xaIUy39TAGfQ6zwITried to attempt an opening day hunt , but once I got out at the farm I realized I was in for another “sit” 🤣 Wind was blowing back and forth back and forth in what seemed like durations of a few minutes. Sitting in the power ranger stand again was honestly a little dicey , but once the corn is gone in a few weeks they will vacate this tiny woodlot. It’s quite a way stay from places I’ll hunt once the corn is gone. Figured what the heck 🤣 Thermacel down most of the hunt on the ground , as one item always seems to when I’m setting up. youtube.com/shorts/BQh5nIQ6Sz4?si=5cMBiLVxHVVbu4E2 I am more than ready to hunt this cold front 💪
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Post by onebentarrow on Oct 4, 2023 4:01:40 GMT -5
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Oct 4, 2023 6:41:52 GMT -5
My front yard every fall gets fertilized from those wild coffee beans and it's free.
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Post by deadeer on Oct 4, 2023 8:35:31 GMT -5
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Post by titanium700 on Oct 4, 2023 8:51:38 GMT -5
We call em smart pills
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 4, 2023 9:00:38 GMT -5
Yep.. Old joke about “getting smarter”!
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