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Post by harmonist34 on Dec 30, 2019 22:57:21 GMT -5
I'd like to try some, but the smallest jug with hazmat fee, etc. is pretty expensive. Anybody out there try it and dislike it? Or know of a place other than The Outdoorsman in Greenwood that's in the Indy area where I could buy it from a store?
Thanks, Andrew
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Post by harmonist34 on Dec 28, 2019 10:19:01 GMT -5
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Post by harmonist34 on Dec 21, 2019 22:05:17 GMT -5
So I'm pretty frustrated with myself. Last year, missed a long-ish shot with my muzzeloader up a hill at a decent 8 pt buck. I chalked it up to rushing the shot, shooting uphill, etc.
This year, I missed a doe. It was again a pretty quick shot and there was more brush in between us than I realized through the scope.
Then I got a doe at close range, but hit up and to the right of where I aimed. It was a very rushed shot, so I assumed I was still moving when I pulled the trigger.
Today, I missed a decent 8 pt buck. There were several factors - it was around 120 yds when I paced it off, and I thought it was only 80-100. I didn't feel like I could get to my shooting stick, but I was able to get into a crossed ankle shooting position that I thought was pretty stable. But still - a complete miss.
After today, I did what I should have done right after last season and just never got around to...I went and checked how my gun was sighted in.
Among my observations:
1. Recreating the shot attempt, I was way less stable in the sitting position than I thought I was. Really needed the shooting stick. 2. My gun was shooting high and around 5" to the right at 100 yds.
3. I need to practice in my bulky hunting clothes, as I just can't seem to hold the gun comfortably when I have 3+ layers on. 4. I just need to practice more, period. Even with no nerves, no hurry, I'm not as consistently accurate as I want to be.
The good news is that I didn't wound an unrecoverable animal. The bad news is that I could have, easily, and I didn't take the time when I missed last year to check my gun and practice like I should. I just shrugged it off and assumed I'd get a different result the next time. That was irresponsible, and I'm embarrassed and mad at myself.
Lesson learned. I spent all the time and money getting myself into the right position to take a nice buck, and I came home with nothing. Next year will be different.
Don't be like me - check your gun, and practice your shooting!
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Post by harmonist34 on Dec 9, 2019 20:56:15 GMT -5
Deer drives are fundamentally an impatient tactic. Hard to understand how having a longer season would encourage people not inclined to “sit and wait” tactics to hunt that way over more days/weeks than they already do.
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Post by harmonist34 on Dec 7, 2019 21:05:56 GMT -5
I had a good day today. Got down to my friend's property near Madison, IN before first light. By 8:30 had 4 doe come down the opposite hill and within 100 yards. Then 15 minutes later, had a doe come along the hill my stand's set up on from the west and I passed on a shot at 35 yards or so, hoping a buck might be following. She eventually winded me and snorted several times, then scooted back up the hill. Of course that's when I saw the white flag up further down the hill. So a deer was behind her, just didn't see any more than that. No action in the next hour and a half and I was getting cold, so I slowly moved up the hill behind my stand to the bedding area on top. Moved from cedar to cedar until I found a vantage point I liked with the wind direction...unfortunately moved a little too fast and spooked at least one deer out of its bed. I sat there for a while and then sat down and had lunch. Didn't see anything more, but a deer definitely passed downwind of me behind some cedars, as I got snorted at a couple more times. I needed to get back home to take care of a few things, so I started a still hunt back to my car. Went up the hill and started along the 1/3 down trail. Heard a noise and about 30 yards away a nice 8 or 10 pt buck pops up out of a bed against a downed tree and runs off. I had no ethical shot, but it was fun to see him. I hoped he'd double back and try to get downwind of me but he didn't, so I slowly worked back to my car. I came up on him once more but he was tucked into cedars and was gone before I could get a shot.
Quite a bit of action - can't ask for much better for a muzzeloader season hunt!
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Post by harmonist34 on Dec 5, 2019 22:44:50 GMT -5
This was touted on a Hunting Public episode. Hugely informative, and a must-watch.
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Post by harmonist34 on Dec 5, 2019 21:58:55 GMT -5
Sweet!
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Post by harmonist34 on Dec 1, 2019 21:33:02 GMT -5
Just bought a Mantis on Black Friday. Hoping to enjoy it!
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Post by harmonist34 on Dec 1, 2019 21:32:35 GMT -5
Congrats!!
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 29, 2019 8:50:35 GMT -5
Tethrd 15% off - 15BF2019
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 26, 2019 14:10:07 GMT -5
Choice #2 is called Conversion. IC 35-43-4-3 Conversion Sec. 3. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally exerts unauthorized control over property of another person commits criminal conversion, a Class A misdemeanor. Interesting. Though some other laws also come into play: pinews.co/2oCIsir“Indiana law requires each deer blind placed on DNR property must be legibly marked with the owner’s name, address and telephone number or be marked with the individual’s customer identification number, which is issued by the DNR. Leaving your tree stand on state property after Jan. 10 is a violation of Indiana Administrative Code. Any tree stand or ground blind placed on DNR property must be portable and may be left overnight only from noon Sept. 15 to Jan. 10. Indiana code also prohibits any fastener used in a tree blind or a tree or pole climber that penetrates a tree more than a half-inch because of the damage it can cause in the tree.”
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 25, 2019 21:19:16 GMT -5
I walked for about 7 hours at Brookville and never saw anything, but I was moving fairly quickly and the leaves were crunchy as the day went on. Learned a new area pretty well, and enjoyed the time in the woods!
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 25, 2019 21:16:19 GMT -5
In terms of wary mature bucks, probably doesn't take much ground scent to affect their behavior. But there are plenty of people who sit the same stands week in and week out and see deer every time, so it's all relative.
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 25, 2019 21:07:55 GMT -5
So after plenty of The Hunting Public episodes, I got inspired to do more public land hunting. I've put in a fair amount of time without much to show for it, though I certainly know the spots better. One frustration that I've found is locating what looks like a really good spot...only to come upon someone's ladder stand in the area. Certainly don't begrudge anyone a chance at hunting success on public land, but the "staking your territory" aspect of fixed stands is something I'm still trying to figure out how to deal with.
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 25, 2019 11:34:43 GMT -5
I’m out scout hunting at Brookville today. Covered a lot of ground and haven’t seen any deer yet, but they’ve gotta be here somewhere, right?
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 24, 2019 22:29:07 GMT -5
Nice!!
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 24, 2019 22:28:51 GMT -5
Tracking is sure tough when it's wet...
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 24, 2019 22:25:52 GMT -5
So it turns out that the son leased to some unsuspecting guys for a good bit more than we paid. Live and learn...
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 17, 2019 23:23:05 GMT -5
Congrats!
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Post by harmonist34 on Nov 14, 2019 21:10:47 GMT -5
I think you have a frank talk with them. That’s cruel and wasteful. Mistakes can happen, but if they’re that consistently bad, they need to practice and/or get some training on shot selection.
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