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Post by butlerj on Apr 20, 2024 7:14:46 GMT -5
Not much gobbling went in blind this spring. Heard one way off at day break, Lots of sign. Decided to move back by the natural blind where we always hear them just got back here. Will do a couple soft ylps and see if anything turns up.
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Post by butlerj on Dec 2, 2023 7:04:34 GMT -5
In the blind. Boy is with me but was fast to sleep. We got out here a little earlier than normal. Hope this is the day no be picky today as long as the shot is right.
Good luck everyone be safe! God bless!
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Post by butlerj on Nov 25, 2023 6:48:25 GMT -5
In the blind, oldest boy with me hoping we can punch his tag. Youngest son had his target buck a spike that turns out to be a tiny 4 pt at 15 yds yesterday. Came in behind us and with no rest for the gun so just watched until he got in our wind and decided to feed back where he came from.
Good luck everyone!
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Post by butlerj on Nov 23, 2023 20:27:53 GMT -5
Was an uneventful morning. Throws me off is several guys in the county had great success this morning. I did hear some yotes off in the distance before light that may have caused the blank today.
Had to leave at 11 for family dinner. Will be back at it tomorrow. Youngest son is going with me this time. Going to sleep in and head out around 9. Should put us in the blind around noon. Gotta keep him entertained to get to the evening hunt.
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Post by butlerj on Nov 23, 2023 7:40:07 GMT -5
In the blind. First shot was 7:30. Not by me. Boy slept in.
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Post by butlerj on Nov 18, 2023 6:08:08 GMT -5
Me and the boy are in the blind. Let's see what comes our way today!
Good luck all. Be safe.
Heard a shot at 5:50 back towards the campground a ways off.
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Post by butlerj on Nov 11, 2023 20:56:26 GMT -5
Congrats Genesis!
The day wasn't a total waste a little after 4 it heated up real fast. Had a 10 pointer come in and unfortunately the way I had my son positioned he didn't have a shot with the crossbow on the tripod. 10 pt was only 25 yds away. Never smelled us, came in calm just scent checking the valley. Walked off. About 30 minutes later a doe came through with a 6pt. Hot on her trail and crossed through. First chasing I've seen this year.
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Post by butlerj on Nov 11, 2023 16:37:35 GMT -5
My oldest son was just face to face with a nice buck. Couldn't get the crossbow turned to him but his first upclose deer encounter. Finally first deer of the day. He wasn't one of the 3 on the trail cam either. He didn't spook hoping he will come back through. We have adjusted the tripod.
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Post by butlerj on Nov 11, 2023 10:25:50 GMT -5
Still got nothing but squirrels.
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Post by butlerj on Nov 11, 2023 6:51:51 GMT -5
Just got to the dead fall and settled down. North East wind is not optimal but we will see i packed a ground blind out here but don't want to set it up with all the noise . Sprayed down extra heavy and covered from heas to toe. Good luck all! Let's see if little J can get him one.
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Post by butlerj on Nov 10, 2023 10:16:07 GMT -5
Nothing but squirrels here. Been fighting a mouse over this dead fall. Not sure if it was the same one but a hawk swooped down and got one behind me later on. I'm still declaring victory! It's such a nice down tree though. Fell 20 yards in front of my lucky natural blind. Closer to the deer trails.
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Post by butlerj on Nov 10, 2023 6:31:00 GMT -5
All settled in. And now we wait. Good luck, hunt safe and God bless!!! Good luck Genesis! Good luck all!
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Post by butlerj on Nov 10, 2023 6:25:14 GMT -5
In the blind. Wind picked up a bit since the hike back. Gonna be an awesome day.
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Post by butlerj on Nov 9, 2023 20:27:41 GMT -5
Heading out in the morning, had to go to the periodontist today for laser surgery this afternoon. Spent the morning at the range getting the .350 legend sighted in for gun season for my sons. I added a magnifier to the red dot. It's good to go!
Feeling pumped for 3 days of hunting.
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Post by butlerj on Oct 31, 2023 18:50:35 GMT -5
I've got a realtree stand with a claw system. I think I need to tighten the claw bolts as I walked it up a tree myself pulled the strap and the dang claws went in reverse 😆. I had to walk it back down to reset it and After that I left it lay. I was worn out. It's still out there though. I had the perfect light extension ladder I got for free but my sis in law took off with it. Returned a much heavier one 😞. Awaiting the pics to see if it will help me, due to being a hunting loner.
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Post by butlerj on Oct 28, 2023 16:25:12 GMT -5
Had 2 bucks sparring at 9:45. Idk where they came from. Turned to my right saw a hind quarter sticking out from behind a tree next thing I know he backs out with a small 6 pushing him. He wasn't too bad of a buck for a deep woods public buck. The general small basket rack. But had some tall tines to it. I decided to just watch them Duke it out. It wasn't very aggressive but fun to watch the least. I couldn't get good footage worthy of posting. Need a newer phone. After they trotted off to the south a 3rd buck came from where they were and went south. He was smaller.
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Post by butlerj on Oct 28, 2023 7:58:50 GMT -5
Pretty quiet morning in Owen County, considering the temp drop, north wind a time of year. In Owen Co. Myself. Nothing moving yet but squirrels.
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Post by butlerj on Oct 28, 2023 5:15:36 GMT -5
In the natural blind for the first hunt. Looks like dnr has been working back here, the fire trail has been run down good.
A good rainsuite and gortex boots will keep you dry to the bone. Just hope there is enough wax on this old crossbow string.
Only out here for a trophy. Good luck yall!
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Post by butlerj on Oct 14, 2023 21:30:16 GMT -5
Trying to switch gears, still fishing! Good luck to you all this year. I'm planning my first hunt next weekend. My oldest son will have priority come firearms season. He hasn't let go that his little brother got a first deer before him! Blessed that my two sons want to hunt. Dilemma is getting them to cooperate and get along because this isn't easy for a guy who has been hunting alone for the last several years.
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Post by butlerj on Jan 1, 2023 17:02:35 GMT -5
Happy new year everyone!
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