Please take me seriously.

[DeArBuCK4me]

Hey hunters--here is something you probably don't hear often. I need help. serious help. I hunted early and late season and had no success. The problem I have is I can't get over the deer fever. I was thinking by now I would be alright but is is not happening. All I can think and talk and dream about is deer hunting and now is really gotten crazy cause the season is  over for me. If anyone ever has experienced this kind of thing please help me. I don't drink or smoke or watch T.V. I'm just a family guy but I think my family is feeling sorry for me cause all It comes up out of my mouth is deer deer and more deer.
Horrible.
Thanks 

[viva_che1363]

hello my name is eddie an i'm going through deer withdrawal.
im with you man its gotten better over the past weeks but for at least a month or so after i knew i wouldent be able to hunt all the could talk or think about was deer. im just focusing on finding better areas for next year, and planning right now. having a 5 month old at home keeps me plenty busy too. if it makes you feel better im suffering as you are.

[rtspring]

Its not always about the kill, just enjoy your hunt!!!

[headshot5]

Get into coyote hunting.  It gives you something to focus your energy on in the off season, with the added benefit of helping deer fawns next spring.     Then hit it hard next year deer hunting.

[PolarBear]

Its not always about the kill, just enjoy your hunt!!!

I use coyote hunting and fishing to fill the void.  Winter steelies are almost here and we are coming up on the best time of year to hunt predators!!!! 

[Jonathan_S]

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,133138.0.html

 

Go hunt something else, coyotes, bobcats, grouse, turkey, elk, cougar...

I had similar feelings back when I was a kid.  I was insane about deer hunting and that was all my Dad did as far as hunting went.  I started to read the regs when i was about twelve and realized how many seasons were open for most of the year.

[Elkrunner]

Pic up a camera and hunt them with that.

[jrod]

Sounds like you need to have beer beer and more beer goin into yer mouth!!!!!  Maybe that'll calm ya down some?

[Dhoey07]

Just cause you can't shoot a deer doesn't mean your deer season is over! Head out and scout, find out where the deer are and be prepared for next year 

[boneaddict]

Does this help?

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,138368.0.html

[Woodchuck]

  A little mean streak there Bone?

[cbond3318]

Its not always about the kill, just enjoy your hunt!!!

   This was the best year of Elk and Deer Hunting I have had..... and I didn't kill a thing.

[Buckmark]

Not sure if you can swing it or not, or if it up your alley, but ever thought of doing a meat hunt out of state with Bearpaw? Some late doe hunts in other states may still be avail.
And as stated, there is plenty of "hunting" to be had other than deer....

[tonymiller7]

The fever doesn't end just because you got something.  I got my buck on opening day, I almost feel like I didn't get to hunt enough.  Now is the time to prep for next year, upgrade your gear, plan out your camp, study google earth and topo maps to find new spots, before you know it it'll be time to get back at it and you'll be more ready than ever.  Do something with your fever, don't just sit there and stew on it.

[viva_che1363]

Does this help?

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,138368.0.html

now thats just plain mean there. seriously a motivational thread tho

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Not sure if this will help but we are still archery deer hunting and loving it! Passing on multiple bucks lookin for the masher buck!

[Griz231]

There are still some seasons open if you are doing archery.  Heading out this weekend for a special tag then over to Kettle Falls on the 11th for last few days of deer.

Get into the trail cameras.  I love it and keeps me on top of the scouting without being able to be three all the time, and it's fun.  Especially if you have kids.  My daughter loves looking at the pics when we get back to the house.

[jackmaster]

no matter where your at there is an area that needs to be thinned of the ever thickening over abundance of the big cat populous and the liitle fuzzy bobby and of course the yote, but big cats really need the lead diet  good luck......

[The scout]

dang it bone i ended up looking half way through that thread,just cuz i had to remind myself of the bucks that exist here.can't stop looking at that thread.go coyote hunting by the way it will help

[birdstew]

Next year put in for your multiple-season permit and learn some other methods of hunting. Some GMU's for archery season goes until 31 Dec so us archery hunters still have plenty of time.

[Elkrunner]

Start bird hunting..Its just starting to pick up for water fowl.

[TheHunt]

Fishing is what I do to fill in the gaps. 

[baker5150]

If you think dear fever is bad, Wait until you get Elk fever