Post by: akashasdaddy on September 01, 2012, 09:52:34 PM
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Post by: brokehunter on September 02, 2012, 10:53:39 AM
I believe that these can be found in Mossy Oak now....
:yeah:
LOL
Post by: boneaddict on September 02, 2012, 10:58:51 AM
MANY confuse this with a buck snort, snort/wheeze. THEY ARE NOT RELATED
Post by: fair-chase on September 02, 2012, 11:11:27 AM
They are trying to smell you out of the glands under their eyes. They have seen or heard, but have not smelled you yet. Some will do it over and over again, or even reposition and try some more in oreder to figure out what you are.
MANY confuse this with a buck snort, snort/wheeze. THEY ARE NOT RELATED
:yeah: Get this alot from muley does. They know something is wrong but not sure what it is. If you hunker down often they will come in closer to investigate.
Post by: dawn2dusk on September 02, 2012, 11:12:31 AM
Post by: bobcat on September 02, 2012, 11:30:28 AM
Post by: Kowsrule30 on September 02, 2012, 11:47:04 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 02, 2012, 12:15:56 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 02, 2012, 12:35:17 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 02, 2012, 12:41:29 PM
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It's so annoying when they do that! Happens to me all the time.
well if you didn't sound like a herd of elephants moving through the brush. :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on September 02, 2012, 12:45:41 PM
QuoteIt's so annoying when they do that! Happens to me all the time.
well if you didn't sound like a herd of elephants moving through the brush. :chuckle:
It's usually when I'm not even hunting, just walking in or out, and not trying to be quiet.
Plus have you ever tried to hunt over here? Try being quiet walking through all this brush. :bash: :)
Post by: DoubleJ on September 02, 2012, 12:51:30 PM
Good to hear that he's showing some restraint. With all the talk of people arrowing animals at 50 and 60 yards, I think many people decide to take those shots, even though they haven't practiced for them and aren't confident at those distances. If I were to go bow hunting right now, my max range would be 30 yards.
Same thing I told him. Wait until you're comfortable
Post by: sebek556 on September 02, 2012, 09:19:35 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 02, 2012, 09:27:31 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 02, 2012, 09:39:54 PM
I pull in to my spot at exactly 5am, following all the advice from Boyd Iverson cause I just read his book blacktail tactics 2; I get out of the truck as slowly and quietly as I can, spray myself down with odorless scent killer, and begin the short hike to the place I saw the doe yesterday. I cautiously watch every step, with a sporadic pace and lots of stops ; it takes me an hour to walk less than a quarter mile. I round the corner and at about 100 yards in the fog I see two does leap into the brush. I immediately back up against the shrubs to disguise my silhouette. As I am listening to the does waiting for them to stop, out of the corner of my eye I see a third deer come trotting out of the brush. I can't see antlers but the thing has the biggest body I have ever seen and its walking right toward me. I slowly crouch down and get ready then it turns and follows the two does. I begin to stalk them. one of the does makes me and starts snorting. I know what it is now so I stop and she stops snorting but the other two bolt. I get sight of the snorting doe who has quieted down. So I resume my stalk. She makes me again but still doesn't take off. I wait and she quiets down again. Now I only move when her head is down and I am closing on her. She makes me again but still doesn't run. Instead she starts bucking like a bronco; I stop moving and hide behind a small pine. She circles away a little but I keep following. I close to 50 yards and if I were a better archer presents me with a perfect broadside shot, but I am only comfortable out to 25-30 yards tops. I wont push my luck with the shot because I want to be as ethical a hunter as I can, don't want to just wound the animal, and at $15 per arrow they are far too expensive to loose on a risky shot. I play this game for about an hour until she ducks behind a wind fall tree and I loose sight of her. That was the most fun I have ever had while hunting so far. The rest of the day is uneventful until about 730 pm when I spot two does that have no clue I am there. I start slowly stalking. I get to about 35-40 yards and I'm closing quickly. They still don't know I am there. I am about to fill my tag. Finally redemption after having my buck stolen from me last year during rifle season. I feel my heart start pounding, the adrenaline is starting to ht me hard. I talk to my grandpa to calm myself. Just as I am with in 30 yards a little girl on a quad comes racing up running the does off. Last I saw of them was their mocking white flags raised high in the air. My night is over.
All in all today was a great day and even though I didn't punch my tag feel it was successful.
Post by: sebek556 on September 02, 2012, 09:45:20 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 02, 2012, 09:52:05 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on September 03, 2012, 01:12:47 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 03, 2012, 02:27:10 PM
On the bright side I get to keep hunting.
Post by: DoubleJ on September 03, 2012, 02:55:29 PM
I know there is some that exist but, I have never met a bow hunter who hasn't missed.
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 03, 2012, 04:44:38 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 03, 2012, 04:46:46 PM
I know, I feel more confident every time I am out and I still have a lot of season left. I am taking it all in stride and see it for what it is a learning experience. My girlfriend gave me a good idea though. Since I update how my season is going everyday she suggested at the end of the season whenever that may be, that I take all my posts and put them in a journal and keep updating it every season to hand down to my daughter and/or grandchildren.
See? The internet is good for something.
Post by: _TONY_ on September 03, 2012, 07:22:08 PM
It's so annoying when they do that! Happens to me all the time.
Yeah, this...
Post by: DoubleJ on September 03, 2012, 08:39:14 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 04, 2012, 09:21:23 PM
I get to my spot about 445 this morning,after my miss yesterday, I really want to get in and get settled in the dark. Soon as I walk in past the gate I get this feeling that there is something wrong/different. I shrug it off and walk in. I get settled on top of an old stump that wasn't cut clean so it has a good back rest; it is surrounded by small pines that give me plenty of cover from the front and side but, still gives me plenty of clear shooting lanes. I am sitting there for about an hour before nature calls and its urgent :yike:. I climb down and start quickly but quietly walking back to the truck so I can find a bathroom cause I don't want my smell to soil my hunting spot. Half way between my stump and my truck I hear something walking through the brush. I stop, try to figure out exactly where the noise is coming from. Its close! I get down on all fours and crawl closer. After I crawl about 20 yards, I stop, the sound is right beside me. I get into some brush and wait. After about 30 mins the noise stops. I wait another 30 but nothing happens. I figure whatever was making that sound got passed me. I stand up just in time to see the back end of a black tail slip into some tall fern and blackberry bushes. I start to crawl again. I want to sneak up on this deer. No sooner did I hit my knees that a doe comes out on the other side about 20 yards away. :tup: this must be my lucky day cause she looked the opposite direction from me. I pull to a full draw and taking the lesson from yesterday to heart I put my 25 yard pin on her and I aim low. As soon as I locked in behind my jaw she turned straight at me. We had a stare down for what felt like an hour but was only two mins tops. I don't move and she can't make me. She turns broadside to follow her friend. I twist my foot on the ground a little just to get her to stop, which she does and I let it fly. Right as I released she dropped and bolted forward at the same time. Next thing I see is my arrow bouncing off the ground right where she was and skid off into the brush. Another miss :'( :bash:. I then circle around cause I know where they are going and I can cut them off. I meet them about 200 yards down; they don't know I am there but they are on edge big time. They keep looking behind them and walking in a zigzag. Keeping an eye on them I forget to watch my step and kick a rock. The larger of the two stops and looks in my direction both ears focused on me. I am covered real well so I stop with one foot still in the air. She can't make me. She even jumps up on a dead log and stomps a little but no snorting. If I could make a 40 yard shot I would have had a perfect one but I can't so I wait. She starts walking toward me. I get excited; shes doing the work for me. I loose sight of her behind a tall shrub for just a second. She passes the shrub, stops and we make eye contact. I am still hidden pretty well but she knows somethings up and bolts into the timber. I circle around to the other side not positive of where they are going this time but I have a good idea. I set up just inside the timber line on a well worn trail. I can here them getting closer but can't make their location. Then they just stop. I wait for about an hour and a half...nothing. I get the bright idea to toss a rock just trying to get them to move some more...still nothing. I wait for as long as I can but my daughter has some school meet and greet and I have to call it a day.
I am learning so much about these animals. Its just a matter of time til I punch my tag. With everything that has hapened to me, all the bad luck, some people may just decide to give up. Not me; I have 20 more hunting days before I go back to school and I am determined. Even if I don't punch my tag this year, I may not be happy, but I will have learned enough to make me an even better hunter next season or even the late season if my class schedule will allow it. One thing I must do, is practice more to lengthen my range. I really need to get to a point that I feel comfortable out to at least 40 yards.
Post by: DoubleJ on September 04, 2012, 09:32:27 PM
2 things from talking to you today and from this post that I noticed.
1. Even if you felt like you could make a 40 yard shot, attempting one on a deer that was so on edge and alert would have yielded a miss at best, a wounded doe at worst. With your bow set at 50lbs, too much time transpires at a 40 yard distance for a shot on an alert, on edge deer.
2. NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVAR EVER look a deer in the eye. She may stare at you while you stare at her but NEVER NEVER NEVER make eye contact!!!
Post by: sebek556 on September 04, 2012, 09:41:36 PM
Post by: fair-chase on September 04, 2012, 09:46:36 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 04, 2012, 09:50:38 PM
:tup: keep your head up man. When you punch your tag, you'll be a lot better hunter than many out there right now. Once your shooting catches up then the whole picture will be complete and you'll be a killing machine
I agree whole heartedly. When his shooting comes along, he is going to be an opening day tag filler for years. Justin can seriously hunt. I am super impressed where he is after only a few days into his 2nd season and only days into his first bow season. We need to turn him loose on elk next :twocents:
Post by: MatthewHunter98 on September 04, 2012, 10:26:14 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on September 05, 2012, 10:38:09 AM
The best advice I have ever got for hunting, especially bow hunting, was to pick a spot. Just aiming for the vitals isn't enough, aim for that tuff of hair just behind the shoulder, put your pin on that small spot and let her rip. Aim small miss small, as they say.
Post by: jackmaster on September 05, 2012, 12:17:51 PM
They are trying to smell you out of the glands under their eyes. They have seen or heard, but have not smelled you yet. Some will do it over and over again, or even reposition and try some more in oreder to figure out what you are.:yeah:
MANY confuse this with a buck snort, snort/wheeze. THEY ARE NOT RELATED
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 05, 2012, 06:32:59 PM
No hunting for me today so no real update to write about.
Post by: sebek556 on September 05, 2012, 08:24:37 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 05, 2012, 08:42:44 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 05, 2012, 08:52:28 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 05, 2012, 09:02:30 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 05, 2012, 09:20:15 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 05, 2012, 09:28:19 PM
if he doesn't get one by the time your coming this way, throw his butt in the truck and bring him over.. I'll put him in the back yard and let him go nuts :chuckle: :chuckle: tonight 6 does,3 fawns(off limits, period end of discussion there) small 3x3 which I watched for a hour and half after stocking to 15 yards, 4x4 smaller side, large bodied fork horn
1. He'll have one by then, probably by the time I get off work tomorrow
2. I'm going to Tonasket in late Sept for my deer and riding with Buckmark.
3. When I go to Latah with my boys and pick up mr user and stopping by your place, it's going to be modern and he has an archery tag.
Logistics just won't work out but, refer to #1
Post by: 6x6in6 on September 05, 2012, 09:36:49 PM
Keep at it, you'll have your tag punched shortly! :)
Post by: sebek556 on September 05, 2012, 09:43:01 PM
Post by: Natas5150 on September 06, 2012, 07:05:49 AM
Lesson learned. Never set your weapon of choice down when hunting. That should have been meat in the freezer. Since then we always hunt that area and we have seen deer there but never any success. I swear the deer are still laughing about that whole rookie mistake I made.
Post by: DoubleJ on September 06, 2012, 07:12:39 AM
Post by: eburkett on September 06, 2012, 07:14:04 AM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 06, 2012, 03:40:35 PM
if he doesn't get one by the time your coming this way, throw his butt in the truck and bring him over.. I'll put him in the back yard and let him go nuts :chuckle: :chuckle: tonight 6 does,3 fawns(off limits, period end of discussion there) small 3x3 which I watched for a hour and half after stocking to 15 yards, 4x4 smaller side, large bodied fork horn
If I don't put one in the dirt by next friday, I would be willing to take you up on that offer. I can throw my butt into my own truck and head over.
Post by: sebek556 on September 06, 2012, 09:40:34 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 06, 2012, 09:50:46 PM
:tup: just let me know if and when you need it. For a meat hunter I have two different honey holes right now that are any deer, 1 stand, 1 ground blind setup, and lots of land to spot and stalk. Also sounds like double j needs to drop his truck off for the time he is here so I can get it all fixed for him :chuckle: :chuckle:
>:(
My truck is fine. It's just a little sick is all. :chuckle:
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 06, 2012, 10:09:16 PM
:tup: just let me know if and when you need it. For a meat hunter I have two different honey holes right now that are any deer, 1 stand, 1 ground blind setup, and lots of land to spot and stalk. Also sounds like double j needs to drop his truck off for the time he is here so I can get it all fixed for him :chuckle: :chuckle:
I'm gonna keep hunting here for a while but I will send you a pm maybe next thursday night if I don't get something down before then. Already talked to the boss about it and she said that would be fine. I wouldn't be able to get over there until late next friday night.
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 06, 2012, 10:22:45 PM
Nothing much to talk about tonight. At first light I bout run into a doe but I wasn't ready, still had all arrows in the quiver, and she slipped away. Tried to stalk her but couldn't cut her off. Got within my range on another doe that had no Idea I was there just as I was about to lay the smack down on her a fawn started jumping playing. So I let down and watched as they walked away. Got real hot real early so I headed home to spend some time with my little one. Went back in after dinner and got setup in what I thought (and still think) was a killer spot. About 730 caught something out of the corner of my eye. Another doe, flicking her tail and cleaning herself. I watched her for about 5 mins waiting to see where she was headed. Once she did move I realized she wasn't going to come my direction. I was able to get down unnoticed from where I was and began trying to cut her off. I got into position and was ready. Then there was a real loud bang that spooked her causing her to run off with about 2 mins of light left (at least I didn't spook her) Another night done an still have this tag burning a hole in my pocket.
Post by: DoubleJ on September 06, 2012, 10:25:59 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 06, 2012, 10:29:12 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 06, 2012, 10:33:04 PM
You'll have to show me the killer spot this weekend
No problem :tup:
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 06, 2012, 10:38:24 PM
why do I have this feeling that if by some weirdness his tag goes unfilled till he comes over this way. That I'll take him out show him the areas and the patterns that I know of. That evening he will come walking back grinning his (bleep) off, with one of the two bucks that I decided were the only ones I was going after this year? :chuckle:
At least I can only take one :chuckle:. I am a strict meat hunter so if you wind up showing me areas for any deer. I will do as I am now and try to put the first legal deer down. I wont hold out for a trophy just want to feed the fam.
Post by: sebek556 on September 06, 2012, 10:51:29 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 06, 2012, 11:08:28 PM
Between mr user and akashasdaddy, we are making a pretty good team :tup:
Post by: sebek556 on September 06, 2012, 11:17:45 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 07, 2012, 11:45:48 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 07, 2012, 11:54:20 AM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 07, 2012, 04:12:17 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 07, 2012, 11:10:58 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 08, 2012, 09:52:46 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 08, 2012, 09:56:31 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 08, 2012, 10:00:12 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 08, 2012, 11:38:13 PM
I did however find out where they are going to bed down and the major trail with a great choke point. I was going to help my mom with some stuff tomorrow but I am going to set up on this choke point in the morning. I feel really good about it. I told my mom I will help her on monday when my daughter is in school since I can't hunt during that time anyway. I am sure, 100%positive, this spot will produce results. Maybe not tomorrow but it will. Fingers crossed. I will end this thread with pics here soon.
Post by: sebek556 on September 09, 2012, 12:07:22 AM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 09, 2012, 09:31:28 PM
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Post by: akashasdaddy on September 10, 2012, 10:35:54 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 11, 2012, 05:09:02 AM
Post by: bankwalker on September 11, 2012, 12:32:49 PM
trying locate that doe or whatever she is making a fuss about.
To bad I'm never hunting deer at that time (usually just scouting in September). But I did kill a Buck 2 years ago this way during rifle season.
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 11, 2012, 11:32:35 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 12, 2012, 06:45:55 AM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 12, 2012, 05:36:28 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 12, 2012, 09:31:29 PM
Post by: NBhunter on September 12, 2012, 11:51:42 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 12, 2012, 11:59:30 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 13, 2012, 11:37:29 AM
don't have a ladder but I have a harness you could have. I think I have like four of the things, and never use them.. I always just use my riggers belt. Keep up the hard work, :tup:
Thanks anything helps. I know money is tight for everyone right now but I am also a college student living off off financial aid. I am putting in as much work as I can at the moment and planning my trip your way for next week (fingers crossed)
Post by: Stick em on September 13, 2012, 12:12:41 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 13, 2012, 06:20:58 PM
Looks like you've really been putting in the time to get some meat. I applaud your dedication and am sure you'll get something. Fortune favors the prepared and just being out there often gives you better odds than most hunters. I do have a guaranteed spot to harvest meat so if you get to the end of your season and havn't filled your tag send me a message. This spot is less than 2 hours from Olympia and is private property. We harvested both our deer opening day by 8:30 am and they are tasty. :drool:
That is great thank you. My season is pretty much over on the 23rd; I go back to school on the 24th. I have classes all day long and some saturdays. I will be very limited come late season if I need the late season.
Post by: sebek556 on September 13, 2012, 08:17:49 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 13, 2012, 11:07:03 PM
I've got it all set up for you on this end, you just have to get here. I will be dropping a new stand in a spot I've been looking at for yah. on top of that there is still the ground blind, plus a stand I have on another piece of property. And just so you know what you'll be trying to get the meals will be fresh backstrap and tenerlions :chuckle: :chuckle:
Awesome I can't wait. I will be there earlier than I thought; my daughter doesn't have school that day. We will be leaving here at about 9am Friday morning. I hope to get a little time in Friday night if you think that is at all possible. I will only be able to hunt Friday night, Sat all day, and Sunday morning since My daughter, girlfriend and myself all go back to school Monday. (I hope this is enough time.)
Sounds like you are going to be a great host. I wish I could get over there sooner but I have this test that I have to take. I been unemployed for almost 4 years and have wanted a career in police work since I was a young kid; so I just can't pass up this opportunity.
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 13, 2012, 11:15:09 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 13, 2012, 11:19:50 PM
Post by: highmuley on September 14, 2012, 03:40:39 AM
:tup: don't feel too bad, had a grouse about make me crap my pants when I was stalking a bear and it blew out next to me :chuckle: it happens to everyone :tup:
Grouse are really, really good at this....I think they laugh as they coast down the hill side too.....*censored*s
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 14, 2012, 08:53:47 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 15, 2012, 09:30:17 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 15, 2012, 10:35:18 AM
Post by: copasj on September 15, 2012, 10:56:03 AM
:tup: don't feel too bad, had a grouse about make me crap my pants when I was stalking a bear and it blew out next to me :chuckle: it happens to everyone :tup:
Grouse are really, really good at this....I think they laugh as they coast down the hill side too.....*censored*s
I had one get me last year while I was walking down a gas line right of way. Adrenalin shocked my system so bad I damn near passed out about 5 seconds after it flushed. The worst part was the wife was with me, I'm never living that one down.
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Post by: akashasdaddy on September 15, 2012, 12:59:56 PM
Justin, Why are you online and not hunting?
Sorry to disappoint you :chuckle: :chuckle: Daughters sick and I am studying for my officers test tomorrow.
Post by: DoubleJ on September 15, 2012, 01:24:17 PM
Justin, Why are you online and not hunting?
Sorry to disappoint you :chuckle: :chuckle: Daughters sick and I am studying for my officers test tomorrow.
lol
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 15, 2012, 04:02:14 PM
Keep up the hard work.....how often do you come down this way? I was out elk huntin the other day and had 2 bucks in a clearcut at 70 yds and almost txt you but it was 7 am and thought it was to early and it was only 15min from my house
I am in Aberdeen a lot. My family is all down that way mom,2 brothers, 3 sisters, and 10 nieces and nephews. I grew up my entire life in Aberdeen; just moved to Olympia last summer for school. I would like to eventually move back down there, thats why I am putting so much effort in this jailer job in Hoquiam.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 15, 2012, 06:46:13 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 15, 2012, 06:48:24 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 15, 2012, 09:13:36 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on September 15, 2012, 11:22:16 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 16, 2012, 07:20:05 PM
I will be hunting tomorrow night so the write up should be a better read :chuckle:
Post by: DoubleJ on September 16, 2012, 07:35:18 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 16, 2012, 07:35:55 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 16, 2012, 09:16:47 PM
Get a job, shoot a deer. Sounds like a hell of a couple of days!at least a hell of a to-do list :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: sebek556 on September 16, 2012, 09:18:04 PM
It sucks ass that the lands you were hunting around here are closed. I really wanted to be there after you shot your deer.your welcome to come along, or you could wait for the video... thinking of trying my hand at filming :chuckle: :chuckle: no pressure, just your first bow kill, plus first time being filmed :chuckle:
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 16, 2012, 09:45:29 PM
It sucks ass that the lands you were hunting around here are closed. I really wanted to be there after you shot your deer.your welcome to come along, or you could wait for the video... thinking of trying my hand at filming :chuckle: :chuckle: no pressure, just your first bow kill, plus first time being filmed :chuckle:
I don't feel any pressure. The video will be my trophy; my girl friend is so adamantly against taxi trophies I have little chance at getting a shoulder mount or anything similar until I have a home with a man cave.
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 16, 2012, 09:48:47 PM
It sucks ass that the lands you were hunting around here are closed. I really wanted to be there after you shot your deer.
I still have to get past a few more hurdles for the job and if/when I get my deer at seabeck's and he is able to film it I will bring the video over to your place.
Post by: DoubleJ on September 17, 2012, 06:55:49 AM
It sucks ass that the lands you were hunting around here are closed. I really wanted to be there after you shot your deer.your welcome to come along, or you could wait for the video... thinking of trying my hand at filming :chuckle: :chuckle: no pressure, just your first bow kill, plus first time being filmed :chuckle:
I'll be in Central Okanogan with Buckmark trying to fill my second tag next weekend. Won't be able to make it over so I'll have to wait for the video
Post by: DoubleJ on September 17, 2012, 06:56:41 AM
It sucks ass that the lands you were hunting around here are closed. I really wanted to be there after you shot your deer.
I still have to get past a few more hurdles for the job and if/when I get my deer at seabeck's and he is able to film it I will bring the video over to your place.
Just post it to youtube so we can all see it :tup:
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 17, 2012, 09:50:50 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 17, 2012, 10:01:44 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 18, 2012, 07:00:49 AM
might have to trade yah, I get you a deer you get me a bear :chuckle: :chuckle:
Me first :chuckle:
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 18, 2012, 09:46:39 AM
Post by: sebek556 on September 18, 2012, 09:25:40 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 18, 2012, 10:15:34 PM
click click click.. the clock is ticking down.. watched the little 3x3 and 4 does tonight as we spilt some kindling and moved some fire wood.. :stirthepot:
I am pissing myself with excitement for Justin to get that deer!!!
Post by: DoubleJ on September 18, 2012, 10:17:39 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 18, 2012, 10:23:43 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 18, 2012, 10:26:06 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 19, 2012, 12:52:36 AM
No write up tonight. Saving money,gas,and miles on my rig til this weekend. 12 hours of driving (round trip) in my V8 that has over 200,000 miles on her already is gonna pretty much dry up the rest of my hunting funds.
Post by: sebek556 on September 19, 2012, 07:54:44 PM
and dude don't pee in the blind/stand I still gotta use those this year myself :tup:
Post by: DoubleJ on September 19, 2012, 08:15:21 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 19, 2012, 08:39:39 PM
You two are very cruel :chuckle:. And John don't wet yourself til it actually happens. When it does happen there will be a wet spot on me and around the deer that the I can assure you wont be deer blood :tup:.
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hmm if it's not pee not sure if I wanna film this hunt :o
Post by: DoubleJ on September 19, 2012, 08:45:52 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 19, 2012, 08:49:21 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 19, 2012, 09:07:51 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 19, 2012, 09:12:05 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 19, 2012, 09:32:11 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 19, 2012, 09:51:20 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 19, 2012, 10:55:24 PM
I am so confident that you will punch your tag here, that if you can't do it I'll give you the one that's in the freezer. Man my brother's gonna be pissed :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: :tup:
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 20, 2012, 06:56:26 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 20, 2012, 06:59:14 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 20, 2012, 07:32:24 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 20, 2012, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 20, 2012, 08:24:15 PM
Post by: fair-chase on September 20, 2012, 08:30:37 PM
Post by: brokehunter on September 20, 2012, 08:40:36 PM
I feel like a kid on Christmas eve, I ate all my diner, did my chores and then some :chuckle:, Got the truck all loaded up, and I may even hit the hay early tonight. The family and I will be saddling up the ponies at about 8am and heading east for my big deer trip :tup:. I am going to fill my tag and end this thread with some pics, dog gone it, maybe even a video :dunno:. A big thank you goes out to everyone who has helped me out this season and to those of you who have followed this thread :tup: over 5,000 views :yike: I can't believe it. I hope all your good vibes you all have been sending my way help me out over the weekend.
Sending some prayers your way! :tup: Been following your thread from the beggining! Hope ya get something! It's making me look forward to modern! I am due for a deer! Been over 10 years since I tagged out. :yike: This is my year too! Good luck! 8)
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 20, 2012, 08:57:37 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 22, 2012, 05:18:43 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 22, 2012, 10:04:07 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 23, 2012, 02:07:50 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 23, 2012, 02:17:41 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 23, 2012, 07:22:03 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 23, 2012, 10:05:48 PM
I appologize for the depressing ending to my season. I really wanted and tried to end this thread with pics of a deer, the best I can do is post pics of the turkey if anyone wants to see. after wounding two animals i am feeling pretty down on myself. I hope to have a better season if I hunt again next year.
Post by: sebek556 on September 23, 2012, 10:44:45 PM
Post by: Stick em on September 24, 2012, 10:22:12 AM
Post by: sebek556 on September 24, 2012, 10:53:28 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 24, 2012, 11:56:52 AM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 24, 2012, 12:27:08 PM
Post by: sebek556 on September 24, 2012, 02:04:42 PM
So i wouldn't rule out the cat caught up with it before I did. But I am not giving up on it until i see the buzzards circling and I find a body.
Post by: DoubleJ on September 24, 2012, 02:14:14 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 24, 2012, 03:21:37 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 24, 2012, 10:02:53 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 24, 2012, 10:06:11 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 24, 2012, 10:07:25 PM
Double J you are cruel, but the cat couldn't use the broad head as a pick. It was a complete pass through and I have the arrow with the broad head attached on my bookcase as my deer trophy.
Sorry. I was trying to bring a bit of levity to the situation. No hard feelings meant by it.
Post by: DoubleJ on September 24, 2012, 10:08:01 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 24, 2012, 10:13:11 PM
Post by: fair-chase on September 24, 2012, 10:17:07 PM
Loved your story from beginning to end. Sorry it didn't turn out the way you had hoped. Still, time in the field with your daughter, a great bird, and new friends. It doesn't get much better than that. Keep your head up. No doubt you'll get it all together next time around.
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 24, 2012, 10:35:18 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 24, 2012, 10:36:52 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 25, 2012, 11:56:19 AM
I know this isn't a taxidermy or turkey thread but, I was going to try and cure the fan and stuff myself but it is more involved that I thought. Anyone know of someone who can cure (not mount have my own idea for mounting) the fan, beard, wings, and legs for pretty cheap?
Have you tried contacting Michelle_Nelson? She is a member on here and has a taxidermy business not too far from you in the Rochester area.
Have not used her services, but have spoken to her with questions about potential work I was considering. She has been very helpful and I believe honest in her responses, and not just looking to "drum-up" business for herself.
Send her a PM and see what she has to say, I wouldn't think what you are wanting done would be overly expensive, and you will probably have some time before she could get it done to cover the costs.
Just a thought!!
Post by: Clancy on September 25, 2012, 07:09:27 PM
Post by: akashasdaddy on September 26, 2012, 10:02:35 PM
Post by: csaaphill on September 26, 2012, 11:40:43 PM
Had a buck a few years ago same land just comming out of the creek bottom do this just to get me turn my head. After a few moments to check him to see if he was a 3 point or better or not I finally stood up he ran off then. But stood there snorting and stomping the ground. Deer looked pissed too for I was on no hunting but by permission so maybe he was who knows. Lol but ya whitetails snort it happens. Things surprise the best of us.
Post by: RadSav on September 27, 2012, 12:27:12 AM
That's a monster frickin bird though. Good job :tup::yeah: :tup: :tup: :tup: