Post by: Terry Green on January 03, 2019, 06:37:27 PM
Also feel free to start your own hunt thread if you like and share in your own style has this thread is not a request not start your own thread or deter that in any fashion. This is just a supplement thread for everyone's enjoyment as we did in years past...and add your pics to the Highlights 2019 Forum(soon as I get it set up).
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Post by: Terry Green on January 05, 2019, 10:39:02 AM
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Post by: Bisch on January 05, 2019, 12:28:33 PM
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Post by: kennym on January 05, 2019, 08:20:11 PM
Had eight turkeys go by at 35 yards , and at near dark a small buck came down trail as planned..
The wind had stalled out and thermals were taking my scent toward the ditch I was by.
The buck went thru my first lane and locked up about where I figured the scent stream was. He instantly looked at me from 12 yds for a few seconds and busted back the way he came 25 yards . Then stood there for a bit.
So my test was inconclusive , I really wanted a long nosed doe to come thru while I had the wind in my favor but wasn’t to be ...
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Post by: Bvas on January 12, 2019, 06:29:55 PM
I will try again tomorrow.
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Post by: GCook on January 13, 2019, 06:19:12 AM
However there is something about an open air stand. Sat in a tripod last Sunday morning. A doe came in behind me. Alone with no fawn and good sized. She was directly downwind at one point and on a small swell and I was concerned she would wind me. She stuck her nose up and sniffed several times and the tripod I was in put me only about 3 feet higher than her nose. Either I as fortunate or my scent control was good enough for the situation because she didn't spook.
She took a trail around the oak trees my stand is in. With the leaves down the cover is minimal so I drew when she was in the thickest area and held until she came into a basketball size hole in the limbs. I gave her a soft grunt and she stopped perfect. I bore down and the string slipped off my fingers.
I love watching the arrow fly and hit true but at 10 yards it was there fast and cracked hard breaking ribs and the backside of the off shoulder blade.
As she ran I knew the shot was a tad high but lethal as she was running through the brush not on the trail. I saw the lighted nock stop out there about 100 yards through the limbs of the tree in front of me then disappear.
I gave it the 30 minutes of wait more because of the need to let the adrenaline calm down and I was hoping to see another one or a pig as it was only 7:24am when I shot.
The blood trail was easy and the end was sweet. This is only the second deer I've taken off of the land we bought near Abilene.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190113/8289d02b2c774f9df3c51b425ac265cb.jpg)
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Post by: kennym on January 13, 2019, 07:45:10 AM
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Post by: dresnor on January 13, 2019, 08:42:12 AM
I tend to hunt out of a blind more these days. It's easier to hide movement and if it's one of my shell blinds scent is contained well until you open the window. Even pop ups make it a more comfortable sit out of the wind.
However there is something about an open air stand. Sat in a tripod last Sunday morning. A doe came in behind me. Alone with no fawn and good sized. She was directly downwind at one point and on a small swell and I was concerned she would wind me. She stuck her nose up and sniffed several times and the tripod I was in put me only about 3 feet higher than her nose. Either I as fortunate or my scent control was good enough for the situation because she didn't spook.
She took a trail around the oak trees my stand is in. With the leaves down the cover is minimal so I drew when she was in the thickest area and held until she came into a basketball size hole in the limbs. I gave her a soft grunt and she stopped perfect. I bore down and the string slipped off my fingers.
I love watching the arrow fly and hit true but at 10 yards it was there fast and cracked hard breaking ribs and the backside of the off shoulder blade.
As she ran I knew the shot was a tad high but lethal as she was running through the brush not on the trail. I saw the lighted nock stop out there about 100 yards through the limbs of the tree in front of me then disappear.
I gave it the 30 minutes of wait more because of the need to let the adrenaline calm down and I was hoping to see another one or a pig as it was only 7:24am when I shot.
The blood trail was easy and the end was sweet. This is only the second deer I've taken off of the land we bought near Abilene.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190113/8289d02b2c774f9df3c51b425ac265cb.jpg)
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Post by: bear mike on January 13, 2019, 09:30:01 AM
My deer season ended last Sunday. I got to use the 56” Timberhawk Talon premier I traded for a couple times. Shoots pretty good for me! This was my last sit. First season in forever I haven’t tagged a whitetail. Had two chances I flubbed and let some walk. Just got some new Talon small game heads though and I’m ready for some small game action! My favorite!Beautiful bow Varmint101
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Post by: GCook on January 13, 2019, 11:18:45 AM
Old one.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190113/cdcd26d94f7738a8c9697ecd2972d4e7.jpg)I tend to hunt out of a blind more these days. It's easier to hide movement and if it's one of my shell blinds scent is contained well until you open the window. Even pop ups make it a more comfortable sit out of the wind.
However there is something about an open air stand. Sat in a tripod last Sunday morning. A doe came in behind me. Alone with no fawn and good sized. She was directly downwind at one point and on a small swell and I was concerned she would wind me. She stuck her nose up and sniffed several times and the tripod I was in put me only about 3 feet higher than her nose. Either I as fortunate or my scent control was good enough for the situation because she didn't spook.
She took a trail around the oak trees my stand is in. With the leaves down the cover is minimal so I drew when she was in the thickest area and held until she came into a basketball size hole in the limbs. I gave her a soft grunt and she stopped perfect. I bore down and the string slipped off my fingers.
I love watching the arrow fly and hit true but at 10 yards it was there fast and cracked hard breaking ribs and the backside of the off shoulder blade.
As she ran I knew the shot was a tad high but lethal as she was running through the brush not on the trail. I saw the lighted nock stop out there about 100 yards through the limbs of the tree in front of me then disappear.
I gave it the 30 minutes of wait more because of the need to let the adrenaline calm down and I was hoping to see another one or a pig as it was only 7:24am when I shot.
The blood trail was easy and the end was sweet. This is only the second deer I've taken off of the land we bought near Abilene.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190113/8289d02b2c774f9df3c51b425ac265cb.jpg)
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Post by: GCook on January 13, 2019, 11:39:31 AM
My deer season ended last Sunday. I got to use the 56” Timberhawk Talon premier I traded for a couple times. Shoots pretty good for me! This was my last sit. First season in forever I haven’t tagged a whitetail. Had two chances I flubbed and let some walk. Just got some new Talon small game heads though and I’m ready for some small game action! My favorite!I'm looking forward to chasing cottontails as well.
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Post by: pdk25 on January 13, 2019, 08:40:51 PM
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Post by: kennym on January 13, 2019, 09:24:26 PM
So I went back in early and got set up. For 3 hours I saw birds and squirrels.
At last minutes of light a doe came but wouldn’t commit to coming thru fence.
Great eve to be out the, nice steady light wind, snow cover , and one deer that must have been too tired to make it to the fence if she made all those gazillion tracks ...
Post by: Kopper1013 on January 13, 2019, 09:47:53 PM
Post by: Nole on January 13, 2019, 10:09:42 PM
Beautiful afternoon for our last day of the 2018-2019 GA deer season... Happy New Year! Next season starts tomorrow with scouting and moving stands.
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Post by: TIM B on January 13, 2019, 10:19:04 PM
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Post by: varmint101 on January 14, 2019, 08:20:50 PM
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Post by: finkm1 on January 14, 2019, 09:06:59 PM
Post by: Bvas on January 14, 2019, 09:20:03 PM
Another beautiful sit. Saw a couple does, but returned home with a quiver full of clean arrows.
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Post by: Bvas on January 20, 2019, 07:41:12 PM
We received about 5-6” of fresh powder last night. I had obligations, so couldn’t hunt til the last couple hours of the day. Temps were in the teens with 15mph winds, so I wasn’t in a big hurry to get in a tree stand. Decided to still hunt my way to a spot where I could overlook a big hollow for a bit before going to stand. As I crept to the edge, I spotted one of the bucks I’ve been after. A very large framed nine point with a couple kickers.
He was at about 80yds and with a doe. The woods were pretty open, so I knew there was no chance for a stalk. She led him deeper to about 100yds, so I just sat and watched. A small forky came in and the ten ran him off. As I sat and watched I couldn’t believe when the buck mounted the doe. I have never witnessed breeding activity this late in the year.
I’d been watching these deer for nearly an hour with a very borderline wind. After doing the deed, the doe closed in to about 60yds and caught my scent. She took off and took the buck and three other deer that had been hiding in the hollow with her.
So many emotions wrapped up in one hunt.
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Post by: kennym on January 21, 2019, 01:30:23 PM
Post by: Bvas on January 21, 2019, 01:53:19 PM
You must be getting some heat off the river I had -10degrees this morning :o
Post by: Bisch on January 21, 2019, 02:04:05 PM
But nope, I’m staying home and cuddling with momma if it ever gets to be 10* or less around here!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: BrushWolf on January 21, 2019, 02:47:48 PM
Nice Mike.
You must be getting some heat off the river I had -10degrees this morning :o
The truck had -4 when I started it. But the wife she she had 0 all I know it was frosty out.
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Post by: Bisch on January 22, 2019, 09:12:03 PM
Congrats!
Bisch
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Post by: BrianC on January 23, 2019, 10:22:46 AM
Jan. 10, 2019.
Fort Pierce, FL hog hunt w/ Jim Dussias at Olde Florida Bowhunting.
A fun trip even though I didn't get a shot opportunity. My buddy did get 2 hogs though.
I will definitely be hunting with Jim again.
Brian
Post by: Bvas on January 24, 2019, 07:04:34 PM
Shot right under this guy tonight.
Last light with three other deer around. Pretty sure I short stroked it. Couldn’t adjust my stance and my elbow was hitting the tree. Even if I don’t get another shot, I hope he doesn’t leave the area. Would love to have his sheds.
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Post by: Bisch on January 24, 2019, 09:22:47 PM
A clean miss is better than a bad hit any day!!!!!
Bisch
Post by: kennym on January 25, 2019, 01:03:03 PM
Hope you get to see him again!! :thumbsup:
Post by: Bvas on January 25, 2019, 07:15:59 PM
By the way.....I was there when this pic was taken. Like a dummy, I didn’t take my bow with me to check cameras. Luckily I spotted him first and backed out undetected. By the time I went to the truck and got the bow, he was gone.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 25, 2019, 07:21:46 PM
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Post by: Bvas on January 25, 2019, 09:32:28 PM
He seen how ya shoot so he's not scared to come back and help ya look for your arrow..Not funny!!!
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Alright....maybe a little funny :biglaugh:
He already found the arrow for me. He kicked it up as he was peeling out. :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 25, 2019, 09:37:24 PM
Post by: BrushWolf on January 25, 2019, 09:46:13 PM
He seen how ya shoot so he's not scared to come back and help ya look for your arrow..
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That’s just plain wrong. :knothead:
Post by: varmint101 on January 26, 2019, 01:14:34 PM
Nothing going on here except small game. They’re winning and I’m down an arrow with more sure to come since the ground is solid again. Hard to stalk with it so crunchy though!
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Post by: DJJBullet on February 09, 2019, 03:42:46 PM