Title: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 14, 2008, 07:45:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 14, 2008, 07:45:00 PM
I'm wishing all of you folks good luck ahead of time, I'm putting the final touches on all my gear. It's getting real close :thumbsup: :archer:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 14, 2008, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 14, 2008, 07:48:00 PM
Back at ya Jim, and Joe. I hope you guys make meat! I went for a short walk today...Im stoked. I cant hunt until Monday though....
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: horatio1226 on October 14, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on October 14, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
Been scouting alot Jim. I'm on the deer.Seeing them everytime I go out. Been practicing with my new Saluki.I am excited. Got my wife's blessing for Saturday and Sunday. Good luck to you and Joe. I hope he healed up okay.
Brian
Brian
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: the not so straight arrow on October 14, 2008, 08:23:00 PM
Post by: the not so straight arrow on October 14, 2008, 08:23:00 PM
good luck to all you guys, im at school in NH this season and the bow season has been on since sept 15th. little different lol, best of luck to all, first time that ive missed the NY opener in a long time, ill be thinking of you guys. i wish you good memories and thick blood trails.
-cory
-cory
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 14, 2008, 08:26:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 14, 2008, 08:26:00 PM
i do love hunting the mountain but i believe i will be hunting south this weekend as well. good luck to all!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 14, 2008, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 14, 2008, 08:43:00 PM
A little salmon fishing till sat then hitting the woods for the first week.I still can't believe how late our season opens,Good luck to all.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Pointer on October 14, 2008, 08:51:00 PM
Post by: Pointer on October 14, 2008, 08:51:00 PM
Good Luck fellas.....hope to get out next week
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Ontario Longbow on October 14, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: Ontario Longbow on October 14, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
My hunting parter Theo and I are off Thursday to Stone Ridge for our (sadly last) annual Catskill bowhunt,,We have deer tags, dmap tags, bear tags and turkey tags!!,,Best of luck to everyone,,Frank
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: IndianaBowman on October 14, 2008, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: IndianaBowman on October 14, 2008, 09:29:00 PM
I will be chasing them Sat. morning. I've been seeing lots and have them pretty well patterned. We'll see what happens. Good luck to all of you.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ron w on October 14, 2008, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: ron w on October 14, 2008, 10:17:00 PM
I'll be out sat. am. also, keep'm sharp and pick a spot,short blood trails to all!!!!!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: sweet old bill on October 15, 2008, 05:35:00 AM
Post by: sweet old bill on October 15, 2008, 05:35:00 AM
Being retired I also will be out there Sat as long as it is not a big rain day. I no longer hunt in the rain, I am always concered If I shoot a deer I will lose it in the rain. So On heavy rain days I sit in. Now with snow I hunt all the time. I wish all to have a safe hunting season and all be able to get the shot of there dreams.
Bill
Bill
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: SteveMcD on October 15, 2008, 08:13:00 AM
Post by: SteveMcD on October 15, 2008, 08:13:00 AM
Good Luck to Everyone! Have a Safe & Successful Season!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Toecutter on October 15, 2008, 08:21:00 AM
Post by: Toecutter on October 15, 2008, 08:21:00 AM
Good luck to all, bring back some stories if not meat.
Steve, I'll be hunting over in Clinton and Rhinbeck. It is truly a small world. My buddy used to work over at Norie, he gave me a skull off of a winter(or poacher) killed buck. It is a wild looking rack, I'll have to post a pic of it.
Boy did I ever I love that deli right in staatsburg.
Nathan
Steve, I'll be hunting over in Clinton and Rhinbeck. It is truly a small world. My buddy used to work over at Norie, he gave me a skull off of a winter(or poacher) killed buck. It is a wild looking rack, I'll have to post a pic of it.
Boy did I ever I love that deli right in staatsburg.
Nathan
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: SteveMcD on October 15, 2008, 08:49:00 AM
Post by: SteveMcD on October 15, 2008, 08:49:00 AM
Hi, Nathan... Yes I live within walking distance of Norrie Point. Lot's of deer in the Park (of course! they're all protected!) I hunt the Clinton-Rhinebeck area myself. Lot's of deer about this year. More than the last couple of years that's for sure! Good luck!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Toecutter on October 15, 2008, 08:55:00 AM
Post by: Toecutter on October 15, 2008, 08:55:00 AM
That's good to hear. A friend of mine has permisssion to hunt a big estate in Rhinbeck. He went to fill a damage permit in sept or so for a hunter safety class(I thought that was a great way to teach field dressing!!), and had to pass on 10 (!!) bucks before they finally found a doe. Looks like our management is finally paying some dividends.
Best of luck,
Nathan
Best of luck,
Nathan
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: 1/4 away on October 15, 2008, 09:13:00 AM
Post by: 1/4 away on October 15, 2008, 09:13:00 AM
Good luck to all my fellow southewrn zoners! Can't wait to hear the stories and see some pics...hopefully one of them will be mine. LOL
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on October 15, 2008, 12:29:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on October 15, 2008, 12:29:00 PM
Yes Good luck to everybody this weekend!!
Hunt hard and be SAFE :thumbsup:
Hunt hard and be SAFE :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on October 15, 2008, 12:50:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on October 15, 2008, 12:50:00 PM
The wife asked me what we were doing this weekend. Silly wife.....
I told her I would see her in 5 weeks! :smileystooges:
Good luck folks!
I told her I would see her in 5 weeks! :smileystooges:
Good luck folks!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 15, 2008, 12:58:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 15, 2008, 12:58:00 PM
Brent....my wife calls this the widow season. Says she feels like a widow... :D
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on October 15, 2008, 01:12:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on October 15, 2008, 01:12:00 PM
If'n she was a widow, I might take her hunt'n!
Thank you, I'll be here all week. Try the veal. :D
Thank you, I'll be here all week. Try the veal. :D
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 15, 2008, 01:15:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 15, 2008, 01:15:00 PM
Yeah but she is right handed, not wrong handed. :saywhat:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: jimmerc on October 15, 2008, 04:36:00 PM
Post by: jimmerc on October 15, 2008, 04:36:00 PM
Good luck to all, I won't be hunting the south till nov, i'm not ready to leave the northn zone yet as things are just starting to pic up, next weekend i'll sitting in the woods with all the rifle hunters, of course i'll be hunting with the longbow!jim
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 15, 2008, 05:58:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 15, 2008, 05:58:00 PM
Gonna try my hand at that "Eye Level Bucks" thing I hear tell about. Should be fun with the weather being kinda mild. Have nine days straight to hunt and ain't going to quit till I run outa food or toilet paper. :rolleyes:
... mike ... :archer: ...
... mike ... :archer: ...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 15, 2008, 06:17:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 15, 2008, 06:17:00 PM
Good luck you guys, I'm looking forward to the stories and pics.
David
David
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: nybowman on October 15, 2008, 06:35:00 PM
Post by: nybowman on October 15, 2008, 06:35:00 PM
Good luck everyone. I'll be out there myself this weekend. can't wait for it to begin. it seems like its all I think about now.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 15, 2008, 06:45:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 15, 2008, 06:45:00 PM
I have the first two weeks of Nov. off, if I ever get the kitchen in the house I will hunt hard. OH wait, I will hunt hard no matter what, gonna shoot everything I can, like I used to do. Gonna fill up a couple big freezers, I hope!! Nomad88 and I will be out together both Sat. and Sunday!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on October 15, 2008, 07:04:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on October 15, 2008, 07:04:00 PM
Best of luck guys :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 15, 2008, 07:37:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 15, 2008, 07:37:00 PM
Mike you can always cut your pockets off so you can hang in a little longer :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Adirondackman on October 15, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: Adirondackman on October 15, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
Good Luck Jim and Joe, hope that you guys have good luck this year. I enjoyed hunting with you both. Arrow a nice Buck this year, couldn't happen to a nicer Father/Son hunting team!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ghost rob on October 15, 2008, 11:06:00 PM
Post by: ghost rob on October 15, 2008, 11:06:00 PM
Hey Mikie, buy an extra loaf of bread and you'll have it covered either way.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ghost rob on October 16, 2008, 02:27:00 PM
Post by: ghost rob on October 16, 2008, 02:27:00 PM
What!!! I don't care who you are that's funny
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: LeeNY on October 16, 2008, 06:39:00 PM
Post by: LeeNY on October 16, 2008, 06:39:00 PM
Good Luck to all my fellow southern zone hunters. I will be unable to join you on the first weekend o bow season. I promised my beloved that I would help her at the Sheep an wool festival in Rhinebeck.
So Please leave one for me!!!!!!!!!!!!
So Please leave one for me!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 16, 2008, 08:44:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 16, 2008, 08:44:00 PM
Lee grab a bunch of that sheared wool, it is the best for silencers! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 16, 2008, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 16, 2008, 08:53:00 PM
That's what I use
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Linc on October 17, 2008, 12:59:00 PM
Post by: Linc on October 17, 2008, 12:59:00 PM
Lee can get that any time he wants it. Right in his own back yard. :thumbsup:
Good luck everyone.
Good luck everyone.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: LeeNY on October 17, 2008, 01:36:00 PM
Post by: LeeNY on October 17, 2008, 01:36:00 PM
Linc ole buddy that was BaaaaaaaaaaaaD!!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: no on October 17, 2008, 01:42:00 PM
Post by: no on October 17, 2008, 01:42:00 PM
I will be out in Dutchess Co. Good luck to all. Mike
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: woodchucker on October 17, 2008, 03:09:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on October 17, 2008, 03:09:00 PM
Well Friends.....Today is our Anniversary!!!!!
Mrs.Woodchucker has put up with my shinnanigans for 21 years today!!!!! :notworthy:
I'm gonna take her out to a nice dinner,then a movie. Then I'm going to sleep in tomorrow and take her out to breakfast.
Good Luck My Friends,See ya out there SUNDAY!!!!! :archer:
Mrs.Woodchucker has put up with my shinnanigans for 21 years today!!!!! :notworthy:
I'm gonna take her out to a nice dinner,then a movie. Then I'm going to sleep in tomorrow and take her out to breakfast.
Good Luck My Friends,See ya out there SUNDAY!!!!! :archer:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: BobW on October 17, 2008, 03:16:00 PM
Post by: BobW on October 17, 2008, 03:16:00 PM
I missed a doe last year, on the last day, just before dark in my first season with stick and string. My only opportunity that year. Its been a L-O-N-G wait. Good luck guys!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 17, 2008, 05:25:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 17, 2008, 05:25:00 PM
Bob, you have a lot more shooting under your belt, this will be your year :thumbsup: good luck Bud.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Mark Fedrizzi on October 17, 2008, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: Mark Fedrizzi on October 17, 2008, 07:25:00 PM
.........Good luck to all----nice to be able to hunt this year-----
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Adirondackman on October 17, 2008, 08:37:00 PM
Post by: Adirondackman on October 17, 2008, 08:37:00 PM
Chuck - Congrats and Good Luck on sunday. It's good to see that you got your priorities straight.
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: horatio1226 on October 17, 2008, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on October 17, 2008, 08:48:00 PM
Way to go Chuck! That's quite an accomplishment these days.
Brian
Brian
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 17, 2008, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 17, 2008, 08:53:00 PM
21 years with the ole Chucker, HOLLY SHEET! just kidding bro, congrats!
Good luck to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Guru on October 17, 2008, 09:27:00 PM
Post by: Guru on October 17, 2008, 09:27:00 PM
I hope to get out Sunday...good luck guys!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: LAR43 on October 17, 2008, 10:29:00 PM
Post by: LAR43 on October 17, 2008, 10:29:00 PM
Let's see the pictures!!!
Good luck everyone!!
Larry
Good luck everyone!!
Larry
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 18, 2008, 11:53:00 AM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 18, 2008, 11:53:00 AM
Well, I made meat this morning. It was kind of interesting but trying. I got in about 6:15am. At first light I have a doe and fawn come into the apple tree I am watching and I decide to take the fawn, it is only about 10 yards but I am up pretty high. I draw anchor and shoot right over him, yes him it turns out to be a button, he come right under me and I decide not to shoot. Just than I look back and another fawn comes up the hill looking like "where did everybody go"? the deer turns and gives me a hard quartering shot, I draw pick my spot and release, sounds good but did not see my hit. The deer runs down past me and stops at about 22-23 yards. I see it is bleeding but up high, I than realized I shot thru its ear. It gets nervous and starts to walk broadside, I draw pick a spot and release, perfect this time, the arrow entered high in the shoulder and took out both lungs. I got down right away and started trailing, there was quite a bit of stomach contents so I was gonna back out, but replayed the shot in my head and I knew it was good. I followed the blood about 60 yards and found him laying there, yes him. It was another button, Mom must of had twin buck fawns. I was still happy as I have some venison for the table for me and Dad. No pics. Larry, you know me, I do not get much into all that stuff, maybe a big buck and I will show a pic. but that is about it! I will be back out at 3pm. for another try. I am shooting most anything as I have to have some pretty serious surgery the 20th. of Nov.. It is of the type that is pretty personal so I will not go into detail. Take care!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 18, 2008, 11:59:00 AM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 18, 2008, 11:59:00 AM
Congrats Shawn! How did Damon do?
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 18, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 18, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
Way to go Shawn!!!!! Go get some more now!
David
David
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 18, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 18, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
I ended up hunting by myself, I had some climber issues. Damon(Nomad88) sat until 10:30 in his spot in the Catskills and did not see a deer. We are going in this afternoon around 3pm. in the bow only area. He is gonna sit the stand he got his first trad kill out of last year on opening day and I am gonna sit a new stand on a creek crossing. If this wind stays NNE we will be golden. Thanks guys, I hope to put a few more on the ground in the next month, as I do not know if I will be able to hunt after the surgery. Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 18, 2008, 01:13:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 18, 2008, 01:13:00 PM
I had as shot this morning, hit a branch that I decided not to trim, I watched in horror as my arrow headed for the hind quarters thank God it missed all together. I saw 3 more bucks one 2 1/2 year old nice deer, then I heard talking I saw a couple Amish guy's marking my neighbors trees that kinda screwed thing up so I went home, getting ready for round two, I'm going to let that stand cool till Sun.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on October 18, 2008, 02:30:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on October 18, 2008, 02:30:00 PM
Only saw a sm 6pt this morning...heading back out shortly.
Good luck
Good luck
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on October 18, 2008, 02:32:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on October 18, 2008, 02:32:00 PM
I made meat as well and got a nice doe . The doe went past Adam and he spooked her trying to get his bow up . After that she came down towards me , when she hit the deer dander I laid down on the way in she came right onto my lane . I hit a little back but looked good and watched as she ran 30 yards then stopped and looked around . she walked around some then looked wobblie and went down over the gully bank and crashed . I didn't hear any more noise but waited till Adam came down to get me . We went back to the house for coffee and waite it out some then back to look . We found her right at the bottom as I thought we would and after photo's and cleaning we dragged her out , all up hill both ways :0) Headed out soon and to hunt at Dad's , pics later . Drew
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 18, 2008, 03:23:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 18, 2008, 03:23:00 PM
CONGRATS BROTHER!!!!!!!! email me pic's and i'll post them for you!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Aram on October 18, 2008, 04:34:00 PM
Post by: Aram on October 18, 2008, 04:34:00 PM
Shawn, Drew, :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Adirondackman on October 18, 2008, 06:30:00 PM
Post by: Adirondackman on October 18, 2008, 06:30:00 PM
Congrats Drew :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: horatio1226 on October 18, 2008, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on October 18, 2008, 07:58:00 PM
Way to go guys! I had 2 does cross in front of my blind at 30 yards buy that was it. Going to try again tomorrow afternoon.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 18, 2008, 08:09:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 18, 2008, 08:09:00 PM
Well, we just got in, I saw 8 or 9 deer tonight and one nice buck but all 70 yards or farther away. I also had 9 or 10 longbeards t 35 yards for a while. Damon was into them something fierce, I believe he saw 4 or 5 bucks and a couple does. He also dare I say? Missed, he had a spike come into about 5 yards but it was a tough angle trying to let his bow limb clear the stand. He sat a stand that I have killed 15 deer from over the years, when the apples are thick so are the deer. I also have soomething funny to tell. This morning while I was walking back to get my truck after leaving my deer by the roaed, curt Texted me. I texted back once and than said the hell with it and called him. While I was on the phone with him and standing at the back of my truck I see a nice buck walking across the field next to the farm house I hunt. I siad a quick goodbye and drove down the road to intercept this buck. He must of caught me as I rounded the hedgerow he was standing staring at about 60 yards, a very nice 9pt(125-130"). I hope to have a date with him tomorrow. Great day all in all! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: LAR43 on October 18, 2008, 08:21:00 PM
Post by: LAR43 on October 18, 2008, 08:21:00 PM
Great stuff from a great guy! My season down here's been flat since it opened.
Thanks for sharing Shawn!! :clapper:
Larry
Thanks for sharing Shawn!! :clapper:
Larry
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Ru on October 18, 2008, 08:34:00 PM
Post by: Ru on October 18, 2008, 08:34:00 PM
I saw a nice black bear this evening she was at about 40 yards and headed some were fast. no deer but a nice evening all the same. :archer:
congrats Shawn and Drew. :clapper:
congrats Shawn and Drew. :clapper:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Guru on October 18, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
Post by: Guru on October 18, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
Good going guys...looks like no hunting for me this weekend...gotta work tomorrow....not in the best of spirits right now....
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Adirondackman on October 18, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
Post by: Adirondackman on October 18, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
Ru - That must have been a great hunt having a beer within 40 yards. You have great woodsman skills and will be a very succesfull bow hunter from the ground. Let me know when you think that you can pull a bow that is 55# @ 28" at your draw length. I have a Martin Hunter that I shot my first traditional bow deer with many years ago. I would like you to have it.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 19, 2008, 05:00:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 19, 2008, 05:00:00 AM
Congratulations , Drew and Shawn :thumbsup: I saw a lot of deer last night there was one buck in particular that was chasing a doe he was grunting load and long it sounded just like the buck roar call that I saw on TV, it was fun to watch. Today looks like a perfect morning we have a heavy frost it's around 28 looks good.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 19, 2008, 10:02:00 AM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 19, 2008, 10:02:00 AM
Curt, keep your chin up! This early season is not that great. Ya do more to buggar the deer in the mornings as well. You will get your chance and hopefully during the 2nd. week of Nov. we can hook!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: no on October 19, 2008, 10:37:00 AM
Post by: no on October 19, 2008, 10:37:00 AM
I had a good day, had a doe at 40 yards in the morning, & had 3 bucks including one decent one come in right before dark at about 35 yards. With the wheels they were all dead, but no regrets here. I had fun & saw deer. It sure was a nice day to be out. Mike
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: SteveB on October 19, 2008, 02:08:00 PM
Post by: SteveB on October 19, 2008, 02:08:00 PM
Big doe came in last night - posed broadside in the spot I would have picked for a deer to stop.
Stinger 4 blade never slowed a bit thru the ribs.
Heard her crash in some real thick stuff, so backed out to wait for morning.
Decided to go out at dawn and sit for an hour before getting last night's and let the frost clear. Parade started at 7:30, but I was going to hold for a buck. When the 8th deer stopped broadside at 9 yds, it was an offer I couldn't refuse. Blew thru the paddle bone and broke the offside leg - 5 yd track :D
With another Stinger on a GT 5575 - total 425gr from 53# DAS.
A bit of work to do now.
Steve
Stinger 4 blade never slowed a bit thru the ribs.
Heard her crash in some real thick stuff, so backed out to wait for morning.
Decided to go out at dawn and sit for an hour before getting last night's and let the frost clear. Parade started at 7:30, but I was going to hold for a buck. When the 8th deer stopped broadside at 9 yds, it was an offer I couldn't refuse. Blew thru the paddle bone and broke the offside leg - 5 yd track :D
With another Stinger on a GT 5575 - total 425gr from 53# DAS.
A bit of work to do now.
Steve
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 19, 2008, 06:39:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 19, 2008, 06:39:00 PM
Nice Steve :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on October 19, 2008, 08:02:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on October 19, 2008, 08:02:00 PM
Ru , I saw a bear out back tonight so I know the excitement you had :eek:
Very nice Steve , congrats :0)
Very nice Steve , congrats :0)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 19, 2008, 08:13:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 19, 2008, 08:13:00 PM
Very nice Steve. Damon and I were out again this evening. I will say damon had some shooting but no deer, won't say anything else except he will connect eventually if he keeps putting that many arrows in the air! :biglaugh: I sat the same stand as I shot the deer yesterday from, a lone coyote heading to the gut pile was all I saw on stand. I climbed down and walked out a bit early and headed upp the road to check if anything was coming up the edge of the cornfield. I look out about 120 yards and there are 3 deer in the field. I checked with the binos and all 3 were bucks, the nice 9pt. being one of them. I told them to have a good night and headed for the truck. I ws standing by the truck taking off my hunting clothes and I hear something coming up and across the driveway, thought for sure it was Damon. I turn around and here is a big doe followed by two little ones. They come to a stop at 5 yards. The bow was onthe roof of the truck and all I could do was laugh. Damon must of put them out on his way out of the woods as he showed up 2 minutes later. Best of luck everyone! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Boneyard Bowhunter on October 19, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
Post by: Boneyard Bowhunter on October 19, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
Well this has been the best opening few days I can remember in a long time. I have seen 7 deer so far. I could have shot a few but they were a little small. The reason I think is the cold weather is making them a little more comfortable with there winter coats. Are others having the same luck.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on October 19, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on October 19, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
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Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 19, 2008, 08:40:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 19, 2008, 08:40:00 PM
Nice deer Drew :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on October 20, 2008, 09:28:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on October 20, 2008, 09:28:00 AM
Congrads guys :thumbsup:
I only saw 1 deer all weekend Sun was a bust,better luck next time
I only saw 1 deer all weekend Sun was a bust,better luck next time
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: BobW on October 20, 2008, 10:07:00 AM
Post by: BobW on October 20, 2008, 10:07:00 AM
WHAT AN OPENER!!!!
Saturday morning: Shot over the back of a 10 point at 10 yards, and the second shot center punched a sapling. He wandered off, unspooked.
Saturday afternoon: Walking an open field on the way back out for the evening session, I walked up on a BIG (another 10) point out feeding. Dropped, stripped my gear, nocked an arrow, and did a belly crawl to the top of the rise. His body was completely perpendicular to me, and he was just feeding - at 30 yards. Each time he picked his head up, he looked opposite my way. No way to get closer. So I gave it a go. Got to my knees, came to full draw, picked a spot, and let it go. Watching that arrow arc through the air was beautiful. Closer, closer, - man, its going to do it!!!! SMACK. Buck startles, and tucks his tail, scooting for the woods. Went back and got my partner. I was beyond excitement. We went back to the spot, and commenced the search. Found the arrow, with the front 3" broken off, and blood only about 6" on the shaft, and little or no blood anywhere. OH NOOOOOOOOO! Shoulder blade! Some hard searching resulted in a miniscule blood trail, and after a solid 2 hours, and no spots bigger than 2 or three drops, no signs of him lying down or stumbling, we called it (was not an easy decision). A matter of inches, and now my emotions hit rock bottom.
Sunday morning:
A bad nock resulted in pulling the arrow off the string (twice) on an 8-point at 10 yards before he walked out of my life. Later, missed a doe at 20 yards by shooting over her back (again). She wandered around for the next hour feeding, then wandered off. Need to do a touch more trimming at that stand.
Around that I also saw numerous does outside of range. In my entire season last year, I only saw two deer (button and a doe).
So its a week of getting my head right, shooting straight, and back at them Saturday.
Not the story I wanted to be telling......
BobW
Saturday morning: Shot over the back of a 10 point at 10 yards, and the second shot center punched a sapling. He wandered off, unspooked.
Saturday afternoon: Walking an open field on the way back out for the evening session, I walked up on a BIG (another 10) point out feeding. Dropped, stripped my gear, nocked an arrow, and did a belly crawl to the top of the rise. His body was completely perpendicular to me, and he was just feeding - at 30 yards. Each time he picked his head up, he looked opposite my way. No way to get closer. So I gave it a go. Got to my knees, came to full draw, picked a spot, and let it go. Watching that arrow arc through the air was beautiful. Closer, closer, - man, its going to do it!!!! SMACK. Buck startles, and tucks his tail, scooting for the woods. Went back and got my partner. I was beyond excitement. We went back to the spot, and commenced the search. Found the arrow, with the front 3" broken off, and blood only about 6" on the shaft, and little or no blood anywhere. OH NOOOOOOOOO! Shoulder blade! Some hard searching resulted in a miniscule blood trail, and after a solid 2 hours, and no spots bigger than 2 or three drops, no signs of him lying down or stumbling, we called it (was not an easy decision). A matter of inches, and now my emotions hit rock bottom.
Sunday morning:
A bad nock resulted in pulling the arrow off the string (twice) on an 8-point at 10 yards before he walked out of my life. Later, missed a doe at 20 yards by shooting over her back (again). She wandered around for the next hour feeding, then wandered off. Need to do a touch more trimming at that stand.
Around that I also saw numerous does outside of range. In my entire season last year, I only saw two deer (button and a doe).
So its a week of getting my head right, shooting straight, and back at them Saturday.
Not the story I wanted to be telling......
BobW
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: IndianaBowman on October 20, 2008, 11:48:00 AM
Post by: IndianaBowman on October 20, 2008, 11:48:00 AM
Great morning on Sat. with many deer seen but no shots. Back at them this afternoon.
Good luck guys!
Good luck guys!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Toecutter on October 20, 2008, 02:23:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on October 20, 2008, 02:23:00 PM
Sweet shooting Drew! Nice doe.
I had a pretty good weekend even though I didn't let an arrow go. Almost got run over by a coyote (he veered off at about 5 yds!!), should have drawn ahead of time instead of trying to pivot and draw :banghead: :jumper: :jumper: :D
I love that ghillie and deer dander!! He walked behind me and into my wind. picked up my scent and decided It wasnt a problem. He did a full slow walk circle right around me (no farther than 10 yds away at any time)and never got agitated.. I couldn't believe it.
Hopefully tonight will be just as exciting. Good luck gents.
I had a pretty good weekend even though I didn't let an arrow go. Almost got run over by a coyote (he veered off at about 5 yds!!), should have drawn ahead of time instead of trying to pivot and draw :banghead: :jumper: :jumper: :D
I love that ghillie and deer dander!! He walked behind me and into my wind. picked up my scent and decided It wasnt a problem. He did a full slow walk circle right around me (no farther than 10 yds away at any time)and never got agitated.. I couldn't believe it.
Hopefully tonight will be just as exciting. Good luck gents.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 20, 2008, 08:26:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 20, 2008, 08:26:00 PM
I better post a pic of my spike on this thread :bigsmyl:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/IM000293.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/IM000293.jpg)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 20, 2008, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 20, 2008, 08:29:00 PM
Nice Jim! You too Drew! I cant wait to get out there again...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 20, 2008, 09:22:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 20, 2008, 09:22:00 PM
Great evening, I watched 2 eight points for over 45 minutes lay in a wide open field 100 yards away. One a 130" deer, I was gonna move to another stand when at 4:45 they started to feed up and towards another stand of mine. Trust me on this one, go with your first instinct. I stayed put and at 6:15 I watched as they both walked right under that stand, ben a good start and hoping it gets better. Jamie, anything yet? Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 20, 2008, 10:09:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 20, 2008, 10:09:00 PM
ked one up on the way out at Mike's today. Havent been out around here yet. Once I get my Bhs sharp(er), and wash all my stuff, Im living out there.LOL.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 21, 2008, 05:24:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 21, 2008, 05:24:00 AM
I didn't see a thing last night, I set my blind up were I have been seeing the deer come out of the slashing into the open woods to feed. The wind was right but it was warm they may have moved after dark. Now I'm real glad I shot the spike, every day I plan to take off someone makes an appointment with me at work, it looking like weekends till Nov. Joe will be done with soccer after this weekend then my blind will be crowded :bigsmyl: then things will get real interesting :thumbsup: :campfire: :archer: :archer:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Toecutter on October 21, 2008, 12:16:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on October 21, 2008, 12:16:00 PM
Same with me Jim, wind was good but things just didn't work out.
On the bright side, I don't think I broke my bow (or anything else) when I ran at about half speed into a cable across a trail (it was dark) :confused: . Just as I was saying to myself "wasn't there a caaaable" i got hit at stomach level and was bent like a letter c. Got dropped on my butt like a sack of potatoes. Other than my pride, I think all else is intact. :knothead:
On the bright side, I don't think I broke my bow (or anything else) when I ran at about half speed into a cable across a trail (it was dark) :confused: . Just as I was saying to myself "wasn't there a caaaable" i got hit at stomach level and was bent like a letter c. Got dropped on my butt like a sack of potatoes. Other than my pride, I think all else is intact. :knothead:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on October 21, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on October 21, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
Congrads Jim :thumbsup: I managed to sneak off for the last hr last night hoofed it from the house even though I didn't get home till after 5.Managed to 2 step my way into a sm buck but in the end he got down wind , game over.A couple more got behind me later so no deer last night.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 21, 2008, 03:23:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 21, 2008, 03:23:00 PM
Lots of apples and acorns around my place... Coyotes too! Kinda got the deer spooked. So much for "undisturbed game". Dry weather makes for poor stalking and still hunting. Anyway.....
I gave it a good try Saturday morning into the little swamp that's just under 100 yards from my home. Took me about 90 minutes to get in there, going real slow like. A group of turkeys close by helped cover my sound. Now I'm in the middle of this swamp when.... Crash! Crack! Thump! A deer takes off not 15 yards away! Head down, tail tucked. Figure it was a buck. Gone in a flash. I'll get back up there this week. Maybe use another way into the cover. :rolleyes:
... mike ... :archer: ...
I gave it a good try Saturday morning into the little swamp that's just under 100 yards from my home. Took me about 90 minutes to get in there, going real slow like. A group of turkeys close by helped cover my sound. Now I'm in the middle of this swamp when.... Crash! Crack! Thump! A deer takes off not 15 yards away! Head down, tail tucked. Figure it was a buck. Gone in a flash. I'll get back up there this week. Maybe use another way into the cover. :rolleyes:
... mike ... :archer: ...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 21, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 21, 2008, 04:20:00 PM
Keep on him Mike, you'll get your chance. If you score doing your way you'll be my hero for life :thumbsup: I'm hoping to get Joe out this weekend for some combo deer, turkey and his favorite squirrel, those buggers are starting to show up all over.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 21, 2008, 04:56:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 21, 2008, 04:56:00 PM
i just got permission to hunt a GREAT new spot in the southern zone, put a stand up yesterday and looks good to go. i plan to be there tomorrow morning. if anyone wants to try a new area give me a shout, good luck to all!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Aram on October 21, 2008, 10:54:00 PM
Post by: Aram on October 21, 2008, 10:54:00 PM
Ken, you always have permission to hunt at my place. ;)
We missed you today. I had to work in the morning but I got to hunt with Nathan in the afternoon. That was a treat. The wind was changing direction every minute, sometimes was blowing in all directions at once... :(
We both saw some does but no bloody arrows. Still a gorgeous day to be out.
Nathan, it was a pleasure. Looking forward to the next time.
:campfire:
We missed you today. I had to work in the morning but I got to hunt with Nathan in the afternoon. That was a treat. The wind was changing direction every minute, sometimes was blowing in all directions at once... :(
We both saw some does but no bloody arrows. Still a gorgeous day to be out.
Nathan, it was a pleasure. Looking forward to the next time.
:campfire:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Aram on October 21, 2008, 10:56:00 PM
Post by: Aram on October 21, 2008, 10:56:00 PM
Jim, :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 22, 2008, 07:10:00 AM
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 22, 2008, 07:10:00 AM
Got this plump doe last nite in the wind. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/edoetzel/2008bowkill007.jpg)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 22, 2008, 10:24:00 AM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 22, 2008, 10:24:00 AM
Man Ny'ers are making some meat! Good to see! I hunt my hotspot for the first time this afternoon... :jumper:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: IndianaBowman on October 22, 2008, 05:42:00 PM
Post by: IndianaBowman on October 22, 2008, 05:42:00 PM
Great job Stoneknife, Ed, and others. I'm still trying. Been really close, but no shots taken yet. I'll stop being so picky here real soon.
Ishi - best of luck tonight.
Ishi - best of luck tonight.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 22, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 22, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Today after work I headed to the stand I was in on Sat. morning when i bumped one on the way in, it was right by the stand. I then decided to go to the stand I shot the spike in, not an hour after I settled in I spotted a doe heading my way. She was coming up the same trail as the buck but began to veer to my left so I decided to shoot her while she was walking, she had her head down so I picked a spot on her neck figuring that she would walk right into it. I released and guess what I hit her right were I was looking, the arrow passed right through and just laid there. She only ran about 25 yards and stopped, her tail started to flick and I new she had had it, she just tipped over dead. I'm giving this one to my 80 year old friend he likes one for his camp, this has been a good season so far.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/Doe2008.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/Doe2008.jpg)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Izzy on October 22, 2008, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: Izzy on October 22, 2008, 07:25:00 PM
Jim,,,,, your tearing it up man.Awesome and congrats.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 22, 2008, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 22, 2008, 07:26:00 PM
man way to go Jim!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ron w on October 22, 2008, 07:29:00 PM
Post by: ron w on October 22, 2008, 07:29:00 PM
Good job, theres nothing like camp meat.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 22, 2008, 08:13:00 PM
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 22, 2008, 08:13:00 PM
Good going jim your a killing machine..ED
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Mark Fedrizzi on October 22, 2008, 08:59:00 PM
Post by: Mark Fedrizzi on October 22, 2008, 08:59:00 PM
-----------excellent Jim--way to go
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Toecutter on October 22, 2008, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on October 22, 2008, 09:11:00 PM
Boy Jim, you are having one heck of a season!!
I on the other hand am cursed!! I again was thwarted in my attempts to shoot one of two beautiful 8pters. Good news is I had two nice 8pters within bow range while hunting on the ground. The bad news is I had two beautiful 8pters within bow range while hunting on the ground and again couldn't get a shot. What a rush though!! They were awesome and really close!!
I on the other hand am cursed!! I again was thwarted in my attempts to shoot one of two beautiful 8pters. Good news is I had two nice 8pters within bow range while hunting on the ground. The bad news is I had two beautiful 8pters within bow range while hunting on the ground and again couldn't get a shot. What a rush though!! They were awesome and really close!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 22, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 22, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
only a matter of time Nate, sounds like ya got them pegged pretty good. had 5 does by me for 30 minutes, to bad they were 75 yards!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Toecutter on October 22, 2008, 09:32:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on October 22, 2008, 09:32:00 PM
A friend of mine that I only see about once a year just switched to shooting an old bear recurve and shot an absolutely beautiful 6. As I'm walking up to the car he says he shot an OK 6pter...when I saw it I almost choked. Heavy beamed like you pray for.
I thought one of the 8pters was gonna stick a tine in my backside. He was that close!!
I thought one of the 8pters was gonna stick a tine in my backside. He was that close!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 22, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 22, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
I got to watch two squirrels chase eachother all afternoon. The small one was beating up the big one....and by big I mean...if I didnt know it was a squirrel I woulda thought it was one of Shawn's rabbits!
Never saw a deer until I pulled into the driveway, large doe and smallish spike were helping themselves to my apples.
Jim...you are on fire! Congrats!
Never saw a deer until I pulled into the driveway, large doe and smallish spike were helping themselves to my apples.
Jim...you are on fire! Congrats!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on October 22, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on October 22, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
Way to go Jim! gonna try to make it 4 in bow season this year?
I've been busy trying to finish up the tile in the kitchen and cutting up a 300# pig this week so the wife will let me hunt. That and showing BobW where all the deer are.... Maybe this weekend.
I've been busy trying to finish up the tile in the kitchen and cutting up a 300# pig this week so the wife will let me hunt. That and showing BobW where all the deer are.... Maybe this weekend.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Guru on October 22, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: Guru on October 22, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
Nice going guys! Still no hunting for me and it's KILLING ME!!!!
Jim, I think if you shoot instinctive and you pick a spot on the neck, you will automatically allow for a lead to hit that spot. Just a thought....CONGRATS!!
Now get that boy of yours in front of one...good luck
Jim, I think if you shoot instinctive and you pick a spot on the neck, you will automatically allow for a lead to hit that spot. Just a thought....CONGRATS!!
Now get that boy of yours in front of one...good luck
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 22, 2008, 10:05:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 22, 2008, 10:05:00 PM
Just a quick question....is anyone seeing acorns? I have yet to see any or hear any falling.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 23, 2008, 05:20:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 23, 2008, 05:20:00 AM
Jamie, we had a fair crop on the red oaks this year but they fell pretty early, the beechnuts are still falling and so is hickory these are the areas I'm keying on and seeing deer.
Curt your right on with your analogy of my shooting, I wont try that again, I'm going to look for a flock of turkeys to get Joe a shot opportunity, their kinda scarce around here the past few seasons. Thanks guy's for all your kind words if it wasn't for Trad Gang none of this would be happening, I learned so much from here in the past couple years that otherwise may have taken a decade to learn.
Curt your right on with your analogy of my shooting, I wont try that again, I'm going to look for a flock of turkeys to get Joe a shot opportunity, their kinda scarce around here the past few seasons. Thanks guy's for all your kind words if it wasn't for Trad Gang none of this would be happening, I learned so much from here in the past couple years that otherwise may have taken a decade to learn.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 23, 2008, 07:15:00 AM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 23, 2008, 07:15:00 AM
That's Great Jim! :thumbsup: Good Shootin' Too.
... mike ...
... mike ...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: woodchucker on October 23, 2008, 07:24:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on October 23, 2008, 07:24:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN Jim!!!!!!!!!!
:archer: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
(The way your going your gonna be done hunting before I can get a sweater up to you)
:archer: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
(The way your going your gonna be done hunting before I can get a sweater up to you)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: JoeM on October 23, 2008, 08:02:00 AM
Post by: JoeM on October 23, 2008, 08:02:00 AM
Good job up there boys!! Things should really start to pick up in a week or so. Have fun before the orange stump sitters show up. Joe
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on October 23, 2008, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on October 23, 2008, 12:56:00 PM
Congrats Jim :0)
Nate , Ken , Keep after them :0)
Nate , Ken , Keep after them :0)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 23, 2008, 01:29:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 23, 2008, 01:29:00 PM
I have the afternoon off, I'm going to set up the DB blind to see if any turkeys are around or a dumb doe :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on October 23, 2008, 02:34:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on October 23, 2008, 02:34:00 PM
Good Luck Jim ,
Adam shot a bear on monday night and we have been tracking on and off since. I had deer search guys in today but no luck , looks like this bear will live and might get another shot at it later. Its been a stressfull couple days trying to track this bear , starting with monday night around 11 pm . We got to the point we didn't know who was tracking who , marked the spot and backed out . We went back in in the am and tracked for five hours to no end . Lost the blood and couldn't pick it up again . Deer search guys in today with the bear dog and covered the field , did I mention large standing corn field. Well general consensus is live bear and still going. Hope to get another chance to get it done right. Drew
Adam shot a bear on monday night and we have been tracking on and off since. I had deer search guys in today but no luck , looks like this bear will live and might get another shot at it later. Its been a stressfull couple days trying to track this bear , starting with monday night around 11 pm . We got to the point we didn't know who was tracking who , marked the spot and backed out . We went back in in the am and tracked for five hours to no end . Lost the blood and couldn't pick it up again . Deer search guys in today with the bear dog and covered the field , did I mention large standing corn field. Well general consensus is live bear and still going. Hope to get another chance to get it done right. Drew
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on October 23, 2008, 02:52:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on October 23, 2008, 02:52:00 PM
Congrads Ed :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 23, 2008, 05:39:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 23, 2008, 05:39:00 PM
I'll be headin' back to the Catskills in the morning. The weather this weekend should be good for still hunting and stalking. Might be a bit better for the ducks. I'm happy for Ed and Jim. Kinda gives me the (push) to get back out there.
... mike ...
... mike ...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 23, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 23, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
Good luck mike go get them...ED
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 23, 2008, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 23, 2008, 07:26:00 PM
Drew that would be kind of stressful, if you can't find it after all that chances are it will make it. Mike hope you connect this weekend, Joe and I are rooting for you.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on October 23, 2008, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on October 23, 2008, 09:11:00 PM
:notworthy: To all who have made meat. Life coming at me so fast I have only been out a couple times. But November 1-9 are all mine !!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ron w on October 23, 2008, 09:22:00 PM
Post by: ron w on October 23, 2008, 09:22:00 PM
Going to a new spot in madison co. in the AM, hope to see something since I have not even seen a deer yet. Have gone out 6 times and so far things look a little bleak! Glad to see others are doing well.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on October 23, 2008, 09:47:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on October 23, 2008, 09:47:00 PM
Just came home from Dad's , I shot a nice doe , good hit and short tracking . Life don't get any better than this.
Best of luck guys :0) Drew
Best of luck guys :0) Drew
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 23, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 23, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
way to go bro!!! your family is eating like kings!!!! we need pic's!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on October 23, 2008, 09:56:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on October 23, 2008, 09:56:00 PM
Didn't get pics , too dark but might get some tommorrow after work before I cut her up :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Toecutter on October 23, 2008, 09:57:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on October 23, 2008, 09:57:00 PM
Man Drew, you and Jim are like dueling longbows :archer:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 23, 2008, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 23, 2008, 10:33:00 PM
Way to go Drew.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: woodchucker on October 24, 2008, 02:12:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on October 24, 2008, 02:12:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS My Brother!!!!!!!!!!
:archer: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
(on both!!! LOL sorry Brother,I missed the first one)
:archer: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
(on both!!! LOL sorry Brother,I missed the first one)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 24, 2008, 04:57:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 24, 2008, 04:57:00 AM
Drew, it's a wonder there is any game left in your neck of the woods, we'll have to start calling you the exterminator :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 24, 2008, 05:20:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 24, 2008, 05:20:00 PM
I had a (wonderful) story but I'll spare you from the details. Did plan to hunt this weekend but..... As someone else said, "Life Happens". Some of you are very lucky and live close to your hunting area. This city boy has to travel 125 miles one way to be in "my" deer woods.
So... Go Get 'Em Guys! I'll be with you in spirit.
... mike ... :archer: ...
So... Go Get 'Em Guys! I'll be with you in spirit.
... mike ... :archer: ...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on October 24, 2008, 06:29:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on October 24, 2008, 06:29:00 PM
Thanks guys :thumbsup:
Jim , I could say the same for you :0)
Mikey : You only travel 5 miles but as slow as you go it seems like 125 , keep after them you will get em :0) Drew
Its Jim's move
Jim , I could say the same for you :0)
Mikey : You only travel 5 miles but as slow as you go it seems like 125 , keep after them you will get em :0) Drew
Its Jim's move
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 24, 2008, 06:41:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 24, 2008, 06:41:00 PM
Have not posted in a day or two. I have had a change of heart and I let some deer walk. My surgery is not until Nov. 20th. so I have time. Last night I sat a little creek bottom right on the edge of the creek , this forms a great funnel. I had a small buck come out and pass at 10 yards. It was in the thick so I decided to pass an iffy shot. 5 minutes later he walks right by at 15 ft. and since I let him go once I let him go again. I also had a doe and fawn walk by as well and passed them too!! It is starting to heat up and I am seeing some scrapes and I saw two bucks pissin on their hocks already. I have the first two weeks of Nov. off and damon the whole 2nd. week off also, we should have some stories to tell for sure!! Oh, as a side note the new property I have to hunt is loaded with deer and a kid I am teaching to hunt sat it last night. I told him where to sit and to do a little soft calling, he ended up seeing 26 deer and missed a nice buck at 15 yards(compound). He admitted this morning he was shaking so bad he could not draw the bow at first. We sat the property the other night and I saw 9 different deer and Damon saw 6. We will be back there Sunday afternoon. Good Luck all! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 24, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 24, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
They moved late for me tonight, I had a doe blowing as I was putting away my blind. I'm going in the morning , then later Joe and I are going to look for some turkeys.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Guru on October 24, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: Guru on October 24, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
So far it looks like I might get my first hunt in on Sunday :pray:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 24, 2008, 09:10:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 24, 2008, 09:10:00 PM
Good for you Curt, sure hope it works out for you :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 24, 2008, 09:22:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 24, 2008, 09:22:00 PM
Best of Luck buddy, we are gonna hunt the new piece sunday afternoon if ya need a spot! :bigsmyl: Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on October 24, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on October 24, 2008, 09:59:00 PM
I let a sm buck walk last night,almost talked myself into shootin him but it's still early.Picked the tree I wanted to be in tonight while I was out there last night but couldn,t get in it tonight since there was bucks all over the place gruntin up a storm...I ended up grounded and nearly surrounded....gotta hit the hay I'll tell ya the rest of the story tomorrow
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 24, 2008, 10:14:00 PM
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 24, 2008, 10:14:00 PM
Good luck Curt,I know your dying to get out there.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Guru on October 25, 2008, 05:18:00 AM
Post by: Guru on October 25, 2008, 05:18:00 AM
89 hrs last week......waaaaay to much time at work!!!!
Thanx guys.....Lookx like it'll be the warmest day since the season started(FIGURES),but I'm still very fired up!!
Thanx guys.....Lookx like it'll be the warmest day since the season started(FIGURES),but I'm still very fired up!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ghost rob on October 25, 2008, 06:45:00 AM
Post by: ghost rob on October 25, 2008, 06:45:00 AM
It's Saturday morning and it's raining...RATS!!! I've been up since 4:45 waiting for it to stop. Oh well, I'll walk around and scout a little later but I don't think I'll hunt in the rain for fear of hitting one and having the blood trail wash away. Hope everyone else can get out. Rob
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: SteveB on October 25, 2008, 07:26:00 AM
Post by: SteveB on October 25, 2008, 07:26:00 AM
Rain and higher winds here too - good day for chores - and to think about shooting just over the biggest doe I've ever had a crack at yesterday!
Steve
Steve
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 25, 2008, 07:43:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 25, 2008, 07:43:00 AM
I'm going to Joe's last soccer game this morning, then me and Joe will chase some turkeys :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 25, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 25, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
tomorrow is looking good, little warm buti'll take it! i plan on setting for a few hours and a little bit, want to see if the rain will hold of. high winds have me a little nervous as both stands by my house are SMALL.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ghost rob on October 25, 2008, 08:06:00 AM
Post by: ghost rob on October 25, 2008, 08:06:00 AM
It's officially pouring here in Triangle. My daughter is having a boy over to the house for the first time today so I'll just hang out and intimidate him I guess. So much fun so little time. Hey Ken, try hunting on the ground when it's windy, just watch out for falling limbs. Rob
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 25, 2008, 08:08:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 25, 2008, 08:08:00 AM
Ken once you get your sea legs you'll be fine :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Linc on October 25, 2008, 08:29:00 AM
Post by: Linc on October 25, 2008, 08:29:00 AM
WOW, Drew and Jim you two are doing very good. Jim,I hope Joe gets to bag a turkey and I sure would like to see hero pics that. :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 25, 2008, 08:37:00 AM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 25, 2008, 08:37:00 AM
I do not like mornings in the early season, I think it does more harm than good for your deer hunting. Also with todays high winds they will be bedded in some thermal cover or else right out in the open fields so it is a good day to work on the house. Tomorrow morning however may be great as they should move when the rain stops. Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on October 25, 2008, 09:24:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on October 25, 2008, 09:24:00 AM
rain here too. I got up and thought about going duck hunting out back this morning. then remembered I hadn't bought a duck stamp yet. DOH! I've been jumping hundred of ducks out of the beaver slew behind the house every time I walk back there and I haven't heard one shot this year, but do you think I could remember to stop by the pot office? I agree with Shawn though. Tomorrow morning should be great.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on October 25, 2008, 09:34:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on October 25, 2008, 09:34:00 AM
Glad to see I'm not the only one that didn't wanna go out in that this morning LOL
Once I got close to where I wanted to be last night only to be grounded by the buck activity I ended up setting in the hedgerow between 2 corn fields about 15yrds from the tree I wanted to be in but the bucks where grunting up a storm and 1 had a very deep grunt
Lets skip to the chase....finally here comes a doe with a fawn and she's coming towards me and I know there's a buck following...
Do I shoot her and hope for the buck too :confused: no let her go dont scare her
She gets by just a few rows in less than 10 yrds away (I'm in full stink mode right from work no shower and work close's....covered by predtor camo)
here he come's a nice 120 class 8pt ohh baby :bigsmyl:
The doe has passed and I get set to draw on this buck he'll easily be my best LB buck and I forgot 1 little detail :thumbsup:
good luck guys
Once I got close to where I wanted to be last night only to be grounded by the buck activity I ended up setting in the hedgerow between 2 corn fields about 15yrds from the tree I wanted to be in but the bucks where grunting up a storm and 1 had a very deep grunt
Lets skip to the chase....finally here comes a doe with a fawn and she's coming towards me and I know there's a buck following...
Do I shoot her and hope for the buck too :confused: no let her go dont scare her
She gets by just a few rows in less than 10 yrds away (I'm in full stink mode right from work no shower and work close's....covered by predtor camo)
here he come's a nice 120 class 8pt ohh baby :bigsmyl:
The doe has passed and I get set to draw on this buck he'll easily be my best LB buck and I forgot 1 little detail :thumbsup:
good luck guys
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Tioga on October 25, 2008, 09:38:00 AM
Post by: Tioga on October 25, 2008, 09:38:00 AM
You guys are killing me. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on October 25, 2008, 10:02:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on October 25, 2008, 10:02:00 AM
it wasn't as much the rain that bothers me as the wind. It's been out of the south/south east for 5 days here and I only have 2 marginal stands for that wind... GRRR
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 25, 2008, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 25, 2008, 09:40:00 PM
Brent ya need to have at least 50 stands like Damon and I (56 to be exact) that way ya can hunt any wind. I hate to do it but we are heading out in the morning only because I believe the deer will move after the rain stops. Damon will sit the 3ft. stand and I will sit the Wildrose stand and see if I can catch those two big eights going to bed!! :bigsmyl: Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 25, 2008, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 25, 2008, 09:46:00 PM
Shawn good luck man! 56 stands sheeesh and i thought putting up 8 was hard work!! i would LOVE to have that option of stands!!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 26, 2008, 05:04:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 26, 2008, 05:04:00 AM
good luck to all, t'm heading out in 15 minutes.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 26, 2008, 06:50:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 26, 2008, 06:50:00 AM
Me and Joe are going to chase turkeys again there is a small flock of six, it sure ain't what it use to be around here for birds :banghead:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 26, 2008, 10:24:00 AM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 26, 2008, 10:24:00 AM
Just got in and Damon and I saw nothing but turkeys. On the way to our area we took a little round a bout way so Icould drop Damon off, so he would not have a long walk, we saw at least 20 deer driving to our spot this am. The rainn stopped too early last night and they were all headed to bed by first light. Ken I used to maintain 102 stand sites. We have it down to 56 now and Damon has at least 5 others in an area he hunts, so 61 is all for now. Good Luck everyone!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: SteveB on October 26, 2008, 12:57:00 PM
Post by: SteveB on October 26, 2008, 12:57:00 PM
Zip here as well this morning - same with about 4 others I've talked to.
Back out in a while if the rain holds off.
Steve
Back out in a while if the rain holds off.
Steve
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 26, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 26, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
saw 2, no shots, same big doe and button buck. great day though!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on October 26, 2008, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on October 26, 2008, 07:26:00 PM
Heading to NY next week. Haven't hunted much due to a divorce in process. Looking forward to some healing in the woods of NY.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 26, 2008, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 26, 2008, 07:48:00 PM
Damon struggled again tonight, new string and we believed it stretched. he shot over 3 does this evening. Good thing is at least he is getting shots! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 26, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 26, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
Thats gotta hurt, but a miss is better than a bad hit any day. He will connect, Im sure. Epecially if it is rabbit-sized deer charging!! :D
I head out tomorrow afternoon. Cant decide if Im sitting or sneaking around looking for a new spot.
Either way, I am psyched. I finally have weeknds off now...so next weekend is all about the deer woods!
Good luck everyone.
I head out tomorrow afternoon. Cant decide if Im sitting or sneaking around looking for a new spot.
Either way, I am psyched. I finally have weeknds off now...so next weekend is all about the deer woods!
Good luck everyone.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 26, 2008, 09:31:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 26, 2008, 09:31:00 PM
Jamie, we can hook up next weekend for a hunt at the new place. Lots of deer and one dog that better be chained up or else. Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 27, 2008, 07:24:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 27, 2008, 07:24:00 PM
Got out tonight, had three turkeys feeding for about an hour about 80 yards away.
Half hour before dusk a HUGE doe came out and hung out broadside at 15 yards trying to figure out why her sixth sense was twitching. Once she cut my wind, she knew.
Sounds good Shawn, just let me know when.
I will be out again Wednesday.
Half hour before dusk a HUGE doe came out and hung out broadside at 15 yards trying to figure out why her sixth sense was twitching. Once she cut my wind, she knew.
Sounds good Shawn, just let me know when.
I will be out again Wednesday.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ghost rob on October 27, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: ghost rob on October 27, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
Hey everyone, I have two vacation days left to use, Iwas thinking Fri Nov 7th and Mon Nov 10th. Think these will work to see some bucks cruising thru the woods or should I pick earlier days? I can hunt every day anyways because I work third shift. I just want to spend the whole day in the woods a couple of times. Rob
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 27, 2008, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 27, 2008, 10:11:00 PM
I always like the time around veterans day, so they will be perfect!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: sweet old bill on October 28, 2008, 05:36:00 AM
Post by: sweet old bill on October 28, 2008, 05:36:00 AM
being retired I also have had the ability to hunt daily. I find I just have a good time going out for 3 hours in the am and then for the last 3 hours. I have been seeing does and fawns but nothing in the way of a rut, no scrapes and not a lot of rubs. I did see some 5 doe's yesterday morning and they seemed to wind me, I came home, rewashed all the hunting togs and got ready for this morning. I did not hunt last night, I had some family chores to do. That rain over the weekend was a killer for sat, sunday morning it was so much light rain mist and fog, could not see over 35 yards till after 10 am...then it got suny and warm.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on October 28, 2008, 07:22:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on October 28, 2008, 07:22:00 AM
I took off the 10th and 11th,my buds have it off paid,dang state workers LOL
Passed on a little 8pt Sun evening so far no deer for me
Passed on a little 8pt Sun evening so far no deer for me
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 28, 2008, 02:18:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 28, 2008, 02:18:00 PM
Im gonna head out and move some stands and set another one up. Too wet to bowhunt...nice day for moving stands. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 28, 2008, 06:48:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 28, 2008, 06:48:00 PM
Wow is it wet out!! Moved one stand, and put up another. In between I still hunted through the thick cedars behind my house. I counted coupe on another doe. 20 yards broadside and she had no clue.
I set the new stand up in the cedars on the edge of a bedding area. I have about ten trails that converge there to cross the barbed wire/stonewall. I even found two scrapes once I was done. Next N-NW wind I get, you know where I will be.
I set the new stand up in the cedars on the edge of a bedding area. I have about ten trails that converge there to cross the barbed wire/stonewall. I even found two scrapes once I was done. Next N-NW wind I get, you know where I will be.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 28, 2008, 07:45:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 28, 2008, 07:45:00 PM
i will be out in the morning come hell or high water. i have had deer really close 3 out of 4 days in the new spot. good luck to all!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: sweet old bill on October 29, 2008, 05:40:00 AM
Post by: sweet old bill on October 29, 2008, 05:40:00 AM
10/28 very wet snow, was out for 2 1/2 hours in the am. Wwet down to the underware and back in at 930 am. We got about 6 inces of snow so far. They are calling for another 2 incres today..
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: the not so straight arrow on October 29, 2008, 11:35:00 AM
Post by: the not so straight arrow on October 29, 2008, 11:35:00 AM
man i moved farther north and back home gets the all the snow?!?! lol have good time with it guys, i wish i was out there tracking with ya.
-cory
-cory
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 29, 2008, 11:45:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 29, 2008, 11:45:00 AM
snow, i guess we got snow, got HAMMERED today!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/kc.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/tradgang/kc.jpg)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Kingstaken on October 29, 2008, 12:11:00 PM
Post by: Kingstaken on October 29, 2008, 12:11:00 PM
Ken, I'd like to say your lucky and wish we had that here on the Ilsand, but it's just to darn early for that much snow..LOL...Still picking tomatoes down here, but it does lQQk great...Should make for great hunting earlier then most seasons.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 29, 2008, 12:56:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 29, 2008, 12:56:00 PM
A not-so-usual west wind here and NO SNOW. I am going pound some ground and see if I can find any sign, then Im gonna set up downwind of a little valley with a creek in it. ALWAYS a lot of activity there. Last time I sat there I had a fisher ten feet away looking under rather large rocks.
Good luck to any that venture out.
Good luck to any that venture out.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 29, 2008, 06:41:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 29, 2008, 06:41:00 PM
Ken, that sure looks pretty there, man when it snows like that at home I have to work. I'm getting off Fri. I'm going to hunt all day baby :thumbsup: :archer:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 29, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on October 29, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
Damon and I were into them tonight. I saw 11 deer four of which were bucks with one being a true monster. Due to some little health issue I have kind of been forced to hunt on the ground quite often this. I had a 140+" buck at 35 yards tonight and he nor his little heram of does new I was there. Damon saw 7 I believe one which was a buck. Things are coming around, i saw 3 fresh scrapes and lots of rubs this evening. Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on October 29, 2008, 08:19:00 PM
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on October 29, 2008, 08:19:00 PM
Shawn in your own words all I can say OOOOOHHH YYYYYYYAAAAAAAA !!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 29, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 29, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
I found no less that fifteen scrapes. I saw five, only one that could have been a buck, but it wouldnt come out to let me see. I also saw a bunch of turkey, had a red squirrel bounce off my shoulder and saw numerous tree rats. Also found a rather large(4"+) bear track at a creek crossing.
Nice day in the woods.
Nice day in the woods.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on October 30, 2008, 04:07:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on October 30, 2008, 04:07:00 PM
I'm on my way out the door to go hunting...
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 30, 2008, 04:23:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 30, 2008, 04:23:00 PM
No woods for me today, saw a few deer and some turkeys while I had baby duty. Decided to take a few practice shots while two does were at my apple trees. Three shots later, they still hadnt flinched.(They were 10-20 ft left of my target) I was curious to see how they would react at the shot, and they didnt.....at all. I was within 20 Yards of each of them. On top of that I hit where I wanted with each shot. Talk about a confidence builder!
I wont be out again until Saturday.
Good luck guys!
I wont be out again until Saturday.
Good luck guys!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: horatio1226 on October 30, 2008, 06:42:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on October 30, 2008, 06:42:00 PM
Saw the buck today that I missed low on last week. Started coming towards me and got distracted by someone's goat making a racket. Saw 5 does as light went away. We'll get em next time. Beautiful day. Just a little chilly.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 30, 2008, 07:23:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 30, 2008, 07:23:00 PM
Thats great to read Brian! Still in the deer, eh?
When ya wanna go hunting?
When ya wanna go hunting?
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on October 30, 2008, 08:47:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on October 30, 2008, 08:47:00 PM
saw 4 flat tops and one buck tonight. All 20 yards down wind and oblivious to me. No decent shots though. They all made a bee line to an apple tree 30 yds away. Never slowed down enough for a shot. Not that I minded. ;)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on October 30, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on October 30, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
i had a fwan with spots walk right up to me twice and bleat for at least 5 minutes on and off! felt great as this was the first time i set on the ground in a looooong while.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: sweet old bill on October 31, 2008, 05:28:00 AM
Post by: sweet old bill on October 31, 2008, 05:28:00 AM
lots of tracks on the cut corn field. Did not see a thing in both morning and or afternoon hunt.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on October 31, 2008, 11:05:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on October 31, 2008, 11:05:00 AM
Saw a deer than the sm 8pt I let go the other day.After he went thru a doe being dogged by a forkhorn came by and still no shots.After that a father and son came by squirrel hunting taking at least 3 shots at everysquirl they saw with a 22....
As you can imagine that ended my hunt for the evening,never saw another deer
As you can imagine that ended my hunt for the evening,never saw another deer
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on October 31, 2008, 07:12:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on October 31, 2008, 07:12:00 PM
The past 1/2 a dozen times out I did not even see a deer, the alfalfa fields by me were sprayed with roundup and now there dead. I went looking for a different spot today and came up with a good one I had a lot of action tonight, I set up in my DB because it's all thorn apples and briers behind me is a creek and in front is a cattail swamp, it all ends up bordering a fully live alfalfa field. About five the action started with the distinct crunching of cattails, I new there were deer in front of me but it is so thick that I could not see them, when they come into view here they are well within range, I normally lay my bow on the ground in the blind but in this spot I had to be on my toes so I held it the whole time. There was a buck in the swamp I'm certain that he was chasing a doe they were crashing around and he was grunting, I could have shot four different bucks, but I have no tag left just a couple doe tags, the doe never showed but I'll be back to this spot for sure.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 31, 2008, 07:16:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 31, 2008, 07:16:00 PM
Sounds like one heck of a funnel there Jim! Funny what happens when you have no buck tag isnt it?
Im heading out in the am...first morning hunt.
Im heading out in the am...first morning hunt.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 31, 2008, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on October 31, 2008, 07:25:00 PM
Keep it coming guys, I am living vicariously through all of you........I have hunted here 17 times so far this year, I have yet to see a deer.....so I look forward to all of your stories....
David
David
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Tdog on October 31, 2008, 07:52:00 PM
Post by: Tdog on October 31, 2008, 07:52:00 PM
Back on wed morning put a nice seven point down. Broad side at 5yds.I'd post a pix if I knew how so if I could mail it to someone to do that for me.I would very greatful..Tucker
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 31, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on October 31, 2008, 08:14:00 PM
That's Great Tucker! :thumbsup:
... mike ...
... mike ...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on October 31, 2008, 08:16:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on October 31, 2008, 08:16:00 PM
Tdog's buck :thumbsup:
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bbassi/Tdog.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bbassi/Tdog.jpg)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 31, 2008, 08:50:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on October 31, 2008, 08:50:00 PM
Nice buck Tucker! Thats awesome.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 31, 2008, 08:51:00 PM
Post by: 3dmuzzy on October 31, 2008, 08:51:00 PM
Thats a fine buck tuck :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Guru on October 31, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: Guru on October 31, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
very nice Fred!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 01, 2008, 05:03:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 01, 2008, 05:03:00 AM
Nice Buck Tucker :bigsmyl: Just kidding bud, Joe would be mad at me if I didn't mention that. Good luck with the remainder of the season, I'll see you at the Bunny hunt.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on November 01, 2008, 07:30:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on November 01, 2008, 07:30:00 AM
good luck to all today, i can't make it, i have a 10k race, will be out tonight and all weekend though!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Aram on November 01, 2008, 08:49:00 AM
Post by: Aram on November 01, 2008, 08:49:00 AM
Way to go Tdog!
:clapper:
:clapper:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 01, 2008, 09:43:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 01, 2008, 09:43:00 AM
I had a shot at a small doe this morning, she was just the size deer I want to get yet. Some how my form fell all to pieces and I missed her clean at about 23 paces, deer have a way of doing that to me no matter how big or small they are, I guess that is why I love this sport so much, it gets my blood to boil :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 01, 2008, 11:42:00 AM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 01, 2008, 11:42:00 AM
Must be the morning for misses Jim. I officially shot at and missed my first(a very big 4 pt) with trad gear. I actually drew on him twice, let down the first time due to a branch touching the limb. He caught me easing down and we had a ten minute stare down. He turned around and started walking away, gave me a 17 or 18 yard broadside shot. I was so focused on getting to anchor, I forgot to pick a spot. The first time I drew I was burning a hole in em....what a rush! I had another smaller buck(neat deer fork on one side, the other wraps behind his ear and comes out below his jaw) five yards from me the whole time! Then two minutes after the miss, another buck(small fork) cam strutting by at 15 yards. Needless to say, I was still shaking too much and could not load an arrow in time. Between that and the HUGE doe at five yards and the 23 turkeys that almost knocked me outta the tree at first light....WHEW!
To top it all off, I found my lost arrow. Shot it at a squirrel about a month ago. Found my arrow from today too. Then on my way back out, I found the left side of what looks like a decent 8 Pt from last year.
GREAT MORNING.
To top it all off, I found my lost arrow. Shot it at a squirrel about a month ago. Found my arrow from today too. Then on my way back out, I found the left side of what looks like a decent 8 Pt from last year.
GREAT MORNING.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: mcgroundstalker on November 01, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
Post by: mcgroundstalker on November 01, 2008, 02:54:00 PM
Havin' action like that is (almost) as fun as putting them down. Then, you had the thrill without the mess... :rolleyes:
... mike ...
... mike ...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on November 01, 2008, 03:37:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on November 01, 2008, 03:37:00 PM
headed out shortly to ground hunt again. auctually to sore to sit in a stand. finshed a 10k race and came in secound in my divison so maye today is my lucky day!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Ontario Longbow on November 01, 2008, 06:26:00 PM
Post by: Ontario Longbow on November 01, 2008, 06:26:00 PM
My hunting partner and I were in the Catskills again for our annual bowhunt. Sad part is this will be the last year there, house and property got sold. We also had a new property to hunt in Orange county (friend of Theo's brother-in-law). We each had three tags, Theo filled his, even passing on a spike after his buck tag was filled. I missed a small buck and had a five yard encounter with a doe that resulted in no shot opportunities. All in all a great last Catskill hunt.
Me going camoless :
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/NY2008021.jpg)
Theo's doe,, taken with a 1000g arrow
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/NY2008008.jpg)
Spike that qualified for a DMP permit:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/NY2008015.jpg)
Theo's 3C buck(three point on one side min):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/NY2008031.jpg)
Me going camoless :
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/NY2008021.jpg)
Theo's doe,, taken with a 1000g arrow
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/NY2008008.jpg)
Spike that qualified for a DMP permit:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/NY2008015.jpg)
Theo's 3C buck(three point on one side min):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/NY2008031.jpg)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 01, 2008, 07:07:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 01, 2008, 07:07:00 PM
Those are nice deer :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on November 01, 2008, 07:18:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on November 01, 2008, 07:18:00 PM
congrats guys , nice deer :0)
Adam shot a nice turkey tonight , its now on our dinner plates :0) Drew
Adam shot a nice turkey tonight , its now on our dinner plates :0) Drew
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Tdog on November 01, 2008, 07:29:00 PM
Post by: Tdog on November 01, 2008, 07:29:00 PM
Very nice. Sorry bout the lost land..If you guys ever need a place to stay. I'm close to some state land in the Catskills.Your more than welcome. Tucker
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 01, 2008, 07:34:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 01, 2008, 07:34:00 PM
Tell Adam congratulations, we can't even buy a turkey around my place, I feel bad for Joe he is just starting out and he can't even get a glimpse of one. I have shot tons of turkey over the years and have never seen it this bad around here.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Ontario Longbow on November 01, 2008, 10:00:00 PM
Post by: Ontario Longbow on November 01, 2008, 10:00:00 PM
Tdog,,Thanks for the offer,, I can't say enough about the great folks from NY state!!,,Frank
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: joe skipp on November 02, 2008, 10:55:00 AM
Post by: joe skipp on November 02, 2008, 10:55:00 AM
Finally taking a short break from hunting every day. Managed to fill one doe tag in CT and one here in NY. Been chasing deer around Jersey with my buddies...plenty of action.
The bucks are starting to become more accesible and scrapes are showing up in a few of our better hunting areas. Seen 2 nice six pointers and one small eight. Its only going to get better the next 3 weeks. Plan on hitting the woods hard until my wife and I leave for London, England to visit our daughter Thanksgiving week.
So much woods....so little time....below is one of my favorite "ambush locations" in Jersey. Plenty of action around this crossroads....taking today off to regroup, get some healthy food in me and head back out tomorrow morning....Keep the faith...
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/P9160004.jpg)
The bucks are starting to become more accesible and scrapes are showing up in a few of our better hunting areas. Seen 2 nice six pointers and one small eight. Its only going to get better the next 3 weeks. Plan on hitting the woods hard until my wife and I leave for London, England to visit our daughter Thanksgiving week.
So much woods....so little time....below is one of my favorite "ambush locations" in Jersey. Plenty of action around this crossroads....taking today off to regroup, get some healthy food in me and head back out tomorrow morning....Keep the faith...
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/P9160004.jpg)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 02, 2008, 11:19:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 02, 2008, 11:19:00 AM
Congratulations on the deer Joe :thumbsup: I had quite the morning today, I got in my stand hung up my gear nocked an arrow then watched my quiver fall to the ground, so I climbed down grabbed the quiver climbed back up and proceeded to knock my arrow off the bow and watched that hit the dirt :banghead: I could of got "P"ed off but I just said the heck with it I ain't climbing back down and I'm not going to let a little thing like that spoil my day. I never did see a deer but I took hair off a black squirrel, in all the years I have hunted I have only seen 4 of them around here, I had another shot at a grey but missed that one to, but I did have a good time. I wish Joe hadn't decided to sleep in, it was dead calm with a hard frost leaves were falling like rain, you don't see a hand full of days like that to often around here. My wife watched five deer cross the road by her horse and head right to my stand that is by there, oh well maybe next time out.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Izzy on November 02, 2008, 11:34:00 AM
Post by: Izzy on November 02, 2008, 11:34:00 AM
Finally getting some deer in close here.The only ones I had a close enough to shoot were in the 140 class.140 ounces that is.Two lone fawns.In another week Ill be tempted at carrying one of them out of the woods slung over my shoulder.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Tdog on November 02, 2008, 05:17:00 PM
Post by: Tdog on November 02, 2008, 05:17:00 PM
Joe looking good in that ASAT...Gotta love it.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 02, 2008, 06:27:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 02, 2008, 06:27:00 PM
Got out for the last hour and a half. Saw two HUGE coyotes. One lone doe. Took that stand down, and will replace the chain on it and set it up somewhere else during this week after work.
Heard that a very large deer was taken across the street from me....Im really hoping it wasnt the one I am setting up on.
Good luck guys.
Heard that a very large deer was taken across the street from me....Im really hoping it wasnt the one I am setting up on.
Good luck guys.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 02, 2008, 06:37:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 02, 2008, 06:37:00 PM
Nomad88 shoots and scores!! Damon was having a few equipment issues and had missed a few deer. He got things squared away and made a perfect 25 yared shot on a nice big doe this afternoon. He was even nice enough to drag it out himself without getting help from his father in law(me). Well I helped for the las 40 yards. Hope he comes on to tell his story, h said he would try. Congrats!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: sleepyhollow on November 02, 2008, 06:59:00 PM
Post by: sleepyhollow on November 02, 2008, 06:59:00 PM
Congrats to Damon !!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 02, 2008, 08:05:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 02, 2008, 08:05:00 PM
Way to go Damon!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Story please.......
David
David
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on November 02, 2008, 08:20:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on November 02, 2008, 08:20:00 PM
way to go Damon!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: 3dmuzzy on November 02, 2008, 08:24:00 PM
Post by: 3dmuzzy on November 02, 2008, 08:24:00 PM
Thats great Damon! lets have the details...ED
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 02, 2008, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 02, 2008, 08:35:00 PM
I knew he would connect, it was just a matter of time.
Wish I coulda been there, like we planned. I cancelled because my wife is sick, thus I had the baby. She took a nap, woke up and said "Why arent you hunting?". :banghead:
Congrats Damon...knew you would make the next shot after watching a few of your shots yesterday.
I hope you guys got pics?
Wish I coulda been there, like we planned. I cancelled because my wife is sick, thus I had the baby. She took a nap, woke up and said "Why arent you hunting?". :banghead:
Congrats Damon...knew you would make the next shot after watching a few of your shots yesterday.
I hope you guys got pics?
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 02, 2008, 08:42:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 02, 2008, 08:42:00 PM
One pic. on the cell phone. It shows her on her side with his arrow sticking out right where the heart is. She did not go 40 yards! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 02, 2008, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 02, 2008, 08:43:00 PM
Does it get any better?
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 03, 2008, 05:16:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 03, 2008, 05:16:00 AM
Nice shooting Damon, kinda surprised you didn't shoot it in the head :bigsmyl:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/HeadShots.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/HeadShots.jpg)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 03, 2008, 10:31:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on November 03, 2008, 10:31:00 AM
I drilled a tree rat with a BH Sat morning after they tempted me for way to long.
Sun morning I had an absolutely perfect shot oppertunity on a 2 yr old 8pt only to put it thru his backstraps from 15 yrds away man did that suck alot I even entertained a thought about equipment that I haven,t had in a long long time....I went in the dirrection he went for the afternoon even though I know it was a non fatal hit
I had seen a 130 class 8pt in there last season and I found his bed which is where I ended up sitting for the afternoon...right IN his bed
Well I was right it was his bed only he's bigger than 130 now and coming straight at me 30, 20, 15, 10...crap why did I sit IN his bed now im standing in his bed and he's eyeballin the heck outta me at 10 steps and he's all of 140"s now with only 8pts still and clean.He doesn,t like me standing in his bed and kinda jumps outta there but gives me a 15 yrd shot.Granted he was lokking right at me but I drew when he couldn,t see me...
Maybe he ducked ,maybe I had some fever I don't know but it went just over his back.....now I'm really wondering about what I'm shooting this shouldn,t happen I practice nearly every day and can hit pretty good what gives,I havn,t thought about the other bow in yrs grrrrrrrrrrrrr :banghead:
Sun morning I had an absolutely perfect shot oppertunity on a 2 yr old 8pt only to put it thru his backstraps from 15 yrds away man did that suck alot I even entertained a thought about equipment that I haven,t had in a long long time....I went in the dirrection he went for the afternoon even though I know it was a non fatal hit
I had seen a 130 class 8pt in there last season and I found his bed which is where I ended up sitting for the afternoon...right IN his bed
Well I was right it was his bed only he's bigger than 130 now and coming straight at me 30, 20, 15, 10...crap why did I sit IN his bed now im standing in his bed and he's eyeballin the heck outta me at 10 steps and he's all of 140"s now with only 8pts still and clean.He doesn,t like me standing in his bed and kinda jumps outta there but gives me a 15 yrd shot.Granted he was lokking right at me but I drew when he couldn,t see me...
Maybe he ducked ,maybe I had some fever I don't know but it went just over his back.....now I'm really wondering about what I'm shooting this shouldn,t happen I practice nearly every day and can hit pretty good what gives,I havn,t thought about the other bow in yrs grrrrrrrrrrrrr :banghead:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 03, 2008, 03:41:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 03, 2008, 03:41:00 PM
Tom I've seen you shoot, must of been the fever :help:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 03, 2008, 04:05:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on November 03, 2008, 04:05:00 PM
Tom, put it on the white line on the belly. I KNOW you shoot better than that. and get that "other" bow out of your head!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: BobW on November 03, 2008, 04:05:00 PM
Post by: BobW on November 03, 2008, 04:05:00 PM
You are right Tom, better just go back to that "other bow". Send me all your trad bows, I'll see that they are not around to cause you troubles... :biglaugh:
BobW
BobW
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on November 03, 2008, 06:22:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on November 03, 2008, 06:22:00 PM
nice job guys congrats :0)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 03, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on November 03, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
Way to go Damon :thumbsup: Shawn sent me the pic yesterday.
The shot was kinda wierd and I figured out the why...it looked like my arrow just bounced right off him.There was a loud bang and then it bounced straight back at first I thought it musta bounced off the tree behind him.My magnus 2 tip was bent a bit and I couldn't find a mark in the tree...besides it was a 2 blade with 660 grs behind it it woulda stuck in a tree
It had to be his rack as he ducked...he was lookin right at me...i shoulda tried to shoot under him or the white line like Brent
said :banghead: why was I in his bed anyway :banghead:
This ones hard it's been buggin me all day
The shot was kinda wierd and I figured out the why...it looked like my arrow just bounced right off him.There was a loud bang and then it bounced straight back at first I thought it musta bounced off the tree behind him.My magnus 2 tip was bent a bit and I couldn't find a mark in the tree...besides it was a 2 blade with 660 grs behind it it woulda stuck in a tree
It had to be his rack as he ducked...he was lookin right at me...i shoulda tried to shoot under him or the white line like Brent
said :banghead: why was I in his bed anyway :banghead:
This ones hard it's been buggin me all day
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 04, 2008, 02:09:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 04, 2008, 02:09:00 PM
To warm right now I'm going to wait till it cool again. I did see a real nice doe on the way in to work, she new I was unarmed.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Izzy on November 04, 2008, 05:46:00 PM
Post by: Izzy on November 04, 2008, 05:46:00 PM
They were moving last night and this morning.Last night my son Noah and I took a quick suburban hunt together to celebrate hi report card and we damn near stalked up on 2 doe through a weedy clay pit.We almost pulled it off but got busted by the only breeze all evening. :banghead:This morning had 2 doe walk behind me and took a right instead of the desired left.DOHHH!!!! Bout an hour later on the same trail a real nice buck chased 2 doe all around my stand but they all eventually left on that same trail to the right without asking me to take one of em home.Last of all belive it or not, a hen golden pheasant.She was a beautiful little gal.I dont know who raised it or where she came from but she was way up on a mature pine and hardwoood mountain.I saw 2 bobwhite not far from there a while back which is unheard of there so someones raising birds.Pretty good morning in my book.3 more days for me to bowhunt, Im getting nervous. :scared:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 04, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 04, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
I cant wait for Saturday...man I gotta get back out in the woods. Good luck guys.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on November 04, 2008, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on November 04, 2008, 09:43:00 PM
yeah man they were running crazy today, saw 3 different bucks and 1 doe! hope to get a shot at them tomorrow, good luck to all.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 05, 2008, 05:58:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 05, 2008, 05:58:00 PM
Joe and I went out today after work and school, we had a couple squirrels milling around at 20 yards, I was hoping they would come in little closer so Joe could get a shot but the one chased the other off. We shot some stumps and had a good time any way.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 05, 2008, 07:08:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 05, 2008, 07:08:00 PM
Deer are not moving well in the am or pm. Midday movement is pretty good even thou it is hot. The last two days the deer made their move with maybe 15 minutes of shooting light left. Yesterday I climbed down 10 minutes before dark to try and stalk a couple bucks that came out at 80-90 yards and as I picked up my bow after lowering it to the ground I turned and was looking at a nice 6pt. coming right at me, he saw me at the same time and was gone. Tonight I grunted in a nice 8pt. but he got side tracked by a doe about 20 yards away in a nasty thicket. As I was leaving i lowered my bow down I hear a grunt, I quickly pull the bow back up and here he comes, right into 8 yards. It was just to dark and I could not pick a hole. I actually had a text from Curt and than Damon and than another buddy of mine while waiting for him to leave. After 15 minutes he finally turned and walked away. It was 5:32 before he left. Hopefully the weather will turn cool because things are heating up for sure in the deers world! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 06, 2008, 07:07:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 06, 2008, 07:07:00 PM
Come on NY'ers, it is warm out but it is heating up big time. The next week the woods should explode!! Saw 8 bucks tonight 7 young'uns chasing a doe and Mr. Big just watching. Passed a 6pt. at 10 yards in hopes of the big guy becoming interested. He stayed out about 50 yards. I had 7 1.5 year olds acting stupid for about 20 minutes. The poor doe finally got down wind of me and took the show with her!! Get in the woods asap as it is getting good! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 06, 2008, 07:46:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 06, 2008, 07:46:00 PM
I will be out Saturday. I just walked the dog and got to within ten feet of the boy I missed last week...he was bedded in my back yard.
Which hotspot was that Shawn? Jeesh....thats a lot of bucks.
Which hotspot was that Shawn? Jeesh....thats a lot of bucks.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 06, 2008, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 06, 2008, 08:12:00 PM
Over to Lymans my bow only area. Damon sat the same stand a little over a week ago and saw 4 bucks from it. It is in a bottom and overlooks a few apple trees and a small creek. I have killed 8 or 10 bucks form that stand. Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 06, 2008, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on November 06, 2008, 08:18:00 PM
I know that stand....... :bigsmyl: Go get 'em Shawn....
David
David
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 06, 2008, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 06, 2008, 08:31:00 PM
David, good to hear from ya!! Ya ought to come hunt with me!! I have a few stands that are hot and in the next week they will be smokin'!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 06, 2008, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on November 06, 2008, 08:43:00 PM
I took Mon and Tues off so I've got a 4 day weekend coming up at least :bigsmyl:
With a little luck maybe I'll get a do over.The swamp is pretty good size and there's a thick vane that he'll travel hopefully I can pick the right spot to camp out I'll see what side depending on the weather,I havn't checked to see what the wind forcast is coming up
Good luck everybody
With a little luck maybe I'll get a do over.The swamp is pretty good size and there's a thick vane that he'll travel hopefully I can pick the right spot to camp out I'll see what side depending on the weather,I havn't checked to see what the wind forcast is coming up
Good luck everybody
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 06, 2008, 08:47:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 06, 2008, 08:47:00 PM
Tom I have 7 days until gun season but I have a bow only area and things will be awesome over the next week or so, best of luck!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 06, 2008, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 06, 2008, 08:54:00 PM
Good luck Shawn. I would love to see ya get a nice deer.
I just got back from town...man the does are everywhere and acting jumpy. I saw two doing recon on another group. They made sure there were no bucks then joined the other does. The bucks were about 150 yards out in the field, I saw antler but couldnt see how big. There were four bucks total. Come on Saturday!!
I just got back from town...man the does are everywhere and acting jumpy. I saw two doing recon on another group. They made sure there were no bucks then joined the other does. The bucks were about 150 yards out in the field, I saw antler but couldnt see how big. There were four bucks total. Come on Saturday!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on November 06, 2008, 09:16:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on November 06, 2008, 09:16:00 PM
i'll be out tomorrow morning with John and saterday as well, good luck all!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 07, 2008, 12:39:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on November 07, 2008, 12:39:00 PM
tick...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 07, 2008, 01:15:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on November 07, 2008, 01:15:00 PM
tick...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 07, 2008, 01:34:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on November 07, 2008, 01:34:00 PM
well boys, I think I just blew it on the biggest buck in NY. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Some of you know about "HIM"... the buck I hunted all last year without even a sighting. Well yesterday at 1:30, I walked right into him at 20 yards. UGGG!!!!! :banghead: :banghead: He was bedded in a blowdown in a wide open woods, all alone. No doe anywhere that I saw. I actually smelled him way before I saw him. I thought I spilled a bottle of Tinks in my pocket and stopped to check. As soon as I realized I hadn't spilled it, I knew instantly what was happening. I raised my head and made instant eye contact with the biggest buck I've ever seen. As soon as our eyes met he was GONE!
I actually thought he was dead and gone. Nobody has seen him or gotten trail cam pics of him this year (that they will admit to anyway) This is him last year, August of 2007.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bbassi/HIM.jpg)
He's significantly bigger this year with lots more sticker points off the G2 and G3 on both sides....
Makes me wish I still drank. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go cry. :(
Some of you know about "HIM"... the buck I hunted all last year without even a sighting. Well yesterday at 1:30, I walked right into him at 20 yards. UGGG!!!!! :banghead: :banghead: He was bedded in a blowdown in a wide open woods, all alone. No doe anywhere that I saw. I actually smelled him way before I saw him. I thought I spilled a bottle of Tinks in my pocket and stopped to check. As soon as I realized I hadn't spilled it, I knew instantly what was happening. I raised my head and made instant eye contact with the biggest buck I've ever seen. As soon as our eyes met he was GONE!
I actually thought he was dead and gone. Nobody has seen him or gotten trail cam pics of him this year (that they will admit to anyway) This is him last year, August of 2007.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bbassi/HIM.jpg)
He's significantly bigger this year with lots more sticker points off the G2 and G3 on both sides....
Makes me wish I still drank. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go cry. :(
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 07, 2008, 01:48:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 07, 2008, 01:48:00 PM
All is not lost, anything can happen in the next week. It is the rut you know :readit:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 07, 2008, 02:16:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on November 07, 2008, 02:16:00 PM
I know Jim, but you and I both know how slim that chance is. My wife's brother-in-law that gun hunts our place has terminal CA and this will be his last season. He actually missed this deer last year so I'm praying Tom gets another chance at him. That would make my year.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 07, 2008, 02:22:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on November 07, 2008, 02:22:00 PM
ME lol
...TOCK Im about to hit the clock.I'm outta here for the next 4 days ,work that is good luck guys
...TOCK Im about to hit the clock.I'm outta here for the next 4 days ,work that is good luck guys
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on November 07, 2008, 02:37:00 PM
Post by: adkmountainken on November 07, 2008, 02:37:00 PM
they definitly are on the move now! then dam blow downs, i can't tell ya how many bucks i have jumped by blow downs!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 07, 2008, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 07, 2008, 06:19:00 PM
Brent, I hope he gets that buck. If you need a deer dog to help him out at all let me know.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 07, 2008, 06:43:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 07, 2008, 06:43:00 PM
Nice buck. I blew it tonight myself. I will try and post a quick story later. Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: str8sh2ter on November 07, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
Post by: str8sh2ter on November 07, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
The rut must be Kicking in .My brother got a four point with his Traditional Pickup.I missed one with my Traditional park Avenue last night.We saw a large eight point chasing a couple does,while on our way to work Thurs. morning.Many more road kills this week also.
Saturday should be a good day,i'm thinking.Good luck all.
Saturday should be a good day,i'm thinking.Good luck all.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 07, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 07, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
I will be out in the am. Good luck to all who venture out.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ghost rob on November 08, 2008, 05:29:00 AM
Post by: ghost rob on November 08, 2008, 05:29:00 AM
I'm heading out right now. I hunted yesterday morning but didn't see anything, and hadn't seen a deer for 7 days, so at 1 pm I went for a ride and spotted a doe and a real decent buck about 300 yards higher up in the woods than I usually see deer. I had to help my father-in-law all afternoon but my 14 year-old son went up there after school and had an encounter with a broken horned two point that was awesome. He went in and found a spot where he could see and set up under a Hemlock tree. The buck came in at 11 yards straight on. He then kinda saw Dylan and started turning broadside and walking away. Dylan whistled and he stopped at 18 yards but he didn't shoot because his self-imposed range is 13-14 yards. The buck left and Dylan saw where he was going and circled around in front of him two different times and had shots but didn't take them because he didn't feel they where good shots. I'm very proud of him for the way he conducted himself and for going out on his own when I couldn't get out with him. He showed great restraint for not taking a bad shot. I'm hoping he'll get a shot soon as gun season starts next Saturday. Rob
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ghost rob on November 08, 2008, 05:51:00 PM
Post by: ghost rob on November 08, 2008, 05:51:00 PM
Well been out most of the day and never saw any deer. This has been a very slow year for me and I've only missed going out three days. I know the deer are out there as I saw five different bucks on a trail camera the first week of the season. I really can't explain why unless we're overhunting it. We're not going to the same spots time and time again, we're mixing it up. I'm gonna take the morning off and go grouse hunting as I've seen a lot of them and Dylan's gonna go for squirrels. Hope everyone else is having better luck. Rob
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 08, 2008, 06:24:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 08, 2008, 06:24:00 PM
They moved good mid day around here.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 08, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 08, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
Mid-day movement has been good for a week or so due to the dark moon. I feel up to talking about yesterday afternoon. I got in late so i decided to sit right behind the farmers barn. I have had the bracket in the tree for 3 years but have only set the stand once before. I climb in around 3;45 and the wind is west and is supposed to change to SW towards dark, which would be perfect. At 4;15 I look over my left shoulder and there is a lone doe. She feeds along a bit and is gonna head down a fenceline that will lead her away from me. I blow the bleat a few times and she heads my way. I watch her feed right to me(8 yds.) and she cuts behind me and down a trail I had cut in hopes the deer would follow it, she did. at 4:30 I look back and hear stands a big eight point with a real white rack. He is doing basicall y what she just did, so I blow the grunt just once real soft as he is only 45 yards away or so. He heads my way, slowly he works his way inot about 18 yards. He suddenly turns into the thick, but just goes in until his shoulders and head are in, he starts eating leaves off what I believe is a raspberry bush. I have no shot, he turns and comes out but is head on, I have a small hole to shoot thru but he is quartering at me and I am only shooting 53-54#s, so I pass. All of sudden the wind changes and comes straight north, his head comes up, he licks his noise and fidgets. I know he is gonna go, he stamps his foot once and again. Now he is turning and leaving real quick, walking dead away. At little over 30 yards I bleat loud with my mouth to stop him, he turns to look over his left shoulder and come broadside, I pick a spot and let it go. It looked good but skips off the top of his back. He whirls and starts sneaking off a little run in the thicket. all of a sudden he blows and comes barrelling back out into the pasture. he stops at 25 yards, this time he picks me off and sees me draw. I shoot again but he was long gone by the time my arrow arrived. iI immediately went and checked for my first arrow, the only thing I can figure is when he was sneaking off after my first shot he came face to face with my arrow sticking in a small tree, he smelled it and bounded back out into the field. Great buck, would of been my best by any weapon. I missed him for a reason and today I found out about a real giant right where i am hunting, but I get plenty of buck tags and would be happy with both!! :bigsmyl: Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: sweet old bill on November 09, 2008, 04:28:00 AM
Post by: sweet old bill on November 09, 2008, 04:28:00 AM
rain rain go away... was out sat. morning and go caught in heavy rain, came in and sat the rest of the day in front of the tv with football.my team pen state lose by 1 point in the last 8 secs of the game. Up 430 sunday and it is 41 degrees, still looks like rain maybe but will try again.
I know you can not get a deer from the living room.
I know you can not get a deer from the living room.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on November 09, 2008, 07:23:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on November 09, 2008, 07:23:00 AM
can't hunt today but the deer are definitly moving. the 6pt by my house FINALLY came out to the field to chase does as i walked my dogs around 6am this morning. he had been hanging back in the thick stuff and only coming out at night.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 09, 2008, 11:04:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 09, 2008, 11:04:00 AM
I saw zippo this morning, I'm going to fill up on bacon and eggs then hit the mid day shift, I would like to shoot another doe :bigsmyl: Here is a pic of Joe the other day when we went for squirrels
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/IM000337.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/IM000337.jpg)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: horatio1226 on November 09, 2008, 04:43:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on November 09, 2008, 04:43:00 PM
I just got in from hunting and saw zippo also. I have the trail of a nice buck. I saw him 3 times on the trail and discovered some new rubs today. I've just got to figure out how to get him. I have to set up on the side of a steep hill. I'm going to try camo and a natural blind.Had a great day. Hunted with my 15 year old son Ben. Couldn't have been better except if I brought the buck home!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 09, 2008, 06:49:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on November 09, 2008, 06:49:00 PM
OK, don't tell him I said so, but someone's gotta ask BobW how many he missed this year. :knothead: :knothead:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 09, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 09, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
Hey Bob how many deer did you miss this season :scared:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Peter Smith on November 09, 2008, 06:57:00 PM
Post by: Peter Smith on November 09, 2008, 06:57:00 PM
Waptichasr and I went out this morning, by 7:38 we both had deer. I got a doe, and Bob got a buck. Ill let him tell his story. I shot my doe from a tree stand at 15 yds. using my saxon arc angel recurve, 50lbs at 28. A cedar shafted arrow tipped with a zwickey 2 blade broad head.
This is my first trad deer ever.
Pete
This is my first trad deer ever.
Pete
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 09, 2008, 06:57:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 09, 2008, 06:57:00 PM
Now on the serious side, I saw no deer today.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Peter Smith on November 09, 2008, 07:01:00 PM
Post by: Peter Smith on November 09, 2008, 07:01:00 PM
We went to bath and didnt see any till Friday nmight, one lonely little button buck. We go out to my moms in clarkson and kill 2 within the first 45 minutes, what the heck?
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on November 09, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on November 09, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Congrats :thumbsup: to all.
bbassi, I would like to see your brother-in-law connect on that fantastic buck also. It says a lot about you, for hoping he gets the buck.
bbassi, I would like to see your brother-in-law connect on that fantastic buck also. It says a lot about you, for hoping he gets the buck.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Gaff on November 09, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
Post by: Gaff on November 09, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
i went to a little "secret" spot this morning near hoosic. its a small patch of woods that deer have to funnel through to get to their bedding area. i saw 2 does in there yesterday, and i found the trail that it looks like every deer uses to go through. there is no suitable trees for my climber so i made a ground blind and brought the longbow out for its first deer hunt. i setup for a 15 yd shot, so i said this is perfect.
i saw 2 does at 7:30. (same time that they came through yesterday) the does kept lookin behind them but veered off the run and moved past at 25 yds.
at 8:11 i looked to my left and saw a white muzzle lookin at me from 30 yds!! and then i saw the rack!! :eek: i dont care much about horns, im more of a meat hunter. but this deer had to be 140 to 150 class!! it just surveyed the area, and turned to his right and slowly walked into the thicket. he obviously didnt like what he saw.
i was so rattled by seeing a buck like that i was useless for about 2 hours!!! i dont think i would have been able to shoot a 60 lb doe i was shakin so bad!!!
anyway, it was my first day ever hunting with trad gear, and i had quite an experience. to bad i couldnt have talked myself into doing it sooner. :banghead:
i saw another buck chasing a doe in a field on my way home at 11 oclock. so get out there and sit as long as ya can, cause it on......
i saw 2 does at 7:30. (same time that they came through yesterday) the does kept lookin behind them but veered off the run and moved past at 25 yds.
at 8:11 i looked to my left and saw a white muzzle lookin at me from 30 yds!! and then i saw the rack!! :eek: i dont care much about horns, im more of a meat hunter. but this deer had to be 140 to 150 class!! it just surveyed the area, and turned to his right and slowly walked into the thicket. he obviously didnt like what he saw.
i was so rattled by seeing a buck like that i was useless for about 2 hours!!! i dont think i would have been able to shoot a 60 lb doe i was shakin so bad!!!
anyway, it was my first day ever hunting with trad gear, and i had quite an experience. to bad i couldnt have talked myself into doing it sooner. :banghead:
i saw another buck chasing a doe in a field on my way home at 11 oclock. so get out there and sit as long as ya can, cause it on......
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 09, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 09, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
Pete, congratulations on you deer,I know that you have been working hard on getting one. You to Bob way to go both of you :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 09, 2008, 10:26:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 09, 2008, 10:26:00 PM
No deer woods for me today. Yesterday I saw five, three were does, couldnt tell with the other two as they saw me first. I think one of them was responsible for the shed I found last week though.
Today I took the brit out and we got her fix for bird hunting for a while.
Congrats on the deer guys!
Back to work now....might get out thursday/friday if I can bribe someone to babysit.
Good luck with that buck Shawn! Good luck to everyone else...its crunch time!
Today I took the brit out and we got her fix for bird hunting for a while.
Congrats on the deer guys!
Back to work now....might get out thursday/friday if I can bribe someone to babysit.
Good luck with that buck Shawn! Good luck to everyone else...its crunch time!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on November 09, 2008, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on November 09, 2008, 10:37:00 PM
Congrats , Pete , Bob way to go :0)
For those that know my son Adam , he shot a nice 5 point this morning (not trad gear ) he is a kid after his first and got it done . He made a perfect double lung shot and short recovery . Drew
For those that know my son Adam , he shot a nice 5 point this morning (not trad gear ) he is a kid after his first and got it done . He made a perfect double lung shot and short recovery . Drew
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 10, 2008, 04:12:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 10, 2008, 04:12:00 AM
That is great Drew, tell Adam congratulations :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 10, 2008, 08:16:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on November 10, 2008, 08:16:00 AM
Congrats Pete, Bob and Adam!
I spent 17 hours in the stand this weekend and saw 1 doe with fawns.
then this morning as we are leaving for work a buck steps off my property into the road... :banghead:
Just goes to show, if there's noo hot does in your area this time of year, there won't be any bucks either. Feast or famin! :rolleyes:
I spent 17 hours in the stand this weekend and saw 1 doe with fawns.
then this morning as we are leaving for work a buck steps off my property into the road... :banghead:
Just goes to show, if there's noo hot does in your area this time of year, there won't be any bucks either. Feast or famin! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Peter Smith on November 10, 2008, 08:25:00 AM
Post by: Peter Smith on November 10, 2008, 08:25:00 AM
Seems to be some rut action finally strting this morning, i had a doe run in front of me at mach 15 this morning on the way into work, i slowed to see if a buck was coming behing her, but had traffic backed up, so i kept goen. There was some more road kills this morning on the parkway. i think its time!
brent, I hear someone set up a ground blind near you yesterday!
Pete
brent, I hear someone set up a ground blind near you yesterday!
Pete
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: BobW on November 10, 2008, 08:58:00 AM
Post by: BobW on November 10, 2008, 08:58:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by bbassi:thanks Brent..... um, yeah, :rolleyes: sadly to say, 0-7 on 6 different deer in 5 days of hunting.. :eek: ... On the plus side, after haveing shot over and under as many as I have, the odds are in my favor to get one arrow to fly on line.. :banghead:
OK, don't tell him I said so, but someone's gotta ask BobW how many he missed this year. :knothead: :knothead:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 10, 2008, 09:48:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on November 10, 2008, 09:48:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by BobW:Just think, if we were cutting your shirt tails off for missing you's be down to a tube top!
QuoteOriginally posted by bbassi:thanks Brent..... um, yeah, :rolleyes: sadly to say, 0-7 on 6 different deer in 5 days of hunting.. :eek: ... On the plus side, after haveing shot over and under as many as I have, the odds are in my favor to get one arrow to fly on line.. :banghead: [/b]
OK, don't tell him I said so, but someone's gotta ask BobW how many he missed this year. :knothead: :knothead:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 10, 2008, 09:55:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on November 10, 2008, 09:55:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Peter Smith:Yep, apperently the only blind deaf and lazy hunter in the woods. At 8:30 I watched the guy walk in and try to set up. he walked all over a 40 yrd circle around him picking up branches and braking them with his foot to get them the correct "size". I whistled 3 times loudly and waved my arms several times trying to get his attention. Finally, I had enough and decided to leave him to his hunt and head to the house and grab a cup of coffee. The idiot looks at me as I walked out like I ruined "his" hunt, then proceeded to follow me out and leave completely, slamming his car doors defiantly as he left..... Unbelievable. :knothead:
Seems to be some rut action finally strting this morning, i had a doe run in front of me at mach 15 this morning on the way into work, i slowed to see if a buck was coming behing her, but had traffic backed up, so i kept goen. There was some more road kills this morning on the parkway. i think its time!
brent, I hear someone set up a ground blind near you yesterday!
Pete
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: BobW on November 10, 2008, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: BobW on November 10, 2008, 11:52:00 AM
you have no idea how much it cost me to have that guy do that...... its the only way I can keep the stakes even
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 10, 2008, 01:28:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 10, 2008, 01:28:00 PM
Sorry Brent !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
after seeing the buck in your photo I thought you might need the company
after seeing the buck in your photo I thought you might need the company
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Toecutter on November 10, 2008, 01:57:00 PM
Post by: Toecutter on November 10, 2008, 01:57:00 PM
Congrats Adam!! Drew send the hero pic when you get a chance.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: woodchucker on November 10, 2008, 05:08:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on November 10, 2008, 05:08:00 PM
Adam,
Well done Young Man!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!
:archer: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Well done Young Man!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!
:archer: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 10, 2008, 05:51:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 10, 2008, 05:51:00 PM
I saw the big six tonight, cruising for some female companionship, my buck tag will be good on Sat.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Aram on November 10, 2008, 06:35:00 PM
Post by: Aram on November 10, 2008, 06:35:00 PM
Good job Adam!
Congratulations Pete and Wapiti Chaser too! Bob story? Pictures?
Nathan, it was great hunting with you yesterday. Glad you came all the way from Mass. to show me the beautiful woods in my back yard. :rolleyes: Give a call when you're in town again. I saw your doe today... I might have to help myself if she shows up again.
:campfire:
Aram
Congratulations Pete and Wapiti Chaser too! Bob story? Pictures?
Nathan, it was great hunting with you yesterday. Glad you came all the way from Mass. to show me the beautiful woods in my back yard. :rolleyes: Give a call when you're in town again. I saw your doe today... I might have to help myself if she shows up again.
:campfire:
Aram
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on November 10, 2008, 09:07:00 PM
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on November 10, 2008, 09:07:00 PM
Here's the buck I took Sunday at 7:12 am. I was out with Peter Smith and was waiting awhile to track him when I heard all kinds of brush breaking over by Peter and three deer came running past me. The area we hunt is so thick that a rabbit can't get trough parts of it ! It sounded like a tractor coming through the brush and I knew it could only mean one of two things. Either a buck was chasing a doe or Peter had just hit one. I was just thinking wow what a morning when I turned my cell phone and saw Peter's simple message " I GOT A DOE ". Peter had heart shot the doe and she only plowed through a little brush before it was all over.It was real cool to have a good friend take his first Trad deer with the same bow I had taken my first Trad deer with in the same area ! After dragging Peter's deer to the lane he helped my follow my deer. I shot the buck with my 1966 Grizzly , Purple Heart footed Cedar arrow with natural turkey feathers and a 125 grain eclipse head. Congrats to everyone else as well. PS another Trag Ganger has a story to tell (Swampbuck). (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/1966kodiak/hunting005.jpg) If this picture is too big PLEASE resize it as my computer won't
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 10, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 10, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
Thats a great buck! Congrats you two!
Im all set, all I have to do is wake up and get to my stand.
Good luck guys.
Im all set, all I have to do is wake up and get to my stand.
Good luck guys.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 10, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on November 10, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
Congrads Pete Bob and Adam :thumbsup:
After sitting in the same stand from dawn ill dusk Sat without seeing a single deer and sitting again yesterday without seeing a deer I tried my future son in laws spot.
Hammered a Sm doe tha didn't go 40 yrds with my Centuar and a 2 blade magnus II.Got a complete pass thru and hope to maybe punch another doe tag tomorrow or better my buck tag...speaking of which had I been standing about 15 mins after I shot the doe a nice 2 yr old came in on the back side of the bush I had crawled up to.At that point he stopped 5yrds away dead down wind.Didn't blow outta there but didn't linger either
Bob stopped by with the deer they had shot yesterday very nice...
Now that I've broke my jynx this yr hopefully BobW will take care of his...good luck guys
After sitting in the same stand from dawn ill dusk Sat without seeing a single deer and sitting again yesterday without seeing a deer I tried my future son in laws spot.
Hammered a Sm doe tha didn't go 40 yrds with my Centuar and a 2 blade magnus II.Got a complete pass thru and hope to maybe punch another doe tag tomorrow or better my buck tag...speaking of which had I been standing about 15 mins after I shot the doe a nice 2 yr old came in on the back side of the bush I had crawled up to.At that point he stopped 5yrds away dead down wind.Didn't blow outta there but didn't linger either
Bob stopped by with the deer they had shot yesterday very nice...
Now that I've broke my jynx this yr hopefully BobW will take care of his...good luck guys
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: LAR43 on November 11, 2008, 12:25:00 AM
Post by: LAR43 on November 11, 2008, 12:25:00 AM
Congrats Guys,
Nice buck Bob! :thumbsup:
Larry
Nice buck Bob! :thumbsup:
Larry
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 11, 2008, 04:26:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 11, 2008, 04:26:00 AM
That's a fine buck you have there Bob, I'm sure glad that things came through for all three of you guy's.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 11, 2008, 05:21:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on November 11, 2008, 05:21:00 AM
Im off to the woods :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: LeeNY on November 11, 2008, 09:20:00 AM
Post by: LeeNY on November 11, 2008, 09:20:00 AM
Nice buck Bob!!!! :thumbsup:
Congrats on the Doe Tom!!!!!! :thumbsup:
Congrats on the Doe Tom!!!!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Toecutter on November 11, 2008, 10:04:00 AM
Post by: Toecutter on November 11, 2008, 10:04:00 AM
No problem Aram. I went out again in the morning and did a great big loop high up the mountain glassing down as I went and saw nothing (cept for 2 more black squirrels...CHUCK!!!). I should be back up that way for a few days after thanksgiving (sun through wed I think). Out of (dis)respect for mike, I just wanted to put it out on the web that he missed a blind 4pter :banghead: :D Talk to you soon.
Nathan
Nathan
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Peter Smith on November 11, 2008, 01:39:00 PM
Post by: Peter Smith on November 11, 2008, 01:39:00 PM
good luck to all this week, get em while they are hot!
pete
pete
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 11, 2008, 06:26:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 11, 2008, 06:26:00 PM
I saw the doe by the horse this morning, looks like I'll take Fri. off so I can get the last day in before the big kaboom. I'm going to use my climber to make the adjustment I need to get her.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: dinorocks on November 11, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: dinorocks on November 11, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
I saw the largest buck of my life during my evening hunt today! He came upwind ~25 yards behind me. I stretched my head around the tree and there he was...not moving for about 10-15 minutes. He looked like an elk! He knew something was not right and finally walked away. That is probably why he was so big!
I have never seen so many bucks (and very large) as I have this year (only 4 doe to ~12 bucks). Needless to say I have not yet harvested a deer in the three years hunting with my bow (home-made stick bow and arrows). The first two years I even used my bow throughout regular season. I'm trying to be patient and would be grateful for a deer of either sex.
I have learned much from reading the various forums (thanks) and believe my problem is I need to "aim small" (I can hit a squirrel but not a deer!) and I have a tendency to "peak" after my shot. Trying to get this right before the season ends!
Cannot wait to tell the story of my first deer!
Good luck; three days left!
Dino
I have never seen so many bucks (and very large) as I have this year (only 4 doe to ~12 bucks). Needless to say I have not yet harvested a deer in the three years hunting with my bow (home-made stick bow and arrows). The first two years I even used my bow throughout regular season. I'm trying to be patient and would be grateful for a deer of either sex.
I have learned much from reading the various forums (thanks) and believe my problem is I need to "aim small" (I can hit a squirrel but not a deer!) and I have a tendency to "peak" after my shot. Trying to get this right before the season ends!
Cannot wait to tell the story of my first deer!
Good luck; three days left!
Dino
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on November 11, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on November 11, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
congrats guys well done :0)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 11, 2008, 09:01:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 11, 2008, 09:01:00 PM
Same deer, same stand, same results. I missed the big four I have been chasing. Again. Saw four other bucks, including the one we now call operator-his one antler bends around his ear and ends up looking like a hands free mic. 37 turkeys and a very large owl too. Good day in the woods. Work is gonna drag tomorrow. Then maybe I can getout Thrusday and Friday.
They are chasing like crazy around here. Bleats, grunts....it all works!
Good luck everyone.
They are chasing like crazy around here. Bleats, grunts....it all works!
Good luck everyone.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 12, 2008, 01:19:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 12, 2008, 01:19:00 PM
I hope were not all fizzling out
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: BobW on November 12, 2008, 01:41:00 PM
Post by: BobW on November 12, 2008, 01:41:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Stone Knife:Jim,
I hope were not all fizzling out
From what I have seen, I don't feel it has really started...
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 12, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on November 12, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
Looks like I gotta take off early even if I did just have the last 4 days off :biglaugh:
Maybe just maybe....
Maybe just maybe....
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: joe skipp on November 12, 2008, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: joe skipp on November 12, 2008, 06:19:00 PM
Fizzled out...I'm finally taking a 3 day break from bowhunting. I've been off since late October bowhunting CT and Jersey.
My area here in NY is 3 pt or better so I've been hitting Jersey hard with Bamboo and Southpawshooter. I took one doe and spike in Ct and last Saturday, a 4pt in Jersey. We called this deer...in the rain...and as he circled downwind, he offered 35 yd shot.
The last thing I heard was a dull thump and my hot pink feathers stuck in his heart area. Bamboo(aka Mike Robin) witnessed the shot as he was 20 yds off to my right. The buck bolted for maybe 50 yds..stopped...Mike doe bleated...he actually turned to come back...back legs gave out and he crashed to the ground.
Not a big rack like Bamboo's "last crossing" thread but a big bodied Mtn deer. Scott took a few pics before the fog rolled in, I took this shot back at camp...Keep the faith fellas and get out there with your bow during gun season. I'm heading back to Jersey rest of this week to cash in on one of those slammer bucks running around.
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My area here in NY is 3 pt or better so I've been hitting Jersey hard with Bamboo and Southpawshooter. I took one doe and spike in Ct and last Saturday, a 4pt in Jersey. We called this deer...in the rain...and as he circled downwind, he offered 35 yd shot.
The last thing I heard was a dull thump and my hot pink feathers stuck in his heart area. Bamboo(aka Mike Robin) witnessed the shot as he was 20 yds off to my right. The buck bolted for maybe 50 yds..stopped...Mike doe bleated...he actually turned to come back...back legs gave out and he crashed to the ground.
Not a big rack like Bamboo's "last crossing" thread but a big bodied Mtn deer. Scott took a few pics before the fog rolled in, I took this shot back at camp...Keep the faith fellas and get out there with your bow during gun season. I'm heading back to Jersey rest of this week to cash in on one of those slammer bucks running around.
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Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 12, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 12, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
Congratulations guy's :thumbsup: Keep your fingers crossed for me I hit a nice doe tonight, the hit looked forward.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Tdog on November 12, 2008, 06:34:00 PM
Post by: Tdog on November 12, 2008, 06:34:00 PM
Saw a nice eight to night and had a nice five under the stand, walked down wind of my stand did spook and just walked up the hill. I'm tagged out on the buck tag looking for a doe, Just a buck night..Very cool..
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: PASQUINELL on November 12, 2008, 07:32:00 PM
Post by: PASQUINELL on November 12, 2008, 07:32:00 PM
Gonna jump in real quick and tell you I am sure enjoying this thread. Grew up in Dutchess County and hunted Poughquag area. Nice to see the area is still good hunting.
Joe Skipp, you mention Bamboo as Mike Robin - would you happen to know if he grew up in Poughquag area? I Had a trapping buddy with same name and thought I would ask. Sorry to intrude on this thread
Joe Skipp, you mention Bamboo as Mike Robin - would you happen to know if he grew up in Poughquag area? I Had a trapping buddy with same name and thought I would ask. Sorry to intrude on this thread
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: 3dmuzzy on November 12, 2008, 08:08:00 PM
Post by: 3dmuzzy on November 12, 2008, 08:08:00 PM
Joe...Looks like I need to get my jersey tag you guys are having to much fun,good luck the rest of the way..ED
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 13, 2008, 05:26:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on November 13, 2008, 05:26:00 AM
me too 3D. I sat 11 1/2 hours yesterday, dark to dark, and never saw a tail. Of course this is the same stand BobW missed 6 from, so they may have our number there. :D
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 13, 2008, 06:17:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 13, 2008, 06:17:00 AM
I'm going to take Fri off to get the last day in. I saw seven deer yesterday afternoon, I used my climber now I remember why I haven't touched it in four years, It's a good stand but a pain in the butt :eek:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 13, 2008, 06:23:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on November 13, 2008, 06:23:00 AM
good luck finding that doe Jim. Some time after the season I have to have you help me get the straps right on this DB. I took it out the other day and can't get the sides to stay "out". I think someone messed with the strings on the outside.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 13, 2008, 06:30:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 13, 2008, 06:30:00 AM
I looked hard for her last night, I had a hard time sleeping last night I kept replaying the hit in my mind trying to figure out what went wrong. I used old school scouting to get on these deer, then blew it in the end. I'll be glad to look at your blind I'll bring mine so we can compare them, Rule #1 is do not mess with the strings :scared:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 13, 2008, 08:27:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on November 13, 2008, 08:27:00 AM
I didn't see anything last night and am not sure if I'll get out again before the orange army....maybe but not sure.
Congrads Joe and others that have taken deer
Congrads Joe and others that have taken deer
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 13, 2008, 08:56:00 AM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 13, 2008, 08:56:00 AM
I have been into deer everyday. Yesterday morning I saw 3 sm. bucks and 3 does. Last night I saw 2 nice bucks, one a 2.5 6pt. and the other at least 3.5 year old 8pt. I have been having a hell of a tinme getting a shot, both these bucks were under 25 yards a couple of times and no shots. I have hunted everyday for the last 2 weeks except this morning. I slept in and I am kicking myself. Damon and I sat from 5:30 yesterday morning until dark. Those all day sits are tough but we each were unto deer. Damon sat 3 different stands and I sat two. Gun openes Sat. but we have the bow only area so we will continue to bow hunt. I will hunt with the shotgun Sat. morning and that is it. I will catch up to one of the 17 different bucks I have seen so far. Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 13, 2008, 08:59:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on November 13, 2008, 08:59:00 AM
Sounds good Shawn. I wish I had access to a bow only area. you're very lucky.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 13, 2008, 09:18:00 AM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 13, 2008, 09:18:00 AM
I should also say that the actual breeding does not seem to be started yet as these bucks were all together. I think we are still 4 or 5 days away in my arae before it explodes. I have until monday and than back to work for 3 days and than a major surgery, and I do not know if I will be able to hunt after words, so I best kill something in the next week!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 13, 2008, 09:18:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on November 13, 2008, 09:18:00 AM
I could bow hunt Sat morning about 5' off the rd not far from a house right across from park/golf course.Probably the best spot too even if it sounds funny
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 13, 2008, 09:25:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on November 13, 2008, 09:25:00 AM
Good luck Shawn !!
Now I,m really thinking bout that spot near the rd mmmmmmm
Now I,m really thinking bout that spot near the rd mmmmmmm
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 13, 2008, 06:02:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 13, 2008, 06:02:00 PM
I sat from 10 am until dark. I saw one squirrel and 19 turkey. No deer....until I got home and had a doe and yearling about five feet from the driveway. :banghead:
I will be making a last ditch effort tomorrow.
Good luck guys.
I will be making a last ditch effort tomorrow.
Good luck guys.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Peter Smith on November 13, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: Peter Smith on November 13, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
One last try tommorrow evening in bath. I sure hope I see a deer. Good luck to all!
Pete
Pete
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: woodchucker on November 14, 2008, 07:06:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on November 14, 2008, 07:06:00 AM
Out this morning for one last try!!!!! :pray:
GOOD LUCK My Friends!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK My Friends!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: horatio1226 on November 14, 2008, 08:28:00 AM
Post by: horatio1226 on November 14, 2008, 08:28:00 AM
I'm going out at 1:30. I'm getting my 15 year old son, Ben out of school early for one more try. Boy, was he surprised when he found out he was getting out of school early to go hunting with me.
The deer where I'm hu8nting seem to start moving at around 2:00- 3:00. I have exclusive rights to the 80 acres I'm on, so I'll just keep right on trying. My tailbone is so sore from sitting on a 5 gal. bucket!
Here is where I'm hunting. I have been on the edge of the woods hunting. Should I be in the woods more? I see them in the field but have a hard time getting them close to my blind. The blind has been sitting there for a good week. There is a lot of sign in the field and at least 6 places where I've seen deer coming out of the woods into the field. Actual deer trails. Should I try to get them closer to me in the field or go into the woods where they seem to be spending more time?
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/huntinggrounds002.jpg)
The deer are coming out of that center island where the gold tree is and crossing to the right where my blind is.To the left of the gold tree is another small field that the deer cross into that center island. The field is roughly 45 yards across.They are on their way to a stream that is close by. Any ideas or suggestions? Been trying bleat cans and grunting. Also trying doe pee.
Thanks, Brian
The deer where I'm hu8nting seem to start moving at around 2:00- 3:00. I have exclusive rights to the 80 acres I'm on, so I'll just keep right on trying. My tailbone is so sore from sitting on a 5 gal. bucket!
Here is where I'm hunting. I have been on the edge of the woods hunting. Should I be in the woods more? I see them in the field but have a hard time getting them close to my blind. The blind has been sitting there for a good week. There is a lot of sign in the field and at least 6 places where I've seen deer coming out of the woods into the field. Actual deer trails. Should I try to get them closer to me in the field or go into the woods where they seem to be spending more time?
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/huntinggrounds002.jpg)
The deer are coming out of that center island where the gold tree is and crossing to the right where my blind is.To the left of the gold tree is another small field that the deer cross into that center island. The field is roughly 45 yards across.They are on their way to a stream that is close by. Any ideas or suggestions? Been trying bleat cans and grunting. Also trying doe pee.
Thanks, Brian
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 14, 2008, 09:29:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 14, 2008, 09:29:00 AM
Good luck Brian and Ben, I saw no deer this morning. I'm going to do a little workout at the "Y" then it's back for the last sit of this season, well maybe not the last :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 14, 2008, 09:43:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on November 14, 2008, 09:43:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by horatio1226:If that were mine I know it would be one big food plot next year at this time!
I'm going out at 1:30. I'm getting my 15 year old son, Ben out of school early for one more try. Boy, was he surprised when he found out he was getting out of school early to go hunting with me.
The deer where I'm hu8nting seem to start moving at around 2:00- 3:00. I have exclusive rights to the 80 acres I'm on, so I'll just keep right on trying. My tailbone is so sore from sitting on a 5 gal. bucket!
Here is where I'm hunting. I have been on the edge of the woods hunting. Should I be in the woods more? I see them in the field but have a hard time getting them close to my blind. The blind has been sitting there for a good week. There is a lot of sign in the field and at least 6 places where I've seen deer coming out of the woods into the field. Actual deer trails. Should I try to get them closer to me in the field or go into the woods where they seem to be spending more time?
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/huntinggrounds002.jpg)
The deer are coming out of that center island where the gold tree is and crossing to the right where my blind is.To the left of the gold tree is another small field that the deer cross into that center island. The field is roughly 45 yards across.They are on their way to a stream that is close by. Any ideas or suggestions? Been trying bleat cans and grunting. Also trying doe pee.
Thanks, Brian
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 14, 2008, 10:11:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on November 14, 2008, 10:11:00 AM
I sat that rd spot last night even though I think it'd be better in the morning.It's actually 10yrds from the rd and 20yrds from the deer Xing sign.There's a laneway that access's the field from the rd and than 1 that connects the 2 fields between the hedgerow and I was hunting both those crossings hoping to catch 1 crossing the rd from the park.
I saw 2 bucks and 2 doe's but they headed towards the candyland stand which overlooks an apple tree in the hedgerow.
Had a pickup slow rt down lookin than turn around to look again so I figured there must be a good buck in the field just outta my view.
3rd time by the guy stops just down from the sign and gets out first looking under his truck till another car passed than he quickly was heading my way to have a look see on posted land....
At 5 yrds and me on the ground I say "excuse me" and the fella about fell over...scared the crap right outta him.He didn't have much to say and left after a quick "sorry didn't see ya"
The 2nd buck I saw was after that and he was a 2,1\\2 yr old so he didn't mess me up to bad I guess....no shots where offered but I'll probably bow hunt that spot during the gun season at some point.It's too close to a house and the rd to use a cannon so I should be all good
I saw 2 bucks and 2 doe's but they headed towards the candyland stand which overlooks an apple tree in the hedgerow.
Had a pickup slow rt down lookin than turn around to look again so I figured there must be a good buck in the field just outta my view.
3rd time by the guy stops just down from the sign and gets out first looking under his truck till another car passed than he quickly was heading my way to have a look see on posted land....
At 5 yrds and me on the ground I say "excuse me" and the fella about fell over...scared the crap right outta him.He didn't have much to say and left after a quick "sorry didn't see ya"
The 2nd buck I saw was after that and he was a 2,1\\2 yr old so he didn't mess me up to bad I guess....no shots where offered but I'll probably bow hunt that spot during the gun season at some point.It's too close to a house and the rd to use a cannon so I should be all good
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 14, 2008, 10:27:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on November 14, 2008, 10:27:00 AM
Tom, you have to show me that spot sometime. I think I know right where you're talking about. LOL
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 14, 2008, 10:44:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on November 14, 2008, 10:44:00 AM
It ain't hard to figure out the golf course is across the st. My buddy knows the farmer better than I do it's actually his spot I've only met the farmer a few time's.Thats who tagged my doe last yr LOL he only got an extra 5 nusience tags this yr compared to the 10 last yr.Not sure how many the swamp got but I've got 1 in my pac.With the low #ers I'm seeing I'm not sure I wanna shoot another doe cept maybe the park deer LOL they need thinning
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 14, 2008, 12:20:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on November 14, 2008, 12:20:00 PM
Looks like I gotta leave work darn and head back for another crack at them park deer before tomorrow
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: woodchucker on November 14, 2008, 02:32:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on November 14, 2008, 02:32:00 PM
Brian,
I'd set your blind up inside of that little island. It sounds like they cross the field to get into it. another thought is,when you think "fields" also think "corners".....Usualy the corners of fields have the heaviest deer sign.
Without looking at it in person,my guess is that they are waiting untill dark to come into the field. If you set up your blind inside of that island,you might get a chance at one waiting inside for it to get dark.Another thought is moving your blind into the woods alittle more. Lots of times they will browes in the woods untill it gets dark,then come out into the field.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! Stick a BIG one!!!!!!!!!! :archer:
I'd set your blind up inside of that little island. It sounds like they cross the field to get into it. another thought is,when you think "fields" also think "corners".....Usualy the corners of fields have the heaviest deer sign.
Without looking at it in person,my guess is that they are waiting untill dark to come into the field. If you set up your blind inside of that island,you might get a chance at one waiting inside for it to get dark.Another thought is moving your blind into the woods alittle more. Lots of times they will browes in the woods untill it gets dark,then come out into the field.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! Stick a BIG one!!!!!!!!!! :archer:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 14, 2008, 05:14:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 14, 2008, 05:14:00 PM
Made it out this morning. Nothing from the stand. Got down around 9 as I had baby duty at 10 and still hunted through the cedars. Walked up on a yearling doe. Ten minutes and 70 yards later I had a doe run by me followed by what appeared to be another doe grunting. I never saw antlers, and had no shot anyway.
Then, as I step out of the woods and into the yard, a doe takes off INTO my yard. Followed closely by the 4 pt I shot at twice.
Boom stick opens tomorrow, but Im seriously thinking about bow hunting the cedars. We shall see.
Hope the rest of you saw deer. Good luck if you are headed out in the am.
Then, as I step out of the woods and into the yard, a doe takes off INTO my yard. Followed closely by the 4 pt I shot at twice.
Boom stick opens tomorrow, but Im seriously thinking about bow hunting the cedars. We shall see.
Hope the rest of you saw deer. Good luck if you are headed out in the am.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Izzy on November 14, 2008, 05:33:00 PM
Post by: Izzy on November 14, 2008, 05:33:00 PM
Well I guess Ive been bow skunked for the early season anyway.Most of the hunting Ill be doing rest of the year is in a bow only zone so I still have time.Congrats to all who have been successful thus far.
Izzy
Izzy
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 14, 2008, 06:03:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 14, 2008, 06:03:00 PM
I was fortunate enough to get two deer with my 1972 Grizzly, but I feel like I have unfinished business.I had today off but saw no deer but that didn't matter I just enjoyed the day and the quietness of the archery season, I stayed in my stand extra late because I hated to leave knowing that tomorrow will be a lot different. I need to find a spot that is free of firearms so I can hunt in peace, now I can't wait for the late season :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: str8sh2ter on November 14, 2008, 06:59:00 PM
Post by: str8sh2ter on November 14, 2008, 06:59:00 PM
i missed my chance.i sat in the woods ALL day.Made a nice ground blind next to a dead fall .i piled brush all around it and left a few opening to shoot thru.Five to five tonight ,I got up and started stretching and packing up.You guessed it.A real nice buck came in on the blind sidethru the thick stuff to about 30yds.We saw each other and one of us took off.The other went out of the woods muttering bad things to himself.If I only would have waited that five minutes to call it a day.Oh well ,such is bow hunting.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Autumn Whitetails on November 14, 2008, 07:31:00 PM
Post by: Autumn Whitetails on November 14, 2008, 07:31:00 PM
I had a great day today.I got to my stand at 6:30 this morning and I could hear a buck crashing through the woods grunting chasing a doe but I couldn't see him. Almost an hour later the doe came by me at full speed with a big 8 pointer on her tail. He chased her around my stand for 5 minutes but I had no shot because he was moving way to fast for me. All of sudden another 8 pointer joins the chase.This deer was a pig.He had at least an 18" spread. These deer passed my stand within 5 yards twice. I still didn't shoot.I didn't feel comfortable shooting a deer moving that fast. All I can say is what a day. With the opener for gun tomorrow, I can only hope I see one of them in the morning.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 14, 2008, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 14, 2008, 09:28:00 PM
I saw one lone doe at 7:30 this morning and than as I walked out I saw two bucks crossing the power lines. Another lone doe at 4:30 this evening. I got out of my stand a bit early as damon had shot another doe. The hit was back and we are waiting until morning to track her. I know we have rain coming but we are still gonna wait. As I was walking out I checked the pwer lines again, no less than 20 deer spread out over 200 yards. A little chasing going on but I think the real breeding phase is still several days away. I am fortunate that I have 140 acres in the bow only area to hunt plus another 20 that I picked up in the bow area near by. I am gonna go out with the boom stick in the morning as it is supposed to be raining and I just washed and prepped all my bow clothes to make an assualt all day sunday!! Best of luck to all!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 14, 2008, 09:30:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 14, 2008, 09:30:00 PM
Also watch that mid day movement, it is going on a lot around here. As my wife says hunt 10 to 2 and go home! I hate to admit it but she is right on with this moon!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 16, 2008, 01:23:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 16, 2008, 01:23:00 PM
I went out this morning on my land wearing an orange of course, I didn't see a deer but my wife said a doe came through the yard and then she had another doe run by her when she was in the horse pasture, she should of had her bow :bigsmyl: I'm going back out this afternoon, I'm bow only for the rest of the season :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 16, 2008, 02:28:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 16, 2008, 02:28:00 PM
damon and I went out this am. I almost got blown out of the tree i was in. I moved to a new one. I saw nothing damon saw 2 does and one presented a close shot but he was hoping a buck would follow. I am gonna hunt Monday,Tues, and Weds. after work, which only gives me a little over an hour on stand but I have 15-20 stands I can get to in 5 minutes from work. Surgery on Thursday and since so many have PM'ed. I have a hernia, lifting stupid weight. Doc said I may be able to bow hunt right away as long as I go light and take it easy climbing. So hopefully I am back in the woods by this coming Sat. Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 16, 2008, 05:35:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 16, 2008, 05:35:00 PM
I had a pretty good day today, I had to go into work early this morning, so I was a little late getting out. I saw no deer early but when I went out later this afternoon I saw four. One of them I saw from the stand but the other three were on a stalk. I was cold with the high winds today the cold cut right through you. I decided to get down and look around the walking was quiet so I thought I might have a chance at a deer from the ground. I didn't go 400 yards when I saw a deers head going across in front of me about 50 yards, I dropped to one knee and nocked an arrow. I saw two more after that one, it turned out to be a doe and two fawns, I crept within 20 yards of one of the little ones and was going to shoot when it walked off to were I couldn't get the shot I wanted. None the less it was an exciting experience.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 19, 2008, 08:08:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 19, 2008, 08:08:00 PM
Wow 3 pages back. I am still hunting and the rut is going wild bucks chasing does all over. I have surgery in the morning and I will find out when I can hunt again. You know me, I will be out ASAP. Saw a monster tonight in the rabbit valley and managed two running shots but that is with another weapon. Have fun and keep huntin!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 19, 2008, 08:33:00 PM
Post by: bbassi on November 19, 2008, 08:33:00 PM
Good Luck with your surgery Shawn! We're pulling for you.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 20, 2008, 04:22:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 20, 2008, 04:22:00 AM
I wont be out till Sat morning, I'm hoping there will be gun hunters out moving deer, I'm planning on setting up my DB on a good escape route :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Peter Smith on November 20, 2008, 08:09:00 AM
Post by: Peter Smith on November 20, 2008, 08:09:00 AM
Shawn,
Good Luck with your recovery!They will probably put some of that mesh stuff in your to keep it from popping out again. My Lieutenant at work has had the surgery and was out huning within a week! Looking forward to the next bunny hunt, yes Im thinking of it already because here in hilton NY we have 2-3 inches of new fluffy stuff on the ground!and its sticking!
Pete smith
Good Luck with your recovery!They will probably put some of that mesh stuff in your to keep it from popping out again. My Lieutenant at work has had the surgery and was out huning within a week! Looking forward to the next bunny hunt, yes Im thinking of it already because here in hilton NY we have 2-3 inches of new fluffy stuff on the ground!and its sticking!
Pete smith
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 20, 2008, 10:22:00 AM
Post by: swampbuck on November 20, 2008, 10:22:00 AM
Good luck Shawn heal fast!!
I'm gonna finish out the remainder of the gun season with my LB we'll see how many looks I get from my buddies LOL I don't currently have any bow only place's but 1 place that sorta is by location I'll hit that spot this weekend good luck guys
I'm gonna finish out the remainder of the gun season with my LB we'll see how many looks I get from my buddies LOL I don't currently have any bow only place's but 1 place that sorta is by location I'll hit that spot this weekend good luck guys
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: LAR43 on November 20, 2008, 10:44:00 AM
Post by: LAR43 on November 20, 2008, 10:44:00 AM
Shawn,
Best wishes from L.I. for a speedy recovery.
Larry & Greg
Best wishes from L.I. for a speedy recovery.
Larry & Greg
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Izzy on November 20, 2008, 11:50:00 AM
Post by: Izzy on November 20, 2008, 11:50:00 AM
Good luck with the surgery bud.My regular tags are filled.All I haved left is a couple of doe tags, 1 is for 4j so bow only the rest of the season.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 20, 2008, 02:13:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 20, 2008, 02:13:00 PM
Guys, I am home and have some good and bad news. Doc said I can hunt as soon as tomorrow if I feel up to it(which he doubts)don't know me too well does he? Bad news I have to stay under 50#s and hunt from the ground. Funny, Cindy and I saw a huge 10 pt. cross the road on the way to the hospital this am. I have a 48# Bear Grizzly that is tuned to some carbons I have so I should be set. I am all stapled together and actually don't feel too bad!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Gaff on November 20, 2008, 02:23:00 PM
Post by: Gaff on November 20, 2008, 02:23:00 PM
thats great news man!! just make sure ya let damon drag your deer out when ya get him...
we need ya to be 100% for feb. ive been lookin forward to that for about 9 mos. now..lol
we need ya to be 100% for feb. ive been lookin forward to that for about 9 mos. now..lol
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 20, 2008, 02:28:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 20, 2008, 02:28:00 PM
Don't tear yourself up Shawn :scared: I thought you had something a tad lighter than that :readit: I'm glad your home and doing good anyhow.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 20, 2008, 02:59:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on November 20, 2008, 02:59:00 PM
Becareful!! Glad your home and not feeling to bad.
Keep me posted via txt on how things are going
Keep me posted via txt on how things are going
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Linc on November 20, 2008, 03:55:00 PM
Post by: Linc on November 20, 2008, 03:55:00 PM
Shawn, Get healed up soon. Don't push it. Let someone else do the dragging. :rolleyes: :wavey:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Jeff Sample on November 20, 2008, 05:25:00 PM
Post by: Jeff Sample on November 20, 2008, 05:25:00 PM
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/jtsample/Hunt%20Album/08NYDeer.jpg)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 20, 2008, 05:53:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 20, 2008, 05:53:00 PM
Now everything has worn off I am hurting a bit. I am gonna sleep in and than see if I can shoot. If I can I am heading to the new 6 foot stand for an afternoon hunt. Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: drewsbow on November 20, 2008, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: drewsbow on November 20, 2008, 05:56:00 PM
Good luck Shawn , :0)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on November 20, 2008, 07:01:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on November 20, 2008, 07:01:00 PM
A day off from hunting wouldn,t kill ya :readit: :thumbsup: Nice placement of the bow too looks like a nice shot
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 20, 2008, 08:30:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 20, 2008, 08:30:00 PM
Nice deer Jeff.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Jeff Sample on November 21, 2008, 09:56:00 AM
Post by: Jeff Sample on November 21, 2008, 09:56:00 AM
Hope all of your bow seasons went well in NY. I grew up in Chautauqua County on the western end of the state, and return there each year to hunt the rut. I had a monster 8 pt under me at 8 yards on the 3rd day of my New York bowhunt, but he never offered a good shot. I'm pretty sure that this was the buck I shot over the back of at 12 yards the previous year across the road. The weather was sunny and nearly 70 degrees for the first 4 days, and generally nothing was moving except for early morning and the last half hr of the day (the big guy showed up at 4:30 PM, sunset was about 5). I decided that I'd give that stand a two-day rest to let it "air-out", even though he did not obviously smell me.
Unfortunately, bad weather (rain and snow) was moving in, and to top that I was developing a nasty toothache. Fearing an abscessed tooth, I was able to get in to see my parents' dentist the next day, and got to my least good-looking stand about 2 PM, in my T shirt (again, about 70 degrees). After getting set and not 15 minutes later, I heard a deer marching to me through the dry leaves. As he came through the trees towards me I saw that he was a small 8 pointer. I had a decision to make - pass and take my chances with a bad tooth and terrible weather with the hope at getting a shot at the big guy, or the bird-in-the-hand deal. I decided that if he did not stop for me, I would not try to stop him. However, when he was broadside at 12 yards he caught a nose full of the James Valley doe-in-heat scent that I had out on that side of my stand. With his head facing away from me and front leg forward, the decision was automatic. Perfect pass through shot, heart and lungs (or at least the lungs facing me). He went maybe 25 yards, and ended up on an old skid road that we could drive the tractor right up to.
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/jtsample/Hunt%20Album/08NYDeer.jpg)
A few days later when I went to pull the stand under which I saw the big 8 pointer, I could see (in the new snow) that he had been back, and one of his scrapes near the stand was now almost wide enough for me to lay across! Oh well. Now I'm holding my breath that the orange coated gang-bangers don't get him so I can try next year. So far he has made it through the first week, and heavy snow falls are hampering the orange coats!
Unfortunately, bad weather (rain and snow) was moving in, and to top that I was developing a nasty toothache. Fearing an abscessed tooth, I was able to get in to see my parents' dentist the next day, and got to my least good-looking stand about 2 PM, in my T shirt (again, about 70 degrees). After getting set and not 15 minutes later, I heard a deer marching to me through the dry leaves. As he came through the trees towards me I saw that he was a small 8 pointer. I had a decision to make - pass and take my chances with a bad tooth and terrible weather with the hope at getting a shot at the big guy, or the bird-in-the-hand deal. I decided that if he did not stop for me, I would not try to stop him. However, when he was broadside at 12 yards he caught a nose full of the James Valley doe-in-heat scent that I had out on that side of my stand. With his head facing away from me and front leg forward, the decision was automatic. Perfect pass through shot, heart and lungs (or at least the lungs facing me). He went maybe 25 yards, and ended up on an old skid road that we could drive the tractor right up to.
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/jtsample/Hunt%20Album/08NYDeer.jpg)
A few days later when I went to pull the stand under which I saw the big 8 pointer, I could see (in the new snow) that he had been back, and one of his scrapes near the stand was now almost wide enough for me to lay across! Oh well. Now I'm holding my breath that the orange coated gang-bangers don't get him so I can try next year. So far he has made it through the first week, and heavy snow falls are hampering the orange coats!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Jeff Sample on November 21, 2008, 09:58:00 AM
Post by: Jeff Sample on November 21, 2008, 09:58:00 AM
Woops, I thought I cancelled the posting of my picture last night when checking that it was not too big, but apparently it got through on the previous page.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 21, 2008, 07:30:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 21, 2008, 07:30:00 PM
Nomad88 and I are heading out in the morning. I could not make it today. I was(am) a hurtin unit but I am gonna wera all the clothes I can get on and sit in the 6ft. stand. Probably will only make it until 7am. and than have to move a bit but at least I will be out there. Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 21, 2008, 07:33:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on November 21, 2008, 07:33:00 PM
Good luck guys!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 22, 2008, 04:52:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 22, 2008, 04:52:00 AM
I'll be heading out after we plow some snow.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: adkmountainken on November 22, 2008, 07:25:00 AM
Post by: adkmountainken on November 22, 2008, 07:25:00 AM
wish i could, got a kazillion things to do today, will be after them tomorrow!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 22, 2008, 10:13:00 AM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 22, 2008, 10:13:00 AM
Damon saw 16 diffrent deer this morning. I did not go, I had a bad night but he called and let me know they were moving!! Nothing close enough for a shot but a great morning he said! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 22, 2008, 06:03:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 22, 2008, 06:03:00 PM
I saw nothing this morning but this afternoon was full of excitement. When I got back to my stand there were lots of fresh tracks under it, I thought dang I should of stayed here. I was in the stand about an hour when I saw two deer walking up one of the logging roads, they looked like they had no intention of coming my way so I decided to call, I gave three calls on the can and one of them turned and headed my way. It turned out to be a small buck and I have no buck tags left so I was just content with watching it feed around my stand inside of ten yards for about ten minutes or so. About a half hour later I saw four more deer feeding along the roadway and they turned and headed my way, I decided to take the first deer that came into range, I have never killed a deer during the gun season with a bow so I'm not to choosy. I guess I have too much patience because I could have shot a couple times but I let it come, just as I was going to draw it looked up at me and we locked eyes, I froze and just waited. The doe took a jump and stopped at 20 yards broadside and for what ever reason turned it's head away, so I drew picked my spot and proceeded to shoot low :banghead: Well no harm done, I just hope I get another chance this season this gun season hunting is tough with everyone keeping the deer spooked.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 23, 2008, 11:34:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 23, 2008, 11:34:00 AM
I'm really liking this gun season trad hunting, it forces me to sit still and I'm seeing more deer that ever. I saw eight deer this morning, I messed up on one I won't go into details. The wife's working I'm going to take a nap then go back out :bigsmyl: What a life :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 23, 2008, 11:49:00 AM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 23, 2008, 11:49:00 AM
I am out the door at 2 today. I don't know how long I will be able to sit but I am gonna give it my best!! Shawn
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Peter Smith on November 23, 2008, 11:03:00 PM
Post by: Peter Smith on November 23, 2008, 11:03:00 PM
Shawn,
good to hear your feeling better. I went out this afternoon to me and waptichasr's favorite spot. didnt see a hair. in fact I only cut 3 fresh today tracks! Wonder where the deer went? Is there a date set for the bunny hunt yet?
Pete Smith
good to hear your feeling better. I went out this afternoon to me and waptichasr's favorite spot. didnt see a hair. in fact I only cut 3 fresh today tracks! Wonder where the deer went? Is there a date set for the bunny hunt yet?
Pete Smith
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 24, 2008, 04:50:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 24, 2008, 04:50:00 AM
I saw the doe and her three fawns again on Sun afternoon. I won't be back out till Thurs.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: horatio1226 on November 26, 2008, 06:10:00 PM
Post by: horatio1226 on November 26, 2008, 06:10:00 PM
Where did everybody go?
Found some nice fresh tracks today after yesterday's rain. Followed the tracks to some fresh rubs. Moved my blind today to try and intercept them . Taking my 8 year old son with me to sit for as long as he can. I'm excited again! :archer:
Found some nice fresh tracks today after yesterday's rain. Followed the tracks to some fresh rubs. Moved my blind today to try and intercept them . Taking my 8 year old son with me to sit for as long as he can. I'm excited again! :archer:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: woodchucker on November 26, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on November 26, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
Good Luck Brian!!!!! :archer:
(we've been around,things have just slowed down.....)
(we've been around,things have just slowed down.....)
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 27, 2008, 04:13:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 27, 2008, 04:13:00 AM
I'm still at it, I was able to get out on Wed afternoon, I saw two but they were moving pretty quick. I have a four day weekend, well kind of. If it snows I work but I'm going as much as I can. My daughter rolled my Jeep on Tues, she is fine just a little shook up so I'm down one vehicle that is making things more difficult but I'll keep plugging away right till the bitter end :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: sweet old bill on November 27, 2008, 04:34:00 AM
Post by: sweet old bill on November 27, 2008, 04:34:00 AM
thank god she is all right. I still go out some days, but with the cold and we have lots of snow. It is very hard for me. I got a bad right leg that goes out and I already have fallen a few times. So I now wiat for it to be light and then walk to one of the blind on the back hill. The NY hunters left yesterday and they took a 10 point and a 4 point with the gun. But I know we should support all hunters but it gets me how some hunt, they use two 4 x 4 to ride across the back mountain and hope there activity will push the deer up the hill to there other guys. Guess it works for them. They also will take the 4 x 4 and park them within 30 yards of a blind I am sitting in. they see me on my own land and wave and then will go less than another 30 yards and sit down. I am hoping we get a warm up, also 2nd rut in the week of bow and BP.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: bbassi on November 27, 2008, 05:30:00 AM
Post by: bbassi on November 27, 2008, 05:30:00 AM
Jeeze Jim, I,m glad to hear Becky is OK. Good luck this weekend.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on November 28, 2008, 04:23:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 28, 2008, 04:23:00 PM
I'm going to wait till the late season, took a break for some lunch yesterday (we had Thanksgiving dinner late) when I got back to my woods it was like a blood bath, guys must have come through and shot it up real bad. I was ticked off now the deer movement will be minimal, they were moving good on there own because I just go in and sit with my bow and then leave. Now that they were pushed they'll lay low for a while, so I'll wait a week.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Peter Smith on November 29, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
Post by: Peter Smith on November 29, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
Jeez Jim, That sucks about the jeep accident. Glad Becky is ok. 3 in the freezer.
Pete
Pete
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: swampbuck on December 01, 2008, 12:10:00 PM
Post by: swampbuck on December 01, 2008, 12:10:00 PM
Glad to hear she's ok Jim,kinda sucks that it happened I'm sure it was an eye opener for her,it is for most kids....I've got 3 daughters been there
It's been slow huntin besides I've taken a couple other than the doe with my LB and I've really only got 1 spot that I'd have a half a chance with my bow so there hasn't been much to talk of...still look every once in awhile
It's been slow huntin besides I've taken a couple other than the doe with my LB and I've really only got 1 spot that I'd have a half a chance with my bow so there hasn't been much to talk of...still look every once in awhile
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Tdog on December 01, 2008, 07:39:00 PM
Post by: Tdog on December 01, 2008, 07:39:00 PM
Put a nice eight down this afternoon..have pix soon...Tucker
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: larry on December 01, 2008, 07:43:00 PM
Post by: larry on December 01, 2008, 07:43:00 PM
way to go tucker :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on December 01, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: Stone Knife on December 01, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
Good going Tucker :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: ishiwannabe on December 08, 2008, 05:35:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on December 08, 2008, 05:35:00 PM
Up again....they are chasing again! Had a spike chase a doe and a yearling by at mach 3 today.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: woodchucker on December 08, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on December 08, 2008, 07:05:00 PM
I'm gonna get out every chance I can this week (if I can LOL) :archer:
GOOD LUCK MY FRIENDS!!!!! KEEP AFTER'EM!!!!!
GOOD LUCK MY FRIENDS!!!!! KEEP AFTER'EM!!!!!
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: Stone Knife on December 09, 2008, 04:10:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on December 09, 2008, 04:10:00 AM
I'll be out there this weekend, good luck to all.
Title: Re: NYS southern zone hunters
Post by: sweet old bill on December 09, 2008, 06:27:00 AM
Post by: sweet old bill on December 09, 2008, 06:27:00 AM
I hope it warms up, we had a high of 12 yesterday, with wind it was to cold for me. I had great sunshine in the pm, but it never got warm for me to sit for a few hours. They are calling for a warm up0 near the end of the week.
good luck to all
good luck to all