Title: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 08:15:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 08:15:00 AM
I'm not the kind of guy that likes to pay for hunts...I'm a die hard DIY'er when I go out of state.I have a little bit of public land near me,and I also have national forest near me but in VT that's best reserved for bear hunting,deer tracking during rifle season,or if you draw a moose tag..
Let's see some pics of those public land deer!Big bucks, little bucks, does...any deer!
Public land hunting is a challenge in itself and just getting a shot at something is sometimes the biggest reward wether you connect or not! :thumbsup:
Would appreciate it if you can write what state and what forest/wildlife area you got the deer in.I can understand if you don't want to advertise your honey hole though.
Let's see em guys and gals! :campfire:
Let's see some pics of those public land deer!Big bucks, little bucks, does...any deer!
Public land hunting is a challenge in itself and just getting a shot at something is sometimes the biggest reward wether you connect or not! :thumbsup:
Would appreciate it if you can write what state and what forest/wildlife area you got the deer in.I can understand if you don't want to advertise your honey hole though.
Let's see em guys and gals! :campfire:
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Zradix on February 08, 2011, 09:15:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on February 08, 2011, 09:15:00 AM
:dunno:
couldn't connect
couldn't connect
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Mint on February 08, 2011, 09:19:00 AM
Post by: Mint on February 08, 2011, 09:19:00 AM
Here is a Long Island public land 8pt. It was a nice spot until this other hunter moved in about 40 yards from me and cut off the trail i was hunting. I just gave up and went and found a another good spot, the life of a public land hunter. LOL
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/jm9862/LI%20Deer/DSC00274-1.jpg)
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/jm9862/LI%20Deer/DSC00274-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 08, 2011, 09:22:00 AM
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 08, 2011, 09:22:00 AM
Good thread Rich,
I'll be checking back when I can see pics. I cannot at work.
I'll be checking back when I can see pics. I cannot at work.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Arwin on February 08, 2011, 09:23:00 AM
Post by: Arwin on February 08, 2011, 09:23:00 AM
Mint, I feel your pain. It's common around here too. :mad:
Any deer taken off public land is a special trophy. Here are a few exceptional ones over the years. :cool:
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g128/ad2877/Harvests/Picture031.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g128/ad2877/Harvests/PA300007.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g128/ad2877/Harvests/Picture101.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g128/ad2877/Harvests/021.jpg)
Any deer taken off public land is a special trophy. Here are a few exceptional ones over the years. :cool:
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g128/ad2877/Harvests/Picture031.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g128/ad2877/Harvests/PA300007.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g128/ad2877/Harvests/Picture101.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g128/ad2877/Harvests/021.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on February 08, 2011, 09:30:00 AM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on February 08, 2011, 09:30:00 AM
Mine from this year. (http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu178/ryanderlago/ryanBuck2010009.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Arwin on February 08, 2011, 09:46:00 AM
Post by: Arwin on February 08, 2011, 09:46:00 AM
:eek:
Wow, nice!!! Definitely not a Michigan public land buck. :laughing:
Wow, nice!!! Definitely not a Michigan public land buck. :laughing:
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 09:52:00 AM
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 09:52:00 AM
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n486/Shedrock1/IMG_0644.jpg)
Nebraska doe on public land, great trophy.
Nebraska doe on public land, great trophy.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Bowspirit on February 08, 2011, 09:54:00 AM
Post by: Bowspirit on February 08, 2011, 09:54:00 AM
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj92/bowchild_2008/fabricpallette048-1.jpg)
6 pt. taken in NY's Northern Zone. My first deer, and my proudest moment afield...
6 pt. taken in NY's Northern Zone. My first deer, and my proudest moment afield...
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Izzy on February 08, 2011, 09:55:00 AM
Post by: Izzy on February 08, 2011, 09:55:00 AM
Nice bucks fellas. Around here hunting public land is to risk being shot, even during bow season. Sad because there is a lot of public land with good deer and turkey populations around my area. If you dont get shot a crackhead will probably have broken into your truck by the time your hunt is over. !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Izzy on February 08, 2011, 09:57:00 AM
Post by: Izzy on February 08, 2011, 09:57:00 AM
Awesome critter for sure DD (Chris). They dont come easy there.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:19:00 AM
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:19:00 AM
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n486/Shedrock1/IMG_1671.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:19:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:19:00 AM
Good deer guys...that's what I like to see...the real hunting/scouting skills coming in to play. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:21:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:21:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Arwin:Arwin...those Michigan public land bucks you got are what private land deer are in Vermont.
:eek:
Wow, nice!!! Definitely not a Michigan public land buck. :laughing:
No really...it's that bad here..
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:25:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:25:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Zradix:I'm with you...I missed one in Ohio.
:dunno:
couldn't connect
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:28:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:28:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Izzy:Izzy you ever hunted that Tibbits state forest down outside of Hoosick Falls and the other side of Troy?
Nice bucks fellas. Around here hunting public land is to risk being shot, even during bow season. Sad because there is a lot of public land with good deer and turkey populations around my area. If you dont get shot a crackhead will probably have broken into your truck by the time your hunt is over.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:28:00 AM
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:28:00 AM
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n486/Shedrock1/scan0001.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n486/Shedrock1/P1010175.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on February 08, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on February 08, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
Good points about public land...it's very different from one place to the next! Here in Canada there is tons of public land that you'll never see another hunter on. The public land I've hunted for the last few years is almost like private land. I know of 2 other guys that hunt there but never seen them. I can't imagine the frustration of hunting some of the states that you guys do. And to kill any animal with a stickbow there is quite the accomlishment.
Keep the pics coming....love em!
Keep the pics coming....love em!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n486/Shedrock1/DSC01029.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:31:00 AM
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:31:00 AM
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n486/Shedrock1/IMG_1481.jpg)
One more public land mulie.
One more public land mulie.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:33:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:33:00 AM
Shedrock is the public land master...dang!Nice animals bro!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:37:00 AM
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 10:37:00 AM
I'm not the master, but I try hard. Outfitters have all the private leased here, public is the only way to go.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Izzy on February 08, 2011, 10:40:00 AM
Post by: Izzy on February 08, 2011, 10:40:00 AM
Yes vtmtnman, Ive hunted Tibbits. I grew up in Troy and hunted all over Rennselaer county. Killed my 1st buck there come to think of it. I havent been there in years but my pal hunted there this year with his son and didnt see a tail. If you want some big woods hunting in that area try Berlin state forest. Beautiful country, loaded with bear, grouse,turkey and coyote.A few deer sprinkled in.Im betting a bear season will be held there soon.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: steadman on February 08, 2011, 10:40:00 AM
Post by: steadman on February 08, 2011, 10:40:00 AM
Here in UT we have a lot of public. The difference for us between public and private is between limited entry and general season. Drawing a limited tag is like hunting private in a way. A lot less pressure and usually bigger bucks.
Here is a general season central UT muley.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/steadman_2006/scan0006.jpg)
Tracy it looks like you hunt close to where you live ;)
Here is a general season central UT muley.
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h160/steadman_2006/scan0006.jpg)
Tracy it looks like you hunt close to where you live ;)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:47:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 10:47:00 AM
Izzy-I've drove past it pretty much all my life but didn't know if it was any good.It looked like big woods but thought it may border some farmland or something.I got plenty of big woods local to hunt hgere in VT but wanted to get into NY this year.Going to stick to Washington county this year,probably around Cambridge or Hebron area,close to home.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Bernie B. on February 08, 2011, 10:55:00 AM
Post by: Bernie B. on February 08, 2011, 10:55:00 AM
Great pictures guys! I feel blessed to have my own land to hunt on, but in my earlier years felt very fortunate to have some good public land available.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: ron w on February 08, 2011, 11:04:00 AM
Post by: ron w on February 08, 2011, 11:04:00 AM
vtmtnman, if you ever want to hunt the Adirondacks let me know. Not a lot of deer but some awesome big woods to wander around in!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Zradix on February 08, 2011, 11:04:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on February 08, 2011, 11:04:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by vtmtnman:Least ya shot...lol
QuoteOriginally posted by Zradix:I'm with you...I missed one in Ohio. [/b]
:dunno:
couldn't connect
I had to sit there and watch my hunting bud miss two with a crossgun....they came in on "his" side of the blind
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 12:15:00 PM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 12:15:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:Will do Ron..would love to join you guys someday for one of those stumpin outings.
vtmtnman, if you ever want to hunt the Adirondacks let me know. Not a lot of deer but some awesome big woods to wander around in!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on February 08, 2011, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on February 08, 2011, 12:21:00 PM
i want to hunt where Shedrock hunts!
Hey Ryan, that picture shouts from Russia with love.
Love the hat , love the deer even more, what was the temp that day?
Hey Ryan, that picture shouts from Russia with love.
Love the hat , love the deer even more, what was the temp that day?
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Friends call me Pac on February 08, 2011, 12:38:00 PM
Post by: Friends call me Pac on February 08, 2011, 12:38:00 PM
My 1st trad deer & it was on public land
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc157/pactac/recurvedoe2.jpg)
About 2 weeks later I got this one on a different wma
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc157/pactac/duanedoe22.jpg)
This year I have seen around 30 deer on public land. I have only had one shot and missed.
Still have until the end of Feb to try.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc157/pactac/recurvedoe2.jpg)
About 2 weeks later I got this one on a different wma
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc157/pactac/duanedoe22.jpg)
This year I have seen around 30 deer on public land. I have only had one shot and missed.
Still have until the end of Feb to try.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: pow-bow on February 08, 2011, 12:50:00 PM
Post by: pow-bow on February 08, 2011, 12:50:00 PM
A few from SE Alaska. Very lucky here with lots of public land. Rare to run into anyone out there. Starting to see a bit more pressure but still nothing like down south. Shedrock we need to do a trade-a-hunt.
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/POW%20Hunting/DSC04353-1.jpg)
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/POW%20Hunting/DSC00182-1.jpg)
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/POW%20Hunting/DSC04688.jpg)
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/POW%20Hunting/P1010183.jpg)
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/nov_2010.jpg)
This picture is a repeat from a previous post but I think its pretty cool.
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/POW%20Hunting/alaska2010135.jpg)
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/POW%20Hunting/DSC04353-1.jpg)
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/POW%20Hunting/DSC00182-1.jpg)
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/POW%20Hunting/DSC04688.jpg)
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/POW%20Hunting/P1010183.jpg)
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/nov_2010.jpg)
This picture is a repeat from a previous post but I think its pretty cool.
(http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac149/ibohnt/POW%20Hunting/alaska2010135.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vermonster13 on February 08, 2011, 12:55:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on February 08, 2011, 12:55:00 PM
Some mighty fine deer in this thread.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Henry Hammer on February 08, 2011, 01:03:00 PM
Post by: Henry Hammer on February 08, 2011, 01:03:00 PM
Tracy, awesome mule deer! Pow Bow now those are some cool pics I love that one of the two guy's walking away AWESOME thread..Henry
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on February 08, 2011, 01:12:00 PM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on February 08, 2011, 01:12:00 PM
Some deadly guys here...WOW!
Jim...it was right at -10 F that day with the windchill. It really wasn't that bad. You're right about the Russia thing...never looked at it that way. It's been -40 here lately and keepin' me inside most of the time. These pics make staying inside a bit easier!
Jim...it was right at -10 F that day with the windchill. It really wasn't that bad. You're right about the Russia thing...never looked at it that way. It's been -40 here lately and keepin' me inside most of the time. These pics make staying inside a bit easier!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: FerretWYO on February 08, 2011, 01:12:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on February 08, 2011, 01:12:00 PM
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/trip003.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0072.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/DSCN0072.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 02:29:00 PM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 02:29:00 PM
More good deer kills...way to go,that's what I like to see.
No leased/outfitted/canned hunts here.Good deal guys! :clapper:
No leased/outfitted/canned hunts here.Good deal guys! :clapper:
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: m midd on February 08, 2011, 02:36:00 PM
Post by: m midd on February 08, 2011, 02:36:00 PM
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/mikemidd/cacheriverbuck.jpg)
Cache River NWR North East Arkansas
Cache River NWR North East Arkansas
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 08, 2011, 06:29:00 PM
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 08, 2011, 06:29:00 PM
Rich,
I hunted the Cambridge area in Washington county the past few years. I have been fortunate enough to have a co-worker give me permission to hunt a farm. There are dumb restrictions but I managed to kill my 1st NYS deer this year.
I have seen many many deer. They dont want spike bucks shot. the only buck I have seen that wasn't a spike was a 3 point that I thought was a spike, so I shot a doe.
So far in 2 years I have seen over 20 spike bucks.
-Great Pics everyone Public land deer are always a trophy deer.
-Bowspirit's deer is actually an incredible deer. He shot it during Rifle season with his bow in a place that was buck only and only holds .3 deer per square mile. An incredible feat to say the least!
I hunted the Cambridge area in Washington county the past few years. I have been fortunate enough to have a co-worker give me permission to hunt a farm. There are dumb restrictions but I managed to kill my 1st NYS deer this year.
I have seen many many deer. They dont want spike bucks shot. the only buck I have seen that wasn't a spike was a 3 point that I thought was a spike, so I shot a doe.
So far in 2 years I have seen over 20 spike bucks.
-Great Pics everyone Public land deer are always a trophy deer.
-Bowspirit's deer is actually an incredible deer. He shot it during Rifle season with his bow in a place that was buck only and only holds .3 deer per square mile. An incredible feat to say the least!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 06:56:00 PM
Charlie I seen a petition they had in a shop up here in in Granville about making a 3pt rule for their unit like we have state wide in VT.It's def a good thing.Maybe someday that can get that a law.You see more spikehorns but the longterm results are better.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: AdamH on February 08, 2011, 07:15:00 PM
Post by: AdamH on February 08, 2011, 07:15:00 PM
Now thats what I call the "Hard Way" No fences, No ranches, No gates, No feeders, NICE !! Yeah, harder, but much more rewarding ... Good Going Fellas !!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Bob Palmer on February 08, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: Bob Palmer on February 08, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
I took this mountain buck off public land in hard hunted NE Pennsylvania. Got him off the ground on a rainy morning still-hunt...one of my favorite hunts ever!!!
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Palmer234/PA05e-1.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Palmer234/PA05e-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: GingivitisKahn on February 08, 2011, 08:26:00 PM
Post by: GingivitisKahn on February 08, 2011, 08:26:00 PM
I'll play.
Here's this year's public land doe...
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/black_friday_2010_doe/20101126_ac_09.jpg)
This is last year's (unconventional pic - had to find her the next day due to a crappy shot)...
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/20090927_ac_02_jim_doe.jpg)
Here's my son's buck from two years ago...
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/20081107_ac_dylans_first_deer_02_small.jpg)
And here's my doe from four years ago...
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/my_first_doe_20071003_smaller.jpg)
Those are all from Ohio public land. We're out now. Need to bring in some more deer from Michigan or somewhere. :D
Here's this year's public land doe...
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/black_friday_2010_doe/20101126_ac_09.jpg)
This is last year's (unconventional pic - had to find her the next day due to a crappy shot)...
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/20090927_ac_02_jim_doe.jpg)
Here's my son's buck from two years ago...
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/20081107_ac_dylans_first_deer_02_small.jpg)
And here's my doe from four years ago...
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/my_first_doe_20071003_smaller.jpg)
Those are all from Ohio public land. We're out now. Need to bring in some more deer from Michigan or somewhere. :D
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 09:01:00 PM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 08, 2011, 09:01:00 PM
haha Jim,those are great deer bud.
I've fully decided if I ever get tired of VT I'm packing it to OH SOLELY based on the hunting.Even the public land gives the average joe a good shot at a slammer.
That buck your boy has...(Which is awesome and in no way am I belittling)that's a passer in OH but in VT there'd be every hunter from every surrounding county trying to pound swamps and hills for that one buck.Seriously..
More good pics everybody, keep em coming for us to enjoy. :thumbsup:
I've fully decided if I ever get tired of VT I'm packing it to OH SOLELY based on the hunting.Even the public land gives the average joe a good shot at a slammer.
That buck your boy has...(Which is awesome and in no way am I belittling)that's a passer in OH but in VT there'd be every hunter from every surrounding county trying to pound swamps and hills for that one buck.Seriously..
More good pics everybody, keep em coming for us to enjoy. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on February 08, 2011, 09:16:00 PM
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on February 08, 2011, 09:16:00 PM
Ohio public land white-tail. Not a monster, but worth my buck tag for my first traditional deer. Taken on Veterans Day 2010.
Winterhawk1960
(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1070198.jpg)
Winterhawk1960
(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1070198.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Pandaros on February 08, 2011, 09:21:00 PM
Post by: Pandaros on February 08, 2011, 09:21:00 PM
Thanks Shedrock! Man you've had some fun.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Robert Honaker on February 08, 2011, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: Robert Honaker on February 08, 2011, 09:28:00 PM
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk223/emtp505/2010bucks036.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Landshark160 on February 08, 2011, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: Landshark160 on February 08, 2011, 09:41:00 PM
Killed my first public land deer 3 years ago after being trained by RC. Killed a few more since then. All of these are in Georgia.
Horse Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/DSCN0519.jpg)
Bullard Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/15th.jpg)
Bullard Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/DSCN0495.jpg)
Bullard Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/58d514d7.jpg)
Bullard Creek WMA
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/58c2aac3.jpg
No wider that 640 please
Ocmulgee WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/f77d4d25.jpg)
Horse Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/DSCN0519.jpg)
Bullard Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/15th.jpg)
Bullard Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/DSCN0495.jpg)
Bullard Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/58d514d7.jpg)
Bullard Creek WMA
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/58c2aac3.jpg
No wider that 640 please
Ocmulgee WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/f77d4d25.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 09:51:00 PM
Post by: Shedrock on February 08, 2011, 09:51:00 PM
Good stuff, keep posting the pics!
Big or small, they are trophys to us all.
Big or small, they are trophys to us all.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Landshark160 on February 08, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
Post by: Landshark160 on February 08, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
Ocmulgee WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/0b14d9be.jpg)
Horse Creek WMA
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/7491a93b.jpg
Horse Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/cc575af1.jpg)
Bullard Creek WMA
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/a36cebdb.jpg
No wider than 640 Please
Ocmulgee WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/33caf67d.jpg)
Horse Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/0fdbb3b7.jpg)
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/0b14d9be.jpg)
Horse Creek WMA
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/7491a93b.jpg
Horse Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/cc575af1.jpg)
Bullard Creek WMA
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/a36cebdb.jpg
No wider than 640 Please
Ocmulgee WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/33caf67d.jpg)
Horse Creek WMA
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Deer/0fdbb3b7.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Wannabe1 on February 08, 2011, 10:03:00 PM
Post by: Wannabe1 on February 08, 2011, 10:03:00 PM
Landshark, you are one deer killing son a gun! :eek: How's about I come down there and help you out?! :D
Great pics. :thumbsup: :clapper:
Great pics. :thumbsup: :clapper:
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: 30pointbuck on February 08, 2011, 10:14:00 PM
Post by: 30pointbuck on February 08, 2011, 10:14:00 PM
Yes sir me too. Awesome photo's Congrats. :clapper:
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 09, 2011, 06:37:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 09, 2011, 06:37:00 AM
Awesome guys!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Gator1 on February 09, 2011, 07:33:00 AM
Post by: Gator1 on February 09, 2011, 07:33:00 AM
Gret Job guys, and fantastic photos...
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: GingivitisKahn on February 09, 2011, 07:41:00 AM
Post by: GingivitisKahn on February 09, 2011, 07:41:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by vtmtnman:Hey thanks! You're right about the deer - it's mature (and as a bonus, was blind in the eye closest to my son - score!) but it's certainly not the king of the forest.
haha Jim,those are great deer bud.
I've fully decided if I ever get tired of VT I'm packing it to OH SOLELY based on the hunting.Even the public land gives the average joe a good shot at a slammer.
That buck your boy has...(Which is awesome and in no way am I belittling)that's a passer in OH but in VT there'd be every hunter from every surrounding county trying to pound swamps and hills for that one buck.Seriously..
More good pics everybody, keep em coming for us to enjoy. :thumbsup:
Fun stuff. :)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on February 09, 2011, 01:07:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on February 09, 2011, 01:07:00 PM
Some of these were before I learned to take a camera in the woods with me.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/98doe.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/96buck.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/98buck01.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/98doe.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/96buck.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/98buck01.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on February 09, 2011, 01:15:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on February 09, 2011, 01:15:00 PM
some more, all previous and on this page, taken in NJ.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/Doe09.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/94buck-1.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/10buck.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/Doe09.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/94buck-1.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jjeffer/10buck.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: DRR324 on February 09, 2011, 01:45:00 PM
Post by: DRR324 on February 09, 2011, 01:45:00 PM
A thread right up my alley... I'll boast a little with this buck. My 2010 central MI state land buck. Long hikes and thick swamps- nothing like TRYING to get away from the crowds. But trying to be smarter than the rest is the real key. Also my avatar.
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f217/drr324/_DSC0020.jpg)
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f217/drr324/_DSC0020.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 09, 2011, 07:09:00 PM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 09, 2011, 07:09:00 PM
Awesome guys :thumbsup:
Jerry- That buck you have in the pic with the poncho...looks like some weird horns he's got there..neat.
Jerry- That buck you have in the pic with the poncho...looks like some weird horns he's got there..neat.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Bonebuster on February 09, 2011, 07:11:00 PM
Post by: Bonebuster on February 09, 2011, 07:11:00 PM
"Foot travel only"...three of my favorite words!
National Forest in the N.E. lower penninsula of Michigan. I took this buck on October 30th this past fall.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/cherokeevisions/MOFFATT%20HOUND%20HEAVEN/Moffatt%20hunt%202010/OCT30thDadsbuck2010018.jpg)
My twelve yr old son was in a ground blind when this buck walked by about twenty five yards from him, and proceeded to work two scrapes. Beyond the range of his recurve, he could only watch. (Good boy Nick...great job by KNOWING your limits and keeping within them. I am proud of you!)
The buck then turned and walked right to me, and I killed him at five yards.
Public land has been good to me. I put in the effort, and I have always been rewarded.
National Forest in the N.E. lower penninsula of Michigan. I took this buck on October 30th this past fall.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/cherokeevisions/MOFFATT%20HOUND%20HEAVEN/Moffatt%20hunt%202010/OCT30thDadsbuck2010018.jpg)
My twelve yr old son was in a ground blind when this buck walked by about twenty five yards from him, and proceeded to work two scrapes. Beyond the range of his recurve, he could only watch. (Good boy Nick...great job by KNOWING your limits and keeping within them. I am proud of you!)
The buck then turned and walked right to me, and I killed him at five yards.
Public land has been good to me. I put in the effort, and I have always been rewarded.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: buckeye_hunter on February 09, 2011, 07:16:00 PM
Post by: buckeye_hunter on February 09, 2011, 07:16:00 PM
Kahn's boy shot a heck of a buck for the area they were hunting. TONS of pressure in there and definitely not a "let that one walk" buck! Kudo's to Dylan for sure!
Also, those sure are some handsome Blacktails and Mule deer bucks! :clapper:
Oh yeah, don't want to leave out the does some of you guys shot. They can be smarter than any old buck!
Also, those sure are some handsome Blacktails and Mule deer bucks! :clapper:
Oh yeah, don't want to leave out the does some of you guys shot. They can be smarter than any old buck!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Bonebuster on February 09, 2011, 07:18:00 PM
Post by: Bonebuster on February 09, 2011, 07:18:00 PM
Great pics everyone!!!
Keep them coming!
Keep them coming!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: 2 Barrels on February 09, 2011, 07:45:00 PM
Post by: 2 Barrels on February 09, 2011, 07:45:00 PM
Oh man you guy's are some hunting machines.I thought you had to lease every inch of land possible.Have 50 trail cams.Plant food plots and own a four wheeler to kill deer like that.I guess you really just need to know how to hunt.LOL Good job guy's and thanks for sharing the pictures.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Chris Shelton on February 09, 2011, 08:40:00 PM
Post by: Chris Shelton on February 09, 2011, 08:40:00 PM
I was 15 when this was taken, hard to believe that was almost 5 years ago!!!
(http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae73/Guitararcher/IMG_1413.jpg)
Savage River State forest, Garrett county MD . . .
Sometimes whitetails just feel overated so I "scout"
(http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae73/Guitararcher/DSC_0367.jpg)
Indian Springs WMA, lol
Didn't get a shot on this guy, but boy would I have loved to!!!
(http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae73/Guitararcher/GrabbedFrame112.jpg)
(http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae73/Guitararcher/IMG_1413.jpg)
Savage River State forest, Garrett county MD . . .
Sometimes whitetails just feel overated so I "scout"
(http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae73/Guitararcher/DSC_0367.jpg)
Indian Springs WMA, lol
Didn't get a shot on this guy, but boy would I have loved to!!!
(http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae73/Guitararcher/GrabbedFrame112.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: GingivitisKahn on February 09, 2011, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: GingivitisKahn on February 09, 2011, 10:11:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by buckeye_hunter:Thanks sir! :D
Kahn's boy shot a heck of a buck for the area they were hunting. TONS of pressure in there and definitely not a "let that one walk" buck! Kudo's to Dylan for sure!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on February 10, 2011, 02:19:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on February 10, 2011, 02:19:00 AM
Vtmtnman that buck had some kind of infection in the antler petiole (sp?). There was a 1" point at the base, and the beam wrapped around the ear. The other side was a normal antler with 3 points. Shot on Halloween morning, liver and lung about 20 yrds. He jumped up when hit, then just stood there and finally fell over.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 10, 2011, 06:07:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 10, 2011, 06:07:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by buckeye_hunter:Charlie I wasn't implying before he should have.What I ment was there's a lot of buck in OH like that.There's like 3 in VT. :help:
Kahn's boy shot a heck of a buck for the area they were hunting. TONS of pressure in there and definitely not a "let that one walk" buck! Kudo's to Dylan for sure!
I actually got lectured by a guy that owned the store outside of the state park were we were staying about ruinning OH's credibility by shooting small buck.I had just told him I missed a 4pt the other day.He says "You vermonters come here and shoot everything."Was VERY hard to bite my tounge...not sure why I did but I did.I think the dude was drunk not real sure though.
I just like getting deer,what can I say. :wavey:
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 10, 2011, 06:09:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 10, 2011, 06:09:00 AM
More good pics everybody!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 10, 2011, 06:26:00 AM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 10, 2011, 06:26:00 AM
Extra mistake post...sorry.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: GingivitisKahn on February 10, 2011, 06:53:00 AM
Post by: GingivitisKahn on February 10, 2011, 06:53:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by vtmtnman:Charlie I wasn't implying before he should have.What I ment was there's a lot of buck in OH like that.There's like 3 in VT. :bigsmyl:
quote:
Originally posted by buckeye_hunter:
Kahn's boy shot a heck of a buck for the area they were hunting. TONS of pressure in there and definitely not a "let that one walk" buck! Kudo's to Dylan for sure!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Owlgrowler on February 13, 2011, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: Owlgrowler on February 13, 2011, 09:28:00 PM
Pequest WMA '06
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Owlgrowler/IMGP0161-2.jpg)
Worthington State Park '07
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Owlgrowler/Mountainbuck07002.jpg)
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Owlgrowler/IMGP0161-2.jpg)
Worthington State Park '07
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Owlgrowler/Mountainbuck07002.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: buckeye_hunter on February 15, 2011, 03:22:00 PM
Post by: buckeye_hunter on February 15, 2011, 03:22:00 PM
I would think with all those mountains there would be at least a few studs in Vermont! YOu all are welcome to hunt with us this next fall though, plenty of room for everyone.
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: maineac on February 15, 2011, 05:09:00 PM
Post by: maineac on February 15, 2011, 05:09:00 PM
Great deer to all!!
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Earl Jeff on February 15, 2011, 05:40:00 PM
Post by: Earl Jeff on February 15, 2011, 05:40:00 PM
(http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss115/earljeff/tradbuck111210003.jpg)
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 15, 2011, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 15, 2011, 07:05:00 PM
Nice deer every one. Nice bow there Earl :readit:
Title: Re: Public land deer...let's see em!
Post by: vtmtnman on February 15, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: vtmtnman on February 15, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by buckeye_hunter:There are...trust me.They are legends..."Oh I seen that one big 8 out in the field one night down to so and so's" Big 8-10 here means maybe 100"-110".
I would think with all those mountains there would be at least a few studs in Vermont! YOu all are welcome to hunt with us this next fall though, plenty of room for everyone.
They need at least 5 years to get there.And by then they are so wise they become virtually unkillable during bow season.(Our season runs from first sat of Oct to the last sun of Oct,so some years you may catch a few days of pre rut)Rifle is when our good bucks are taken because that is nov.Grossly unfair and I've made it a personal goal to get our season extended.
Thanks for the offer Charlie,I seen your guys' thread last year.Greg was pretty pumped to hunt out there with you guys.I may get out there some day to hunt with you guys.We're off to PA this year for a deer/bear hunt in Potter county.