2012 New York Deer hunting thread.

[Stumpkiller]

Last week I saw a doe and two yearlings.  No shots offerred but none asked.  Today I saw two little antlerless - either Ma stayed in the cover or she was elsewhere (Neighbor's freezer?).  

Just at sunset I heard shuffling and a lovely eight-point rubbed my nose in it.  He came in straight, passed DIRECTLY under my feet and continued off in a straight line.  I have been burned with straight-down angle shots and let him pass . . . and I guess I'm happy with that.  It was a joy to see a good buck but I am second-guessing and rewinding that mental tape repeatedly.  

I think I have finally learned that if you can second guess then you likely guessed correctly to begin with.

God, I love this sport.  When I climbed down 10 minutes later I could smell his scent!  I take it the rut is begun or close.

Several weeks ago I had a larger buck walk casually ascorr the road and stand just inside the woods as I drove to work - just 1/4 mile from home.  Also an eight-point rack but much taller and larger on all counts.  

Can't say I haven't seen anything!

Happily I have not seen a single coyote.  Last year I saw more coyotes than deer during bow season.

[adkmountainken]

had a big 8 point trot right in front of my truck this morning when i went to get groceries. nose to the ground from one side to the other, NEVER looked up, he was a BIG one....

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Sounds as if everyone is having a great season so far.  Congrats David.

Looks like a week packed with Rain when I return tonight. funny that's the way I left the state a week ago.

[Knawbone]

Thanks Charlie, I hope every one can get out this weekend, the bucks are going to be seeking hard for that first Doe.

[larry]

bumped this guy on my way to my stand this evening, he was bedded with a doe...already called work and told them I'd be late tommorow, I see bucks like this on my property about once every 5-6 years, and if he's hanging with one of the does on our place, I've got to strike while the irons hot!

 

[J.Williams]

That's a good 'un Larry.Hope you get a crack at him.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Good luck Larry.

Jeff where you been, you almost always have a biggun down by now  :p  

Hope You have a good season.

[Knawbone]

May he step right to that spot were you want him. Best of luck Larry

[adkmountainken]

at least i know they are moving when i can hunt them!

this is one UGLY buck but i bet he would taste good!

[ronp]

Good luck Larry.  I hope you get a chance at him!

Ken, when I look at that ugly little buck I see mighty taste back straps, steaks and burgers!  Go get him, my friend.

[ron w]

Did a 2 hour mid mourning sit today....didn't see to much. I did see a fresh scrape on the way in.....first one I have seen. Nice to have it a bit cooler.!

[ronp]

If it isn't raining I plan on going out after work and sit for a couple hours.

[ronp]

I haven't been out as much as I'd like, with the rain and wind.  Plus, I got my flu shot two weeks ago and had flu-like symptoms last week!

Started to notice some movement and rut sign, and then Sandy came along with her high winds and the whole thing shut down again! Hoping for more action going forward.......

[longrifle]

Going to go out tonight if it's not raining,It is suppose to be a great weekend and week comming up. I'll be hitting it hard, good luck to all.

[Knawbone]

Find the Does this weekend and you'll be were the bucks are.Early mornings should be best.

[wetfeathers]

I just got in from checking my cameras.  The deer are moving like crazy!  I saw over 30 deer in 2 hours!  The only deer close enough to shoot was a small eight point. Aint that the way it goes when all you have is a doe tag?  

[larry]

saw two bucks this morning, neither of them the big guy, and no shots avaiable, they are starting to move fella's!

[Wapiti Chaser]

It getting cranked up. I have seen four bucks today three I would have shot had they been closer. Peter Smith shot a dandy this am I will try and get pictures up.

[ron w]

Going in the mourning, would be nice to see some activity........haven't seen a thing in the last 5 outings. Maybe that will change in the AM!!