2014 SC Hunting Thread:

TradBrewSC · August 17, 2014, 01:31:00 PM

Alright South Carolina people. I have really been enjoying these Mississippi hunt threads the last couple couple of years, and figured I would see would we can do.

As our low country season just opened, let's start giving some feedback as to how things are going and provide plenty of pictures along the way!

I hope everyone has a safe and meaningful experience this fall, and look forward to hearing about it!

Lean in, pick a spot, and follow through!

TradBrewSC · August 17, 2014, 01:59:00 PM

I'll start it off.

I have had cameras out for about two months now and things have been pretty sporadic. But for about a week now we have had consistent morning movement from 7-8.

I have been following two specific mature bucks but they are still fairly nocturnal.

We are however seeing some cull deer in day light recently so that is primarily what I have been targeting until does come in September 15th.

Weather on the 10 day looks very hot, so I may be staying out of there for a while.

Hopefully someone else has had some success because all I have seen is a few does.

I did take an opening morning "selfie" which really is not like me but I will share anyways.

OBXarcher · August 17, 2014, 06:28:00 PM

Heading out in the morning. Wish me luck.

nineworlds9 · August 17, 2014, 06:46:00 PM

Good luck fellas!!

Duckbutt · August 17, 2014, 08:34:00 PM

Good thread Tradbrew but it might be a month or two before I get out there in this heat.

katman · August 17, 2014, 08:42:00 PM

Hunted first 2 days of season, does, fawns and small velvet bucks, big boys not moving yet in daylight.

TradBrewSC · August 17, 2014, 08:55:00 PM

Yeah I typically hunt this first weekend, and then take it fairly easy until that first frost.

The two bucks I'm chasing have only showed themselves in daylight twice in the past two months I have had cameras out..

Looks like the 100 degree days we have coming up this week won't help much. I definitely won't be sitting!

I have seen a few nice velvet bucks killed my wheelie bow guys so far though.

tippit · August 18, 2014, 08:26:00 AM

Go get 'em...I'll be down in Nov to help out. Got a new lease to try out near the head of the Ashley river.

Julian...
Sharpen up some broadheads and tie up a few Redfish flies as my knee is coming along fine

tippit

Benjy · September 05, 2014, 10:30:00 PM

I had some luck the other weekend when the cold front came through, it cooled down to 85!

Click on the picture to see the Video

Benjy · September 05, 2014, 10:36:00 PM

If Jeff (Tippit) is very nice to me, I might show him where this guy is hanging out!

TradBrewSC · September 06, 2014, 07:32:00 AM

Good job Benjy!

I'm back in the stand for the first time since opening weekend and wow it's humid!

I also had a scare opening weekend. I was bitten by a deer tick that a week later left me very I'll for a week. It felt like the flu on steroids. Lymes tests came back negiative, but have to go back in a month to get tested as it can often come back false positive. We will see! Prob just a bacterial infection from the bite so I'm told..

Good luck guys and watch out for those crawlers!

bretto · September 06, 2014, 08:47:00 AM

Nice shooting Benjy. A great way to start the season.

bretto

NOMAD88 · September 06, 2014, 09:37:00 AM

Congrats Benjy! Maybe the cold front this weekend will cool it down enough to get in the stand again.

MCNSC · September 06, 2014, 04:31:00 PM

Congrats Benjy. I haven't even been scouting yet, I think it's a combination of age, 2nd shift and this heat. Have planted a few food plots, it's really the first time to plant any food plots. I guess we will see how that goes. Hope to do a little scouting on Monday, supposed to be a little cooler then. Hopefully after the 15th will get after them.

Benjy · September 06, 2014, 11:01:00 PM

I have not been hunting since shooting that deer. I have been getting ready for gator season. I have a tradgang friend that drew a tag. I went to my lease today to see if I have any pig sign. I guess the heat is not getting to the piggies!

Anyone else chasing gators?

wallybowman · September 06, 2014, 11:30:00 PM

I'm waiting for the 15th this month to hit Laurens County and Oct 1st to hunt the mountains.

South MS Bowhunter · September 06, 2014, 11:44:00 PM

Love these threads as it show the game opportunity in the other states.

Go them em boys I need some motivation till our season open (South MS Oct 15th).

hitman · September 07, 2014, 03:36:00 AM

Good luck to you TradbrewSC and I sure hope your buddy is enjoying his BW.

FubarFred · September 07, 2014, 08:27:00 AM

Too hot for me. Here in Leesville it's not been under 90, except during a rain, for a few weeks now. Just don't like sitting in a stand or a blind and feeling sweat run down the back...

TradBrewSC · September 07, 2014, 02:33:00 PM

Thanks hitman! He certainly is! We spent a few hours yesterday afternoon shooting and he is shooting it well!
Thanks again!