Successful Harvest
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We got some more out of the park. My dad and I each have three now. I'm cleared to take a buck down now too (have to shoot two antler-less deer to earn one buck from the park but you still have to use a buck tag from your state license). I've been eying some nice bucks that have been coming around my stand. I get back out a week from tomorrow so I'm hoping to get at least one that day too. Last time I was out I had a nice big 6 point, nice spread, chase what I thought were two does right to me. It ended up being a doe and an antler-less buck. I took out the antler-less buck after he came in range, d-pop program mentality, if it is a deer without antlers, and in range, kill it.
Rut is pretty much in swing now, at least the bucks are feeling it, this fella was certainly trying to see if a doe wanted his company.Big buck came around trying to figure out what happened almost made me so I couldn't get my cross hairs on him. Better not to be seen in that situation I think. I'm loving my crossbow, clean kills, no kick.. Other than a lack of range (which is due to d-pop program restrictions, 20 yard max) I have no qualms with it. I am excited for the rest of the season. Should be well stocked with venison by the end of the season. 0 -
That's awesome. I will be going out Thursday - Sat. Was suppose to take my son for the youth doe season, but his grade are keeping him from hunting so I guess I will have to go out and take one with a bow.0
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Hoping to get out this weekend, damn weather has been terrible every day that I can out!0
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My dad took down another doe last night. I got approved for leave Wednesday of next week so I am looking forward to getting back out there at that time. Good luck this weekend hunter1025! 0
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Video'd a NICE 8 point while my Hubby was bow hunting.... he passed it up,.... hoping that this week end I'd get a chance to "fling an arrow" at it. Wasn't that sweet!?! Needless to say... this week has passed at a snails pace. Hurry up weekend!!! :happy:0
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post the vid!!0
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rain/snow mix here tomorrow, highs in the mid 40s. won't be a whole lot of fun in that regard, but opening day is always fun. have 4 tags, so hoping to start dropping steaks in the freezer this week.
well, not the official opening day. state of montana changed that up a few years back, making it a saturday start. but I still go on sundays. saturday start just feels wrong.0 -
Went out last night and saw the first buck of the season. To bad shooting light was gone. He was 15 yards behind my stand and all I saw was the white rack. I really pumped now. Can't wait until next week.0
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Nothing but yearlings and some does headed the wrong direction to offer a good shot. Did find some fresh bear scat three times up on the ridge line I was working, then found some fresh tracks in a sand bar. Good sized black. Some cat tracks, too. Either a bit bobcat or a mountain lion. Definitely had some company out there Sunday.
Gonna head back out to the same spot Wednesday and give it another go. If no luck, might try a different area on Thursday.0 -
Looks like I will have the north wind and a cold front this weekend that I have been waiting for...PUMPED!!0
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I'll be back in a stand first thing tomorrow morning. I'll let y'all know how the hunt went tomorrow. 0
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Fresh snow this morning showed no tracks through lunch. Was frustrating. But tried out a new coulee after lunch. About a mile and a half, with some hills beyond. Picked up a trail and followed clear through to the top. Couple of mulies bedded down in some trees -- just 15 feet the wrong side of the fence.
Stock still, a little yearling poked around the corner ... probably 25 feet away. Just stared, walked a few steps toward me, stopped, walked again, stopped ... finally bounced, but the others didn't seem to mind.
Backed away and circled a hill to get behind a tree. They started to walk, but called to them. Did that a few times and got attention enough that they actually crossed the fence and headed my way! 125 yards, nailed a little 2x2 buck. Not huge, but hadn't seen anything else today so it was huge enough -- and I still have three tags. So a young buck in the freezer? Win.
(Hauling it two miles back, through the sage, however? Has left me so damned sore!)0 -
Great story and congrats. Meat in the freezer is a good thing.0
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Fresh snow this morning showed no tracks through lunch. Was frustrating. But tried out a new coulee after lunch. About a mile and a half, with some hills beyond. Picked up a trail and followed clear through to the top. Couple of mulies bedded down in some trees -- just 15 feet the wrong side of the fence.
Stock still, a little yearling poked around the corner ... probably 25 feet away. Just stared, walked a few steps toward me, stopped, walked again, stopped ... finally bounced, but the others didn't seem to mind.
Backed away and circled a hill to get behind a tree. They started to walk, but called to them. Did that a few times and got attention enough that they actually crossed the fence and headed my way! 125 yards, nailed a little 2x2 buck. Not huge, but hadn't seen anything else today so it was huge enough -- and I still have three tags. So a young buck in the freezer? Win.
(Hauling it two miles back, through the sage, however? Has left me so damned sore!)
I really want to go west and hunt some mulies some day!!0 -
here's a shot of little bambi
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That is just awesome! Congrats!0
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Awesome job. I have seen 1 buck all season. With Monday being the last day of archery I hope the hell I start seeing some buck. The signs there. We will see what happens.0
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Opening weekend of rifle in Vermont. Heading up with hopes of filling the freezer. Be safe, shoot straight!0
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Good luck. My buddy got a nice one yesterday. I will post pics later.0
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I went out yesterday morning but was a bit cramped for time because my dad had to go to work in the afternoon. I've been working so much overtime I really haven't had time to hunt during the week (and hunting on the weekend is off limits in the park we manage until the new year). I saw nothing all morning but my dad took out his ninth deer, a decent sized 5 point. As we were dragging it out we came across a big buck, most likely the big 8 pointer we have been seeing around. He looked at us for a minute and then high tailed it. I know I will get more deer this year I just have to put in the time in a stand instead of overtime at work.0
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Our shotgun opener is Thursday but I will be working a buck pole so I will not get out until Friday.0
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got out again this weekend. no luck. didn't even see anything, actually. but down to whitetail tags, so lots of walking in the woods. which -- even with the minus-8 windchill -- makes for a great day.0
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Opening Day in VT...2 doe walking at me, stop 12-15 yards away, my rifle up waiting for the buck that should be following (3pt minimum during rifle). 4 minutes later, still with rifle up...No friggin buck. Lead doe blows at me and they take off.
Day 2...Me and 2 friends reach the top of this high ridge. we're talking about where to go from there...a 6 or 8 pointer and 2 does come trotting from another ridge and into the brush. No shot available due to not wanting to hit a doe.
Day 3...entering the woods at the edge of a field, up out of the tall grass come 2 deer.....both doe!! They literally run less than 6 feet in front of me. I actually felt the wind from them.
It is always great to see deer and it was awesome to have 2 so close but my freezer is empty. 2 weeks to opening day in Mass. Grrr!!!0 -
I went out yesterday morning but was a bit cramped for time because my dad had to go to work in the afternoon. I've been working so much overtime I really haven't had time to hunt during the week (and hunting on the weekend is off limits in the park we manage until the new year). I saw nothing all morning but my dad took out his ninth deer, a decent sized 5 point. As we were dragging it out we came across a big buck, most likely the big 8 pointer we have been seeing around. He looked at us for a minute and then high tailed it. I know I will get more deer this year I just have to put in the time in a stand instead of overtime at work.
I'm sorry, did you say 9th deer?? this year???0 -
see, I prefer does. as far as meat goes, anyway. either that or younger bucks. they get too old and the meat just isn't good.0
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see, I prefer does. as far as meat goes, anyway. either that or younger bucks. they get too old and the meat just isn't good.
I prefer does as well but VT is very strict with their laws.0 -
can't hunt a doe? crazy. I have three doe tags this year. and the A tag is either sex, either species in most areas of the state.0
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Passed on a doe with my bow.... and have been harassed nonstop for it!... she was less than 10 yards... broad side. (First year to hunt with a bow) Does are legal in Mississippi, but at 78 degrees and mosquitoes swarming... I really didn't want to fight to save the meat. Soooo I video'd her instead.
I'll try again tomorrow... weather man says temps should be in 60's.
Saturday is the opening of our regular gun season. Sitting on READY!0 -
Passed on a doe with my bow.... and have been harassed nonstop for it!... she was less than 10 yards... broad side. (First year to hunt with a bow) Does are legal in Mississippi, but at 78 degrees and mosquitoes swarming... I really didn't want to fight to save the meat. Soooo I video'd her instead.
I'll try again tomorrow... weather man says temps should be in 60's.
Saturday is the opening of our regular gun season. Sitting on READY!
Good move. I hate when it's warm out.
Bear season starts Sat and the Monday after Thanksgiving is our gun season.0 -
can't hunt a doe? crazy. I have three doe tags this year. and the A tag is either sex, either species in most areas of the state.
You can only hunt doe during bow season in VT0
