Team #7 - Rack Attack

[eschatts]

Rack Attack, This is your official thread for the 2007 Deer Hunting Team Contest! This will be your place to meet and share stories with each other throughout the season. I wish you all the best of luck in the deer woods this fall! Have fun and shoot strait!

[johnc21]

Alright,lets get it started. I had rotator cuff surgery on August 7th,so I haven't had a chance to shoot the bow. I have a crossbow to fall back on if need be. I shoot a Mathews Outback,carbon express arrows tipped with 100 grain Muzzys. I'm going to try the bow in a week and see how it feels. I really hope I can pull it off.

How much time you guys get to spend in the woods? I usually take two weeks off around the rut. I may try to take a few days off for early season. I usually take the week gun season off as well but I think I'm going to skip that this year and just bow hunt. That will give me 3 weeks to use for bow season.

What type of bow are you shooting? I like my Mathews but there is a lot of good bows on the market.

OK,it must be asked,who is the "old man" of the group? I say we designate them the honorary team leader. I'm soon to be 36.

How to you guys want to be updated once the season starts? By PM or in this thread?

Looking forward to the season and the team aspect of this. It definately should make this season a fun one.

Good luck with the practice and the scouting,John

[wallydog1]

OK guy's a little info about myself,I shoot a BOWTECH
Bowtech Allegiance 2005
Bowtech Strings
Draw 27in @ 69lb
Toxonics Cross Breed Site
WB
Vibracheck IsoLator
G5 meta peep
Scott Itty Bitty Goose
Easton ST Epic 400 2in Blazers
Muzzy 100 gr 3 Blade
And have a older Horton Express sl Crossbow for my backup.Started shooting a Bow again a few years ago and really enjoy it.Took my first really decent buck with a Bow last year with it.I have been hunting for a while now and have done all right over the years hunting Whitetail and Mule deer.I hunt mostly Public land and have killed a few decent deer and alot of Does.I have a small amount of private land the inlaws own to hunt.I have not killed a deer on there property since they bought it 7 years ago.The property Around it has some pretty good guys letting the small bucks pass and taking the Does.This is the first year A couple are ready to Take.I hunt every weekend when season starts and have 1 week for an Mid oct and 1 week beginning in Nov.I take acouple of days off for Gun.I love to Deer hunt and Do not consider myself a Trophy hunter.I will however not shoot A Buck that is smaller than the Buck I Took last year this year.I'm looking to add Another one to the wall that I have picked out this year.I will do my best to keep this fun and no matter the end results have fun guy's and be safe. I would say if it is something you want Private Don't post it here,But this will probibly be the place to post whats up. As far as the leader of the Team Thats up to you guy's.http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/JIFZPwBgSiR3/__sr_/93be.jpg?tkn=phM5v5GBzja573IA&saveas=DSC01216

[wallydog1]

I just got an email that My Ace in the hole is eating as I type.I don't have a trail camera up and a 2 hour Drive is not in the cards during the week, so I have have My Mother inlaw fill me in.Hey you will never read that Tactic in a book.And for this guy I'm not going to be proud. I need all the info I can Get.If I can get live shots in the coming weeks I'll post.
http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/504/medium/100_0202_2_.JPG

[oxmos]

My background,

Pearson Freedom Pro, 2003
zebra strings
Draw 28in @ 70lb
Trophy Ridge Site
Whisker Biscuit
Custom Stabilizer
Gold Tip 5575's with 4" vanes
Rage 100 grain broadheads.

I most hunt the family farm which consists of 200 acres of woods and fields. We've planted roughly 5 acres of corn this year hoping to draw a few more in. My backup spot is another 400 acres of farm land which I hunt with my cousin. No big buck sightings yet, but with a new game cam out I'm hoping to see a few soon. Hope I get another chance at the one I drew back on and was winded by last year. He was bigger than the two my brother and I did manage to take.

[wallydog1]

Here is another one that made thru last year.I seen him Acouple of weeks ago and he is alittle bigger this year.http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/JIFZPwBgSiR3/__sr_/1be7.jpg?tkn=phE.y5GBxgv.r5Bq&saveas=DSC00490

[johnc21]

That's a good looking deer. Looks like he has pretty good mass. That would be a good deer for the score sheet!

John

[wallydog1]

These 2 have been keeping a pretty Good pattern so far and this one pretty close to last year as far as movement.I believe this year either one I going to try to take.If I can do it ,Then I 'm going to Try my public spot.I'm going down to the public area this weekend to try to come up with a game plan.Which will probably be where I have set up for a couple of years now.I have been lucky enough to bag 2 decent 10 pts in the same area in 3 years.Missed a nice 8pt gun season the year in between.Where I'm hunting setting up on a travel route cutting across a Swamp has been pretty good.

[GoneWild]

Hi guys, how's everyone doing? I think the day is finally winding down.
My background:
Fred Bear Element '06
27.5 draw@60lbs
Whisker Biscut
Tru-glow
Axis 400 mossy oak / 4" duravanes
Rage 2 blade 100g
I have a horton legend for back up. I just started shooting a compound again last year due to shoulder and back issues. I spend most of my time on aprrox.400 acres in tusc. county but have several other good areas.
Time in the woods varys every year but 30 days of bow hunting is realistic and all of gun & muzzeloader. Most who know me will tell you they rarely see me from late oct. till sometime in dec. lol. I'll also say that I haven't killed a good buck since 1999 and am tired of eating tag soup. :rant: I've blown a couple of chances but holding out for mr. big has really cost me.
I figure I'm due for a little luck this season. I plan on filling a doe tag early with the bow this year. Is it time to hunt yet? I do believe at 41 yrs young I'm not "the old guy" on this team? Anyways happy hunting and keep us informed:D Later Greg

[johnc21]

How do you guys like those Rage broadheads?

[wallydog1]

Hey John,
I have not shot them .Only read a little on them.I just ordered some Slick tricks yesterday.I have read some good things on them so when my hunting Buddy asked which head I thought was good I told him to read up on them,he stopped by shot some he picked up and they flew like everyone said,Just like your field points.Along with that and some of the Blood trails they leave behind,I have to try them.I like muzzy but I'll try some to see.

[Big H]

Hey John,
I have not shot them .Only read a little on them.I just ordered some Slick tricks yesterday.I have read some good things on them so when my hunting Buddy asked which head I thought was good I told him to read up on them,he stopped by shot some he picked up and they flew like everyone said,Just like your field points.Along with that and some of the Blood trails they leave behind,I have to try them.I like muzzy but I'll try some to see.


Wally, not hijacking your thread, but I have been using Slick Tricks for several years now, and I will attest to the fact that all the hype is true. I have several friends that are now using them also, and they all say the same thing. We all know it is about shot placement, but they sure add some confidence to your shooting. I have yet to have a deer go more than 60 yards, and have actually been able to see the bloodtrail from the treestand on several. There is absolutely no reason to shoot a mechanical as long as Slick Tricks are available.

[wallydog1]

Thanks for the Info Big H,
Once I seen them fly,I had to Try them.Stop by anytime.

[johnc21]

Thanks for the Info Big H,
Once I seen them fly,I had to Try them.Stop by anytime.

Wallydog

Let me know what you think of those. I like my muzzys but the slick tricks and rage broadheads look awesome.

John

[wallydog1]

hope they come in this weekend.Just had Ups bring me some goodies from cabelas today,should have ordered them Then.Man the time is coming fast.

[johnc21]

My own little spin to the logo. I can't have Bowtech or Benelli. I only shoot the best:D Just kiddin around Wallydog.

[johnc21]

Going to do a little "acorn recon" mission today after work. I'll let ya know what I find.

My own little spin to the logo. I can't have Bowtech or Benelli. I only shoot the best:D Just kiddin around Wallydog.

[wallydog1]

Nothing wrong with them, There all top notch Tools of the Trade so to speak.I have a older TC White mountain Carbine.Don't get to use it much when ya fill all your tags before season get here.

[wallydog1]

Backyard shooting area.trying out Photobucket.My yahoo photo does not keep the photo up very long ?
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[Lucky]

That's a sweet set up. Looks like you can practice shooting and then climb in the tree and hunt! Great Pic

[wallydog1]

I can practice but the city is against hunting. these little guy's are the untouchable's.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC01031-2.jpg[/IMG]

[BuckSlayer]

Sweet Yard. Lucky you.

[wallydog1]

Now the deer are safe but this guy and his buddies better not come out during practice.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC00903-2.jpg?t=1189730889

[Lucky]

Those are some good looking deer, too bad you can't get a shot at them. That's a big yote, looks like he's been eating well.

[johnc21]

Damn Wally, that is a sweet set up you got there! I need to come to your house to shoot. We need to find out if we get bonus points for a yote. I gave one a muzzy haircut a couple of years ago. My buddy that I hunt with killed one last year with his bow. He had 16 different pics of yotes from the camera he just pulled. I'm sure some were repeat offenders but that still is alot of activity. One pic had three yotes in it.

Great pics,thanks for sharing.

[Buckmaster]

That is a big yote. We should get a 1/2 bonus point for a turkey killed with a bow. That could be the difference maker.

[Lucky]

That is a big yote. We should get a 1/2 bonus point for a turkey killed with a bow. That could be the difference maker.

:yeahthat:

[Big H]

I think we should get a bonus point if we are responsible for a youngster getting their first deer, ours kids or someone else's.

[Buckmaster]

"Pass It On" :gaga: points...to contribute to "Save the Sport" of hunting.
Not a bad idea. Let's set an example for all other Sports Websites.

[wallydog1]

Not a Bad Idea for above and beyond bonus points for Yotes and turks.

[wallydog1]

Well for some small talk,What camo do you guy's like.I'm starting off with Real Tree Hardwoods Green and Gray,Then as the season goes on and the leaves start to fall I'll switch over to Predator Fall Grey,That brown trucked stopped by today and gave me my last part of my setup a Hat.It also dropped off my Slick Tricks,Going to let some fly Tonite.

[johnc21]

Wally,

I have a little of everything camo wise. I bought a natural gear rainsuit last year that is pretty nice. Clearance deal from cabelas. I like the Natural gear camo,I didn't think I would. When it's raining, it's more important to be dry than trying to make a fashion statment. The only problem is I went on a diet and lost so much weight its go to be really big. I really like the Predator camo. I need some of that. Do you use any of the scentlok or scentblocker stuff? I use it,not sure that it works but it makes me feel better. I'm pretty anal on the scent control. I never where any of my stuff inside. Use any deer lure? I like do use Jackies deer lure once I start seeing some rut activity. I've had bucks lip curling to that stuff.
I didn't find many acorns last night. I was hoping for more. I have a couple more places to look before I decide on opening morning spot. I may set up on a food plot and take a doe. I shot one last year on opening day at first light. I had deer in the foodplot as I was climbing into my stand. I managed to get into without spooking them. She was big one too. I did draw the bow back last night,still having some pain from my surgery. I'm going to give a couple more days before I start shooting. I like my shots inside 25 yards so I shouldn't have any problems with that. The last good buck I shot(my avatar and in the 2004 gallery) stop broadside at 30 yards. That's on the edge of my comfort zone. What did your buck from last year score? He looked like a dandy. I wounded a buck last year and couldn't find him. Looked for 4 days,what a sick feeling that is. Let me know about the slick tricks.

John

[wallydog1]

That Natural Gear looks pretty good.I have not used any scent in many years.I will probibly give it a shot this year and see if i get any results.this buck at the inlaws i might have to pull out all the stops on that one.There property which is pretty small,has been hardly pressured.the property around it gets hunted but the guy's are doing pretty good at not shooting the small bucks.I have a week mid oct to try to pull it off.I have Quite abit of scentlok stuff and not just because of the carbon which really might not work at all.However i like alot of the style clothing they offer.I have some other stuff that is silver lined and some micobiobial detergant stuff.Hey it can't hurt I figure.I'm not sure what My buck scored last year,I'm thinking not much over 120.I have never scored any of my deer.All my whitetail bucks i have been taken are on public areas that get hit real hard.any buck around the size I have taken are pretty much a standard for what I will shoot.I'm lucky to see them that big on public let alone get a good shot.Hey just start out real slow shooting and if you have to use a crossbow so what.so far the contest has been real good,i don't think i have laughed this much since joining this site.I don't dare eat or drink before I check out the next post.I'll be cleaning my screen to often.looks like were the sleeper team,which I always like to be in that position.I feel pretty good about our Team.

[johnc21]

I just looked at your pics again. That deer is better than 120. I would guess him to be low 130s. Doesn't really matter,he is a nice deer.

John

[wallydog1]

I was very thankful when he walked by.I supposed to be heading down to scout around tomorrow if my buddy makes it.Pretty much know whats happening at my inlaws property.I hate to over hunt it right off the bat.I figured I would slip in a couple of times before mid Oct,then hunt for a whole week.then bounce back and forth the first week of nov.Don't really see the nicer bucks on the public area until late oct/early nov.If the Does are using the same travel areas,the bucks will be checking them during primetime.

[deerhunt45]

Good to see everyone checked in on Team #7, "Rack Attack" :bouncy:

I wish you all best of luck this season. This is shaping up into a really fun contest. I have to agree with you wallydog, I haven't laughed so much on this site in a long time. Hope everyone continues to keep it fun, right on through February. Hunt long and hard and ethical and by all means be safe.

45 :coolgleamA:

[wallydog1]

Thank you 45 and eschatts and all the Mods for all the effort you guy's are doing.and good luck to all.

[OhioHunter88]

Since you guys arent gonna win the contest maybe you should win best thread, because this is actually a good thread and i have enjoyed it so far...

[wallydog1]

Why thanks 88,We just might Win Both;)
Hung a stand today guys and did a little scouting.Saw a few does and had 1 come up the hill while I was putting it up.Found 3 scapes along a trail in the bottom and I thought it was probably A small buck then seen some small rubs about the size of large pencil.Little guy was already tearing things up.Temps were nice to cover some ground today.
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[OhioHunter88]

your not gonna win out of that stand, thing sticks out like a soar thumb...haha

[wallydog1]

Thats what the last 4 for Does and last buck were thinking Too,then they Noticed They were losing blood faster than they could replace it.:bouncy:

[BuckSlayer]

Looks good...nice setup there.

[Big H]

You try the Slick Tricks yet Wally?

[BuckSlayer]

You try the Slick Tricks yet Wally?


Hey, Are you love with slick tricks or what? :D I would like to try them, but im poor :(

[wallydog1]

No not yet BigH,My buddy stopped by and we fried up some walleye,by the time we were done eating it was too Dark.Going to try them tomorrow.They have a much smaller Profile then my 3 blade muzzies.I'm sure there going to be great.

[Big H]

Hey, Are you love with slick tricks or what? :D I would like to try them, but im poor :(

No Buckslapper, I knew Wally had gotten some and was going to shoot them, just wondering if he liked them or not. Pay attention to what is going on.

[BuckSlayer]

So sorry:confused: :confused: I guess im a dolt.

[wallydog1]

Any of you guy's use a hydration pack ,I just grabbed a small back pack and it came with one.Not sure if I'm going to use it.I usually just pack in water and Tea bottles in to the stand.here's a left side view from one of my stands.this would be my perfered shot angle I don't have to stand up to take this shot.I have a small blind skirt that hides movement pretty good.Pretty thick right now.Gives me good cover and some pretty good shooting lanes.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/IMAG0007-2.jpg?t=1189946075

[oxmos]

I usually pack in bottles of water too. Looks like a nice stand location Wally. can't say I have much of an opinion of the Rage broadheads yet. I haven't shot anything with them yet, but hope to have some performance pictures in a couple weeks when the season starts. As far as camo, it's a mix and match with the different varieties. I'll probably mostly be using Hardwoods HD and Hardwoods HD Green. Good luck guys.

[wallydog1]

Well finally got to try slick Tricks.I'm pretty happy with the results as far as field point accuracy.shot first 2 arrows field point (Green target) and the next 2 arrows (white target) Slick tricks at 20yards.Sliced a piece vane Off one.For my shakey butt I'm happy with them.
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[johnc21]

Wally,

Looks like the slick tricks are going to work. That's pretty impressive right out of the box. Looks like you may only have to make one small adjustment. My muzzys fly pretty close to my field points,but I had to adjust more than that.
I've never messed with any hydration packs. I just pack a water bottle with a buddy-lock holder that attaches to my fanny pack or my back pack. It works fine for me, I like to keep it simple. Treestand looks great,I'm going to get some up this week. We normally hang 30 stands through out the season. That's alot of work. It's even more work getting them all down. I like having lots of options. I already know the area that I'm going to concentrate for early season so if I get 3 or 4 stands up I should be in good shape. I just hope the buck I'm after stays on the same pattern he's on now. He is really predictable right now.

John

[wallydog1]

hey john,
your right about making a slight adjustment.I was having a hard time yesterday with my form.be working on that alittle Tonite before tinkering.My muzzies flew good and always had to make an adjustment but not really a big deal. I'm really looking for better blood trails.Altho the last few deer that were hit with the 3 blade muzzies went down within 40 yards,Blood trail wasn't that good. I'll give these a shot and see what happens.Man 30 stands is alot of work.I only put up about 6 for the season.4 of those ladder stands and 2 stix with lockon's,and summit cobra xls to pack in.Had a buck in the backyard last nite dogging the Does before dark.This cooler weather has The bucks moving around a little earlier in the yard.gonna be great to get out and hang in a tree in acouple of weeks.I figured I would try to post something everyday or so just to keep things going on.

[johnc21]

Yeah 30 stands is too much work for just two guys. We do use a few ladders in areas that have good trees for them. I did see that they predicted the rut was going to be earlier this year. If I recall correctly,it was Oct 31 to Nov. 14th. I did see two nice bucks together this morning coming to work. I tried to get a pic with my cell phone but I wasn't quick enough. I'm taking the rifle tonight to a beanfield and going to try to shoot some does for a farmer. He has some kill permits he's trying to use up. I went Saturday evening and all I saw was bucks. I don't think we will have any problem keeping this going, lots to be done before season starts.

John

[wallydog1]

Just checking in. Johnc21,
how did you do the other day.any meat for the freezer.

[johnc21]

Wally,

I didn't get to go, my mom is back in the hospital. I may try again this weekend. I did manage to shoot my bow. I think the shoulder is going to hold up OK. I actually shot pretty well, I really surprised myself. I'm going to try to sling a few arrows everyday to knock off the rust. I just need to be careful not to over do it. The next test for my shoulder is hanging stands. That may be a little more of a challenge. I use a seat-of-the-pants harness that I use like a linemans belt. It frees up both hands. I hope to get at least two stands up by weeks end. I did find a few oaks producing some large amounts of acorns. I can't wait to hunt over them.

John

[wallydog1]

Just playing the waiting game now,Sounds like you doing all right getting back into shooting.Just keep taking it slow and steady,hope everythings alright with your mom,them place's are no fun at all.I gotta try to make down to the Inlaws property this weekend and hang a final stand before season.The oaks sound good where your at.At the inlaws place they seem to be down this year
The other spot I have been hunting No Oaks at all for miles.

[johnc21]

I guess this questions for the group. What county or counties do you intend to hunt. I pretty much stay in Athens County. I have an invite to Washington County for gun season. I'm not really planning to gun hunt at this point. I hope I don't need to;) .

[wallydog1]

I'll be jumping between Belmont & Jefferson.I'm going to Ravenna on a controlled hunt late Oct.I'll only shoot a buck there if it is a really big boy.Doe's for the Freezer will most likely happen.I'll Take up the Shot gun come season if I have too.

[deerhunt45]

I'll be jumping between Belmont & Jefferson.I'm going to Ravenna on a controlled hunt late Oct.I'll only shoot a buck there if it is a really big boy.Doe's for the Freezer will most likely happen.I'll Take up the Shot gun come season if I have too.

Shotgun :yikes:

;) :D

[wallydog1]

What:rolleyes: It will be for skin heads.I hope;)

[oxmos]

I'll be hunting in Pike County. I plan on sticking a few does come opening weekend unless a big boy wants to show himself.

[johnc21]

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/521/medium/09-21-07_1913.jpg




Only the second time shooting the bow since my surgery. I guessed the distance at 25 yards then checked with the range finder,26.5 yards. Muzzys on the other end. A few more days of practicing and I will good to go. Sorry for the blurry pic,I took them with my cell. My wife hase the camera.

John

[wallydog1]

That's great john,went to a Indians game last nite,good game but was glad to get out of the city. I Visit cleveland maybe Twice a year.Count down is getting real close now.Do you guy's Walleye fish,I hit the lake early and thru the summer pretty hard,as soon as hunting season gets close I hang it up till ice Arrives.This coming spring I would like to get you guys out on lake Erie for a fishing Trip for some Walleye.I hate waiting these last few day's to get in the stand.Will have to use up some time Shooting some more arrows.

[johnc21]

Walleye fishing with Wally. Sounds like a tv show! I've never fished for them. I would definately be up for something like that. I did go down to Virginia beach this year to fish. I didn't catch anything real big but had a great time. The strpers season is getting ready to start down there. I would to go back and do that again. I haven't been to Cleveland for a long time. I did go to Cincy twice this year to see the Reds. I got a foul ball from Griffey during batting practice. That was pretty cool.

One week from today! Let the countdown begin. I have alot to do to get ready. I've been trying to come up with a checklist to make sure I don't forget anything. I need to wash up the hunting clothes a get them hung up outside for a couple days. I think we make all this more complicated than it needs to be. I guess as long as you have your bow,arrows,release and a safety belt that is all you need. I look like inepector gadget in a tree top!

John

[wallydog1]

Fishing Erie for Walleye is really great this year and will be for some years to come. here's what has been the norm for this year,
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This what we will go out on.
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I have everything we will need,You guy's just need to show up.Ok back to hunting.I believe the prep for the season is as much fun to chew some time,some times.Every year I try to cut back on everything I need,But always seem to Grow.This year I down sized my pack to only Take out what I think I really need.never seems to work tho.

[oxmos]

I've been walleye fishing on Erie roughly a half dozen times. It's definately a blast. Was up there a month ago for my cousin's bachelor party and the six of us managed 26 walleye and a half dozen yellow perch. Was up there yesterday for more perch and even though it was a slow day six of us still managed 180 perch. Counting down the days now till next weekend. If you guys are interested in chasing striper or hybrid striper in the Ohio river, let me know. I've got an extra surf rod and they should be starting the fall bite now.

[wallydog1]

oxmos,
Sounds like a pretty good day.Man them perch are tasty and fun to catch.I have are hard time getting out past August.How were the supply of shiners.The bait shops from huron down to cleveland are having a hard time getting them from what I have heard.Man, I would like to try for some Striper's,they look like a Blast to Catch.Been fishing Erie since 1980 and have done pretty good over the years.My brother inlaw started to call me Wallydog
so I used it for my boat name and forum name.Have you Ice fished erie.Man It's another world out there when we get ice.Some of the best fishing to be had.we can try that this winter if you guy's like.

[johnc21]

Thats a nice set up Wally. Seeing all those walleye is making me hungary!

[wallydog1]

John you better not look at theseThen :)
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OK I'm bored,better go shoot some arrows.

[Lucky]

Now that looks good. I don't know if I should go do some more scouting or go fishing now?

[Big H]

John you better not look at theseThen :)
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC01167-2.jpg[/IMG]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC01170-2.jpg[/IMG]

OK I'm bored,better go shoot some arrows.

Wally, all I want are those little small pieces in the middle, since I know what those are... cheek meat! MMMMMMMMMMM

[deerhunt45]

Wally, all I want are those little small pieces in the middle, since I know what those are... cheek meat! MMMMMMMMMMM

BigH, I had my eye on those too :p

Wallydog, you planning on cookin up any backstraps this year :whistle: ;) :D

[johnc21]

John you better not look at theseThen :)
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC01167-2.jpg[/IMG]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC01170-2.jpg[/IMG]

OK I'm bored,better go shoot some arrows.

Not fair Wally. I just licked my monitor....YUCK!

[wallydog1]

BigH, I had my eye on those too :p

Wallydog, you planning on cookin up any backstraps this year :whistle: ;) :D

45,
I'm still eating off the 3 from last year,This is next for the smoker.I'm pretty sure A buck and some Does are in trouble this year.Sorry guy's for Teasing:p http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC00475-2.jpg[/IMG]

[oxmos]

Shiners didn't seem to be a problem. Had more than we needed. Never have ice fished before, mainly because we don't normally have ice worth fishing down this way. Let me know if you want to chase those stripers this fall or next Spring. They usually start biting around late March into April. The big ones usually show up in June.

[wallydog1]

oxmos,
yea sometimes we don't either,However there should be some ice this year hopefully.Yes I would like to try striper fishing.we'll trade a trip or two after we wrap this hunting season up.

[oxmos]

Sounds good wally. Hope you have that big boy down by this time next weekend.

[wallydog1]

Made some sets of safety lines for my practice stands at home today.Have to get some camo rope for my stands where I have my hunting stands.1 line is a 25ft line to Above the stand From the base.The other is the line from the tree to the safety harness.Seen this setup for awhile now and know it a good idea to stay connected at all times while climbing and getting in the stand.I like to have the one above the stand already attached and the extra one for the harness left with the stand.that way The one I have for my climber is always with me.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC01286-2.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC01281-2.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC01277-2.jpg

[johnc21]

The good............the bad...................the ugly

The good- I got some stands up and found the mother load of acorns

The bad- Left work early today to do some late foodplots and to do some scouting. Looked out in the middle of a beaver pond and I see a dead dear in the middle. Which leads into the ugly

The ugly- I get the binos and try to make out what this deer in the pond is. I can't tell but I notice the head is at a funny angle. I can't resist, I strip down to my boxers and I go in. I get to the deer and all I see is big horns. I drag it to the edge of the pond so we can examine it. It is a typical 13 point with two additional stickers. We have one picture of this deer from late August. He was not as big as we thought but he still will go 160+. I would guess that he had been in the water for atleast 3 weeks. The fish were working him over pretty good. He was to badly decomposed to tell if he had been shot. The cause of death is a mystery. It is either EHD or poachers. I'm betting on poachers. I walked all around the pound and the surrounding area looking for other deer. I probally walked 35 acres. I found absolutely nothing! My guess is that if it were EHD there would more than one deer in the area. We found the deer close to the property line,which is bordered by a huge field that has some less than desirable neighbors. We found a buck that had been skull capped out there last year. I found out who shot that one and called the game warden. The game warden paid him a visit but no citations were issued. This really puts a bad taste in your mouth. We had high hopes for this season knowing that this buck was around. He was the biggest buck we have ever got a pic of on the farm. Nothing left to do but move on I guess,very discouraging to say the least. We did take the head and skinned it out(stinky). Still waiting on a call from the GW. I will keep you posted.

John

[wallydog1]

Man I wish we would get a good cold snap early.This EHD stuff seems like it is taking a toll around southern ohio pretty good.there still is a very good chance there are some more big boys present.my inlaws haven't seen the deer coming in the last week in jefferson like they were.Seem to be hitting the corn at nite.I told them it is probibly change in food souce with acorns dropping.A very large oak in my yard just started to lose all it had with in the last 2 days,Maybe because it's so dry here ?

[johnc21]

Hey GoneWild- Hows thing going with you? Are you ready to go this weekend?

John

[wallydog1]

Not a very long wait now guy's.Temps look alittle better for the weekend.

[johnc21]

Yeah, I'm fired up. I can't wait to hunt over the acorns I found. There is so much sign in the area around these oaks,it's unbelievable. I'm not sure I want to shoot a doe in this area yet. It's not too far from the area where I have pics of the good 10 pointer. I may have to give them a pass for the first day.

John

[wallydog1]

I believe Gonewild is still with us.I traded some PM's earlier.I'll hunt public on the opener and hit private on sunday.I have a buddie that will hunt with me on sat.I have a spot on public I have to check out.I had my eye on it for a while now.I'm going to hunt for a week mid oct.If I get a shot in the morning on a doe I'll take it.Never tagged one on the first day of bow season.

[johnc21]

I shot a doe the first morning last year. That was the first time I had done it. It all depends on what the deer activity is in the oaks. If I'm seeing lots of deer I may hold off. If I have a mature doe come by herself she may be in trouble. I'm sure everybody will be giving updates. It should be exciting. Make sure you remember to pack your camera.

On a side note,you ever play around with a recurve or longbow? I'm starting to get the itch:) .

John

[wallydog1]

On a side note,you ever play around with a recurve or longbow? I'm starting to get the itch:) .

John[/QUOTE]

No I have not.looks like it would take the game to another level tho.my dad had a recurve when I was a kid.He used to hunt on a farm he lived on,don't think there was many deeer back then.but there was a lot of pheasants there he said. I'll have to check to see if he still has that thing.

[GoneWild]

Hey guys, still here just buried with work.:yikes: I was out of town last week and probably next week too. I'm pumped for the weekend even if I don't know where I'm going yet. I know sat. afternoon I will be on a big oak flat.:D Heck , I still need to get my tags. I'll be lookin to take a healthy doe asap, never killed one on the first day. Good luck this weekend!

[wallydog1]

Good luck to you Gonewild and to the rest of OUR winning Team.

[wallydog1]

This whole board is slow today.everyone must be taking care of loose ends.

[johnc21]

Doing some laundry and hanging things outside to dry. I bought my tags and some replacement blades for the muzzys. I did check out the slick tricks today. Very nice!

Let the countdown to smackdown begin,John

[wallydog1]

hey john,
Yea I just went thru my stuff again.one more time and I think I have a disorder.temps don't look to bad to start out.

[oxmos]

Starting to get wound up.

[wallydog1]

I knowwwwws what ya mean.

[oxmos]

Got a new target to keep a watch for. Have seen him in a few other photos. Never knew coyotes liked corn, but it looks like he grabbed a husk for dinner.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/oxmos/corncoyote.jpg

[johnc21]

Yeah I've been thru my stuff several times. I make a checklist to make sure I don't forget anything. Do you guys keep a journal during season? I was thinking of trying it this year. Just to keep up on the facts temp,wind, deer seen, etc. I think it would be fun to look back at that when you get old.

John

[johnc21]

A corn toting yote,never seen that before. If you get him you can mount him with an ear of corn in his mouth. That would definately be a conversation piece.

John

[wallydog1]

Oxmos,
thats a cool pic.The yote;s in my back yard steal things all the time.I lost a wheel and bracket of my riding mower one evening.I keep cutting the grass and put the mower away for the nite.the next day i went out to get it and it was gone.The wife saaid a yote was running around the back when she wokeup,I started to check the deer trails and found it in around 40 yards on a trail in the woods.It had teeth marks in it.They also pulled a 100ft garden hose into the yard next door and chewed it in half.

John,
the journal is a good Idea.i used to do that fishing and it was helpful to look back.Hard to remember all the details.

[johnc21]

The waiting is almost over. I've got my gear loaded in the truck ready to go. Goodluck in the morning,let the scoring begin!

John

[wallydog1]

Yes it is almost that time.Be hitting the sack pretty soon.Be safe and Good luck too all,but more to Team Rack Attack :p

[oxmos]

Good luck guys!

[wallydog1]

No Blood today guys.Seen 9 does and a fork.At one point i was 40 yards away from 3 on the ground in a field and got busted.climbed in the stand mid day till evening and only saw Turks and a yote at 60 yards.had 8 turks under my stand and tried to take pics,but they did not turn out very good.All the deer today were in the scrub and fields where i went.did not see any in the woods.Nice day to be out tho.hope you guy's had better luck.

[oxmos]

Well, it would've been an enjoyable weekend if I hadn't been sick with the stomach flu. Man this sucks.

[BuckSlayer]

Oxmos, I know how you feel I got sick on wed morning and I still dont feel great.

[GoneWild]

Sorry to hear that Oxmos really sucks for the opener. I had a good morning on Sat. saw 25 total altough 8-10 were probably double sightings. The couple mature doe just wouldn't give me a good shot. I did have a 20yd shot at an 8pt(2 1/2 yr) but let him walk :tsk: for now. :D I think i'll head out for the afternoon and see what happens.

[johnc21]

Not much for me to report either guys. I seen a ton of deer and passed some does. They are really hitting the acorns hard. I didn't get to hunt the stand that has all the buck activity. The wind didn't cooperate Sat. evening. I won't hunt it until the wind is right. If you have acorns hunt them now,they won't last much longer. I did see some small bucks that are showing some agression already. I had a six pointer try to put the smackdown on a button buck. It's only going to get better from here. I'm going to put out a ground blind this week and take my kids with me one evening. That should be worth some bonus points;) . I have a spot picked out that will be perfect for a ground blind. Hopefully we will have points by the end of the week.

John

[GoneWild]

I'll second the acorn thing. At times I could hear them crunching acorns before I could see them. I'm hunting a 20+ acre oak flat. The first doe I saw sat. morning came running in with her little one. A minute later 2 bucks showed up and she wasn't happy, stomped her foot several times and took off. 2 hours later the 2 bucks show up again and start to spar. I need to take the vidoe cam with me. Sunday afternoon was a little slower with only a few doe and no shots. Speaking of kids, My 13yr. old(well not til thurs.) went with me yesterday as he is my main partner in the woods. He had better activity in his area(only 200 yds from me) but nothing he was ready to shoot. The best part was he carried his summit viper, bow and gear 30 mins. in and 30mins. out and never got tired or complained. Hopefully, we will get 1-2 afternoon hunts in this week.

[wallydog1]

Thats great you guy's have kids that like to get out doors.good luck this season to all the youngsters that get out and enjoy the outdoors.I'm pretty much stuck till next weekend and will head back south on sat.

[johnc21]

Anybody been back out yet? I will be back out at the end of the week. I would be great if it would cool down some. They are calling for highs in the 80s for this weekend. That is really going to slow the deer movement down.

John

[oxmos]

I'll be heading out this weekend barring any reoccurances of that blasted stomach flu. Good luck guys!

[wallydog1]

Man It's going to be a hot one this weekend.Hope mid oct see's a cool down.I hate waiting the whole week to get back out,Time for one of us to get some Blood on our hands this weekend.things will start to really heat up around the 3 week I believe.Been some nice bucks taken around the state on the web sites.

[oxmos]

Been debating whether to hunt the edges of a corn field or over a small pond that sits roughly 50 yards inside the woods edge. With this hot weather, I'm thinking maybe the pond.

[wallydog1]

Heading down south tomorrow,going to be a hot one.Going to try to get close to some Does that mill around first thing in the morning in a field.Made a blind to put in some cattails.while I was cuting limbs in the back yard woods last nite had some Does walk by me around 30 yards.the last Doe spotted me so I stood still until she walked within 10 yards and then I moved.She just stood there while I was talking to her.She followed me around while I was cutting branches.At one point she was around 5 yards away.Pretty cool even tho there urban deer,I have never been that close to one of them in the yard on the ground Talking to them.anyhow I thought it was pretty cool while I was making something to kill deer there standing watching me make it.You guys good luck if you make it out.Hope your feeling better OXMOS.

[Big H]

Heading down south tomorrow,going to be a hot one.Going to try to get close to some Does that mill around first thing in the morning in a field.Made a blind to put in some cattails.while I was cuting limbs in the back yard woods last nite had some Does walk by me around 30 yards.the last Doe spotted me so I stood still until she walked within 10 yards and then I moved.She just stood there while I was talking to her.She followed me around while I was cutting branches.At one point she was around 5 yards away.Pretty cool even tho there urban deer,I have never been that close to one of them in the yard on the ground Talking to them.anyhow I thought it was pretty cool while I was making something to kill deer there standing watching me make it.You guys good luck if you make it out.Hope your feeling better OXMOS.


Wally, you better leave my dad's pet deer alone over there.

[wallydog1]

Wally, you better leave my dad's pet deer alone over there.


Man I was starting to sharpen a stick to plung in too it.primal instinct was getting the best of me:)

[johnc21]

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/503/medium/doe_pic.JPG

We are on the board fellas! I took a nice doe this morning. She came by at 20.5 yards and stopped slightly quatering away. Big mistake, I had myself a muzzy moment. She did a mule kick and ran about 60 yards. It so stinkin hot I didn't let her lay for very long. I also hunted last night and seen a bunch of deer. I passed on a really good 9 pointer. I had him broadside at 25 yards. This buck has been running with the big 10 pointer that I'm after. Only problem is the 10 was a no show. I may regret passing that deer,time will tell.

John

[wallydog1]

Yea Way to go john,
Looks like a nice one.still very early for the buck.you'll see the one you want.
congrats man.after this weekend there should be some more adding points.congrats man,Hope that 10 or bigger show himself for you.

[johnc21]

Thanks Wally

I'm not worried about the bucks yet it's still early. Good luck this weekend,maybe Rack Attack will take the early lead! Tame deer are worth 5 points too!

John

[BuckSlayer]

Congrads John on the nice doe kill.

[johnc21]

Thanks BuckSlayer-Good luck this weekend,take some sun tan lotion with you.

John

[oxmos]

Way to go john! Hope to add to the score this weekend.

[deerhunt45]

Congrats johnc and Rack Attack!

That is one nice doe and one very nice photo. Thanks!

[GoneWild]

Great job John!

[Lucky]

Great job John, looks like you had yourself a doe attack. Congrats!

[wallydog1]

was out yesterday until noon,Seen one 6 point around 30 yards from me on the ground.Once he spotted the blind he got real jittery.ended up cutting more limbs to help hide it.did not want to blow my good stands this early.once the sun rose mid day,I called it quits.Spending the day today getting stuff done around the house.Once I get thru this upcoming week,I'll be able to hunt for the whole next week (9 day's) straight.Looks like the weather is going to improve for that time.

[ohioarcher]

great job John on a great Doe, congrats!

[johnc21]

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/503/medium/wes_and_deer.JPG


Mathews Bow $700

Ground Blind $200

Shooting a deer with your 4 year old son in a ground blind @ 7 yards PRICELESS

[wallydog1]

Nice job again john.Your son holding the ears, Priceless photo.you are the man.Congrats to both for a great hunting day.

[oxmos]

That photo will be in your memory for a lifetime. Congrats again!

[ohioarcher]

the smile on little guys face says it all:D

[johnc21]

Thanks Guys- if I don't shoot another deer this season thats fine by me. The look on his face says it all. He was so excited! He was trying to bust out of the ground blind before the deer fell over. She only made it 30 yards. I don't normally shoot fawns but I had to make an exception to the rule. My daughter is giving me grief now. She wants her turn asap. I'm going to let it cool down and take her to the same blind. I need to lay off the does and get serious about buck hunting. The big ten has went into hiding it seems. We checked the cameras and we didn't get any new pics of him. We did get a pic of a deer we call the "tank". This deer is and old deer that has been around forever(we think he is 7 1/2). He is sporting 10 points and has the biggest body that I have ever seen. He won't score that well,probably 130 ish but I will take him if I get a chance. I'm guessing he will dress around 240 pounds, a real beast of a deer. I'm hoping with the cooler weather coming the deer will start moving more. Good luck and get out there and score us some points! This contest is wide open and I'm confident we can win it with a little luck.

John

[johnc21]

Whats going on for the weekend for everybody? Wally-I think your 9 days to hunt is going to be good weather wise. I have to work on Saturday:rant: .I will probably hunt Friday evening and Sunday evening. I need to put up some more stands for morning hunts. Most of what we have up now is evening spots. With the weather changing I think the deer movement will start to increase more in the mornings. I have only hunted my prime spot once,the best is yet to come. I'll be ready:)

john

[wallydog1]

Man I just have to make it thru this week.I'll be hunting my prime spot sat until thursday then jump to public.Sat I'm at Ravenna to blast a couple of does.this cool down will be great.I don't mind mid to upper 60's as a high but 90 is bad.The weekends and vacation are really the only time I can get out.after this week coming up I'll take another week starting the nov 3rd thru the 11th.

[GoneWild]

I think I'm heading out for a morning hunt tomorrow. I'll be trying to get out everyday till I leave town Sun. nite for a week.:( Hopefully, I can add to our score in the next few days.:coolgleamA:

[johnc21]

Boy did our thread go cold or what? I hope that means everybody is concentrating on the hunting. I'm heading out this evening. I'm heading to my honey hole! I think the deer will be on the feet early.


Good luck, John

[wallydog1]

Packing up ready for the whole week.Be down in jefferson co.I have the net so if I grab some points I'll be able to post.weather looks good.Good luck guy's.John you don't need any luck ;) The deer needs some luck not to cross your path :p it's about time we see some Rack being posted on our Thread :bouncy:

[johnc21]

I had a pretty good evening in the stand. I seen 6 different bucks. I seen one decent 8 pointer and the rest were little bucks. I had a little fun with the little guys with the grunt tube. They were definately interested. It won't be long before the action starts to pick up.

John

[wallydog1]

well I bagged a button head today.have not seen the bigger bucks yet.It was between Momma doe or the little guy,and he lost,would rather leave the mature Does for the Rut if I can.first deer I have taken off the property in 8 years.anyway it's points and tender backstraps.I'll post a photo later in the week,when I get home.seen afew small racks and lots of Doe's and BB's.might take a yearling doe if given the chance.Good luck Guy's.

[johnc21]

Your the man Wally! I was just wondering how your hunt was going. I think that will put us in a tie at the top with red october. Now you can relax and start concentrating on a buck. My vacation is coming soon,I can't wait.

congrats again,John

[oxmos]

Hope to get out next weekend. This weekend was catch up time with my wife since I worked 80 hours last week and today was our 2nd year anniversary. Congrats again Wally.

[wallydog1]

Man it's been great weather so far.Shot the BB at 8:30 at 25yards. Actually thought it was a Doe yearling.Had a doe yearling at 12 yards tonite but thought about having to Track it and after i did shoot it thats when I would have a buck come in so i passed.the big boys got to show up sooner or later.

[spyder]

Way to go, Bud !

Dead-on, clean shot, and a short tracking effort, I'm sure.

Did the Slick Trick leave a good trail?

Stay safe.

[wallydog1]

well guy's very slow day today.No bucks showed today.will setup and see what Tomorrow brings.maybe with rain approaching things will pickup the next few days.this mid oct hunting for the big boy's is tough.I believe in the Oct Lull,How ever there is always an exception (luck) before the Rut in the next few weeks.all the scape's on the property have been freshened up,but looks to be Nite time Activity.Good luck guy's.

Oxmos,primetime in coming,taking care of things before then will pay off for You.

[johnc21]

Stay after them Wally. It will be the end of the week before I get after them again.

Oxmos-You haven't missed much. Things have been pretty slow. Activity should pick up soon. Oh yeah, happy anniversary!

GoneWild-Have you "gonewild" on anything yet? I think I'll change my user name to GoneCrazy. That's what work does to me this time of year.

Goodluck guys,John

[wallydog1]

nothing this morning.got out of the stand at 11:00am,went and made sure my slug gun was sighted in for Ravenna this sat.heading back out at 2:30 to see whats moving.looks like some coulds are moving in,hope thats get something moving early.

[johnc21]

nothing this morning.got out of the stand at 11:00am,went and made sure my slug gun was sighted in for Ravenna this sat.heading back out at 2:30 to see whats moving.looks like some coulds are moving in,hope thats get something moving early.

I hope you have your rain gear! Looks like your going to need it. Have you tried any rattling or grunting? I have had some small ones interested. Keep us posted.

John

[wallydog1]

well the big boys did not show.plenty of turks.tried some gunts and some bleat can calls.I'm hunting tomorrow morning and need to check the weather.nothing happens will probably leave my stands alone for the Rut.plenty of fresh scape activity,man there tearing things up,only problem is it's at nite.

[wallydog1]

Hunted till 11:00am today and only saw Does,Rain came in pretty good then.Gonna hold off on the inlaws property until the first week of Nov.altho there was alot of deer movement,bigger bucks are only showing up at nite.
Every morning there would be 3 to 5 more scapes.seen 21 deer, 6 in shooting range.only got the itch to shoot 1 for the week.gonna recoup until sat at Ravenna.I'm not going to shoot a buck there unless it is a Pig.over all a pretty good hunt.

[johnc21]

Sounds like you have had a pretty good week Wally. You should take the bow to Ravanna so we get the points:biggrin: If you get a crack at a big one put him down. The contest is not that important. Let us know what you get in to at the Ravanna. A buddy that I hunt with killed a big one up there a long time ago.

Good Luck,John

[FranciscoJ]

Hey Wally, I just saw the photo. It's pretty darn nice looking man. Great job! Maybe I should hang out with you some...lol

[wallydog1]

Thanks FranciscoJ,Just alittle guy,But had too draw some blood.Very good eating and some points.passed on 5 more shots earlier in the week waiting for the mature bucks,but they were a no show.keep at man.prime time for deer movement is just around the corner.

[johnc21]

Thanks FranciscoJ,Just alittle guy,But had too draw some blood.Very good eating and some points.passed on 5 more shots earlier in the week waiting for the mature bucks,but they were a no show.keep at man.prime time for deer movement is just around the corner.

They all look the same in little white packages. Them little ones are tasty. I had some tenderloin from the little one I shot. It was awesome,makes me want to shoot another one.

John

[johnc21]

I decided to hunt yesterday after work. It was a little warm but decided to give it a try. I was in the stand by 4:00pm and seen my first deer at 4:15.
I tried some light rattling and busted out the grunt call. I had a mature doe slip in on my at 40 yards and stood in the same spot for a 1/2 hour. She just stood in the same spot looking in all directions. Then all of the sudden the woods come alive behind me. I could here deer running and that sound we love this time of year, a grunt. This buck must have grunted 20 times. I grunted back and I thought he was coming. It was right before dark and I couldn't find him in the thicket he was in. I could hear him walking but never did get a look. I'm not sure he was a shooter but it sure was exciting. It's a good sign and my vacation will start very soon!

Good Luck,John

[wallydog1]

Good luck this weekend guy's,I might make it out sunday after my gun hunt.Will not be long before some Racks start showing up in this contest.

[wallydog1]

Went to ravenna and the area we were in sucked.saw 2 does, no shot's.Did see a pretty nice Buck pulling out.It was nice to be out tho.Won't be out till next weekend,then I'll hunt sat and sun.Next vacation starts on the 3rd of nov till 11th, should be in primetime.

[oxmos]

Saw several small bucks this weekend, but they all get a free pass for another couple years. Saw some does, but they were out of bow range. Almost had a turkey yesterday afternoon, but at 30 yards she saw me draw back and took two steps then flew to the other ridge top.

[wallydog1]

What's up team,getting ready for the weekend.looks like some rain possible sat.looks like it should break loose anytime now.

[johnc21]

I hunted this morning and got really wet. Thank god for rain gear. I did see a nice buck bedded down heading to my stand. I'll be hunting all day thursday and friday. I decided to burn a few vacation days to see what is going on. I did get some more stands up. I think we have a total of 25 stands up now. I like having options! I'll let you know what I get into the next couple of days. I have a feeling tomorrow is my day;) .

John

[wallydog1]

Good luck john

[oxmos]

Keep after'em guys. It won't be long now.

[wallydog1]

Good luck to you too Oxmos

[oxmos]

Same to you wally. Any luck with that megabuck?

[wallydog1]

Hunted there last week,and him and another 12 pt went nocturnal about a week before That.mixed up my stand locations and still had no sightings.I'm hoping the 3rd thru the 11th they show up looking for love.last year begining in nov the 12 pt would show up between 10:00 and 3:00 and the bigger one would not show at all.gonna try to use some scent and maybe a decoy.up to hunting season they both were visable a couple times a day.gonna give my all in acouple weeks.

[oxmos]

Congrats Gonewild on your doe!

[johnc21]

Good job Gonewild! We are on the board again! Rain really slowed down the hunting for me. Didn't really see a lot of activity. I did grunt in a small 8 poiter. It was like I had him on a leash. He just wasn't big enough. I planning more vacation this week. I will keep you posted.

John

[wallydog1]

Way to go Gonewild congrats man.

[deerhunt45]

Congrats Greg and Rack Attack, you are leading the pack...for now :whistle: :D

[wallydog1]

Congrats Greg and Rack Attack, you are leading the pack...for now :whistle: :D

I believe we have company whitetail addiction.

[GoneWild]

Good luck this week guys. I'm out the door for a week of work in wonderful PA. Just might have to change my name to GoneCrazy.

[johnc21]

Good luck this week guys. I'm out the door for a week of work in wonderful PA. Just might have to change my name to GoneCrazy.

That really sucks. I think your going to miss a good week to be in the woods. We got you covered,we are going to get some points this week!

John

[wallydog1]

Good luck this week guys. I'm out the door for a week of work in wonderful PA. Just might have to change my name to GoneCrazy.

They will be waiting for ya when you get back.Goodluck Gonewild,Man this is killing me waiting for the weekend.

[oxmos]

You aren't kidding Wally. I can't wait to get out there in the woods. Glad I took all next week off.

[wallydog1]

I'll be thinking about you guy's,hope you get some action on a Big boy.One of us is going to put a nice one Down Soon.

[johnc21]

I'll be thinking about you guy's,hope you get some action on a Big boy.One of us is going to put a nice one Down Soon.

I'm trying Wally! I think somebody needs to let the deer know that it is their breeding season,cause it aint happening on the farm I hunt. I'm still seeing deer, but almost zero rut activity. I had two mature does(one was a cadilac,huge) come by this morning and hung around for awhile. I expected to atleast see some young bucks bumping them,but nothing came by. I then had three deer run across the hillside behind me. I didn't think it looked like a buck chase,more of "I see you" run. Well five minutes pass and I look back across the hill and see two Jack Russell terriers cold trailing the deer that ran by. I only seen 1 spike buck all morning. So on the way out of the woods we stop and pick up a near by trail camera. Get back to deer camp and check the picks and guess what we have pics of, If you guessed Jack Russell terriers you are correct. This is the same area that we got pics of the Buck I'm after. Do you think we can get any points for a Jack Russell? If either one of those little SOB's come by my stand I'm going to run a muzzy thru them. And if that aint enough to make your blood boil,the guy that has the gas and oil lease on the farm decides he is going to drill a new well,this week. I have a stand near by that I really wanted to hunt this week. I guess that one will have to wait. But guess what, I'm still having a great time! I'm going to keep pressing like I always do. If I put in my time I will get a shot at one. Sorry for the long winded post,I just had to vent a little. I feel much better now!

Good luck,John

[wallydog1]

Them Jack Russell's would make good yote bait :) with the fronts moving thru maybe things will change.I would be rather doing what your doing.after last weekend It's killing me waiting.Started to pack up today for vacation.this weekend coming up thru next week,one of us is gonna puts some Rack on the ground.Good luck man.

[wallydog1]

Well guy's they are starting to fall left and right in seems.I'm packed up ready to hit it in the morning for the next 9 day's.Gonna try my best to get it Done.Goodluck and be safe.inlaws said there was another big 10 or 12 just showed up besides the 2 there already been coming in.I'm pumped.I'll be in jefferson and belmont all week.

[johnc21]

It's time Wally. The bucks are on their feet. I seen 14 bucks today. Lots of chasing going on. I passed a 125 inch 8 point. I grunted him in. I had a big buck at 40 yards tonight. I couldn't get him away from the does.

Good Luck,John

[wallydog1]

That sounds great john,Best of luck to you and oxmos,i know gonewild is away.Time to hit the sack,Signing off :coolgleamA:

[wallydog1]

well guy's 1rst day on vac sat,seen 4 bucks no shooter's.had a decent 6pt 15 yards broadside and a decent 8pt and 2 spike's.2nd Today day only 3 doe's.Be back at it Tomorrow until the Rain and wind starts.Good luckall.did not really see any real activity as far as rutting here.

[wallydog1]

well guy's pretty good day Today.shot a yearly doe at 10 yards in my stand at 8:00am and had a tag on her by 8:30.got back in the stand and at 10:00am had a nice 8pt with some Mass, which I decided I liked come in grunting up a storm. I whacked Him at 22 yards at a good stride walking up a hill to my right.more to this story later.I was on public land and had to pack both out at the same time stacked on a sled .86 mile's, I started at 11:00am and had them out by 2:45pm just got to sit down after driving and getting things done. I'm beat.I'll post a story tomorrow it will be a good one.good luck guy's.

[wallydog1]

sorry photo alittle blury
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[wallydog1]

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[oxmos]

Congrats Wally. Great lookin buck!

[wallydog1]

thanks oxmos,good job your self man.rack up them points:bouncy:

[GoneWild]

Way to go guys! I just got back from the woods and experienced a non- recovery.:mad: Damn that makes me mad. Heading for PA in a few but should be back in the woods thurs thru the weekend. Once again good job guys:D

[johnc21]

Way to go guys! That is a nice looking buck Wally! I also think we are the first team to get four does. I have been in to the deer. I'm seeing lots of chasing. The problem is they won't stop running long enough for me to shoot them. I will stay after them.

Congrats,John

[wallydog1]

Thanks guy's, Looks like were sitting pretty good.

[johnc21]

Thanks guy's, Looks like were sitting pretty good.

I think we are sitting in a good spot. I'm still seeing bucks. I had a 10 pointer at 20 yards today. He is a young deer so I passed. I think the big boys will be moving soon. I'm seeing alot of small bucks chasing now. I'm going to hunt the in-laws on Saturday. I won't be as picky there. The first respectable buck I see gets it.

Good luck guys,John

[wallydog1]

Good luck man,not that you need it or the rest of the team.I'm sure things are going to happen with the rest of the team.with guy's as persitant as we are it's only time :coolgleamA: I'm siting back a day right now,Tomorrow heading home to get these deer taken care of,then fri back at it for another doe or two.Gotta save a tag for gun season,Maybe,I have never missed it yet in 25 years.

[wallydog1]

If you havn't already check out my post in the bowhunting section,short story of my day.It was pretty wild.

[wallydog1]

I will be back at it in few.I need a mature doe now,thats my new goal.Never had a mount of one,so now is as good as any to try to get one.Good luck guy's and be safe.

[oxmos]

Keep after them guys. I still need to fill one more doe tag before the 25th deadline. Managed these two last night. Called the buck in with the Primos Can. He was the 4th buck I've called in with it this year. The other three were all small forkhorns. Man that was a workout getting them both out. Know how you felt the day you got yours out Wally. Good luck out there!

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h9/oxmos/DOUBLEDEER007.jpg

[Kaiser878]

Man, you guys are cookin!!!! Congrats!!!!

[GoneWild]

Would you expect anything less:p Way to go Oxmos!

[johnc21]

Good job Oxmos! We should have a comanding lead but I messed up this morning. I had a nice 10 pointer come up out of draw below me. I was shooting downhill and just misjudged it. I grazed him just under the front leg. He was quartering away just like you want them. I just blew it. I'm going to hit that spot again here in a few days.

Congrats again,John

[GoneWild]

Sounds like we should be tapped out on the scoreboard. I'm still scratchin' my head from this morning. Totally missed a 20yrd chip shot on a respectable 8. Never found my arrow or a drop of blood anywhere. Then my boy shows up and tells me I should have been in my other tree cause he seen a brute heading right for it.:yikes: Factor in my non -recovery from tues. morning and the big 8 on thur. I couldn't shoot cause my bow was still on the ground and I think its safe to say I've pretty much had my azz whooopped in the woods this week. :rant: Back at it in the morning:D

[wallydog1]

Congrats Oxmos, sweet Double,Hang in there guy's lots of time left.I just got back today to rest.I did not kill anything ,but had a great hunt.Passed a BB on FRI at 10 yards.Watched a really nice wide 8 pt tending a Doe from 12:00 to 4:30.Had them as close as 20 yards.He was chasing off a bunch of small bucks all afternoon.never had a good clean shot on the Doe the whole time.I was gonna take her out from under him if I could.That would have ticked him off.only seen 2 does on Sat being chased by beagle's.What a great year so far.Id say good luck but you guy's don't need any luck,It will just happen.:)

[oxmos]

I agree Wally. Just keep after them guys and you'll connect. I think it's just starting to get good. Thought it was neat getting two doubles on one team. It was like I've been mirroring Wally with taking the button first and then the double. Good luck guys!

[johnc21]

Boy it got really quiet on our thread. I guess it's up to me and GoneWild to finish what we started. I would be nice to tag completely out. I think that would put the pressure on the other teams. I'm planning on hunting all weekend at the same spot I screwed up on the 10 pointer. I think the hunting should be good all the way up to gun season. I have had some luck in the past hunting the week before gun season. On a side note, If you hunt this weekend you are required to wear orange. Just want to make sure everybody is safe out there.

Good luck,John

[wallydog1]

Just have fun guy's,and it will turn out the way it will. lots of good days left with the Bow.I'll be heading back down south this weekend to try for a Doe.I have one more tag to fill with the Bow,then 2 does are gonna get blasted with the 12ga come Gun season.Be safe guy's and good hunting :)

[wallydog1]

Took this weekend off from hunting and went and picked up my 2 deer that I dropped off to have processed.Got 124 lbs of ground back.On my way back home driving thru the metro parks in strongville, A giant 12 or 14 pt walks out in the road in front of the car ahead of me.Good thing that car was there,For this buck I would have jumped on the Gas peddle :mischeif: biggest buck I have seen up here.he had one thing on his mind.All the cars stopped and watched this big boy till he was out of sight.

[oxmos]

Sounds like a whopper alright.

[wallydog1]

I have to get a camera for the cars,You always seem to see these things and can't get a photo to look back at.Not that I can hunt there,just nice to see those Brute's.thought it would be nice to take the day off.I'm Bored now.Oh well.

[johnc21]

Well I doesn't look like it's going to happen for me this year. The best way for me to sum my season to date is "year of the dog". It doesn't matter which farm I hunt,dogs just seem to show up. I just hope they show up during gun season:biggrin: . I had dogs ruin my hunt on Saturday. They stuck around for three hours! I did see a decent 10 pointer, but he stayed on the opposite bank. The only deer that I seen on Sunday was a 6 pointer. I would like to add some points but I just couldn't shoot a small buck. I guess my standards are too high. I'm ready to put the sticks away and bust out the encore. It has been really frustrating season for me. I may go out thanksgiving day if I can get away with it. I'm only taking the first day off for gun season. If that doesn't pan out I may take all of muzzleloader season off. Is it legal to take your bow and your gun during gun season? If it's legal I may do that.

John

[eschatts]

First of all, good luck, I hope you get your deer. I haven't had any problem with dogs this year but I have had trouble in the past. It really puts a damper on your hunt.
I am planning on getting out this coming weekend for both days. I am going to try and take a doe with a bow and if that doesn't work I will go out for gun season to try and fill my freezer.
Let us know how you do.

[wallydog1]

John,You and gonewild Take what ever you guy's want.I feel for ya man.Everyone here on our team has Been great.you guy's get the chance to shoot what present's it self during gun Take it.I'll be out Sat & Sun then Mon&tue 2 day's for gun.Things happen when least expected so hang in there.To me I love bowhunting But I also love to Gun hunt.we have had a very good season with deer Taken so far.

[johnc21]

I'm just frustrated, I didn't say I was going to quit:tsk: It has really been a strange season for me. I will say this contest and the team concept has been fun. You guys be safe and have a great Thanksgiving holiday.

John

[wallydog1]

I'm just frustrated, I didn't say I was going to quit:tsk: It has really been a strange season for me. I will say this contest and the team concept has been fun. You guys be safe and have a great Thanksgiving holiday.

John

Oh I know better than that.To everyone just like john said Be safe and Have a good Thanksgiving don't eat to much bird.that reminds me I need to whack a turkey.i have to check when the last day is.

[johnc21]

Guys- I just had a thought. Should I enter the second doe I shot so we can take the lead back? I'm not sure how much more bow hunting I will get to do.

John

[wallydog1]

I know what you mean,I don't make it out much after gun season with the bow.I'll Back anything you want to do.Just might be enough to hang on.things I suspect things are gonna get slower with the bow after this week for the contest.I'm gonna Bow hunt the weekend for my last Bow Doe then try to filll my other Doe Tags with the Gun.Goodluck guy's in the up coming week if you are heading out.

[oxmos]

John, as far as I know, you can enter your doe anytime before the end of the season/contest. Keep on hunting and if you don't bag a buck, enter the doe later. JMO.

[wallydog1]

Very Good point Oxmos

[wallydog1]

Weather looks pretty nasty for mon.I'll be heading out later today or first thing Tomorrow.Tuesday looks good.Goodluck guy's.

[wallydog1]

Good luck guy's if your heading out tomorrow.I'll be heading down south to try for a Doe or two.

[johnc21]

I think that is what I will do oxmos. I will keep an eye on the scoreboard! I did take another doe with the encore yesterday. Probably the biggest doe I have ever taken. If this was a big doe contest I would be in the running! It was a pretty long shot. I run them out of a bottom and they ran up the opposite bank and stopped to check me out. I dumped her from about 110 yards with a 250 grain shockwave. It bust thru both front shoulders. She went straight down. I had a pretty tough time getting her out by myself. I had to cross a pretty deep creek and thru a swamp. I could have really used some help. You guys had any luck this week? I'm going back out tomorrow. I think it is time to find a buck!

John

[wallydog1]

Was out Mon and tuesday morning.did not see any Does in Range.had a nice 6pt pass by me. congrats john on the Doe.

[oxmos]

Congrats on the doe John. Managed one myself yesterday.

[wallydog1]

congrats Oxmos,Got another one myself yesterday.one more tag to fill.

[johnc21]

Going to do a little bowhunting this Saturday. I have never bowhunted after gun season. We didn't gun hunt the farm so the deer should be pretty much undisturbed. I think the focus will be on feeding patterns for the evening and try to catch them going into bedding areas in the morning. If it gets too slow,I'm going to load up the beagles and go after some bunnies. I will keep you posted.

John

[wallydog1]

Good luck john,I have not bowhunted after gun season.if I can not connect on a Doe on my last tag this month with the Gun and Muzzle loader season I might try some late season bow hunting to see what happens.Until the lake turns to ice,Im not going to sit in the house.

[johnc21]

Anybody have any plans this weekend. I'm not sure if I'm going to go. I may wait and head back out with the bow. This late season bow hunting is new to me. I have alot to learn. Maybe I should start me a big baitpile. I've never done that, I'm not really into that type of hunting. It would be nice to get a little more snow. That makes scouting alot easier.

Good luck if you go,John

[wallydog1]

Yea I'll be heading out this weekend.1 doe tag to fill.Nice to get back in the woods after a weekend off.Looks like some snow this weekend.Good luck All.

[wallydog1]

went out yesterday and seen 11 deer,1 was a really nice Buck.had 4 does come into where i was set up during a burst of snow flurrie's and could not get a good shot off.Rt77 was very bad driving home. pickups spun out all over the place I counted 6 that i saw.1 guy passed me and a little ahead of me he spun out and almost hit him trying to slow down.Seen another car with a deer stuck under it off to the side of the road.took almost 4 hours to get home,Nomally a little over 2 hours.With the weather I'm waiting for muzzle load to try again.

[johnc21]

I didn't get to go. My wife had to work so I got to hang out with the kids. I really would have liked to get out on Saturday. I really like to hunt in the snow. My father in law shot a 10 point with his new pro hunter. I'm going to take all of the mz season off. Hopefully we get a little snow.

John

[wallydog1]

I'll be out the last 2 day's of muzzle load,Have to work the first 2.hope you ya get big one john ;) After that I'll be heading down with the bow,If the big lake has not froze by then.If we get good ice you should try to come up for a day or two for some ice eye's.I have everything we need.Just picked up a 3 man shanty.

[johnc21]

I'll be out the last 2 day's of muzzle load,Have to work the first 2.hope you ya get big one john ;) After that I'll be heading down with the bow,If the big lake has not froze by then.If we get good ice you should try to come up for a day or two for some ice eye's.I have everything we need.Just picked up a 3 man shanty.

Yeah, let me know if it freezes. I would love to give that a try. I may try to get a few more bow hunts in. I'm just waitin on some more snow.

John

[wallydog1]

It's a blast pulling them thru the ice.last year was great and with ice this year, should be Better.these Pics are from last year.when that time come's anybody is welcome to try it guy's.
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[johnc21]

That looks like it would be fun. Cold but fun. You guys have a Merry Christmas and be safe during mz season.

John

[ohioarcher]

Man i havent iced fished in years, to me that is the best eating right there the meat is firm and has a better flavor when the water is cold.

[deerhunt45]

Man i havent iced fished in years, to me that is the best eating right there the meat is firm and has a better flavor when the water is cold.

I'm keepin my eye on wallydog...pun intended lol. It is cold fun, haven't done it for years but and there's always a but...

Rack Attack has been an awesome team this year! Congrats.

[wallydog1]

Thanks 45,
If we do get ice I have a Shanty and a beater 4 wheeler to get us out there and all the gear.You are welcome to come along if safe conditions are present.We might even run into Swantucky out there.I have seen him out there ,but never talked him on the ice.I have ran into a few guy's from the ohio site's out there.

[johnc21]

Hey guys,

Anybody still after it? I may give it one more try. I would like to see a little snow. Its about time to get my beagles out. I'm really itchin to watch them run.

Wally-Any ice fishin yet?

John

[deerhunt45]

Thanks 45,
If we do get ice I have a Shanty and a beater 4 wheeler to get us out there and all the gear.You are welcome to come along if safe conditions are present.We might even run into Swantucky out there.I have seen him out there ,but never talked him on the ice.I have ran into a few guy's from the ohio site's out there.

I haven't forgotten the offer wallydog, provided we ever get ice.

We got record highs in January. What's February gonna bring, record lows again? I would like to go provided the conditions are decent. Hellz bellz if tucky will be out there the ice is safe for little ole me...lol

[wallydog1]

You never know about erie ice,Last year started about the same with lake temps higher then normal,then we got a good cold snap.I say we will see some ice by early to mid feb.fishing is better then into feb into early march.I keep my eye on the conditions daily.Gonna try for the last Doe tag the last couple weeks it looks like with no ice.I don't go out on Erie unless everything looks real good, So I would not take anyone out if it's not right.would be nice too get some guy's together from the site for a fishing day out there ;)

[deerhunt45]

Sounds good. If we get some good weather and I decide I want to freeze my nads off for some fish, I'm in lol. Just kidding, sounds like a good time. I have the clothes but limited ice fishing tackle, couple of ultralights and some jigs.

[wallydog1]

Whats up guy's,Time is ticking down now.I'm pretty much done bowhunting this year and was a Very good year for me.Ready to order a new string and a Bow press.Maybe a Vibekiller Dampener from a guy on ArcheryTalk.Been a fun year with the contest and all.All the Big Bucks On the inlaws place that I hunted made it so far.They started to show up again,something to look forward to next year.looks like we might get ice After all for Erie, If it happens I'll let you know.Started to get the Itch for the early walleye bite on the water,Been going over the boat stuff and will be ready this year early.I have a feeling the boats will be getting out mid to late march.

[johnc21]

Im pretty much done also. I did get the beagles out yesterday. Met up with some guys from work and made a day of it. We had six dogs and boy did they put on a show. We only killed four but we had some really good chases. It has been a lot of fun this year. Its put a new spin on deer season for me. Let me know about them eyes, I would love to give that a try.

John

[wallydog1]

Will Definitly keep you in mind john,For the ice and the open water,You come up,you can stay here at my place the nite before or for the weekend.I'll be using 2 weeks of vacation this year fishing so depending on your schedule you can come up during the week and stay Too.

[johnc21]

Will Definitly keep you in mind john,For the ice and the open water,You come up,you can stay here at my place the nite before or for the weekend.I'll be using 2 weeks of vacation this year fishing so depending on your schedule you can come up during the week and stay Too.

That sounds good Wally. I would love to give that a try.

John

[johnc21]

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/528/medium/100_0086.JPG

Here is how I spent my weekend. I probably should have grabbed the bow but the beagles are more fun at this point in the year!

[wallydog1]

Looks like Fun.I have not hunted Rabbits in a dozen years or more.Never had beagles to get them moving,But did alright busting the Brush piles.Since then they have built houses every where we used to hunt :nono: Great job john.Them beagles look like they want some more.

[johnc21]

Looks like Fun.I have not hunted Rabbits in a dozen years or more.Never had beagles to get them moving,But did alright busting the Brush piles.Since then they have built houses every where we used to hunt :nono: Great job john.Them beagles look like they want some more.

Trust me,they didn't want anymore on this day. I worked them pretty hard.

[TheCream]

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/528/medium/100_0086.JPG

Here is how I spent my weekend. I probably should have grabbed the bow but the beagles are more fun at this point in the year!

That beagle on the left looks like a trouble maker. :D

[johnc21]

Thats OK Cream, I don't own that one! If you look in the box to the right there is another dog in the back. I have 4 beagles but only took two. We had a total of 6 dogs,so I decided to only take the two males.

[TheCream]

6 dogs? Yikes! I think we have plenty of whiffer-power with two! :yikes:

We usually just have one dog when we bowhunt the bunnies. He is lightning fast, though.

[johnc21]

I entered my second doe for the contest. I wanted to do it before I forgot. Lets see how many sand baggers show up.

John

[wallydog1]

Congrats john,looks like you had a pretty Good season so far overall.All the guy's on are team helped the effort,I would pick all you guy's on are team to be in a deer hunting contest anyday any year :)

[johnc21]

Wally-If we win we should be able to defend our title next year. Regardless, its been a lot of fun.

[GoneWild]

Nice doe John. My efforts won't cease till last light on Feb 3. I've been out alot in the past 2 weeks (I'm not working:shhh: ) but haven't had any buck opportunities to speak of. The doe have been pretty regular so I'm sure one will be down before to long. I should be out most of the weekend starting tomorrow afternoon so I'll let you guys know how it goes.

[deerhunt45]

Congrats John :bouncy:

[wallydog1]

Good luck Gonewild