Team # 3 - Scrape Sniffers

[eschatts]

Scrape Sniffers, 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!

[lung buster]

Lung Buster reporting for duty!! Do you smell that smell ;)
It's almost time to whack em and stack em :bouncy:

[mullskinner]

Lung Buster reporting for duty!! Do you smell that smell ;)
It's almost time to whack em and stack em :bouncy:

:rolleyes: smellz like sumting just died !!:whistle: :whistle:

[lung buster]

:rolleyes: smellz like sumting just died !!:whistle: :whistle:

Well well well.....infin it isnt the long time lurker first time poster, Mully....
where and how the hellz you been :confused:

[mullskinner]

Well well well.....infin it isnt the long time lurker first time poster, Mully....
where and how the hellz you been :confused:

i been hole'd up for a while ...:whistle:
good luck to yuh buddie !!!!:)

[lung buster]

i been hole'd up for a while ...:whistle:
good luck to yuh buddie !!!!:)

I was hoping that I could hunt with you and shoot that pet piebald that you have fenced in :whistle:
Good luck to you also this season.
The tree rat count is only at 2...what about you?? I plan on raising it the next couple of day's since I will be off :bouncy:

[mullskinner]

I was hoping that I could hunt with you and shoot that pet piebald that you have fenced in :whistle:
Good luck to you also this season.
The tree rat count is only at 2...what about you?? I plan on raising it the next couple of day's since I will be off :bouncy:
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f61/123sknr/ICAM0004-7.jpg
i aint been out skerl hunt'n maybe this weekend :bouncy:

[FranciscoJ]

I am just curious, who decided on our team name being what it is? I don't want to start trouble, nor do I mind much, but I would of liked to have ahd some input into our TEAM name.

[cornstalk7]

I am just curious, who decided on our team name being what it is? I don't want to start trouble, nor do I mind much, but I would of liked to have ahd some input into our TEAM name.

I suggested it to Lungbuster last night, got up this morning and there it was .....don't know who submitted it.

[FranciscoJ]

I don't really mind but I was hoping for something a little more "tough". But hey, what say does a rookie have...lol

[cornstalk7]

I don't really mind but I was hoping for something a little more "tough". But hey, what say does a rookie have...lol

I guess we were going for the humorous side of things, in keeping with the informal contest and all.

[FranciscoJ]

No worries man. We are gonna win anyways...lol

[Big H]

Blah Blah Blah Good luck to all you butt kissers oops I mean scrape sniffers.

[Buckmaster]

Sounds like the "toilet sniffers" to me. I hope you don't spend extended hours lurking in the Men's Room. You're the kinda guys I worry about when my wife takes me to the mall...and, "I gotta go". Those urinal pucks are not breath mints either :D Good luck on your quests.

[Lucky]

In the words of 45, the smack talking thread is over yonder!!

[Lucky]

Francisco, hey man, the night before the name was submitted, lung buster Pm me about the topic. I told him the name that you chose, the name I chose, and the name cornstalk chose. I also commented on how I didn't recall hime(lung buster) hadn't suggested any names. So, I told him since he hadn't that he should choose the name he like s the best out of the three we came up with. He came back and told me that he put all three names in a hat and pulled one out. I thought that seemed fair on his part. And well the rest is history, Scrape sniffers became the name. I believe the last name you wrote about was Treestand Assasins, I thought you like it the most out of all the ones you mentioned. That was the name I gave him to consider. If you have anymore questions you can Pm me.

[Lucky]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee172/lloydrtr/CDY_0342.jpg

Here are a couple small 8 point prospects for the year. Don't worry I'm gonna hold out for a bigger one, maybe!! I've got my eye on a couple bigger ones than this.

[BuckSlayer]

Those are some nice bucks! Good luck

[FranciscoJ]

Francisco, hey man, the night before the name was submitted, lung buster Pm me about the topic. I told him the name that you chose, the name I chose, and the name cornstalk chose. I also commented on how I didn't recall hime(lung buster) hadn't suggested any names. So, I told him since he hadn't that he should choose the name he like s the best out of the three we came up with. He came back and told me that he put all three names in a hat and pulled one out. I thought that seemed fair on his part. And well the rest is history, Scrape sniffers became the name. I believe the last name you wrote about was Treestand Assasins, I thought you like it the most out of all the ones you mentioned. That was the name I gave him to consider. If you have anymore questions you can Pm me.


It's all good man. I was more curious then anything else. Where abouts do you live exactly? I haven't seen any deer like that around here.

[BuckSlayer]

Lucky, Dont you live in Buffalo Co, Wisconsin??

[Lucky]

There descent bucks. We have a few others that are a little better than those. It be hard to pass them up, but after last years buck I arrowed I want to be a little more selective this year. I'm not sure if either of those deer are Pope and Young, but that is what I'm looking for. Pope and Young and I'll be happy. Along with a few does.

By the way I guess I should introduce myself to my teammates. Or should I say my fellow champions!! I live in Jackson, Ohio, which is in Southeastern Ohio. I have gun hunted deer for many years, but I have only been seriously bowhunting for 2 years. I might be on the inexperienced side to some, but I have learned many things in the past couple of years through family and friends. I feel I have researched and studied a great deal of info about bowhunting and I have learned many tips along the way. Every day I am in the woods I learn new things and when I'm deer hunting I have learned from my mistakes and my successes.
I have spent most of this offseason in the woods scouting and picking up new places to hunt. I'm prepared and hope to have a successful and FUN season. Good Luck to all my teammates as well as everyone else in the deer woods.

[FranciscoJ]

Depending on the deer up here, with photos like that, i may make a day trip down there...lol

[Lucky]

We might try and save you one!!

[cornstalk7]

I'd like to see both of you guys whack a big one.............

[Lucky]

I hope we all do, we have to win this contest!! What kind of arsenal are all you guys using this season.

Here is mine:
Mathews Switchback XT 70 pound draw
Easton 400 ST Axis
4 blade 100 grain Muzzy MX-4
Limbsaver Stabilizer and accessories
Trophy Ridge Drop Zone arrow rest
Extreme 4 pin Sight
Tru Fire release
Knight and Hale Wind Checker

[cornstalk7]

Bowtech Tomkat 65 lb dw
27" Gold Tip 5575 Hunter XT
100gr standard Slick Trick BH
Whisker Bisquit rest
Cobra Boomslang 4 pin sight
Tru-Ball Copperhead release
360 grains of 280 fps deer smoking goodness !!

:biggrin:

[FranciscoJ]

Ok, I am starting out so don't laugh...lol

31" Buckmaster BTR 70# - Walmart
31" Walmart arrows (camouflaged lightest ones they had)
2 blade (with two that swing out) 100gr heads
****** ass two point arrow rest
barely there 3-pin sight

hat's right, I will be the Walmart's finest pinup...LOLOL

[cornstalk7]

Ok, I am starting out so don't laugh...lol

31" Buckmaster BTR 70# - Walmart
31" Walmart arrows (camouflaged lightest ones they had)
2 blade (with two that swing out) 100gr heads
****** ass two point arrow rest
barely there 3-pin sight

hat's right, I will be the Walmart's finest pinup...LOLOL

that set up will easily kill deer, but nothing takes the place of practice...
just put the arrow where it needs to be, you'll do alright....

[BuckSlayer]

Speaking of practice. Im headed out to shoot after work tonight....I may even tune in my broadheads.

[cornstalk7]

Dang !! I knew I forgot to do something before I leave for Colorado in the morning.............:nono:

[Lucky]

Fransisco, just a suggestion. You said you bought the lightest arrows possible? Be careful, if your shooting 70 #, make sure your spine weight is enough. If not your arrows will explode and it could hurt you!! Do you have any kind of archery shop close to you?

[Buckmaster]

I think Portage Archery is over his way. They may have changed the name because its been awhile since I've heard their name pop up.

[Lucky]

That's good to here. I think he needs to go there. I think you need a little direction in that department Fransisco. Who served in your rest, D-loop, peep, and did they paper tune it. If all these factors aren't considered your accuracy will be highly compromised or even your safety. PM me if you have any questions, and I will try and help you if I can.

[FranciscoJ]

Fransisco, just a suggestion. You said you bought the lightest arrows possible? Be careful, if your shooting 70 #, make sure your spine weight is enough. If not your arrows will explode and it could hurt you!! Do you have any kind of archery shop close to you?

These arrows are listed for 50# - 70# bows. I don't think it'll be a problem.

[Buckmaster]

Fran,
If you need any help....
I think Portage Archery was near Akron, in the Mogadore area. I know for sure Ten Point owns an archery shop next to Ten Point Crossbow's over in Suffield, Oh.

[Lucky]

Great, did someone measure and cut them to your length?

[FranciscoJ]

Here's the thing that is odd but works in my favor. The bow is 31" and so are the arrows. I am only 5'8" tall. However, I have a slightly larger then normal (only by a inch or two) span. So, considering I do not have tons of money to cut, fletch, etc, I bought some really nice arrows from Walmart. I have been practicing with them a lot without a problem. I am dialed in at 20yrds. I practice on a target no bigger then a shoe box lid from 20yrds and am hitting it no problem really. Doesn't guarantee a kill, but it is surely in the right direction I think. It may not be all this high dollar equipment, but I am 100% in it's function and reliability.

[jackalope]

OUCHIE mommy OUCHIE

http://www.texasarchery.org/images/Overdraw/Overdraw1.jpg

http://www.texasarchery.org/images/brokenarrow/CEarrow210-21-04.jpg

[lung buster]

I hope we all do, we have to win this contest!! What kind of arsenal are all you guys using this season.

Here is mine:
Mathews Switchback XT 70 pound draw
Easton 400 ST Axis
4 blade 100 grain Muzzy MX-4
Limbsaver Stabilizer and accessories
Trophy Ridge Drop Zone arrow rest
Extreme 4 pin Sight
Tru Fire release
Knight and Hale Wind Checker

Bowtech Guardian
Easton Axis 340
85 grain slick tricks
Whisker Biscuit
Cobra Sidewinder sight
CHL String Supperssor
Trueball Copperhead release =
Whisper quiet............:shhh: :coolgleamA:

[BuckSlayer]

OUCHIE mommy OUCHIE

http://www.texasarchery.org/images/Overdraw/Overdraw1.jpg

http://www.texasarchery.org/images/brokenarrow/CEarrow210-21-04.jpg

A young guy close to where I live was shot in the neck with a arrow last week. I dont have pics but thought i would share. I dont know the outcome of the accident.

[Lucky]

I heard he is doing fine. The kid was fetching arrows for his dad that was practicing out in the yard. He was running back to his dad and fell and jabbed the arrow in his throat. He was lucky though. No broadhead, the field tip bruised his Carotid. He is lucky to be around.

[deerhunt45]

Man o man this thread is all over the place :coco: :dizzy:

Anyways, I see everyone has checked in for Team #3! Cool deal. This is going to be a fun contest for everyone I believe.

Best of luck to the Scrape Sniffers...phew what smells in here :rolleyes: :whistle:

Hund hard and ethical. Maybe you'll get "Lucky" ;)
By all means hunt safely guys :bouncy:

How ya be lungburster :coolgleamA: :D

[Lucky]

Thanks 45, Somethin just smells good about this team!!! I think we will skunk the rest!!

[lung buster]

How ya be lungburster :coolgleamA: :D

Hey "45" I'm doing great. You about ready to sling some arrow's:confused:
Good luck you this season :D

[lung buster]

Bring on the cold weather!!!!!!!!!:bouncy:

[FranciscoJ]

God knows in 13 days it's gonna be awesome. I am getting up at 5am and will be in treestand by 6am. This should work. Now, will I see any deer...who knows? Will I get a kill...who cares? All I know is that it's gonna be freaking awesome!!! One disclaimer, I am new so if my first deer is even a button buck or doe, please forgive me...lol

[Big H]

God knows in 13 days it's gonna be awesome. I am getting up at 5am and will be in treestand by 6am. This should work. Now, will I see any deer...who knows? Will I get a kill...who cares? All I know is that it's gonna be freaking awesome!!! One disclaimer, I am new so if my first deer is even a button buck or doe, please forgive me...lol

Have you sniffed a scrape today?

[FranciscoJ]

If those scratches and spider veins on your mom count...then yes, I have.

[Big H]

If those scratches and spider veins on your mom count...then yes, I have.


Now that is not very nice, talking about my mom like that. I have not said anything about your sister have I? C'mon you need to do better than that, if I had any feelings, you might have "hoyt" em.

[FranciscoJ]

I stand corrected and humbled...lol How's the scouting going man?

[Big H]

I stand corrected and humbled...lol How's the scouting going man?


Nothing but young bucks, and does/fawns on the game camera. I moved it to another spot, and will check it in about two weeks. Our food plots are looking good, and our deer population at our property is good, so now it is just a matter of finding the right buck, and a little luck. I don't get real serious until mid/late October.

[lung buster]

Have you sniffed a scrape today?

:cheeky-smiley-022: :cheeky-smiley-022: :nono:

[lung buster]

If those scratches and spider veins on your mom count...then yes, I have.

:eek: Nice :D

[FranciscoJ]

Nothing but young bucks, and does/fawns on the game camera. I moved it to another spot, and will check it in about two weeks. Our food plots are looking good, and our deer population at our property is good, so now it is just a matter of finding the right buck, and a little luck. I don't get real serious until mid/late October.

I gotta do some serious scouting this coming up weekend. And considering folks are coming to visit, I won't have much time prior to season opener. I am also going to try and find some other spots. We will see.

[FranciscoJ]

Ok, so I have my LARGE wooded area to hunt. I need some advice. There is a ATV track that goes REALLY DEEP into the woods. Would it be a bad idea to place some feed on the tracks and setup in a tree so I can have a clear shot on a deer that feeds on the track? Also, would it be a good idea ot prep the are this coming up weekend?

[Big H]

Ok, so I have my LARGE wooded area to hunt. I need some advice. There is a ATV track that goes REALLY DEEP into the woods. Would it be a bad idea to place some feed on the tracks and setup in a tree so I can have a clear shot on a deer that feeds on the track? Also, would it be a good idea ot prep the are this coming up weekend?

#1 - Yes #2 - Yes

[BuckSlayer]

Ok, so I have my LARGE wooded area to hunt. I need some advice. There is a ATV track that goes REALLY DEEP into the woods. Would it be a bad idea to place some feed on the tracks and setup in a tree so I can have a clear shot on a deer that feeds on the track? Also, would it be a good idea ot prep the are this coming up weekend?

Very good ideas...also practice climbing your tree while you are there...that way you will be all set for the first day.

[Big H]

Very good ideas...also practice climbing your tree while you are there...that way you will be all set for the first day.

Not good idea #1 why advertise where he is hunting? If you are going to put out corn, don't put it out in the middle of the 4 wheeler trail, put it back in the woods somewhere after you find an area to use your stand.

[BuckSlayer]

Not good idea #1 why advertise where he is hunting? If you are going to put out corn, don't put it out in the middle of the 4 wheeler trail, put it back in the woods somewhere after you find an area to use your stand.

Personally I wouldnt put corn on the atv trail, but you wont have to cut shooting lanes, if there are people using the four wheeler trail that regular that they will try to hunt in your spot then you probably wont see any deer there anyways. heres my experience, if your looking to shoot a doe then you will prob see one on the atv trail. if your looking for a mature buck chances are not good that one will just come down the trail unless it is a very very remote trail that sees little to no action. I would say most of the deer will be coming into the trail at night to eat your bait. Thats my .02

[wallydog1]

look for a trail cutting across the ATV trail.walk the trial both ways to see if there are a few trails converging.if there riding ATVs on the trail the deer might hold back farther.try to set up on a y if possible.Try to place your stand No more the 20 yards from the trails that meet.Then start a bait pile.that way the ATV's don't keep running over the pile.with out seeing the lay out it's hard to picture.I now where I hunt they tend to walk on there on trails more.

[FranciscoJ]

What are ya guys up to? Any news?

[Lucky]

Hey Francisco, not much going on, spent the past couple days finishing up some loose ends. Hung my last stand, cut the last of the shooting lanes, and cams checked, ready for the season. I'm gonna stay out of the deer woods for awhile and let everything settle. Are you ready?

[FranciscoJ]

Considering I will suck something fierce my first season, I am as ready as I can be...LOL

[FranciscoJ]

Hey everyone. How the hell ya doing? Can you believe it's only THIS SATURDAY!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[Lucky]

Hey guys, I am pumped for Saturday. I don't get off work Friday night until, well... 2:30 in the morning on Saturday. That sucks because I won't be able to sleep. It's like the same feeling I got on Christmas Eve when I was 5 years old. I had another guy on an argo come onto my property last week. Thankfully didn't steal anything, but messed up some cover and probably scared all the deer out of the area. Oh well, I'm gonna try it anyway. Hopefully I'll be posting some pics of a doe. Good luck you guys!

[cornstalk7]

Hey guys, I'm back. sorry to say but my 2 buddies and I didn't connect on any elk last week. But we did hear at least a few bugles every day, and got to set up on them at least once a day but would usually hang up about 100 yds out. had a small herd of cattle run off a very good bull that was coming in. Sunday night I had a good 6x6 at 50 yds. but didn't pull the string because of thick oak brush. going to hang my stand sometime this weekend maybe. Kinda hard to get fired up about deer after last week.....:nono:

[FranciscoJ]

Don't let that get you down man. I mean come on, I know I'm gonna suck. But hell, it's gonna rock anyhow. Chin up 'ole chap...lol

Anyhow, any last minute advice for a newbie? My bow is dialed in. How should I prep for my first day?

[wallydog1]

Anyhow, any last minute advice for a newbie? My bow is dialed in. How should I prep for my first day?[/QUOTE]

Take your time setting up
wait for a good shot
Have fun and enjoy the woods.

Good luck FranciscoJ

[Big H]

Anyhow, any last minute advice for a newbie? My bow is dialed in. How should I prep for my first day?


What Wally said, plus, be safe, and don't forget to wear your safety harness.

[cornstalk7]

Don't let that get you down man. I mean come on, I know I'm gonna suck. But hell, it's gonna rock anyhow. Chin up 'ole chap...lol

Anyhow, any last minute advice for a newbie? My bow is dialed in. How should I prep for my first day?

Oh yea, as soon as it starts getting cooler, I'll be at it, I usually don't start in earnest till mid Oct.
Big H, right on brother, good reminder to everyone....wear that belt or harness. good luck to all hunters and above all, be safe.

[lung buster]

I hope Lucky and or Francisco have one down. You guy's will have to carry the load for us this weekend....... Cornstalk just went home when I came in so I know he is not hunting. My first day will be Mon. morning :irked: . Good luck guy's.

[FranciscoJ]

I have plans with my girl around 11am so I couldn't do a lot of hunting. I did come close though. I was stalking one Doe at one point. I came around a dirt hill and BAM...there was another one. basically we had a stare down contest. I came within 30-35 or so. I didn't risk the shot. She huffed and I grunted. It was really cool. Good thing is I talked to the mechanic of the shipping company right by my grounds and he says he sees deer ALL THE TIME. That and in this cleared area, it is covered with tracks in the dirt. This is going to be a great season guys...I can just feel it.

[Lucky]

Well guys, I went out all day Saturday and had a chance to take a fawn. She gave me plenty of chances, 2 of them actually. They gave me 30 minutes at 8 yards away to take a shot. They never knew I was there. One fawn even walked down the same path that I came in on and I was never detected. Trust me I was itching to pull the trigger, but I just couldn't do it. I was hoping mom would show her face but never did. Would any of you took the shot? When I go in there again I might have to take the shot and get us on the board.

[deerhunt45]

Well guys, I went out all day Saturday and had a chance to take a fawn. She gave me plenty of chances, 2 of them actually. They gave me 30 minutes at 8 yards away to take a shot. They never knew I was there. One fawn even walked down the same path that I came in on and I was never detected. Trust me I was itching to pull the trigger, but I just couldn't do it. I was hoping mom would show her face but never did. Would any of you took the shot? When I go in there again I might have to take the shot and get us on the board.

Lucky, don't let your hunting be about the contest, or put another way don't let the contest influence your hunting? ...

45 :)

[BuckSlayer]

If you want to kill a yearling then kill it. I wouldnt worry about the contest, plus you will get all that good meat.

[Lucky]

Don't worry 45, to be honest I wasn't even thinking about this contest when I was in the stand. It was just the first chance at a deer this year and I was itchin!! Being a fawn though I just knew I wouldn't be happy taking it, that's the main reason I didn't shoot. I'm waiting on the first mature doe.

[deerhunt45]

Don't worry 45, to be honest I wasn't even thinking about this contest when I was in the stand. It was just the first chance at a deer this year and I was itchin!! Being a fawn though I just knew I wouldn't be happy taking it, that's the main reason I didn't shoot. I'm waiting on the first mature doe.

Kinda hard to worry about anybody nicknamed "Lucky" :whistle: ;) :D

[FranciscoJ]

I setup my ground-blind today. It's nothing spectacular, but it is rather nice. I used a lot of ground cover, logs, and natural structure. While not "invisible", it is still nicely covered. Also, in time (obviously well within hunting season) the deer will become very used to it. I setup in the area I came across a huge doe (and her fawn). I also set out a little corn feed. Nothing major, maybe like 1.5cups max. Just enough to spark local interest for now. I dropped some bushes and smaller trees, to get myshooting lanes good and straght. I plan to go out tomorrow again and stay for like 5hrs...if it doesn't get too hot. How is everyone doing?

[Lucky]

Well boys, We are on the board!!! I took a doe this morning. She wasn't very big, but I took her anyway. This was the same doe that keeps coming in everytime I'm out. I told her to leave but she wouldn't listen!! So today was the day. I sat there for 2 hours and @ around 8:45 here she comes walking in. She was about 40 yards and she jumped up on her hind legs and ate off a tall plant. Then came walking straight in and turned broadside at 17 yards for about 3 minutes and I decided it was time. I drew back and anchored. The sun was to my right in the east and as soon as I looked through the peep I had nothing but a major glare. I was patient and I waited for the perfect shot. I took it and right away I knew it was a good shot. I waited about 45 minutes and I went to look at my arrow which had been power drived into a small tree all the way back to the back of the blades. What can I say those Muzzy four blades done the trick and 60 yards later there laid my doe. What a day. I'll post pics tomorrow hopefully.

[FranciscoJ]

ALRIGHT LUCKY!!! Hey man a huge congrats to you there. I am very happy for you / proud of you. I am glad you got your first deer.

I am setup myself for the same kill-shot basically. I hope my groudblind works. How did it feel and stuff man? I honestly get buzzed whenever i even see a deer. I can nly imagine what it would be like to take one down.

p.s. Get those damn pics up...LOL

[Lucky]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee172/lloydrtr/100_3676.jpg

Here she is boys. I didn't say she was a pope and young doe, but she'll taste good!

[deerhunt45]

WTG Lucky! Congratulations :bouncy:

[FranciscoJ]

Kool-Aid...OH YEAH!!!

[wallydog1]

nice job Lucky,congrats

[lung buster]

Congrats on your doe, Lucky!!:coolgleamA:

[cornstalk7]

Way to go Lucky, put us on the board.... maybe I should get my tag this weekend..........

[FranciscoJ]

I only saw squirrels and chipmunks today. i didnt see a dang deer. that and the woods were so noisy. with all the leaves falling, i couldnt tell (or wouldnt of been able to) tell a deer from a falling twig or leaves.

[cornstalk7]

just out and about tonite checking the area I'm going to be hunting and saw a doe with her two yearlings and right at dark, two decent sized bucks pushing each other around......better get my tags..............:idea:

[FranciscoJ]

Can I come hunting with you next weekend?...LOL

[cornstalk7]

sure,........come on down........:D

[FranciscoJ]

compared to the little dinkers ive seen up here, i just may...LOL

[cornstalk7]

compared to the little dinkers ive seen up here, i just may...LOL

Aw, give it time man......its just getting started,couple more weeks and you'll be seeing them. just don't wear that spot out before then..........

[FranciscoJ]

Don't rain on my own raining on my own parade...lol

[lung buster]

sure,........come on down........:D

:eek: Got room for one more :whistle:
You may be kinda close to where I am ;)

[cornstalk7]

:eek: Got room for one more :whistle:
You may be kinda close to where I am ;)

sure, come on down lung buster, we can do a drive starting at the gravel pit !!! :yikes:

[FranciscoJ]

what city are you in (or around) ?

[FranciscoJ]

Ok, so tomorrow it seems it's gonna be a great day for hunting. This is the weather report (http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/44221?begHour=20&begDay=282#Wed,%20Oct%2010)for my area. It's been VERY HOT recently; it's been as high as 90f here. This is where experience comes into play.

And with that in mind, I ask for help. For a while now the deer have been suffocated with high heat. And today, we are getting rained on. But tomorrow (as can be seen), seems like it's going to be a nice cold day. The high is only 59 or so. Is there any way I should approach hunting? Is there any special technique or time or WHATEVER? I figurenow tha the heats broken hunting will get better.

Also, I hate to ask, but decoys. What is your opinion on using them. I have seen everything from WAY expensive 3d models to the cheaper 2d Renzos, and the like. Any insight into use and technique?

[cornstalk7]

as someome on here said earlier, If you can, just watch from a distance and see if they are generally using a certain area to feed. they will usually come and go the same way. try to move into the wind. where I hunt there are lots of small woodlots...I usually had my climber on the downwind edge no matter how much sign I see and work my way in once I saw the general areas they used most. but when they start chasing does and you are ground hunting, all bets are off...they could be moving around anywhere.........notice that I said usually and generally alot.

[cornstalk7]

got my tags today and hung my stand this afternoon. was watching the field from about 3-400 yds away and saw 11....all does and yearlings. right at dark, I could see a mature doe and her twins stand about 10 yds. from the stand I hung about 4-5 hrs. earlier. they were standing there winding my tree,waled away then walked back towards it about 3 times. thinking about sitting in it tommorrow evening but keep thinking about whats gonna be chasing them in a few weeks.......................:bouncy:

[Lucky]

got my tags today and hung my stand this afternoon. was watching the field from about 3-400 yds away and saw 11....all does and yearlings. right at dark, I could see a mature doe and her twins stand about 10 yds. from the stand I hung about 4-5 hrs. earlier. they were standing there winding my tree,waled away then walked back towards it about 3 times. thinking about sitting in it tommorrow evening but keep thinking about whats gonna be chasing them in a few weeks.......................:bouncy:

Good to see your on some deer!! I hung a stand about 2 months ago and I have yet to hunt it. I put out some corn and put a camera on it and all I got was does and a spike. i found some rubs from last year that seemed to be by a big deer. One tree was about 20-30 inches in diameter. I have yet to go in there and look for new rubs. I want all those deer to feel safe. This is the most patient I have ever been. I just hope that same buck is back in there this year. I have some white oaks all around me, which makes me a want to go in there now, because it's a good crop this year. The one bad thing about this stand is that I only have one way into it. Which is down the same draw that the deer might come. I might get lucky and they might come up the draw, I don't know for sure which way they are traveling to be honest. I'll hope for the best.

Going out in the morning, gonna try and smoke a doe again. Atleast a little bit bigger one this time!!!

[BuckSlayer]

Good Luck In The Morning Lucky!!! ;)

[FranciscoJ]

Yeah, just doing this to get another post count...lol

[Lucky]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee172/lloydrtr/IMG_0108-1.jpg

Well guys, no bucks on the ground this weekend, but this little critter came buy at 10 yards. I thought that I would try for my first squirrel bow kill and I succeeded. Another species to add to the list!

[Lucky]

Hey guys, has anyone been doing any hunting. Anybody seen any bucks or good skinheads to take. I jumped a 140 class buck yesterday walking to my stand. Saw a doe right at dark. I was just starting to lower mmy bow down when she walked by. I picked it back up just in case a buck was close behind, but it didn't happen. Maybe next time. Good Luck everyone.

[cornstalk7]

Good deal Lucky, I haven't been out yet. planning to start in a few days. been seeing quite a few does and yearlings........

[FranciscoJ]

Soguys, anyone else alive here? We so gotta get somemore points...LOL

[cornstalk7]

Soguys, anyone else alive here? We so gotta get somemore points...LOL

you didn't hear it from me, but from what I hear........points are on the way....

[FranciscoJ]

Good to hear man. How's life been treating you?

[cornstalk7]

Good to hear man. How's life been treating you?

not too awful bad, haven't even been in my stand yet.just got off 2nd shift and was planning on starting tonite or tomm. nite but rain is moving in and my daughter has a volleyball game wed. nite. so, hopefully we get the cooler weather. all I've been seeing in the field by my stand are does and yearlings. so I figure the next two weeks ought to be good with me not stinking up the area.....

[FranciscoJ]

I haven't been out for quite a while. I think I am going to wait for the rut. You know, let thigns settle for a while. Once I get going again, the hunten should be good.

[lung buster]

you didn't hear it from me, but from what I hear........points are on the way....

;) I busted this does lungs on 10-21-07. It was about a 10yd shot and she went about 20yds. :p

[deerhunt45]

;) I busted this does lungs on 10-21-07. It was about a 10yd shot and she went about 20yds. :p

Way to go lb, congrats :bouncy:

[lung buster]

Way to go lb, congrats :bouncy:

Thanks "45" :D

[Lucky]

Great job Lungbuster, congrats on the doe.

[FranciscoJ]

Oh Hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way To Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lucky]

Your turn now Francisco!!

[FranciscoJ]

Your turn now Francisco!!

Oh Crap...LOL

[lung buster]

I managed to whack this one Fri. evening :D Things are really picking up around here. I rattled in 2 this week and should of had a nice 8 point but I screwed it up :( :tsk: :irked:


http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee238/lungbusted/HPIM1786.jpg

There was no time for a better pic, I had to hang him high and head to work.
Good luck fellows....:coolgleamA:

[FranciscoJ]

Awesome job man!!! So, basically, I am trailing behind now huh?...lol Son of a bitch!...lolol

[FranciscoJ]

So how is everyone doing? Sorry about my "late start" over here. I can't seem to draw them in close enough. Anyone seen some big bucks? Looks like some people are really "racking up" the points.

[Lucky]

Hey guys, just checking in. I have been hunting hard the past few days. It is heating up out there. I hate to leave the stand at all at this point. I have seen 13 different bucks. The biggest being an upper 140 class 12 point with double split brows. He is the one I am after, but he is givin me a run for my money. I have been using a buck decoy and it is working like a charm. Every buck except for one has come in to look at it and check it out. I even had a small 8 point chasing a doe fawn come into it and check it out. The buck made a scrape right by it and the doe fed near it for about 15 minutes. The funny part was that the buck headed off in one direction and the doe stayed with my decoy. It was almost like she found her a new man that wouldn't chase her everywhere!!! Another big bodied forkhorn came in and he was ruttin hard. His back was dripping with sweat and he came walking into my decoy stiff legged and hair bristled with his head half down like he was looking for a fight.
The other night about 5 minutes after a down pour I noticed some does running in the field about 250 yards ahead of me. I knew there had to be a buck there. I grunted and sure enough he appeared. He was atleast a 130 class super tall 10 point. He was a shooter for sure. He came in on a string to my decoy and stood back a few yards and checked him out. I waited patiently for about 3 minutes and then he turned broadside at 40 yards. I let it fly and I couldn't believe it he ducked the shot and it went right over his back. He ran off and then circled back around to the other side of me still intrigued by the decoy. I drew on him and had to hold it for a few minutes and at the last second for a shot I had to let it down and he booked it out of there. I was so digusted with myself, who am I kidding, I am still disgusted, but atleast it was a clean miss. Not to make excuses but with the rain my vanes got wet, because I could hear that arrow sailing through the air at him. I'm sure he heard it, OH Well. These past few days have just been a blast. Crazy thing is I have seen more bucks than does. I just need a few bigger boys to come buy. I can't even pay a mature doe to walk past me, just bucks and fawns. So, if I get a mature doe that will be a trophy as well.

My best advice is spend every available minute in the woods!! God Luck to all of you!

[FranciscoJ]

I can come on down and take that buck off your hands if you want?....LOLOL

[FranciscoJ]

we suck...lol

[lung buster]

What up team?? With the start of gun week tomorrow I dont think that I will have any buck points to add to our score :irked: I plan on filling the rest of my tags with firearms if im lucky :whistle: . I have packed up my bow and dont plan on getting it back out unless I have to in Jan. Unless one of you are setting on a 32 pointer, I dont think that we will make it to the top,lol.
I did manage to get another doe on 11-16 and thought I'd share a couple of pics...... My 2 yr old went back with me to get her and we had a great time!!
Good luck the rest of the season!!!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee238/lungbusted/HPIM1820.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee238/lungbusted/HPIM1823.jpg

[deerhunt45]

hey lungburster, ya can enter 2 doe if you don't get a buck with your bow. :D

45 :coolgleamA:

[FranciscoJ]

That's a good looking doe. Yeah, sorry for nto really being any good guys. We still have TONS of time left though. I am sitting out gun season. First year jiters maybe...I just wanna play it safe until I am "comfortable" about bows / guns being in the same area. But chin up everyone, we can still have fun right?...lol

[lung buster]

Are you guy's still alive :confused:
Anybody whack anything :confused: :whistle:

[FranciscoJ]

Yeah how the hell is everyone doing? I want to apologize for my absence. With work and marital obligations (a lot fo wedding plans), combined with travel, I have not had a SINGLE DAY to hunt for past 4-5wks. Man-o-man does that SUCK!!! Hope all is going well and everyone is doing great. How has the hunting been for everyone?

[cornstalk7]

just checking back, didn't release the string on a thing this year. it was just letting too many does walk by me early in the season and not taking one. where's lucky been ?