Bow Season's Opening Day.....

[CritterGitter]

I suppose it means something different to all of us. To me it is the most excithing day of the year. I don't hunt small game, so for me each year this marks the first day of hunting season. It is the first chance I get to put on the camo and pursue the elusive whitetail. This creature has not been hunted or harrassed for approximately 10 months. They are often in somewhat of a predictable pattern and the opportunity to score a buck early is enticing. Now, it has never worked out for me that I could harvest a buck on opening day, but I have had some very close calls. Maybe this year will be different. It's what I say every year and that's just another part of the appeal of opening day.

The pre-dawn walk in is exciting. It invigorates my soul as all the feelings and anticipation of the hunt fill my thoughts. I have waited for a long time for this day to come and as the darkness fades and the light fills in the woods I am on high alert. I scan my surroundings and see different shapes in the distance that look like deer but turn out to be a log or a weird patch of weeds.

There's just something about it. Now that it is less than a week away, I can honestly say that I am ready. Good luck and be safe.

Kyle

[bowhunter1023]

To me it is the most exciting day of the year.

Never been any truer words. I try to never question another mans drive or passion, but I do when I hear guys bad mouth hunting opening weekend, or bad mouth other hunters who choose to hunt opening weekend. I have to question a person’s drive that does not want to end 10 long months of agonizing waiting by taking advantage of the very first chance to get back in the saddle. Even if you are a trophy hunter, isn’t it hard to kill a deer from the couch?

The opening day of bow season has eclipsed the opening day of gun season over the past few years as the most important day of the year for me. It’s like Christmas morning, the first day of school, your birthday, the first day of summer, and Easter morning all wrapped into one exciting day. I have spent the past four openers in a tree. I have only seen 3 deer, but they were honestly some of my most enjoyable hunts.

I for one am pumped about Saturday. I want to wish everyone who will be out this weekend the best of luck and please be safe. To all members, the time we all look forward to is here. Best of luck to all of you for the duration of the season and let’s show the world why Ohio is one of the premiere states in the country! Be safe and ethical. God Bless.

[TheCream]

It's not really the most exciting day of the year for me in terms of hunting, but it is way up there! I can't hunt the morning Saturday because of an appointment, but my buddy and I will be perched near a plot we planted that is getting heavy traffic that afternoon. We're hoping to get a doe kill on camera, so hopefully all goes as planned.

Best of luck to everyone. Be safe and have fun! :D

[luckyshot]

I too am very excited for this opening day weekend. I myself will be hunting all day saturday and sunday, no matter what. I will be hunting near the bedding areas morning and night and then in my climber in a beautiful funnel where the deer highway is during the day. I cant wait.

[CARPN-JAKE]

I'm looking forward to getting out but I know there are better days to come later in the season. Just being able to get out get back into the bowhunting groove will be great though. The cooler weather rolling in will definetly make for some enjoyable times in the woods.

[XX78]

I'm looking forward to getting out but I know there are better days to come later in the season. Just being able to get out get back into the bowhunting groove will be great though. The cooler weather rolling in will definetly make for some enjoyable times in the woods.

I agree 100%, November really gets my blood going.

[BigChessie]

This opening day I get the pleasure of filming my 15 year sons very first bowhunt. He has 4 gun kills but this is what we both have been waiting for. Hit or miss-deer or no-deer it will still be the best day of the season for me.

[uncle odie]

This opening day I get the pleasure of filming my 15 year sons very first bowhunt. He has 4 gun kills but this is what we both have been waiting for. Hit or miss-deer or no-deer it will still be the best day of the season for me.
good luck to your son,and be PROUD dad!!!!!

[jbarron526]

I can't wait until this Saturday....I purchased a climber this past weekend, and I've never used one before. So for me, it's a chance to get some practice in with the climber and possible take that monster buck on the first day. Opening day couldn't come soon enough.........

[New Guy]

I'm really looking forward to Saturday...It's been a long, hot, stressful summer, and I really need the "woods time". New Guy

[Buckfever4life]

Good luck, be safe, wear a harness and stick a pig....then come back here and post pics...

[Azzy]

I'm sitting here in my hunting clothes and holding my recurve........Saturday can't get here soon enough....:D

[Milo]

I'm sitting here in my hunting clothes and holding my recurve........Saturday can't get here soon enough....:DI can't tell you what a relief it is too just hear you have clothes ON...surfin the net...:yikes::D

[Azzy]

I can't tell you what a relief it is too just hear you have clothes ON...surfin the net...:yikes::D

You'll believe anything......HAHA!

[Azzy]

I always look forward to the opening day. The anticipation just kills me.

This year is definitely different than the past years because I will only have the first half of the season to hunt before I will be down and out. My killin' time is VERY limited.

[bowhunter1023]

I try to ignore the fact that it is so close, but it is nearly impossible. I also try to ignore the mental image of Azzy hold his fancy stick with no clothes on surfing the net :nono: Is it Saturday yet?

[OhioHunter88]

Jesse, i knew you had problems, but in your first post you go on to say how exciting the first day of school is...COME ON man you've got to be kidding me, thats terrible...lol

anyway yes anticipation is high here....

[coonskinner]

I WILL BE HUNTING ABOUT A MILE OUT IN A VERY SPECIAL SPOT...I MAY EVEN GO OUT AND CAMP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WOODS SO MY MORNIN WALK WONT BE SO FAR...YUP ITS SCARY OUT THERE BY YOURSELF ESPECIALLY WHEN A PACK OF COYOTES ARE RAISIN A RUCKUS AND YOU CAN HEAR EM RUNNIN BY YOUR HOOCH(TARP),SNARLIN,GROWLIN AN YIPPIN...:yikes: ...SHOULD BE BETTER SET-UP TOO WALKIN INTO THE WESTWARD WIND(HOPEFULLY):rolleyes: ...CANT WAIT:bouncy: ...I'LL TAKE THAT DOE...:D

[ap0317ah]

i just got my new hoyt last weekend and have my eyes :yikes: on thick beamed 7 point. this is a speacal day for all bowhunters.
good luck...
be safe...
hit or miss...
our sport is great!

Tom

[hoot gibson]

i have spent the last 30 years in the same spot , camping at a pond friday night , and hunting the same farm first day of season. now i live on that farm for the last 7 years , i still camp at the pond opening eve,, hoot

[Lucky]

Sounds like a good tradition Hoot. Good Luck Saturday.

[bowhunter1023]

I thought I was pumped until this morning! That is why I love cameras!!! Nothing like not seeing the deer you are after for 3 months and the PRESTO! there he is! Gonna be a good year taters!!!

[BUCKMASTER76]

The Buck I'v Been Chaseing The Last Seven Years. Well I'v Finally Got His Ruteen Down. If I Get Him This Year I Now He Will Take The County Record If Not The State Record.he Is Huge Looks Like A Damn Elk. Gray All Over His Face And Chest And A Sagging Belly He's A Very Smart Old Buck.

[bowhunter1023]

The Buck I'v Been Chaseing The Last Seven Years. Well I'v Finally Got His Ruteen Down. If I Get Him This Year I Now He Will Take The County Record If Not The State Record.he Is Huge Looks Like A Damn Elk. Gray All Over His Face And Chest And A Sagging Belly He's A Very Smart Old Buck.

Must be the one I saw in Belmont County in 2002. I haven't figured out if you're a joker, a troll, or just full of **** just yet. But you're somewhat entertaining.

[Buckfever4life]

Here is where I will be hunting. " X " marks the spot and I will include a photo of the Buck from last year that I am after, I call him "stickers" Anyone care to guess on the score?

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[BUCKMASTER76]

Must be the one I saw in Belmont County in 2002. I haven't figured out if you're a joker, a troll, or just full of **** just yet. But you're somewhat entertaining.
I'M DEAD SERIOUS I'M IN BELMONT COUNTY. ON COUNTY ROAD 4 LOTS OF BIG BUCKS OUT HERE. I'V HAD MY EYE ON THIS BUCK FOR A LONG TIME. HE KEEPS SLIPPING AWAY FROM ME IN GUN SEASON. THIS TIME I'LL GET HIM WITH A BOW. ARE YOU FAMILAR WITH REDMAN PARK AREA.

[BUCKMASTER76]

Buckfever Where Did You See That Buck At That Land Looks Real Familar Looks Like The Back Side Of My Farm.

[bowhunter1023]

I'M DEAD SERIOUS I'M IN BELMONT COUNTY. ON COUNTY ROAD 4 LOTS OF BIG BUCKS OUT HERE. I'V HAD MY EYE ON THIS BUCK FOR A LONG TIME. HE KEEPS SLIPPING AWAY FROM ME IN GUN SEASON. THIS TIME I'LL GET HIM WITH A BOW. ARE YOU FAMILAR WITH REDMAN PARK AREA.

Nope. But my ex- old lady lived in Belaire Heights and I got off of 76 somewhere just past the mall to go to her place. There is a powerline right-of-way out there and I saw one of the biggest deer I have ever seen in the fall of 2002. Giant 10 standing about 50 yards from the road. Let's put it this way. My Dad killed a 163" in 2004. Dad's deer was not as big as this deer. I would guess him in the 170's at the time. Way more mass than Dad's.

[BUCKMASTER76]

I Know Right Where U Are Talking About Bowhunter You Was Close To Reem Road. There Is Alot Of Old Strip Pitts Out There And Some Huge Bucks.

[bowhunter1023]

I will never forget that buck as long as I live. I drove by and caught a glimpse. I turned around in the next driveway and he was still there. I watched him for a minute or so. One of those deer that moves his head and then his rack moves. They were logging the top of that ridge at the time. I bet it is a jungle there now and you know the big boys are in there.

[BUCKMASTER76]

Buckfever That Is A Sweet Buck Those Are The Kind Of Bucks I'm Looking For. Anything Smaller Can Keep Walking.

[bowhunter1023]

I got a real good buddy from Belmont County. Not sure where he hunts, but I know he has seen some big deer. You anywhere near Maynard? Used to play Legion ball up there in the day. I remember that was a drive from hell. Out in BFE!

[BUCKMASTER76]

I got a real good buddy from Belmont County. Not sure where he hunts, but I know he has seen some big deer. You anywhere near Maynard? Used to play Legion ball up there in the day. I remember that was a drive from hell. Out in BFE!
YEA I'M ABOT 8 MILES FROM MAYNARD. I DRINK AT THE MOUSETRAP IN BARTON TOO. THATS MY NECK OF THE WOODS.

[Buckfever4life]

This buck is from Washington, Co. I heard tales from a buddy of mine that a huge 200 class has been spotted on Hawthorne Rd in Belmont. I believe it is near Co Rd 4. Could this be the same buck that you are after?

[BUCKMASTER76]

This buck is from Washington, Co. I heard tales from a buddy of mine that a huge 200 class has been spotted on Hawthorne Rd in Belmont. I believe it is near Co Rd 4. Could this be the same buck that you are after?
UMMMM I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S THE SAME BUCK OR NOT BUT I HAVE 3 BIG BOYS ON MY PLACE THAT ARE HUGE I FEED THE **** OUTTA THEM. I'M RIGHT ACROSS FROM BUCKEYE HOLLAR IF YOU KNOW WHERE THAT IS.

[Buckfever4life]

You dont happen to have a PVC gravity feed corn feeder on your property do you?

[BUCKMASTER76]

You dont happen to have a PVC gravity feed corn feeder on your property do you?
NO I HAVE 3 50 GALLON DRUMS WITH AUTOMATIC FEEDERS ON THEM THAT SHELL OUT CORN 3 TIMES A DAY. I HANG THEM ABOUT 15 FEET OFF THE GROUND. WITH STAINLESS STEEL CABLE AND PAD LOCKS YOUR CAN'T CUT WITH A TORCH LOL.

[bowhunter1023]

You know where Pleasant Grove Cemetary is over by Crescent Road I think? Some kid was telling me about a deer they used to see in the cemetary when I was dating that girl. Said is was a real monster. They took me up there one night to see, but I think they were just messing with the hillbilly from down south.

[BUCKMASTER76]

I Tried The Pvc Ones And The Damn Koons Figured Out How To Get Their Paw In It And Rake All The Corn Out On The Ground.

[BUCKMASTER76]

You know where Pleasant Grove Cemetary is over by Crescent Road I think? Some kid was telling me about a deer they used to see in the cemetary when I was dating that girl. Said is was a real monster. They took me up there one night to see, but I think they were just messing with the hillbilly from down south.
YEA I KNOW WHERE ITS AT LOL NEVER REALLY HUNTED THAT SIDE TO MUCH.

[bowhunter1023]

The only other place I now is Hells Kitchen Road. Kinda hard to forget that name. Went to party out in that neck of the woods with a couple of old college buddies that lived around sometown with a funny name. Might have been Anvil maybe? I remember it was some object like that...

[BUCKMASTER76]

The only other place I now is Hells Kitchen Road. Kinda hard to forget that name. Went to party out in that neck of the woods with a couple of old college buddies that lived around sometown with a funny name. Might have been Anvil maybe? I remember it was some object like that...
YEA HELLS KITCHEN IS A CRAZY ASS ROAD I USE TO FLY OUT THAT RAOD YEARS AGO JUST BACK ROAD PARTYING. YOU KNOW DAVE KERNS OR MATT STAN OR TEDDY SMITH. I KNOW JUST ABOUT EVERYBODY OUT THERE.GOOD OLE BOYS.

[bowhunter1023]

YEA HELLS KITCHEN IS A CRAZY ASS ROAD I USE TO FLY OUT THAT RAOD YEARS AGO JUST BACK ROAD PARTYING. YOU KNOW DAVE KERNS OR MATT STAN OR TEDDY SMITH. I KNOW JUST ABOUT EVERYBODY OUT THERE.GOOD OLE BOYS.

Stan sounds familiar. Actually my ex- old ladys exs name was Stan. Nick maybe?

You know any Maynard boys? Can't remember many that I played against...

[bowhunter1023]

Sorry for the hi-jack Kyle!

I gotta run fellas. Got some permits to get. Have a good one.

[BUCKMASTER76]

Stan sounds familiar. Actually my ex- old ladys exs name was Stan. Nick maybe?

You know any Maynard boys? Can't remember many that I played against...
YEA I KNOW SOME FUNKHOUSERS FROM MANARD.I'LL BE BACK IN A FEW I GOTTA DO SOME RECIEVING.

[BUCKMASTER76]

Ok I'm Back Lol

[CritterGitter]

Is it Saturday morning yet???? The weather forast is lookin great! It should be a good morning. I typically hold out for a buck on opening day, but this year if a doe walks out I am gonna let one fly. I am jacked!

Kyle

[BUCKMASTER76]

Lol No Does For Me Unless I'm Feeling Hungry.i'm Waiting For The Big Boys.if I Shoot A Doe It's Gonna Be A Bambi.good Eatin

[BUCKMASTER76]

It's Gonna Be Really Quiet In The Woods Tommarow With All The Rain Ladies. Keep Your Eyes And Ears Open.

[Azzy]

Skeeters are gonna be wicked!!!

[BUCKMASTER76]

Skeeters are gonna be wicked!!!
I HAVE A COVER SENT THAT REPELS SKEETERS

[TALLFORDTRK]

Hello, new guy here, hey that buck named stickers, was for real, he was taken buy a midnihgt poacher off of my farm. i live 1/4 mile off of hawthorne rd, the dude brags all the time how he hunted it for days. talked to the warden, gave a report about several does and small bucks lying in our fields dead. small caliper rifle, head shots. not to happy to say the least! oh well, i hope [stickers] had some kids that look like dad. ill be out there early sat mourning ready as anyone else, good luck to all happy hunting. tallfordtrk over and out.:cool:

[Buckfever4life]

Hello, new guy here, hey that buck named stickers, was for real, he was taken buy a midnihgt poacher off of my farm. i live 1/4 mile off of hawthorne rd, the dude brags all the time how he hunted it for days. talked to the warden, gave a report about several does and small bucks lying in our fields dead. small caliper rifle, head shots. not to happy to say the least! oh well, i hope [stickers] had some kids that look like dad.



Sorry bud, but you got the wrong deer

[BUCKMASTER76]

Good Luck Today Everybody And Safe Hunting. Great Day To Be In The Woods The Ground Is Nice And Soft. Keep Your Eyes And Ears Open.