#11 Silent Assassins

[FranciscoJ]

I would like to be the first to say welcome to all my teammates. Hey Wally...cool to have ya on my team bro. I moved back to Cincy (don't ask...lol) but man, this should be one hella good season. But yeah, glad to meet everyone on the team so post up what's on your all's minds...;-0

[wallydog1]

Hey Team, glad to meet everyone.now we have to start working on a name :)

[Gern186]

Hi guys, just checking in.

[Spitfire]

How is everyone doing? Long time member of OS and looking forward to the season. I'm glad to be part of the team and hopefully we can all fill some tags this year.
Just so everyone knows, once the season starts I won't have alot of time to post. I usually have some free time on the weekend to check e-mail and respond. Ocasionally during the week I get a few minutes first thing in the morning to jump on the computer but not very often. I'll do my part for the team. If anyone needs to get ahold of me for whatever reason, I can give you my cell #.

[wallydog1]

How is everyone doing? Long time member of OS and looking forward to the season. I'm glad to be part of the team and hopefully we can all fill some tags this year.
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Hey Spitfire,any thoughts on a Name.

[Spitfire]

let me give it some thought and I'll let you know. We could all think of 1 or 2 and vote on the best one. What do you think?

[wallydog1]

let me give it some thought and I'll let you know. We could all think of 1 or 2 and vote on the best one. What do you think?


Yep that sounds good to me :cool:

[FranciscoJ]

Ideas: (none are good...lol)

1) Devastator 249-ers ( I'm a SanFrancisco 49ers fan...lolol )

2) Knight & Hale

3) Ezee Wheezers

[Caribou Dreamer2]

How is everyone doing? Long time member of OS and looking forward to the season.

Good to see your back spitfire been a long time:gaga: :gaga:

Your going down !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:shhh: :shhh:

[Spitfire]

I know I said 1 or 2, but here are a few....
1. Ohio Deer Draggers
2. Team Straight Shot
3. Silent Assassins
4. Tree Ninjas
5. Team Drop Tine
6. Big Buck Whackers
7. Rack Pack
8. Trophy Stalkers

I know, I said 1 or 2........

[Spitfire]

How is everyone doing? Long time member of OS and looking forward to the season.

Good to see your back spitfire been a long time:gaga: :gaga:

Your going down !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:shhh: :shhh:

What's going on DREAMER? It has been a long time, that's for sure.The only thing I see going down is a few "wall hangers"! :D
I might be able to stick one of those bruisers we have running around!

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Sweet can't wait to see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I might be able to stick one of those bruisers we have running around!

[Spitfire]

Sweet can't wait to see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I should be able to get on stand quite a bit in Oct. so we'll see what happens. I know once I return from Illinois things are going to be crazy until January.

[Caribou Dreamer2]

I bet:yikes: Good luck to you this year and can't wait to see pictures.
Tell my good buddy Stan hay

[Spitfire]

I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Dane Greene, I live in East Liberty, Ohio (Logan County). I have been married for 14yrs and have 1 son and 1 daughter. I work part time for Global Precision Parts and during the hunting season I am A guide for 5 Star Trophy Outfitters. My wife tells me that if it weren't for her and the kids my passion for bowhunting would completely consume me. I have to admit, she is right!:shhh:
I do most of my hunting in Logan County but make it into Shelby, Champaign, and Union Counties as well. I make a yearly trip to Fulton County Illinois and although it has been a couple years I make the annual pilgrimage to Deer Camp @ Lake Hope State Park (Zaleski State Forest).

[FranciscoJ]

LOL...nice man. Hey, can I go to Logan County and get a "discount" for a 2-person team day of shooting?...lol

[Spitfire]

It would be nice if it worked like that.

[wallydog1]

Well guy's my name is mike,I'm in the northern part of the state. Have been married for 19 years and the wife Knows I'm gonna be in the Woods or on the water alot.She is cool with me with the out doors. I hunt Belmont & jefferson co.Some public some private.the last few years on public have been good to me during Bow season.Nothing huge,but nice Bucks from public.I have my eye on A few really nice Bucks in jefferson co at my inlaws place.the nicer bucks have made threw acouple of years and are What I'm looking For this year.If they come out to play this year I stand a good chance with one of them.I fish lake Erie Alot and will be Torn between Getting in the woods and on the water.Usually there is a 3 week window late Oct thru mid Nov that if a Mature Buck comes in Bow range I probibly will go for it.does not really matter about points or spread as long as he looks Good. By that time I have passed up alot of small younger bucks.Usually take a doe or two with the bow anytime during the season.Looking forward to this season and doing my best to keep our team play fun.

[Spitfire]

Good luck on those bucks Wally!!! I hope you get the chance to slam one!!

[Spitfire]

We still need to decide on a team name, how long do we wait for the others to check in?

[wallydog1]

We still need to decide on a team name, how long do we wait for the others to check in?

Not very long :whistle: :p

[Spitfire]

I think we should have one before alternates are assigned.

[FranciscoJ]

I vote for: We-Love-PETA

lolol.....:whistle:

[Spitfire]

LOL.......:yikes: :D

[wallydog1]

I think we should have one before alternates are assigned.

I believe friday Noon will be vote on Name time IMO.I have sent PM's with no reply back.

[Spitfire]

I second that! I haven't heard anything from the others so we'll just go ahead w/out them.

[Gern186]

I like the team name "Silent Assassins" and also "Team Drop Tine", see my avatar----186" nontypical with 6" droptine.

What do you guys think?

[FranciscoJ]

Or we could follow Wally's example and name ourselves: team " pride and predjudice"...lololol

[wallydog1]

Or we could follow Wally's example and name ourselves: team " pride and predjudice"...lololol

Hey there cisco, I come with a fine Resume of Proven hunting Skills :whistle: :D :coolgleamA:

[Big H]

Wally, seen a real nice buck getting on the turnpike aat Rt. 71 yesterday. Going westbound, right at the end of the ramp, in that little woods on the right.

[wallydog1]

Wally, seen a real nice buck getting on the turnpike aat Rt. 71 yesterday. Going westbound, right at the end of the ramp, in that little woods on the right.

Hey Big H,Earlier acouple weeks ago had some 3.5 year olds in the back yard.not real big but pretty good in acouple of years will be really nice, now the poachers up the road been handled.

[Big H]

Hey Big H,Earlier acouple weeks ago had some 3.5 year olds in the back yard.not real big but pretty good in acouple of years will be really nice, now the poachers up the road been handled.

Did they finally catch someone? I heard the police were back at the towers several times last year.

[wallydog1]

Did they finally catch someone? I heard the police were back at the towers several times last year.

Man they Banana park there now like it's the Donut Shop :p Yea I heard they nailed a couple of guy's up the road after people walking around found Gut Piles.Never read anything in the paper tho.Looks like the Herd grew some this year.Dodging them every day going to work.

[Spitfire]

Welcome to the Team Gern186! I like those 2 as well, I'm good w/ either one of them.

[wallydog1]

Got the stand's hung to get the Stink off from the shed.And go over the one's I have Here.gotta get some more Targets tho.The one's I have a getting pretty shabby.looking at the 2 pack of Morels,I believe thats the name.http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/Picture003-3.jpg

[MaS19]

Hi guys.

I plan on going to my trusty spot on sept 27th and sticking this 10pt ive been following with a rage 100gr.

[wallydog1]

Hi guys.

I plan on going to my trusty spot on sept 27th and sticking this 10pt ive been following with a rage 100gr.

welcome MaS19, We need to have Team name sometime Today :whistle: :coolgleamA: and No Gay Name's FransicoJ :yikes: and by the way Chuck Norris is a whimp :cheeky-smiley-022:

[Spitfire]

Chuck Norris......:16suspect1: :coco: Texas Ranger....:eek: :yikes:

[Spitfire]

I vote for Team Drop Tine.

[wallydog1]

I vote for Team Drop Tine.

there is a double drop tine team posted.how ever I could go with DT also.

[Spitfire]

there is a double drop tine team posted.how ever I could go with DT also.

How about Team Rack Pack?

[FranciscoJ]

Double Drop Tine is good, but it wold be nice to have a totally "unique" name. I actually like The Rack Pack.

[wallydog1]

[QUOTE=Spitfire;265202]How about Team Rack Pack?[/QUOTE

Well,for some reason I think of the 3 Drunks from Vegas saying it :yikes: :whistle: :p

[FranciscoJ]

Wow Wally, we sure are in a mood 2day huh?...lololol:tsk:

[wallydog1]

Wow Wally, we sure are in a mood 2day huh?...lololol:tsk:

:cheeky-smiley-022: :coolgleamA:

[wallydog1]

[QUOTE=Gern186;264942]I like the team name "Silent Assassins"

actually I like this one. keep throwing them out there guy's.

[FranciscoJ]

Lol...:biggrin:

[wallydog1]

Going to Ashtabula walleye fishing for the weekend guy's pick a name and I'm Good if you want ;)

[Spitfire]

Silent Assassins works for me!

[wallydog1]

Silent Assassins works for me!

what about it Cisco and Team ,Does Silent Assassins work for you.If so let it Be so :) and lets do it. I believe It's time spitfire :p

[FranciscoJ]

"Silent Assassins" works for me!!!

[Spitfire]

There it is, "Team Silent Assassins"!!

[deerhunt45]

You guys need two members to check in, anyone PM'd them?

Thanks

[wallydog1]

You guys need two members to check in, anyone PM'd them?

Thanks


5 checked in 45,yes we sent a PM
Wallydog1
Spitfire
FranciscoJ
Gern186
MaS19

WRS77 Still needs to check in

And We have Decided on a Name 45, Silent Assassins

[WRS77]

Sorry about the delay guys had a comp problem all fixed up and ready to go now. Just made it to by the looks of things. Glad to be on a team and looking to forward to chatting with all of you soon. and I like the name, great choice.

[FranciscoJ]

WRS...better late then never buddy. Glad to have you on the team. I am SURE you (and the rest of us) will do just fine.

[WRS77]

WRS...better late then never buddy. Glad to have you on the team. I am SURE you (and the rest of us) will do just fine.

Thanks, and I agree I think we'll all do great. I have been tracking and planting and plotting on them all year so far, have a few nice ones in mind, and with any luck they will walk thru right on time... best of luck to all and good hunting.....

[wallydog1]

Welcome WRS77,team is complete :)

[Spitfire]

Glad to have you on the Team WRS77

[WRS77]

Glad to be aboard, looking forward to a great season this year, not to much longer now, stands are all hung and the fall plots are in and growing great, game cams have some real promising pics on them so I am getting stoked for the season to start. What about the rest of you?

[wallydog1]

Glad to be aboard, looking forward to a great season this year, not to much longer now, stands are all hung and the fall plots are in and growing great, game cams have some real promising pics on them so I am getting stoked for the season to start. What about the rest of you?

I have some pretty good bucks in jefferson co been showing up at my inlaws place.Also hunt Belmont public and have Done pretty good the last couple of year there.Never see the bucks in advance there,They just show up when I have Taken them.Public Bucks have been decent Mature bucks but none have been over 140 I believe.Decent none the less.

[FranciscoJ]

Ok, so who here is gonna represent us in the M vs O contest? On pure ability (as I know it) I would say Wally. As a unpredictable WIldCard, I of course nominate the least experienced...ME!!!....lol

[wallydog1]

Ok, so who here is gonna represent us in the M vs O contest? On pure ability (as I know it) I would say Wally. As a unpredictable WIldCard, I of course nominate the least experienced...ME!!!....lol

Not really sure,Who wants to be the one ? who wants the added pressure :dizzy: :whistle: :coolgleamA:

[FranciscoJ]

I would honestly have no problem being the person from our team to do it. I would like to "prove myself". However, this is most certainly a team decision. If anyone truly doesn't want me to, I will totally understand and be ok with it.

[Gern186]

Ok, so who here is gonna represent us in the M vs O contest? On pure ability (as I know it) I would say Wally. As a unpredictable WIldCard, I of course nominate the least experienced...ME!!!....lol


What is the M vs O contest?

I haven't read through all the rules, did I miss something?

I have taken some real nice bucks in the last few years, between Indiana and Ohio in the last 5 years.... 136-3/8,142-5/8,144-7/8, 148-1/8,186-3/8, 189-7/8 gross, and some others in the 120's and this year I am onto several good bucks also. I have pictures of a 7x6 typical with a 20" spread and know of a 12 pt typical that will go at least 170 and 3 other bucks that will be between 140-150 in my immediate hunting area. In the last 5 years or so, I have been passing up a lot of bucks to get a chance at something big. This year I am set up on a creek crossing in a very narrow funnel between a large block of unhunted timber and a 50 acre cornfield and 10 acre woods. I feel that it is not a matter of if, but a matter of when one of the big ones will come by.
I have been very fortunate to obtain hunting permission from a couple of landowners who only let me hunt, and that is something that gives a big advantage over hunting ground with a lot of pressure.

[FranciscoJ]

The M vs O contest is something they threw together just recently. (Its a sticky on the previous page). Basically, it follows the same rules as our contest. Michigan has I think 26 teams where they choose 1 person from each team. We have 18 teams + 8 alternates or something. The two teams ( total 24-26 people each or so ), then take their submitted dear and whoever scores higher...wins.

Make sense?

[Spitfire]

I/m good w/ whoever wants to take on the M vs. O contest.

[FranciscoJ]

I won't lie...I wanna do it. I will leave it up to my team should they decide to allow me the privelige, a huge thanks.

UPDATE: I just got back from the archery range. I am dead-on centered and sighted for the season. I am crosshair-accurate at 20yrds and +/- 10yrds I am set. I am good to go for the season.

[FranciscoJ]

Hope you guys don't mind but I thought I would throw together a nice "Team Signature". Let me know what you think. I can change it but I think it suits us very well...:mischeif:

[WRS77]

I have some pretty good bucks in jefferson co been showing up at my inlaws place.Also hunt Belmont public and have Done pretty good the last couple of year there.Never see the bucks in advance there,They just show up when I have Taken them.Public Bucks have been decent Mature bucks but none have been over 140 I believe.Decent none the less.


I am just north of the Jefferson County, in Columbiana. I have seen some nice looking mature bucks thru here in that last few weeks. I have a few on cam, just need to get the cards downloaded so I can share some pics. It looks like it should be a good season this year. Me and the youngsters are getting excited.

[FranciscoJ]

This should be a great year. Down here in SW Ohio you can barely take a drive without seeing deer "everywhere".

[wallydog1]

Ok Guy's who is going to represent for the team.I for one don't know a whole lot about everyones skill level or if that even matters.Who feels that they can spend the most time and be Successful ? Post some deer we have taken and Go from there ?

[deerhunt45]

Ok Guy's who is going to represent for the team.I for one don't know a whole lot about everyones skill level or if that even matters.Who feels that they can spend the most time and be Successful ? Post some deer we have taken and Go from there ?

Quite simple really...who is going to kill 2 deer, an 8 point or better and a doe :D Oh and if they want to represent OS :)

[wallydog1]

Quite simple really...who is going to kill 2 deer, an 8 point or better and a doe :D Oh and if they want to represent OS :)

8 point ,thats all :whistle: Man I thought 12 pt or better and a Doe ;)

[deerhunt45]

8 point ,thats all :whistle: Man I thought 12 pt or better and a Doe ;)

An 8 point is a hog in Michigan :dizzy: ;) :D

I hope you get a 12 pointer wallydog :)

[wallydog1]

An 8 point is a hog in Michigan :dizzy: ;) :D

I hope you get a 12 pointer wallydog :)

Well thanks 45, Yea I'll be happy with what presents it self at the time :) Don't know alot about my team yet,trying to get a feel.Silent was a good choice so far for a first name :whistle:

[deerhunt45]

Well thanks 45, Yea I'll be happy with what presents it self at the time :) Don't know alot about my team yet,trying to get a feel.Silent was a good choice so far for a first name :whistle:

Well they're probably all out silently scouting the woods for deer :whistle: :biggrin:

[wallydog1]

Well they're probably all out silently scouting the woods for deer :whistle: :biggrin:

Good one 45 :cheeky-smiley-022: ;) :p

[FranciscoJ]

I can spend 3+ days a week hunting. THATS GOTTA COUNT FOR SOMETHING.....LOLOLOL

[WRS77]

Well I can say that I have 2 10pts and one 12 back here, but as we know soon enought they should start to split up and I can't say if they are all going to come back to this area once they start running does. I have a great doe population out hear and have taken somne rather large ones in the past. I have to read the rules on the M vs O contest, haven't really been following them that much. And hey sorry it's been so quiet from my end, I have 6 kids that are all in fall sports, now can you see why I enjoy the time in the woods so much, lol. I will get some pics posted here soon to let ya see what is going on around out back of here. Till then take it easy...

[wallydog1]

I can spend 3+ days a week hunting. THATS GOTTA COUNT FOR SOMETHING.....LOLOLOL

Grass hopper,You do not need the added pressure until you whack that first one.Usually if your gonna get a big buck it will happen in your first year and lady luck is spoiling you so you think it is easy :gaga: .No such luck for you my son :whistle: You will have to work your Tail off and miss alot of morning's sleeping in that Warm bed.Your girl friend will Almost forget your name and you will just have to keep plucking away until your due's are paid :yikes:

Hope this was not to Harsh,:cheeky :eek: :) :D

[FranciscoJ]

A simple, " I vote for somebody else " woulda sufficed...:yikes: :irked: :cheeky-smiley-022:

[WRS77]

Well thanks 45, Yea I'll be happy with what presents it self at the time :) Don't know alot about my team yet,trying to get a feel.Silent was a good choice so far for a first name :whistle:


Well what would you like to know, I don't spend a whole lot of time sitting here so if your trying to get a feel for me, your gonna have to ask a question or two. Not being rude just saying that I have limited time on here. So don't be bashful ask away, and I shall answer.

[wallydog1]

Hey WRS77,
So far Fransicoj is the only one to say pick me. I'm busting his chop's but if no one else step's up and say's I'll do it for the OS/MS part of the contest,Then I say let the Young Man be the one :) also just trying to keep the thread active ;)

[Spitfire]

Same here, I don't have alot of time to spend just sitting on here. I check in periodically throughout the day and once the season starts I won't be on much at all during the week. Any questions for me, just ask.

[wallydog1]

Same here, I don't have alot of time to spend just sitting on here. I check in periodically throughout the day and once the season starts I won't be on much at all during the week. Any questions for me, just ask.


Hey Spitfire,any thought on the OS/MS person ?

[Big H]

Let me help you guys out. Pick Wallydog. You are virtually assured of contributing to the contest. He is a killing machine.

[wallydog1]

[QUOTE=WRS77;267998]Well what would you like to know,QUOTE]

Do you want to represent the team for the OS/MS or is the only guy that stepped up and said he wanted to do it OK

Thanks mike

[Spitfire]

It deosn't matter to me really. I believe you are the eldest statesman on the team so if you want to represent the team I don't have a problem w/ it. If Francisco wants to do it and is positive w/out a doubt he can contribute to the contest, he is more than welcome to that responsibility. I do believe that it needs to be someone w/ years of experience and knows he can fill his tags.
If you want to do it Wally, you have my support!

[WRS77]

wally or the kid is fine with me,

[wallydog1]

Thanks guy's, And I do Agree with you Spitfire,Did not want just do anything with out everyone atleast having a say and a chance if they felt they had a good chance to get the job done..I'll try to get the other's input and we will choose from there.thanks Again guy's

[FranciscoJ]

On a sidenote guys, I was at a restaurant yesterday and struck gold. I got in on a farm that 1) has no other hunters, 2) is overun by deer and 3) the owner wants the deer GONE!!!

I know I am new. I know I have YEARS to go before I truly hone my skills. All I can do is promise I will genuinely give it my 110% best. I understand this contest is for fun, but I also realize the level of pride it does provide. Should you all desire to have Wally be our rep, I will gladly step aside for what's best for the team / site.

[Spitfire]

My personal opinion is each team should be represented by someone w/ years of experience. Along w/ that experience comes the confidence in knowing those tags will get filled because they do every year.

[Spitfire]

Your day will come FranciscoJ, Wally has earned his spot to represent our team for the OS vs.MS contest. I think I can speak for the rest of the team when I say, we don't want you stepping aside, we need you to give 110% for our team. Continue honing your skills cause it is a never ending process for all of us. It just comes down to experience for me.

[wallydog1]

Some of you guy's might have seen some of the deer I have taken already but some may not have.The Mule deer are from Wyoming and the whitetail are all ohio public land Bucks.Not huge by any standard,But decent Bucks none the less.I'll spend every weekend hunting the season and 12 days vacation.I'll buy 6 tags this year and expect to fill every one.I have some private property that looks Awesome for 2 Bucks that i can't believe made it thru another year and are in Big trouble if they get close, that I know of that are there.The public land bucks I never see ahead of time.But I like to hunt travel route's between Swamps and Hills that funnel Bucks scent checking for does right by me and have killed 3 of my last 4 bucks that way and have seen a few shooters that I just could not close the deal on the last few years.I will be very Relentless as some know already. If the other guy's feel they have a better chance and can put in the time then I would welcome them stepping up :)
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC02023-2.jpg
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[FranciscoJ]

You know you're going out for our team Wally...lol No need ot rub it in...hehehehehehe

[Spitfire]

Experience + Confidence = (See above for answer)

[FranciscoJ]

I let 45 know Wally is our choice...I am SURE he will do us and Ohio proud. And who knows, MAYBE I will be able to get in on a open spot once team spots have been filled...:) :) :)

[Spitfire]

Here is a link to some Deer Cam pics we have got so far this year. I was going to put them on here put it's easier to to just click on the link.
http://www.5startrophyoutfitters.com/deercam.htm

[wallydog1]

Man Spitfire,
Those are some Awesome Bucks.That one is a Great buck.A true Ohio stud with alot of really other very nice Bucks.looks like this is gonna be a great year for really nice bucks statewide :) Would be nice if the Albino Reached a few years of age. thanks for sharing :)

[wallydog1]

You know you're going out for our team Wally...lol No need ot rub it in...hehehehehehe

Hey Cisco I hope you know I'm bust'in your Balls.You'll do fine.It's hard to beat all the time in the in the woods.You learn alot from the other hunters,but putting in the Time is the only way to really go about it.We need to get together and I can set up a stand in the area I'm hunting and get that first one out of the way if your areas get cold.

[Spitfire]

That albino comes in about every night and gets 3 apples off of that tree, it's kind of funny.

[wallydog1]

That albino comes in about every night and gets 3 apples off of that tree, it's kind of funny.

All he needs is 3 :whistle: I would think if you look different you need to have a Unique personalitly.I'm gonna head down south this weekend and get some stands up most likely. I have acouple up in jefferson co and need to get some up in Belmont.Never killed a Buck early in the season.this might be the year.I have someone filling me in on the movements of 2 Big boy's but need to find out for my self starting this weekend.Funny thing is I have Too many deer in My back yard ,But can't touch them :nono: So off to southern Ohio I must drive.

[Gern186]

My personal opinion is each team should be represented by someone w/ years of experience. Along w/ that experience comes the confidence in knowing those tags will get filled because they do every year.


It looks like Wallydog knows how to get it done, and thats good.

I would also represent our team if needed. I have taken a buck in Ohio and 2 in Indiana (bow and firearm) for each of the last 19 years or so, along with Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. I have complete confidence in filling both tags and I won't shoot any small bucks (120" or less).

[bowtech_buster]

glad to see you all picked wally cause he is one of our finest hunters..umm frany boy you should try and get one under your belt before you tackle a pressured to win contest

[wallydog1]

It looks like Wallydog knows how to get it done, and thats good.

I would also represent our team if needed. I have taken a buck in Ohio and 2 in Indiana (bow and firearm) for each of the last 19 years or so, along with Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. I have complete confidence in filling both tags and I won't shoot any small bucks (120" or less).

Hey Gern186,
thanks man,the only one that is missing this is Mas19,I would be glad to Represent the team and would feel alot better with everyone's approval :)

[wallydog1]

glad to see you all picked wally cause he is one of our finest hunters..umm frany boy you should try and get one under your belt before you tackle a pressured to win contest

Thanks bowtech_buster,
looks like another Awesome year ahead.I have a feeling there is gonna be some Exceptional Bucks in the contest this year and alot of them.You and your team goodluck this year ;)

[FranciscoJ]

:D Eh...if i get chosen for the contest I will put in as much effort / energy as anyone else. I view pressure as a opportunity. Wally is going to kick some serious ass and I pray EVERYONE else does too.:D

[Spitfire]

Where has everyone been? Kind of quiet around here!

[wallydog1]

Where has everyone been? Kind of quiet around here!

I'm Still here,Been watching Hiller and Bloodfountain become new friends the last Day :whistle: Need to get some stands up this weekend.Looks like alot of rain but could be a good time to get some put up.

[Spitfire]

Thereis nothing like putting stands up in the rain, just as long as there is no lightning. Not a good idea when the sky is lighting up! :eek:

[wallydog1]

[QUOTE=Spitfire;268814]Thereis nothing like putting stands up in the rain, just as long as there is no lightning. Not a good idea when the sky is lighting up! :eek:[/QUOTE


Hopefully just rain.I like the Ideal of getting in the area and out in the Damp woods with out leaving much behind.Where the stands are going,the area doe's not see many people.Once there up,I'll leave them till primetime then start using them.I do have a climber to use,but like to be able to slip in and out of the areas that deep with out having to pack in or out.

[Spitfire]

I totally agree, any scent you do leave behind will be washed away pretty quick. I like the climber as well when you have to be mobile and having a few stands already in place sure makes it nice when you need to put it in "stealth mode".

[FranciscoJ]

The thread about "Shooting Distance" got me thinking. I took out my target and crossbow today. I am now sighted in at 40yrds (right at dial #5 on Horton Range-Finder). Things hits almost dead-center at 40yrds, 20/25yrds and of course 30yrds. I think I have a good range of distance shots available now. Although I think keeping it as close to 20yrds is best.

[wallydog1]

Most effective Range is gonna be 25 yards and in.Lots of things can start to go Wrong every 5 yards after that IMO.But if everything looks good and the Deer seem to be relaxed when you shoot at longer distance then only you can make that Call.Trying to set up at 20 yards and in is a sweet Zone to stick them In ;) Let them Bed down and don't start chasing them after you stick one.That will give them time to die with out a long tracking Job,Which is not very Fun :(

[Gern186]

Hey Wally,

Did you get those pictures I sent you?

[wallydog1]

Hey Wally,

Did you get those pictures I sent you?

Hey Gern,
no never came thru.

[Spitfire]

Is the team ready for opening day yet? The plan for me, is to take the wife out opening weekend to get her tag filled. Hopefully w/ a little luck I can squeeze a couple days in before we get really busy hanging stands. Our first big group is in Oct. 27, and I will be in Illinois for the 5 days prior to that. It's going to be non-stop starting the 1st of Oct.:dizzy:

[FranciscoJ]

Today ( God willing ) I am going to meet up with my private land contact. I need to get "official" confirmation on being able to use it or not. If I get it, this next week is going to be putting up my blind, feeder, etc...lol

[wallydog1]

Oh yea won't be long at all now.Got some stands hung last weekend and looks like this weekend will be doing the same.Would be nice to have cooler temps on the opener weekend and stay cool thru Oct.

[Spitfire]

That would be nice for sure!!!! I am so ready for summer to be over with!!!

[FranciscoJ]

So I got formal confirmation from my contact about my private farm to hunt. I went to local restaurant (where lady works) and just asked if her friend had a chance to consider me hunting her farm.

The waitress said she didn't have time to pass along my info properly but 1) has all my contact info and 2) is 110% positive her friend is going to be "thrilled" someone wants to hunt her land. I think that's as good as any old confirmation.

I didn't push the subject as I was in and out in less then 2min. I said hello, politley asked, then said thank you and left. Time to get my **** situated...don't ya think?

[wallydog1]

well guy's got my last Stand hung Sun in Jefferson co.Weather looks good for Sat but alittle warm.Hope to whack 1 early in the morning then into the Cooler it will go.looks like I should be hunting Sat & Sun.who plans on being out on the opening weekend.

[FranciscoJ]

I will probably get skunked but I plan to be out...lol

[Spitfire]

I'll be out, but I'll let the wife shoot one before I do. Hopefully she can seal the deal Sat.

[FranciscoJ]

So today I got bored waiting for my "contact" to get my information on the hunting land I supposedly "had". So I started driving in that area and knocking on doors.

So, I knocked on a few and I got skunked...bad. I then went to the final (and best looking) farm / ranch. Turns out I got FULL permission and hunting rights for a roughly 30acre plot of land.

It's not huge but only myself and one other hunter hunt this plot. It is where when driving I spotted 1 buck and 2 doe. And when landowner showed me his property line, we turned a house corner and were "face-to-face" with yet another doe.

There is a massive field of grass (shaped like a half oval). Trees outline the field other then the "flat side" where house is. On what would be the left side (at bottom of hill with trees) is a creek. Along the treeline there is a precut path cut into the tall grass. I am hoping this is where the deer travel as a blind / stand would be very easily placed in prime position.

It shows a lot of prospect. I start scouting tomorrow and will put up a camera and my blind.

[wallydog1]

Good luck on your new grounds cisco.Remember wear your safety belt in the stand and be safe :)

[WRS77]

well guy's got my last Stand hung Sun in Jefferson co.Weather looks good for Sat but alittle warm.Hope to whack 1 early in the morning then into the Cooler it will go.looks like I should be hunting Sat & Sun.who plans on being out on the opening weekend.


Where at in Jefferson, if you don't mind me asking. Jefferson County starts just a mile down the road from here. I am right on the northern border of Jefferson, in Columbiana. Cams pics are looking good so far and am hoping for a good Sat morning, they are clling for a slight chance of rain Fri night into Sat morning so we'll see how the new ground blind holds water or not... best of luck

[wallydog1]

Where at in Jefferson, if you don't mind me asking. Jefferson County starts just a mile down the road from here. I am right on the northern border of Jefferson, in Columbiana. Cams pics are looking good so far and am hoping for a good Sat morning, they are clling for a slight chance of rain Fri night into Sat morning so we'll see how the new ground blind holds water or not... best of luck


Hey WRS77,
Bergholz is where my inlaws have some property.I usually hunt there and Belmont on public during vacation late OCT thru early Nov.

[MaS19]

Ive been eyeing a 200+ pound doe. Big and Mature, with no little ones.

Think i might try to harvest her this weekend. And then move on to the buck chase once it cools down.

[wallydog1]

Ive been eyeing a 200+ pound doe. Big and Mature, with no little ones.

Think i might try to harvest her this weekend. And then move on to the buck chase once it cools down.


Good luck this weekend MaS19

[WRS77]

Heres a best of luck salute to everyone on the team. I hope that the one you've all been waiting on walks in front of you and your arrow fly true to it target. I think I am going for doe right off the bat, then like it was said earlier move on to the buck chase. Might as well start getting the freezer full. I have two good looking size does that are in the same spot everyday about noon or so, so unless BIG DADDY comes walking by, I'll take the does.

[Spitfire]

So how is everyone doing so far? I have not been out yet. The North-East winds yesterday were not good for where we are wanting to go. this morning the winds are out of the North-West so they are more favorable. Hopefully tonight I can get my wife onto some deer.

[FranciscoJ]

I went out yesterday and saw a couple of doe and 2 bucks. The bucks were really young so I don't even think I woulda shot a 4pointer.

I scared a doe off (confirmed with trail cams) as I walked ot the stand. My trail cam confirms doe visits to the area. Mostly VERY VERY early or in the evening. I am going to try some evening hunting tonight and see how the action is.

My main plan is to more then anything else pattern the deer in the area. The season is long so I am not going to stress myself early on.

[wallydog1]

Hunted Sat and seen 12 doe's and yearling's and 2-4 pts and 1-6pt and a spike.Could have stuck 4 does at 10 to 20 yards But waited for the Big boy's to show and never did.Sunday ended up taking a nice Size Doe at less than 10yards at 8:30am and she crashed 40 yards away from Impact ;) Seen 13 doe's and yearling's and 1- 4 pt. Buck hunted till Noon.No big boy's sunday either.Long drive home and lots of work getting the Doe taken Care of.Overall not a bad Start :) We are on the Board :D
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/Doe20082-1.jpg

[deerhunt45]

Congrats wallydog. Nice doe buddie!!!

[wallydog1]

Congrats wallydog. Nice doe buddie!!!

Thank you 45,Just got her Deboned and in the fridge,Gonna finish up tomorrow:) Next weekend Maybe a 14 pt or a 12pt to post :whistle: :p

[deerhunt45]

Thank you 45,Just got her Deboned and in the fridge,Gonna finish up tomorrow:) Next weekend Maybe a 14 pt or a 12pt to post :whistle: :p

I hope so...good luck! I plan on going out tomorrow evening.

[wallydog1]

I hope so...good luck! I plan on going out tomorrow evening.

I'll be suggesting to the Guy upstairs to send something your way so no luck will be needed for you this season it's just gonna happen ;) :coolgleamA:

[deerhunt45]

I'll be suggesting to the Guy upstairs to send something your way so no luck will be needed for you this season it's just gonna happen ;) :coolgleamA:

You're correct..it's just going to happen...IF I spend the time out there WHEN I need to be out there and MAKE it happen...it's early yet :mischeif:

[wallydog1]

You're correct..it's just going to happen...IF I spend the time out there WHEN I need to be out there and MAKE it happen...it's early yet :mischeif:


Yes it is very early and just started.I normally do not get going till the end of Oct,I had a line a 2 big boy's and I'll be damed if I was in 1 stand and they were by my other stands.My inlaws saw us avoiding each other all weekend.They won't keep dodging me forever :p

[ohioarcher]

congrats wallydog you are off to a stellar start.

[FranciscoJ]

I went out for a few hours 2nite for some evening hunting (was busy in morning). I didn't see nor did I even hear a single deer. They have to be somewhere...I just gotta find out where.

Also, I am thinking it may eb good to scout a 2nd or 3rd location. I don't wanna put extra pressure on myself with a single spot.

And it goes without saying, great start Wally...

[wallydog1]

congrats wallydog you are off to a stellar start.


Thanks ohioarcher,feels good to get the shake's out of the way this year.still to this day my knee's started to knock having any deer close enough to whack:whistle: :p

[wallydog1]

I went out for a few hours 2nite for some evening hunting (was busy in morning). I didn't see nor did I even hear a single deer. They have to be somewhere...I just gotta find out where.

Also, I am thinking it may eb good to scout a 2nd or 3rd location. I don't wanna put extra pressure on myself with a single spot.

And it goes without saying, great start Wally...

Very early.All will come together with alot effort ;) keep scouting all the areas you can and Mix them up.

[Gern186]

Congrats, Wally on the doe.

I went out Saturday morning and didn't see a deer. Went out Saturday evening and had a 170 plus 12 pt within 30 yards right at dark, couldn't see my pins. If it had been 5-10 minutes sooner maybe I could have shot him. Oh well, at least I have his location nailed down.

[wallydog1]

thanks Gern,
good luck with that big boy.

[FranciscoJ]

Ok, so I scouted the farm some more. I went to look around the pond. The grass field by the pond is where the deer bed I think. There were places where the grass was just layed flat in some spots with what APPEAR to be trails going in and through the grass.

Is this the sort of thing I wanna look for I guess as far as bedding goes?

[oobuck]

thanks Gern,
good luck with that big boy.

Congrats wallydog, Hey, those back-straps and walleye filets (Ohio surf-n-turf) are gonna be tastin good! Good-luck w/your buck.:)

[FranciscoJ]

Why is it that everyone's hunting grounds in the contest photo thread look better then mine?...LOLOL

[Spitfire]

Congrats Wally!! Looks like a big doe.

Unfortunately, I haven't filled a tag yet, but I took my wife out Sunday night and she filled her tag. It was her first time hunting and she got a nice doe. The doe was about 20yds when she put the smack down on it. She ran about 40 yds and piled up. I don't know who was more excited The wife or myself!http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/uploads/221/100_7375-ab.jpg

[Gern186]

I will be heading to the U.P. of Michigan for a week of bowhunting this Saturday and won't be home till the following Sunday. Hopefully you guys have some luck during that time. I won't have access to a computer so I will check in when I return.

[wallydog1]

Congrats Wally!! Looks like a big doe.

Unfortunately, I haven't filled a tag yet, but I took my wife out Sunday night and she filled her tag. It was her first time hunting and she got a nice doe. The doe was about 20yds when she put the smack down on it. She ran about 40 yds and piled up. I don't know who was more excited The wife or myself!http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/uploads/221/100_7375-ab.jpg

Thanks
Congrats to your Wife :) 1rst time out thats awesome.weather looks like it's cooling down for the weekend,which would be nice.

[MaS19]

Well boys.

I stuck me what appeared to be a 9pt about 2 hours ago.

He ran off into a 450acre thicket/rocky woods that is extremely dense.

The hit looked good. I searched for about an hour and had to take off to make it to class. Im going back out after i get out of class at 7 and hopefully ill have a nice buck to put us in the LEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wallydog1]

Well boys.

I stuck me what appeared to be a 9pt about 2 hours ago.

He ran off into a 450acre thicket/rocky woods that is extremely dense.

The hit looked good. I searched for about an hour and had to take off to make it to class. Im going back out after i get out of class at 7 and hopefully ill have a nice buck to put us in the LEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


All right MaS19 :) goodluck, let us know what happens

[oobuck]

Well boys.

I stuck me what appeared to be a 9pt about 2 hours ago.

He ran off into a 450acre thicket/rocky woods that is extremely dense.

The hit looked good. I searched for about an hour and had to take off to make it to class. Im going back out after i get out of class at 7 and hopefully ill have a nice buck to put us in the LEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I would've been skippin class tonight.:mischeif: Good-luck finding him

[wallydog1]

Congrats wallydog, Hey, those back-straps and walleye filets (Ohio surf-n-turf) are gonna be tastin good! Good-luck w/your buck.:)


Thanks oobuck,
yes it's hard to beat the combo for an ohio dinner :)

[FranciscoJ]

Tonight I got what is my 1st kill!!!


Perserverance does pay off. tonight I learned how true that is. I got into my stand for a evening hunt at 4pm. All my camera shots showed VERY early morning deer or VERY late deer.

Basically at about 7:00 or so, I looked to my left towards a noise I heard. When I turned back, I was facing (and her lookingat me) a deer. took 15min of VERY VERY slow moving to get crossbow up. there were 2 deer and the first kept moving so i didn't fell comfortable with the shot. the 2nd deer loved left about 10yrds and was LESS then 20yrds from me so i took the broadside shot.

I accidentally pushed it twice so after watching it slowly hobble the 2nd time, I decided to let it go. I wanna play it safe (especially since i lost the bloodtrail in the dark). So first light tomorrow I am going to recover it and post pics and give us another 5pts.

[MaS19]

I think I would've been skippin class tonight.:mischeif: Good-luck finding him


Couldnt really do that LOL.

I still didnt find him. The hit was good and arrow was covered in dark red blood. Im not sure where he could be. My dad is still out with 4 of his buddies looking, i have class at 8am so i came home. If they dont find him tonight, the meat will be junk come morning. :(

I wasnt hunting to far from Swanton.

I was hunting a fence row between 16 and 17 on H.

[wallydog1]

Franciscoj,
Congrats on the shot,you did the right thing by backing off.goodluck in your search ,let us know what happens :)

[FranciscoJ]

I leave at 6:45am to get there at first light and start the search. I saw the location and direction it was headed. Seemed to bed down / stop every 30-40yrds or so. People in chat said this is a good sign (both hobbling and stopping). After shot, I could see how one of it's legs was "useless".

Any advice on the recovery ro is it basic search and destroy???...lol

[wallydog1]

I leave at 6:45am to get there at first light and start the search. I saw the location and direction it was headed. Seemed to bed down / stop every 30-40yrds or so. People in chat said this is a good sign (both hobbling and stopping). After shot, I could see how one of it's legs was "useless".

Any advice on the recovery ro is it basic search and destroy???...lol

Look at where you last shot the deer and look for any sign.Blood,hair your arrow.Mark the spot's as you find the sign blood, hair,tracks or tracked up ground with something.keep moving in the direction the sign points to or the last area you seen the deer.Move slow and try not to move and destroy any sign and take your time,If you don't see any sign go to the last place spotted and slowly look in the direction you saw it moving.Be careful with your knife gutting and don't cut in the gut's :)

good luck

[Spitfire]

Good luck on recovering your deer fellas, I wish I could be there to help. This cool weather has really got the deer moving. I bet a saw 50+ deer on the way home from my sons football game last night.

[FranciscoJ]

This is a NICE 8pt running around my area. I am gonna make it my mission to get him...lol


http://www.ohiosportsman.com/forum/http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/43416/2120842710035493741S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2120842710035493741LDHZXB)

[Alaskancoastie]

I leave at 6:45am to get there at first light and start the search. I saw the location and direction it was headed. Seemed to bed down / stop every 30-40yrds or so. People in chat said this is a good sign (both hobbling and stopping). After shot, I could see how one of it's legs was "useless".

Any advice on the recovery ro is it basic search and destroy???...lol


So what ever happened to the doe you shot? Did you recover this one??
Pics????

[FranciscoJ]

Oh I posted in another thread. I looked for a total of 6hrs that day but couldn't find it. I feel / felt horrible. I made a lot of mistakes. But more importantly, I learned A LOT.

[wallydog1]

looks like a very nice weekend coming up.Hope this is the weekend to put a Rack on the ground ;) I'll be hunting both day's in jefferson co. Maybe some Herd reduction on some skin heads also :)

[OLDHAT]

Wally it's good to see you and the cisco kid talking again!

[wallydog1]

Wally it's good to see you and the cisco kid talking again!
yea ,we alway's talked ;) he knows I'm just Ball bustin Him.if you can't Ball bust your team mate who can you ball bust,right cisco :whistle: :p nice to see the Newer Guy's with so much Spunk :mischeif:

[wallydog1]

Another doe bit the dust tonight :) can't post a pic yet.hopefully a big buck want's to depart the planet tomorrow :whistle: :p

[BillK]

Nice work.

P.S. Your PM folder is limited out, much like your deer quota if you keep it up at this pace.;)

Quit messin around and bag that 14pt already.

[wallydog1]

Nice work.

P.S. Your PM folder is limited out, much like your deer quota if you keep it up at this pace.;)

Quit messin around and bag that 14pt already.

In box is clear :)

[oobuck]

Another doe bit the dust tonight :) can't post a pic yet.hopefully a big buck want's to depart the planet tomorrow :whistle: :p

Congrats W.D.

[MaS19]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i206/mas19/IMG_0987.jpg

+5 for the good guys!

Shot this girl this morning about 8am. 112Lbs. Tasty Meat! :bouncy:

[deerhunt45]

Congrats wallydog and Mas :bouncy:

[wallydog1]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i206/mas19/IMG_0987.jpg

+5 for the good guys!

Shot this girl this morning about 8am. 112Lbs. Tasty Meat! :bouncy:

Alright MaS,Congrats

[Spitfire]

Good Job MaS!! Congrats again Wally!!!!

[wallydog1]

Thanks spitfire and Guy's,no bucks this weekend.Held off taking any more doe's after friday afternoon, hunted for bucks till mid day today and notta.Had to get the doe/yearling home to process.Ended up with a 17 yard shot on the Doe I took and Had a complete pass thru,double lung, Quartering slightly away she went Down with in 30 yards,gotta love those with in sight tracking Jobs.even tho she won't be My second deer entered I had to get a pic for an ace card.4 Tags to go :whistle: Was not Able to take a field pic so I took one the ethic's police here like :whistle: ;) :p tough they don't have to look :coolgleamA:
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/DSC02143.jpg

[MaS19]

Able to take a field pic so I took one the ethic's police here like :whistle: ;) :p tough they don't have to look :coolgleamA:


Nice Doe. I know what you mean about the pic. I had no one with me, it was a 0yd track and i just drug her out. My pic does look kinda eh but at the same time, its a feild dressed doe haha. Its not like i took it to brag with, i took it for proof for the points HAHA.

[FranciscoJ]

So when can I hunt with one of you? I am tired of seeing MAYBE 1 deer a day already...LOL I wanna bage that 14pt buck for Wally...;)

[sportsman34]

Nice Doe. I know what you mean about the pic. I had no one with me, it was a 0yd track and i just drug her out. My pic does look kinda eh but at the same time, its a feild dressed doe haha. Its not like i took it to brag with, i took it for proof for the points HAHA.



I don't mean to be sarcastic man but i hope u could drag that out.....LOL just poking fun at ya man atleast ya got points for ur team

[FranciscoJ]

Great job man...+5 for us.

[wallydog1]

So when can I hunt with one of you? I am tired of seeing MAYBE 1 deer a day already...LOL I wanna bage that 14pt buck for Wally...;)

I'll be heading to public in the coming weeks cisco,we can hook up then ;)
as far as the 14 pt,you better start eating your wheaties :cheeky-smiley-022: :p

[FranciscoJ]

Heck yeah man. Here, I will make you a "deal". You take me hunting to a good spot and I will "LET YOU" keep that 14pt...lololol

[wallydog1]

Heck yeah man. Here, I will make you a "deal". You take me hunting to a good spot and I will "LET YOU" keep that 14pt...lololol

Well I have to let you have a chance at one your size.I passed a spike last sat right under my stand.I think he would be more to your liking;) :p

I'll scout out a good spot,late oct to mid november for you to set up,Ill even bring the stand or have it set up,You need to make a commitment to be there,hows that deal.

[FranciscoJ]

You got it...

[Alaskancoastie]

Well I have to let you have a chance at one your size.I passed a spike last sat right under my stand.I think he would be more to your liking;) :p

I'll scout out a good spot,late oct to mid november for you to set up,Ill even bring the stand or have it set up,You need to make a commitment to be there,hows that deal.


Wally:
I'm jealous!!(LOL):16suspect1:

[wallydog1]

Wally:
I'm jealous!!(LOL):16suspect1:



Hey AC, Have you been out,Man I have had Doe's all around me the last weekends,The big boy's have vanished so far,maybe one will make a mistake in the up coming weeks ;)

[Alaskancoastie]

been out a few times up here, passed up a little doe at 16 yds Saturday night. She insisted on hanging around my stand for about 15 min. Too small! Headed south this weekend.....

[MaS19]

I don't mean to be sarcastic man but i hope u could drag that out.....LOL just poking fun at ya man atleast ya got points for ur team

Yeah, I get home and my dad goes...."who's dog did ya hit?" I responded with a swift "Piss off, im eating back straps for dinner."

[FranciscoJ]

YAY!!!...lolol

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/forum/http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/38529/2656102000035493741S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2656102000035493741FECXWh)

[wallydog1]

all right Dude,It only gets harder getting that Big Buck from here :whistle: :cheeky-smiley-022: ;) :p

[Alaskancoastie]

Good job Cisco! Now comes the real work........looking for Mr. Buck!

[BuckSlayer]

Congrads FranciscoJ!!! Nice Deer!!!

[deerhunt45]

Congrats on your first deer!

[OLDHAT]

The Cisco Kid scores....you helped me pen a new "term" when hunting.

It comes from the appearance of what seems to be a bag of ice in the pic.....hehehe it happens to be resting it's head on it,.....so from now on:

Ice-pillow.
used in a sentence:

Oh hell dude, that deer came in and I gave it a damn ice pillow to sleep on.

Cisco "ice man" Kid

Oldhat

[wallydog1]

Who's heading out this Weekend.I'll be heading south.Temps are gonna suck.But I need to be out.Hate to rush time But,I can't wait till the end of the Month and hope the weather Cools down then.14 day's vac out in the woods with Deer On the move.Well what better than to pass the time before that time come's than being in the woods.

[FranciscoJ]

Damn right I will be out. I haven't been to my 1st farm spot in a few days. I think it's about time I do some evening hunting and see what comes up.

[FranciscoJ]

Cisco "ice man" Kid




I'll take it...:cool: :cool: :cool:

[FranciscoJ]

15pts guys....come on everyone, let's get our does outta the way...hehe

[WRS77]

Looking fro that doe to get her out of the way, just haven't seen movement during shooting hours. I only hunt my property and it 20 acres with about 5 of that being wooded. I am hopeful for this weekend with cooler temps during the daytime. I have a few good size ones they just don't seem to want to meet me there at the right time. Hope everyone else is having good results.

[wallydog1]

Hunted friday evening and seen acouple doe's.Hunted Sat till 4:00pm and decided I did not even want to shoot a deer in 83 degree temps.Headed home and skipped Sunday.Weather doe's look good for this weekend.Did see a nice little 6Pt and acouple of Doe's for the weekend.

[Gern186]

I just got back from the U.P. on Saturday night. I went out this morning (had the day off for Columbus day) and whacked a nice doe about 8:30 this morning. She only went about 10 yards. She dressed out at 126 lbs.

[FranciscoJ]

great job man. We wanna see pictures. Post it up man...thats another 5pts.

[wallydog1]

I just got back from the U.P. on Saturday night. I went out this morning (had the day off for Columbus day) and whacked a nice doe about 8:30 this morning. She only went about 10 yards. She dressed out at 126 lbs.


Way to go Gern, Don't forget to add a pic ;)

[FranciscoJ]

Hmmmm.....I am starting to wonder if you got that doe or not...:mischeif: :mischeif: :mischeif:

[Gern186]

Hmmmm.....I am starting to wonder if you got that doe or not...:mischeif: :mischeif: :mischeif:

Trust me dude, it's just a doe. Yes she is dead, just waiting on some pics from my uncle to post up. Maybe when I get them I will send them to you to post for me, OK.

It was 70 some degrees and rising quickly when I got the deer and I was in a big hurry to get it to the check station and then to the meat locker (50 mile round trip) I didn't have time to go and get my camera for fear of the deer spoiling so I had my uncle snap a quick picture. He isn't too quick about getting things done, so I will let you know when I get it.

[wallydog1]

Weekend Looks Great.I'm in southern ohio tonite getting ready for the weekend hunt.going to hunt public tomorrow and see what happens.Good luck team.getting time to put a Buck on the ground.coming down Rt21 today seen alot of deer wiped out on the highway.Looks like the cooler temps has them moving around more this week alot more.

[FranciscoJ]

How was it for everyone this weekend? I only got to get out for a littlebit...:(

[Gern186]

I had a monster 14pt typical within 8 yards on Friday evening in the last 10 minutes of shooting light. He was quartering to me the whole time because he came down a fencerow from behind me along with a small 6 pt. The only shot I had was a straight on or quartering to shot, I won't take it, too risky. All he had to do was take about 2 more steps forward and I would have had a clear broadside shot. Anyway, it got too dark to see and I waited about 45 minutes before getting down. When I got down to walk out I heard a deer blow and run into the cornfield. I know he didn't smell me, but he might have saw me because the moon was kind of bright.

This is my 20th year bowhunting and I have never actually seen a deer like this one, his main beams are really long and it looks like a rake turned upside down.... points everywhere. I woke up every hour on Friday night, couldn't sleep, kept thinking about how hard it is to get a deer of that caliber in that close and then not to close the deal. Pretty bummed out about it, but I am going to stay on him. I have 3 trail cam pics of him from this summer

I hunted the same stand Sat. and Sunday night hoping he might return. Saturday night I saw 3 does and 2 button bucks.

Last night I had a 115 class 8 point come right in and make 3 scrapes right around my stand and also had a doe come in.

I am trying to stay positive, knowing that the best hunting is only days away. Good luck guys.

[wallydog1]

Saturday was a bust for me on public.did not see a deer while hunting.seen 15 driving to my spot.Sunday morning I Had a Buck come by me while it was still dark 6:30am.I herd him come down the hillside and came within 25 to 30 yards of my stand.I knew it was a Buck because he was thrashing a tree pretty good straight on the side of me within 30 yards.I believe he was one of the Big boy's on the property.While he walked you could here all the sappling's raking across his Rack.knowing I could not shoot,I just wanted him to keep moving since the wind was in my Favor and I could not totally see him and the Time was just too Early.got out of my stand and followed what I believe was the Trail he was on,picked a good tree to setup in later.Walked up on a Nice little 6 pt within 25 yards and we just looked at each other until he just walked away.

[FranciscoJ]

Hey, I need to borrow your brains for a moment.

I am going to be out of town the 23rd to the 27th. I won't be able to start the rut hunt until next Tuesday. Is this bad?

I mean I hear all the time about the pre-rut being the #1 time to hunt. Is me missing these 4 or 5 days gonna kill my chances? or if I get out there as much as possible that Tuesday and hunt...may I still get some of that sweet action?

[traphunter]

Don't worry man. While there can be some great action during that week, i see most of my rut activity the first two weeks of November. Besides if you already know that you cant hunt those days, there is no need to worry about it is there?:)

[FranciscoJ]

Good point.

It is a sacrifice I gladly make. I get to see my 2mth old niece for the first time. My oldest brother and I are going to visit my second oldest brother, his wife and his new baby girl.

Getting to know my niece and in time intriducing her to the outdoors is gonna rock!!!

[wallydog1]

Cisco,you are not going to miss out during that time.Nov will be the best time to give it your all.Sometime's you will be in the right Spot during the prime time,and sometime's the action is else where.It's just a good time to be focused on a decent buck during the Rut.

[FranciscoJ]

Good point Wally. I think when I get back I will try and hunt several times a week, but move around. Like maybe have 3-5 spots around the main fields and in the woods to hunt from. This was I can switch it up and "keep em guessing".

[wallydog1]

looking around the web today,There sure is an increase in the bucks being posted here in Ohio. I hope there moving this weekend.The last couple of years I was able to Tag the buck I decided to take early in my vacation,Would be nice to repeat this year.Anyway there should be acouple that fall this weekend for the OS Crowd I would Think.

[Gern186]

looking around the web today,There sure is an increase in the bucks being posted here in Ohio. I hope there moving this weekend.The last couple of years I was able to Tag the buck I decided to take early in my vacation,Would be nice to repeat this year.Anyway there should be acouple that fall this weekend for the OS Crowd I would Think.

I agree Wally, but it looks like the rain and especially the wind are going to make it tough going for this entire weekend, at least up here in the NW part of the state.

I am going to give it a go anyways, the bucks are getting in the pre-rut good up here now. The stand that I have been hunting is a fencerow right in the middle of about 150 acres of corn. 1/2 mile to the north and 1/2 mile to the south are big blocks of woods that get little to no hunting. I have seen 7 bucks in my last 4 evening hunts from that stand, including that 14 point and 2 other big 8's. I passed up one of the big 8's on Monday night at about 20 yards. He looked to go around 140 or so, the biggest buck that I have passed on so far. On Wednesday night I saw an absolute monster 8 point that came out of the corn about 50 yards to the east of me and went right on through the fencerow and back into the corn on the other side. I grunted at him and he looked my way, but just ignored it and went on. I think it was because the wind was blowing from him to me and he couldn't smell where the sound was coming from. I would guess him at 150-160 class. An awesome frame on this deer with a huge spread. I am going to try to put another stand down the fencerow about 50 yards to the east of where I am at now because the fence is down there and all the deer seem to pass by that point sooner or later. There is a huge double trunked oak tree right there and would be perfect for a stand.

[wallydog1]

Hunted this afternoon and called a big Boy in around 5:00pm.He Passed by at 40 yards with no shot.Had 7 does pass by my stand and had to let them walk with the Bucks moving around.While I'm in my stand at the Bottom of the Draw on the property,Wife got a pic of another Really nice Buck up by the house.My dogs spooked him and he ran and stopped right under my stand I have up top :irked: can't be in 2 places at once.going to Try tomorrow morning before The wind really starts to blow.pics are fuzzy ,but you get the Ideal.the 1 that passed by me was alittle smaller but lots of Mass.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/100_0444-1.jpg
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[Kaiser878]

Im touching myself right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wallydog1]

Im touching myself right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dude I want to hit myself with a Hammer for setting up in the wrong stand.I was pretty happy calling in the 1 that I have the sheds from and just could not get close enough,then i get to the house and the Wife show's me the pics and tells me the Buck stopped right by my stand like 15 ft :confused: Well i have 2 weeks to get it done :whistle:

[BillK]

I think I can count 12 points with some serious palmation on the main beams.

[wallydog1]

I think I can count 12 points with some serious palmation on the main beams.


tammy said he had some Hook points too and Counted 14,This is not the 14pt I called in today.The one I called is a copy of the sheds on the Barn.And while they got these pics up by the house at 5:00,I had another one that I called in that had as much mass but shorter just like the sheds at 5:00.
one of these guy's in going Down :mischeif: :coolgleamA:

[BillK]

WOW!

Either one of them would make a fine addition to your wall :cool: .

They can't hide forever from you. I got a feeling that it won't be long now.

[Gern186]

Guys,

Just wanted you to know I killed a dandy 13 point typical last night. Eight yard shot, double lung, went about 130 yards in 8 seconds. Seven points on the right, 6 on the left. 20" inside spread.

I will try to post pics later, still trying to figure out how.;)

[Gern186]

Dude I want to hit myself with a Hammer for setting up in the wrong stand.I was pretty happy calling in the 1 that I have the sheds from and just could not get close enough,then i get to the house and the Wife show's me the pics and tells me the Buck stopped right by my stand like 15 ft :confused: Well i have 2 weeks to get it done :whistle:


Wally,
Don't get down on yourself, the buck I just killed last night I had last Friday at 8 yards but couldn't get the right angle. Last night however......

Anyway, persistence will pay off.

[wallydog1]

Guys,

Just wanted you to know I killed a dandy 13 point typical last night. Eight yard shot, double lung, went about 130 yards in 8 seconds. Seven points on the right, 6 on the left. 20" inside spread.

I will try to post pics later, still trying to figure out how.;)


All right Gern,Way to get it done :) Can wait to see the pics ;) Congrats man.
well the wind really screwed with me Today,seen a Few Doe's And that was it.Looks like it is not going to clear up till thursday.I'll be hunting any way.hope to get some Action.Email the pics to me and I'll try to post.

Wallydog1@sbcglobal.net

[Gern186]

Wally,

I just emailed a picture to you, hope you get it.

Thanks

[FranciscoJ]

Gern, you gonna post them on the scoreboard thing? if you can't, email me at pbpheak@yahoo.com and I will do it for you. this goes for bucks / does...

[wallydog1]

Awesome Gern :) :) Posting for Gern186 Wil add to the contest post later Gern if you want.I'm heading out the Door right Now.


http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/wallydog1_2007/100_1054.jpg

[Kaiser878]

Wow, kinda an interesting buck, that thing is loaded with points! Solid points too, not stickers! Im curious to see what that deer scores. That would be a tough one to field judge.

[WRS77]

Nice looking buck Gern, congrats. I am still working on putting one down either antlered or not, still haven't put one on the board. FOotball season is over for us no playoffs, so I will have more time to get up and out in the stand, so I am hoping that changes this week. Again congrats and to everyone else good luck.

[Gern186]

Wally,

If you could post that I would appreciate it.

Thanks and good luck.

[deerhunt45]

Congrats Gern! That's a nice buck :bouncy:

[wallydog1]

Congrats Again Gern,Man That is a Awesome Buck :)

Hunted This morning and Had a spike and a doe under my stand.This wind really stopped alot of movement here.I'm headed out for the afternoon Hunt shortly.I'll start all day hunts towards the end of the week and all of next.Good luck Team

[Gern186]

I just got back from the butcher shop, he dressed out at 203 lbs.

[CritterGitter]

Awesome buck Gern! Congratulations.

[oxmos]

Congrats Gern. That's a stud!

[BuckSlayer]

Holy cow what a moose head....Congrats to you!!

[wallydog1]

Another Slow Afternoon here. At 5:30 Had a Doe come down the hill running and stop 15 yards from my stand.She pissed and kept looking Back.I thought Maybe there was company following her.she moved off and I waited and Waited,nothing.Coming Back in the Dark I bumped 1 deer that sounded pretty big as I was coming up the Hill,Looks like the weather is going to improve late week,The Wind just has everything shut Down alittle,The Deer are not used to all the Activity here on the property also.I have My 3 labs here running around where they like to come up and Feed.They will be going home later in the week :whistle: With the weather too ,they should be real active.Going to try again for a morning hunt,There talking about 1/2 in Snow Possible,That would be neat :)

[uglykat26]

congrats gern , looks like a mini version of the rompola buck

[wallydog1]

Hunted this morning and saw 4 does within 20 yards of my stand.No Bucks were moving here this morning.Came in to knock off the chill.Be headed out shortly for the afternoon hunt.pretty windy at time's still.later this week and weekend is looking great.

[FranciscoJ]

I think I will be going out today as well for a while. I don't know if I will see anything but there is a nice spot (on other side of field) I wanna try out. Any tips?

[wallydog1]

I think I will be going out today as well for a while. I don't know if I will see anything but there is a nice spot (on other side of field) I wanna try out. Any tips?

Be Very Still ;) :) hey the sun just popped out here.Probibly head back out around 3:00

[FranciscoJ]

Got skunked this evening. Across the field I saw my 8pt buck feeding by my first stand. tried calling him but no good...he just ran away. talk about "choosing the wrong stand"...lolol

[Gern186]

Got skunked this evening. Across the field I saw my 8pt buck feeding by my first stand. tried calling him but no good...he just ran away. talk about "choosing the wrong stand"...lolol

I normally don't even go out hunting till when you made that post at 5:30 p.m. or so. Are you hunting right up till 1/2 hour after sunset? If not, you are missing out on the absolute best time to see and or kill a buck.
Don't just give up because 1 buck doesn't come in. The real big ones don't come out till just before dark most of the time anyway.

Stay till you can't see and then stay another 15 minutes and then sneak out of there undetected. You will up your chances big time.

[FranciscoJ]

Very good points (my bad). So, if I head out at like 3-4pm and stay until I "cant see anymore"...thats the way to do it then? Like you said, if true, the big-boys won't even come out until 30min before dark or so. right?

[wallydog1]

Afternoon hunt was a bust.did not see anything.wind was blowing pretty Good.Headed back out in the morning,Come on thursday,weather looks Great.

[wallydog1]

Very good points (my bad). So, if I head out at like 3-4pm and stay until I "cant see anymore"...thats the way to do it then? Like you said, if true, the big-boys won't even come out until 30min before dark or so. right?


Yes I believe that is what Gern is saying,this Time of the season,starting now,You want to put in as much time as you can Too.

[FranciscoJ]

Yes I believe that is what Gern is saying,this Time of the season,starting now,You want to put in as much time as you can Too.


Good point man. Would morning hunts or evening hunts be better? or more appropiately, are you referring to all day hunts, or just "long periods of hunting"?