Team #14 The DreamTeam [Archive] - Ohio Sportsman.com

OLDHAT

08-29-2009, 10:30 AM

Holy Bat poop Robin what a team, if we can keep from the in-fighting and smack talkin' each other then there is no doubt we'll eat the other teams lunches!

Ben, got your introductory pm, sorry to hear about your niece.

Me, as most of you know, I'm Jesse. I am an avid golfer, guitar picker and own a pakaging, printing, and mailing servies company in Kettering Ohio, smallish company with 26 employees right now but have had as high as 120 employees before the economy tanked...but am bringing back 15 on Monday.

I have 3 kids, 10, 5 , and 4 have been married for 14 years or so. Wife is in managment at Miami Valley Hospital.

My business is not making me rich of which it probably could, but instaed I use it as a means to do whatever I want when I want, which translates into me having enough money to play golf around 120-130 times per year, take 3 or 4 weeks off during hunting season, and to play in a band. I guess I put in around 20-25 hours per week working, the rest of the time I'm "playng" at something.

I hunt on 600 acres or so around the Waverly area, got a camper and hang out there a lot during hunting season, is about a 1.5 hour drive for me to get there.

"Dream Team" sounds good.

Buckmaster

08-29-2009, 07:19 PM

Nice to meet you Jesse :)

Sounds like we'll have to have a real life campfire with you and -45 strumming aside a campfire.

Big H

08-29-2009, 09:14 PM

Oh yeah and we can all sing Kumbya...

BuckSlayer

08-29-2009, 10:16 PM

Number 14 team, but number 1 seed....Nice team guys. Good luck

ohiosam

08-29-2009, 11:14 PM

I heard a rumor that your team name was going to be the BHLs.

Any truth to it?:mischeif:;):D

Buckmaster

08-30-2009, 07:11 AM

I heard a rumor that your team name was going to be the BHLs.

"BHL"? :coco:

Indeed, we are all "bow hunting lovers", "friends of the field" and "passionate of the profession".

Big H

08-30-2009, 07:14 AM

I heard a rumor that your team name was going to be the BHLs.

Any truth to it?:mischeif:;):D

Take your weak attempt at trash talking to the correct thread Sammy boy...... if you stay here it will get too hot for you :whistle:

deerhunt45

08-30-2009, 07:30 AM

Guess I better check in. Charlie here.

Glad to be on the team. I'm due to connect on a biggun this year. Of course I've been saying that for several years now :rolleyes:
So really, I have no expectations or predictions. Just going to have fun, enjoy the time I get in the woods and shut up and hunt!

My house is on the market for sale so I may (hope) a move happens this fall. Also, the wife hasn't been in the best of health. But I will be hunting every chance I get...just gotta go with the flow.

Looking forward to swapping lies with you fellers. I never go to a campfire without my geetar and oh, I don't know kumbaya, will have to learn that one :D

Buckmaster

08-30-2009, 07:47 AM

Take some good home selling notes for me Charlie. I'm going to try to DYI in a year or so as well. I'm getting 15 new windows installed in the next couple weeks to help spruce the place up a bit and add to its resale value. I'm also takinig advantage of the govt tax credit for new windows. I've been working at clearing a wooded lot for the past 3 years for my next place. My homesite is cleared, the 1400 foot driveway installed, and pond installed. My current homesite is now a one acre foodplot I planted last weekend.

Big H

08-30-2009, 07:48 AM

"BHL"? :coco:

Indeed, we are all "bow hunting lovers", "friends of the field" and "passionate of the profession".

BHL = "Buck Hunting Legends"? Maybe OhioSam was paying us tribute?

Buckmaster

08-30-2009, 08:13 AM

BHL = "Buck Hunting Legends"? Maybe OhioSam was paying us tribute?

I would image Sam is. I thought he had common sense. Let's provide him any benefit of the doubt. :bouncy:

OLDHAT

08-30-2009, 09:00 AM

Big H

08-30-2009, 09:31 AM

Oh, Big H, yes you were near me (and dear to me like always...come on I'm trying to show some "luv" at more than likely a futile attempt to actully try and get along with you yahoos) when you came to Kettering with your kid for softball as you mentioned in the PM.

Oldhat

MAYBE next time I will try and get in touch with you and buy you a beer, it will depend on how you treat me as a teammate. :whistle:

deerhunt45

08-30-2009, 01:28 PM

BHL = "Buck Hunting Legends"? Maybe OhioSam was paying us tribute?

I would image Sam is. I thought he had common sense. Let's provide him any benefit of the doubt. :bouncy:

Yeah that boys...Osam is a former team mate of mine...he know how to trash his way around :whistle: :D

OH and BigH are PMing :yikes: Stay away from that trainwreck, when that happens you end up with a BigHOH :coco: What a mess :gaga:

Buckmaster

08-30-2009, 01:32 PM

when that happens you end up with a BigHOH :coco:

I remember those college days.

deerhunt45

08-30-2009, 02:52 PM

I did get out and scout a couple hours later in the morning ...it was wet out and still spitting rain off and on from about 9 to noon.
Should have taken the chain saw with me but forgot it :coco: so I didn't go all the way out to my farthest stand which is about 3/4 mile from the barn with the last 1/4 mile following a deer trail into the bottoms.
Still really thick, green and buggy in duh jungle :whistle:

Shot the compound yesterday...grouping consistently inside a 3" circle at 25 yards. Should be good out to 30. Now all I have to do is get close enough :mischeif:

As always, I look forward to the fall in Ohio, the harvest seasons...so many outdoor opportunities including bowhunting for deer...the chance to get close to a big whitetail buck...it really is a great place to be :coolgleamA:

deerhunt45

08-30-2009, 03:16 PM

Oh Buckmaster...keep making posts like this one...very entertaining!
My father has used "Bear Busters", was pleased, and had success. I think they are online so you should be able to look them up.

Who ya gonna call ? :16suspect1: :dizzy: :coco: :gaga:

Big H

08-30-2009, 04:57 PM

45, I hope if we get a chance to sit around that campfire that you and OH know some of the same songs. I already have an idea of who would be "picken" and who would be "grinnin". Instead of traipsin around the woods aimlessly, take the time to maybe learn some current songs, so we don't have to listen to you strumming away to Roy Rogers or Gene Autrey classics......, you know, something POST Beatles era..:cheeky-smiley-022:

Buckmaster

08-30-2009, 06:30 PM

:shhh: Here you go Charlie.....http://www.bearbusters.ca/

Gordo

08-30-2009, 10:04 PM

Nice bro-mance you guys got going on in here :whistle:

TheCream

08-31-2009, 08:15 AM

Ohhhhhhh snap. :D

I'm here, fellas, and ready to rack up some points. :mischeif:

Buckmaster

08-31-2009, 11:32 AM

Welcome Cream! Now just need Bill then we're all set to win this.
I see from the post reviews we are the most popular team on the board. :D

TheCream

08-31-2009, 02:40 PM

Welcome Cream! Now just need Bill then we're all set to win this.
I see from the post reviews we are the most popular team on the board. :D

"Most popular" usually = "most hated," but I'm OK with that. :D

Buckmaster

08-31-2009, 03:14 PM

"Most popular" usually = "best looking," but I'm OK with that. :D

I'm fine with that too. :D

Buckmaster

08-31-2009, 07:35 PM

aka. "The Dog Bowl Buck"

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Big H

08-31-2009, 07:42 PM

He has gotten bigger hasn't he?

Buckmaster

08-31-2009, 08:54 PM

Sprouted some kickers this year. Next year he'll be full of trash.

TheCream

09-01-2009, 07:02 AM

Sprouted some kickers this year. Next year he'll be full of trash.

Screw next year! :yikes:

I got a PM from Bill, I think it didn't go to the rest of the group. I'll tell him to check in here.

deerhunt45

09-01-2009, 07:35 AM

The Dream Team featuring TheCream...I like it :D

TheCream

09-01-2009, 07:38 AM

The Dream Team featuring TheCream...I like it :D

Sounds like a rap song title. :coolgleamA:

Buckmaster

09-01-2009, 09:17 AM

Sounds like a rap song title. :coolgleamA:

...."T.D.T. and The Cream"....sounds good. :D

deerhunt45

09-01-2009, 10:04 AM

...."T.D.T. and The Cream"....sounds good. :D

How about...TheCream of the Crop :D

ohiosam

09-01-2009, 11:17 AM

Good luck to The Creme and The Wet Dream Team! :eek::o

;):D

Buckmaster

09-01-2009, 12:29 PM

Thanks Sam. We know you are on the outside looking in. We wish we had room for you .......(but we don't) :whistle:

Big H

09-01-2009, 04:30 PM

Has Bill checked in yet?

deerhunt45

09-01-2009, 04:36 PM

Has Bill checked in yet?

No...I'm gonna go search for him :mischeif:

His last visit to the site was yesterday :confused: but he hasn't posted since his signup...hmmm...:16suspect1:

Looks like he's good for about 100 posts a year, hopefully he turns up before the 11th. Those not checking in by then risk getting shut out...not trying to be rude or exclusive but I'm not into dealing with rosters and alternates at the last minute!

TritonBill

09-01-2009, 06:03 PM

Hey guys! I'm definately IN and looking forward to it! I'll be hunting a few different counties, Harrison(where i grew up), Mahoning (where i live now) and also Columbiana.

Can't wait to get out there and hunt!

More later, for now I'm off to a soccer game for my Son.

deerhunt45

09-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Alright TB!

We are officially TheCream Team...errr...I mean the DreamTeam :coolgleamA:

TritonBill

09-01-2009, 07:51 PM

Sorry guys! To say the least it's been a crazy year. Things were going well earlier in the year till July 2nd when my Stepmom had a stroke. It was a really bad one and she's still paralyzed on her left side. A few weeks ago they had to operate again because they found a golf ball sized tumor in her brain and they immediately removed that. She starts radiation next week and she's feeling really good all things considered after some rehab. I just wanted to put my summer in perspective, that's been on my mind. I still have found time though to work out (need that stress relief) and yes, make beer, I'm a homebrewer and I'm kicking that effort up now too. I've also been doing some camping with the family.

I can't wait to get out there and sit in that treestand and watch it all unfold! It's going to be an exciting season. I have about 4 or 5 vacation days planned for bow season between Oct 31st and Nov. 12th, making some long weekends basically!

Buckmaster

09-01-2009, 08:35 PM

Bill,
Welcome. I know all to well about brain tumors. :mad: We lost my mother in law 16 months ago to one at the age of 55. Now my 9 year old neice has an inoperable cancerous brain tumor which appears now to be taking over. :nono: Life has been reduced to one good day and one normal moment at a time this year. I'm a wine maker looking to make the switch over to beer making soon so I can use a few tips of the trade. My first red wine submission 5 years ago took first place out of 33 so I must be doing something right, or wrong.:D

OLDHAT

09-01-2009, 08:43 PM

Hate to hear that about your step-mom TritonBill, lost my father to cancer around 14 months ago, tuff stuff to deal with he was a non-smoker non drinker and ran 3 miles 5 days a week, you never know who it's gonna hit and when, he was 65.

Glad to haveyou on board. Looks like we have a good team. I'm not on anything "big" this year, but I tend to take a good deer every other year....well last year I didn't get one so this will be my year!

Alright "The Dream Team" we are gonna have to live up to our name, I think we've got a bit of work to do this year. I know all of us can whack a few does about any damn time we want, so in a few weeks let's start laying them low and hanging um' high, cause if we get it rolling these boys on here won't be able to stand us and all the crap talking that will go on!

Oldhat

Buckmaster

09-01-2009, 08:49 PM

I know all of us can whack a few does about any damn time we want, so in a few weeks let's start laying them low and hanging um' high,
Oldhat

It's as good as done. Slay 'em and lay 'em in the cooler. :dizzy: That's why the bag limit is so high. :bouncy:

buckster

09-02-2009, 06:55 AM

Dream Team, thats all you guys will be doing is dreaming.

Big H

09-02-2009, 07:01 AM

Dream Team, thats all you guys will be doing is dreaming.

Buckster, we all know your "Dream" was to be on this "Team". You would have fit right in...

TheCream

09-02-2009, 11:45 AM

How about...TheCream of the Crop :D

I do rise to the top...but so do dead fish. ;):D

TheCream

09-02-2009, 11:47 AM

Alright "The Dream Team" we are gonna have to live up to our name, I think we've got a bit of work to do this year. I know all of us can whack a few does about any damn time we want, so in a few weeks let's start laying them low and hanging um' high, cause if we get it rolling these boys on here won't be able to stand us and all the crap talking that will go on!

Oldhat

I'm with you, let's turn up the pressure fast and see who cracks and crumbles. :mischeif:

buckster

09-02-2009, 01:38 PM

The higher you climb the further you fall:)

TheCream

09-02-2009, 02:38 PM

The higher you climb the further you fall:)

I don't get into a lot of the team-to-team trash talk, buckster. I usually wait until after the points start piling up and my part is done to start flappin' gums. ;):bouncy:

Buckmaster

09-02-2009, 02:51 PM

I don't get into a lot of the team-to-team trash talk, buckster. I usually wait until after the points start piling up and my part is done to start flappin' gums. ;):bouncy:

Buckster- If you wish to engage in trash talk there is a designated thread for that. Engage if you dare but we'll probably have you properly positioned under your computer desk thumb sucking in your fetal position in no time. :gaga: I can trash talk with the best of them before, during, and after the season because I can back it up with success year in and year out. :D
Uncle Buckmaster

OLDHAT

09-02-2009, 03:10 PM

I think we need to start charging guys for coming and visiting our team thread. For the most part they are like kids looking in from the outside of a candy store.

Oldhat

buckster

09-02-2009, 03:12 PM

Muttbaster,I mean Buttmaster, so can I.I have never let my team down buck or doe.

TheCream

09-02-2009, 03:15 PM

They aren't kidding about the deadline to turn in your entries! I read over the rules again as a refresher. It wound up not mattering last year, my team was way out of it, but I had my first doe killed early (5 points). I killed another one (doe) in late November, also, but was waiting to enter it only after I saw I was not going to kill a buck. I went to enter it the day after season closed, anyway, and no-could-do! The thread was closed, game over. So make sure if you have deer to enter late in the season, do it before midnight of the last day!

Barring a crazy injury or something extraordinarily odd, you can chalk me in for at least 10 points, I kill my fair share of does. It will be the buck killin' that wins this thing, though! I figure since I let a lot of small bucks go last year, it will pay off with a good one this year. :D

deerhunt45

09-02-2009, 06:52 PM

Dream Team, thats all you guys will be doing is dreaming.

Jump on in buckster...the water's fine :whistle:

The higher you climb the further you fall :)

There will be so many below us to provide a "cushion" we won't be falling far :mischeif:

I'll give you a k for kahunas for trashing on a team thread...especially when the team happens to have 2...count them one, two...moderators as members...aaaha ha ha...I'll let TheCream clean up this thread :D

Oh, and don't expect any lovin from this bunch in the trash talk thread if you dare to go there...:chicken:

TheCream

09-02-2009, 07:44 PM

Oh, and don't expect any lovin from this bunch in the trash talk thread if you dare to go there...:chicken:

Uh oh, in a round-about way, I think you dropped a "don't go there." :yikes:

OLDHAT

09-02-2009, 09:51 PM

First time I noticed Cream ("The Cream" to all of you not on our team) got promoted to Moderator.

I could never be one, there is nothing "moderate" about me.

Charlie if you ever make it "south" on a Thursday, I travel to Chillicothe and play down town about every Thursday night. You are more than welcome to drop in and pick a tune. I'm supposed to play a gig on Saturday around the Waverly area....but one of my customers has asked if I would be interested in going to the buckeye game....either way I'm getting shitola faced....O...H...I...O

TritonBill

09-02-2009, 10:22 PM

OldHat, what kinda of picking do you do?! My family does Bluegrass Music Festivals in Hopedale, Ohio.

OLDHAT

09-03-2009, 09:04 AM

I described it in a song I wrote as:

"Country Bluegrass music with a Classic Rock sound".

Seeing that we have a mandolin, banjo, and dobro player in the band we are limited to a sound/genre. Outside of bluegrass we play a lot of Old Crow Medicine Show, Grateful Dead, Phish, Mother Earth, Bob Dylan, The Band (The Weight, Cripple Creek), adn Gillian Welsh and I toss in some Neil Young. The bass player and I are fairly proficinet in blues and he and I will do a few blues songs when the rest of the band is between sets.

So yes, we play a bit of bluegrass and a lot of other stuff to go with it.

Oldhat

CritterGitter

09-03-2009, 09:12 AM

deerhunt45

09-08-2009, 05:04 PM

I would go to see you play.............but I aint payin a cover charge! :cheeky-smiley-022: :D :p

Ha! Me neither :cheeky-smiley-022: :D :p

Hope you all had a "dream" weekend like I did...salmon fished with my buddies for two days (even got the wives out fishing one afternoon), played golf Sunday morning and then jammed with the band Sunday afternoon/evening at the cook out. Capped it off with Monday morning brunch cooked along the Lake Michigan shore. Absolutely gorgeous weather, the fishing was slow (we got a few but we worked for them and they were smaller fish), the golfer was ok :rolleyes:, the music was fabulous, had a local up and comer sitting in with us and man can he sing and play :coolgleamA:

I have league this Thursday and a scramble on Saturday and Sunday (if the knee holds up) then I put the clubs away and focus totally on bowhunting. I expect to see plenty of deer and I won't shoot a buck unless it's P&Y. Dream on!

TheCream

09-08-2009, 05:10 PM

I was playing with my new tree stand over the weekend. Just like I shoot my bow a lot over the summer, I hang stands in the back yard a few times to make sure I know what I'm doing before the opener, especially with new equipment. I shot from the stand several times, took the stand/sticks down, and realized my EZ Hanger was still up there. Pre-season error. :D

I thought I broke my foot Friday night. I had said tree stand out of the box, attached the seat cushion, and leaned it up against my bed. I walked in a few hours later (before you ask, I WAS sober), no light on in the room, forgot the stand was there, and bashed my right foot off the stand. It's sore, but nothing is broken! :irked::bouncy:

TritonBill

09-08-2009, 05:25 PM

I was able to get 4 stands ready for deer season and have 2 more to go. I usually hang one here where I live, 3/4 back home and 1 or 2 at a buddies house. I'm sore from doing all that climbing, screwing in tree steps, hanging stands,etc. Other than that had a great weekend visiting family back home, my Stepmom made it home finally for the first time after her stroke (on july 2nd). We drank a few homebrew beer, sat around the campfire, had some awesome meals and great family time!

On Sunday I managed to brew 2 different 5 gallon batches of beer with my newly devised DIY brewing equipment, one Raspberry Wheat and Apricot American Amber Ale. Right now I have 15 gallons of beer in my closet just a fermenting away. That's a good way to start my fall. :) I will likely do another 15 by November/December and then another 15-20 by March. LOL, I do have quite a few friends that drink beer. Just so you know, I appreciate good beer and respect good beer and myself probably have only a couple per week...just saying, i can't drink all this on my own! haha.

I also found time to get 2 runs in, one on trails back home and another on the road. I started running again earlier this year, I used to be a Cross country and Track runner back in High School and College days at Mount Union college. I gave it up for about 15 years until this year. For those 15 years I did a lot of cycling instead (both road and mountain biking).

So...to sum it all up.. great weekend!

deerhunt45

09-08-2009, 05:49 PM

Right now I have 15 gallons of beer in my closet just a fermenting away. That's a good way to start my fall. :) I will likely do another 15 by November/December and then another 15-20 by March. LOL, I do have quite a few friends that drink beer. Just so you know, I appreciate good beer and respect good beer and myself probably have only a couple per week...just saying, i can't drink all this on my own! haha.

You're definitely invited to the Dream Team roundup ;) :D

I thought I broke my foot Friday night. I had said tree stand out of the box, attached the seat cushion, and leaned it up against my bed. I walked in a few hours later (before you ask, I WAS sober), no light on in the room, forgot the stand was there, and bashed my right foot off the stand. It's sore, but nothing is broken! :irked::bouncy:

You're not supposed to be that forgetful at your age :16suspect1: :rolleyes: :p

OLDHAT

09-08-2009, 06:03 PM

Deerhunt45: What the hell is brunch?..and to think I thought you were a "mans man"?

Next you'll be getting TritonBill to say:

"Muffy we don't drink our home brew we sip it".

Cream: You've got way to much time on your hands..you need a gal, maybe one you can take to "brunch" and "sip" beer with.

Cover Charge: You guys are killing me, I'm a starving artist, you have to help a brother out with my "intellectual property" that I possess in being an artist and at least chip a buck into my old hat on the street.

Pass me some skunk brew, I'm a chugger and I typically start drinking right around Brunch.

Bill: I'm a beer expert, after 3 years of living in Europe (Army), College, and all the golf I play I've become a pro. How about sending me a sample pack and I'll rate it for you.

Oldhat (heading out to sip a few beers).

deerhunt45

09-08-2009, 06:17 PM

Deerhunt45: What the hell is brunch?..and to think I thought you were a "mans man"? It's breakfast with a sandy crunch to it...

Next you'll be getting TritonBill to say:

"Muffy we don't drink our home brew we sip it". Beer and sip should never be used in the same sentence...

Cream: You've got way to much time on your hands..you need a gal, maybe one you can take to "brunch" and "sip" beer with.

Cover Charge: You guys are killing me, I'm a starving artist, you have to help a brother out with my "intellectual property" that I possess in being an artist and at least chip a buck into my old hat on the street. Always bring a hat to the gig...always :mischeif:

Pass me some skunk brew, I'm a chugger and I typically start drinking right around Brunch. Starving artist huh ?

Bill: I'm a beer expert, after 3 years of living in Europe (Army), College, and all the golf I play I've become a pro. Beware anyone who says they're an expert at anything :16suspect1: How about sending me a sample pack and I'll rate it for you. I kinda like that idea...;)

Oldhat (heading out to sip a few beers). Have a safe one!

Hilarious! :biggrin:

Buckmaster

09-08-2009, 07:02 PM

I spent my weekend at home. Took the kiddies to the fair Saturday.
Sunday I took down 3 trees, converted my kids swing set into an elevated deer blind (I learned it from Jeff Foxworthy), and brush hogged a couple trails throughout my wood lot, and sprayed Round up around of my treestands to rid off poison ivy. Monday we went to the Akron zoo with the entire family, parents, sister, and neice all included. Moved 5 ton of landscape boulders yesterday afternoon in the rain. I'm a little sore today thus I'm relaxing on OS.com. Tmorrow I'm putting up the last tree stand, racking 15 gallons of 2008 wine, and shredding a dozen cabbage for sourkraut.

Big H

09-08-2009, 07:29 PM

I took the family to our place in Jefferson county on Friday evening, we cooked pork chops over the campfire for dinner, and then the girls made s'mores while I had a few cocktails with my wife.

Saturday I rototilled and we planted close to 2 acres for fall food plots. I put about 1/2 in Pro-Graze and the rest in Merit Seeds Forage Oats. Hopefully it rained down there like it did up here. I also replenished the mineral sites with Lucky Buck, and cleaned out a couple of the mini-waterholes I put in last fall using 55 gallon plastic drums I cut in half. I had spent 5 hours on last Monday morning chainsawing and cleaning off the trails from the recent wind storms we had down there.

My dad got down mid-morning to work on the water pump in the cabin, and my partner came also to help with the food plot. We also went to an auction about noon down the street where my buddy bought a few guns. I didn't see anything I wanted.

The rest of the weekend we rode fourwheelers, sat around the campfire and the girls played in the creek with our Boykin Spaniel, read books, and shot cans with the BB gun. It was a "DREAM" of a weekend, even though I didn't have any brunch or sip any beer (I am with OldHat on this one, no sipping for me):rolleyes:

TheCream

09-09-2009, 12:22 PM

Cream: You've got way to much time on your hands..you need a gal, maybe one you can take to "brunch" and "sip" beer with.

Naaa, if I had one of those, I wouldn't have any money for fun stuff like hunting gear or time to use all of it. :D

I hardly have time as it is! :nono:

Buckmaster

09-09-2009, 03:43 PM

Funds and time do get severly reduced. :nono: My 10-12 day hunts are now reduced to 3-4 days. I could still probably get away with it :shhh: but would feel pretty guilty trying.

buckster

09-09-2009, 04:38 PM

Funds and time do get severly reduced. :nono: My 10-12 day hunts are now reduced to 3-4 days. I could still probably get away with it :shhh: but would feel pretty guilty trying.
Hey Muttbaster the hear the your women is just glad to get rid of you!

deerhunt45

09-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Hey Muttbaster the hear the your women is just glad to get rid of you!

I know mine is...;) :D

Hey there buckster! Absence makes the heart grow fonder :whistle: :mischeif: :cheeky-smiley-022:

Buckmaster

09-09-2009, 07:47 PM

Hey Muttbaster the hear the your women is just glad to get rid of you!

Perhaps you may be somewhat right however my kids are 4 and 18 months old. They would be the hardest to leave for 1/3 of a month like I used to do before they arrived. Business trips are one thing but personal recreation....that's stretching it a bit much.

buckster

09-09-2009, 08:21 PM

Perhaps you may be somewhat right however my kids are 4 and 18 months old. They would be the hardest to leave for 1/3 of a month like I used to do before they arrived. Business trips are one thing but personal recreation....that's stretching it a bit much.
Mabee you will leave those jefferson bucks for me then;)

Buckmaster

09-10-2009, 07:37 AM

I'll still grab one. There's plenty to share.

Buckmaster

09-14-2009, 11:46 AM

I have a funny story I thought I’d share about my daughter Anna whom is now 4. It’s hunting oriented.

Last week was Anna’s first week of preschool. I had the privilege to take her to school on her first day, took a few pictures, exchanged hugs and kisses, then sent her off to the “big world”. It went without a hitch except for some transportation issues at the end of the day. She thoroughly enjoyed her first week of school.

Very recently our small village had a new business open. It’s a dancing studio just down the street from our house. We thought it would probably be a good fit for Anna so we took Anna to visit it at their open house event. She met the instructors, jumped around on the dance floor, and did a couple twirls/cartwheels on the dance floor. She enjoyed herself while playing with the instructors. Mommy and Daddy spoke business with the lead instructor regarding sign up details. We left with a handful of information to review and discuss with Anna. Anna was all set for sign up until she found out that this was a “drop off” and “pick up” event. Parents watching would be a distraction to the learning and instruction. She did not like the fact that she would be there without Mommy or Daddy. She vowed to join next year when she is 5. We accepted that answer.

This past weekend, Mommy went to the Susan Kolman Race for the Cure event in Cleveland. I had both kids Saturday morning so we watched some cartoons on Nick and then some deer hunting shows on the Sports Channel. Anna proceeded to ask me when she could go hunting. I told her, “Probably when your 5.” She did not offer any reply.

Saturday evening Mommy told Anna that this Sunday was the first day of Sunday School at Church. She was welcome to attend the Sunday school events during the church service. Mommy explained to Anna, “It’s like preschool except you talk about Jesus.” Anna replied, “No thank you Mommy, I’ll go when I’m 5.” We accepted that answer.

Shortly after Anna made her decision to decline Sunday school attendance the following morning, she came up to me and said, “Daddy, I want to go to Sunday school when I’m 5, but I want to go deer hunting when I’m 4.” I replied, “But Anna; you have to be very quiet in the woods, sit very still, and don’t move.” I then proceeded to say, “We’ll maybe, You could take some coloring books, sit quietly, and watch Daddy hunt deer for an hour or so one evening.” Anna quickly replied, “OK”.

I then proceeded outside to handle some outdoor task. When I came back in the house I noticed a plastic Walmart bag on the kitchen table. I took a peek inside the bag and found 3 coloring books and 3-4 magic markers. Anna quickly noticed my arrival back in the house and she said, “I’m all ready to go hunting Daddy.”

So, I guess the morale of this story is, “It’s time to go hunting.” :bouncy:

deerhunt45

09-14-2009, 02:36 PM

Cool story. Kids are so cute at that age!

TritonBill

09-14-2009, 09:20 PM

Thanks for sharing man, that was a great story and I hope you get her out to the woods for a few hours!!

Ready for deer season, I am.

TheCream

09-15-2009, 08:15 AM

Awesome story! And I'm ready to go hunting, too. :mischeif::biggrin:

deerhunt45

09-19-2009, 02:22 PM

Met with realtor this morning...decided we needed to reduce price :(
Listened to the Buckeyes game while washing and waxing the vehicles. Cleaned the golf clubs and put away.

Now going through some hunting gear and checking it out. Clothes to wash. Grill some meat later. Grandson's football game tomorrow. Shoot bows tomorrow, check hunting arrows, sharpen broadheads.

Next weekend will be able to hunt afternoons, evenings. It's almost time to rock and roll!!!

:bouncy:

TritonBill

09-19-2009, 08:22 PM

I'm ready to go although next weekend I will be gone Friday- Sunday afternoon on a fishing / fun trip up to Erie, PA at Presque Isle Bay for smallmouth.

deerhunt45

09-20-2009, 05:41 AM

Sounds like a great time Bill! Be sure and post up some pics when you get back...hope you slay em :coolgleamA:

Buckmaster

09-21-2009, 11:24 AM

Made it down to camp this past weekend to cut grass, brush hog, and tweak a couple stand sets. I'm all ready to go; just need to get packed up.

TheCream

09-21-2009, 03:26 PM

I went to WV over the weekend to camp and flyfish wild trout. Now that I got that out of my system, I'm ready to whack n' stack some venison. :mischeif:

PS, pics of the trip to WV are in the Fly Fishing forum. :D

Buckmaster

09-24-2009, 09:40 PM

Fellas,
I'm all set now to head out now. Everything is packed and ready to pull out of the driveway. I do have a heavy heart though. My 9 year old niece, Melana, has a brain stem glioma (in operable brain cancer tumor) has now been referred to comfort & care home health services. She was all set to beginning hunting with me this fall. She adopted this monster disease in Jan 09. She had planned to hunt with me until 3 weeks ago when she could no longer pull the trigger of an xbow due to partial paralysis. She elected to hang out in a ground blind and watch her favorite Uncle after that. This past week she has now lost her ability to walk, has severe speech and vision issues, problems chewing food, and swallowing. It looks likes I'll be hunting with a very heavy heart this fall. I'll be shooting the first deer in her honor. Hopefully, the weather will be cool enough I can deliver it to her door step for a couple of "pets" and curb side photos. I can only hope my daughter has half the entusiasm as my niece about deer. Melana helped me follow a blood trail at age 3. I'll have a lot to think about this year sitting in my tree stand pondering life, death, resurrection, and heaven. I'm prayful God will be watching over every one of us, our families, and our friends this year. Be Safe, God Bless, and good luck this season. We have much to be thankful for.
Buckmaster

deerhunt45

09-25-2009, 05:46 PM

Ben, the Lord works in mysterious ways. He alone chooses when we should join him at his side. Let not your heart be troubled. God bless Melana and God bless you for being there for her.

TritonBill

09-25-2009, 10:45 PM

Good luck all that get out this weekend! I probably will not be able to get out until next week.

Buckmaster

09-27-2009, 03:12 PM

I made it out Saturday morning, saw 2, and missed at doe at 51.5 yards nearby a field edge. I think I hit a twig. The evening proved a little more success. I saw 5 and took this doe from a ground blind overlooking a food plot. I'm heading over to show Melana my pictures and catch her up on my stories. My dad just called and she's continuing to have diminishing health issues. She's now losing her vision and needs some cheering up so Uncle Ben to the rescue.

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/503/medium/2009_Doe_1.jpg

deerhunt45

09-27-2009, 03:13 PM

Congrats Ben! Changed the scoreboard already ;)

Give our best to Melana!

TritonBill

09-27-2009, 06:57 PM

Way to knock one down early!! I'll be saying prayers for Melana.
I didn't make it out this weekend, had company that didn't leave till this evening.

Buckmaster

09-27-2009, 08:33 PM

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers fellas. I had a lump in my throat the whole visit. It was very difficult for me. Melana and I reviewed the deer pictures tonight that I shot in her honor. I couldn't understand her speech but I knew she was happy. She was very tired and the illness is taking her toll so I carried her up the stairs to her bedroom for bed which was the most humbling experience of my life. Tomorrow the priest is visiting and administering the annointing of the sick; Catholic religion. Perhaps Tuesday I will visit again as she has requested deer bolongia. I believe that God will be calling her home shortly so we as a family are relishing one day at a time. Weds we are having her 9 1/2 year old (un) birthday party. Once again thank you for your prayers for Melana.

OLDHAT

09-27-2009, 10:22 PM

Tuff' times Ben, especially dealing with a child that age, my heart goes out to the family.

I didn't get out, played in a golf outing on Friday, took some clients to the Buckeye game on Saturday (damn did we get soaked!) layed around the house today watchin football/playing the guitar. Was thinking about heading out tomorrow to the camper for a few days but it looks like we are gonna get some wind...ah who knows what I'll do? I am however washing all my gear tonight, sleeping bag included and will still consider heading to camp for a few days tomrrow afternoon.

I have not even bought my license yet or tag yet!

Way to get us on the board Ben!

Oldhat

Big H

09-27-2009, 10:31 PM

Ben, I'll say a prayer for Melana. I can't even imagine what her parents are going through. What a sad story.

sportsman34

09-27-2009, 11:32 PM

My deepest sympathy goes to u and the family....I hate to put it like this but please let me know when she passes as i will place my black band around my badge in her rememberence.....not just as a sign of respect but as to me a fallen sports woman. Its just sad to lose such a young child to a horrible suffering disease and she hasn't even experienced life yet

TheCream

09-28-2009, 07:42 AM

Congrats on the doe, and more importantly, prayers to your niece. :(

As for my weekend, it was void of a kill but still good. I filmed for a friend Saturday morning, we saw 3, no shots. Saturday afternoon it was dumping rain so I stayed in. Didn't go out Sunday morning, but saw 16 deer (7 bucks) last night. Two of the buckls were good, one was a tweener 8-pointer with a great frame but shorter tines, the other was a shooter 10 that never came closer than about 65-70 yards. I passed on a few small bucks and had shots at does I passed because of the bigger buck being so close. I had planned to kill a doe, plans changed when i saw the bigger buck. It was great to just get out to the woods again and see some deer, probably won't get out again until the coming weekend, so best of luck to anyone who can make it out this week.

TritonBill

10-01-2009, 01:27 PM

I made it out last night for my first trip of the season. It was a quick hunt but I luckily can walk from my house about 150 yards to the stand. I didn't care how much I had to pull together (because I wasn't totally ready) but I had a stressful day at work and wanted to get in my treestand. I got home, changed my clothes, pulled together the essentials and went to my tree. I slipped into my stand nice and quiet and the first thing I realized I forgot was my phone which i use to get the time of the day. I sat there for about 20 minutes and just as I was getting comfortable I started hearing the sounds of an engine in the distance, then it kept getting closer and heard some voices to go with it. Next thing I know it was within 20 yards of me and coming right down a trail that was one of my shooting lanes where deer travel. It turns out it was 2 kids, maybe 18 or so that looked like they were up to no good and at the very least were trespassing on my neighbors property that I hunt. I don't think they saw me and I let them pass without saying a word, they proceeded to go towards a golf course that is several hundred yards away and thats the last I heard of them. I was quite disappointed since they were on a loud golf cart and effectively travelled the outskirts of the wood edge. Needless to say I didn't see anything and climbed down at dark and went back to the house. IF I see them or hear them again I will be getting down probably and approaching them. These guys looked like riff raff and seeing how my camera was stolen( back in August) on the path they were riding on I'm thinking they were out scouting for fresh cameras. Well I got the first hunt under my belt. I'm hoping when I go this weekend it's a little more productive!!

OLDHAT

10-01-2009, 09:05 PM

I hunted Tuesday eve, and all day Wed. Seen 3 different deer and seen 2 of them again on different hunts. Could have whacked a doe but passed.

Was nice to spend the night in the camper, tromp some of the property for 4 hours in between hunts, and help a farmer dig 150lbs of yams!

What wasn't nice is that Tip and I officially had our 1st camera stolen from the property in 8 years. No stands as of now are missing, but my god we've got them everywhere, it's only a matter of time, hopefully investing in $100 worth of locks will save us $2K worth of stands.

Weather looks crappy for the next 5 days or so, I'll take the couch and football this weekend.

deerhunt45

10-02-2009, 07:30 AM

Nice job on the doe Ben!

Pouring rain here. Chance of rain tomorrow but I'm going to head out anyway.

TritonBill

10-02-2009, 08:25 AM

OldHat, That sucks man, when I got my first camera stolen this summer I was pissed off to say the least. I filed a police report, I knew it wouldn't make a difference but at least I did it. I definately lock all my stands to the trees but I really think if they want them they'll come prepared and take them anyhow. I hope you don't continue having problems.

I plan on hunting this weekend Saturday late morning into afternoon and then on Sunday. I would hunt tomorrow morning but I have a 5K road race to race.

Good luck all!!

TritonBill

10-03-2009, 06:58 PM

I went out today from around 12:45 till 6:15pm and didn't see any deer at all. I did see one fox and some squirrels! It was pretty windy in my neighborhood. Hopefully things start shaping up, that's 3 hunts for me and no deer in sight.

Buckmaster

10-03-2009, 08:10 PM

I made it out locally close to home tonight. Saw 10 squirrel and zero deer. I didn't expect much. I'll probably be back in the same spot tomorrow. Since i got blanked tonight my chances are better tomorrow.

Big H

10-04-2009, 08:44 AM

deerhunt45

10-04-2009, 11:58 AM

You guys let me know when you think we have given the other teams enough of a head start so I can start hunting. I will have to go find my bow and take a few practice shots, so give me a couple hours notice. :whistle:

Anytime you're ready Big H that'd be soon enough ;)

Opening day 2009 for this ole bowhunter. Up at 4:15, scent free shower, base layers on and gear in the truck...45 minute drive drinking black coffee and listening to the Allman Brothers...lets go huntin !!!
Plenty of time, so I decide to hunt my farthest stand, nearly a mile hike. Nice leisurely walk for 3/4 of the hike, then some thick stuff and swamp grass. I get through that last stuff and am less than 100 yards from the stand when I realize I didn't have my safety harness!!! What the he double hockey sticks...:irked:

Long story short...saw one p&y class 10pt and a fork horn, a bb and 3 doe this morning...don't even ask why I didn't kill one of them :nono:

Looking forward to the next few weeks :D

deerhunt45

10-04-2009, 12:18 PM

Check out my 30 acre food plot...I know I'm a baiter :mischeif:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m239/deerhunt45/Hunting08.jpg

TritonBill

10-04-2009, 08:22 PM

Nice DeerHunt45!

I was out tonight in Harrison cty. Saw 6 deer, 4 of them close enough to shoot at but they weren't very big. This morning I hunted in Mahoning county whre I live and saw nothing but a fox.

TheCream

10-05-2009, 07:42 AM

Saw 7 (2 bucks, 5 does) Saturday evening, 4 (1 buck, 3 does) last night, and skinned the back of a coyote at 30 yards. :nono:

I was sick as a dog all weekend, I could hardly even get in the woods. Morning hunting was out, I was pretty out of gas in the mornings, woke up feeling like I'd been hit by a Mack truck. Only the wonders of medicine got me in the stand in the evenings.

OLDHAT

10-05-2009, 06:22 PM

Took out my youngest yesterday evening. Was the first time for him hunting (well he was with me, still too small to shoot something...he's 4) But anyway, we saw 3 does and I was gonna whack one if it came in close enough.....got busted!

I'm checking out the local butcher shop/processor down the road, if I like them then I'll be whacking a doe in the next week...I've got 200 acres to hunt within 5 minutes of my house and I've really never hunted it, figured I'd focus on it some this year and at least whack a few does if I get the chance.

Was south this weekend but had a gig to play in CHillicothe, got drunk enough not to make it up on Saturday morning to hunt, hang-over had me driving home Sunday afternoon so no hunting for me down south at the Farm.

Weather has been good, if it stays cool then I'm whacking a local doe!

I'll save the "bonus" youth hunt story/pic for later if we need them....I've also got 2 more kids that I will be taking out.

TritonBill

10-05-2009, 06:55 PM

I was bored, started taking pictures with my iPhone. Anyone else use facebook?

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs223.snc1/7022_1063168399448_1833147984_133034_4493337_n.jpg

Treestand #2 with Deer at 25 yds but too small.
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs223.snc1/7022_1063913058064_1833147984_134580_429839_n.jpg

OhioHunter88

10-05-2009, 06:57 PM

45's gonna lay the smackdown on that 10, I know it!!!

How recent was that Pic? I wish we still had green soy beans.

TheCream

10-06-2009, 07:29 AM

I'm on FB, TritonBill. Looks like nice setups!

deerhunt45

10-06-2009, 07:38 AM

45's gonna lay the smackdown on that 10, I know it!!!

How recent was that Pic? I wish we still had green soy beans.

Thanks for the vote of confidence 88, but if I told you about my hunt Saturday you might change your mind ;) Btw, that's not a bean field :D

Oldhat, good deal on taking the younguns hunting. I have an 8 year old g-son that asked me the other day if I could take him this year...he wants to see what it's all about. So I need to get a popup blind or a buddy stand set up. Should be fun!

Cream, seems to be a lot of that crap going around...get better soon!

I should be back out later this week. Calling for rain and high winds the next couple of days. Good luck boys.

Buckmaster

10-06-2009, 08:10 AM

I've been under the weather as well. I didn't make it out Sunday as I had planned. I may consider taking off Friday, head to camp Thursday night and hunt through Sunday. We'll see what the weather is like later this week. It may be a spontaneous decision. We'll see.

TheCream

10-06-2009, 10:47 AM

I take photos from the stand, too. This is where Mr. Coyote cheated death:

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/creamernator/IMGP0696.jpg

OhioHunter88

10-06-2009, 12:26 PM

Thanks for the vote of confidence 88, but if I told you about my hunt Saturday you might change your mind ;) Btw, that's not a bean field :D

Oldhat, good deal on taking the younguns hunting. I have an 8 year old g-son that asked me the other day if I could take him this year...he wants to see what it's all about. So I need to get a popup blind or a buddy stand set up. Should be fun!

Cream, seems to be a lot of that crap going around...get better soon!

I should be back out later this week. Calling for rain and high winds the next couple of days. Good luck boys.
What the heck is it then?? :mischeif:

45 missed the 10-point!!!!

OLDHAT

10-06-2009, 01:18 PM

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh54/Oldhat1234/hunt092.jpg

Here is the youngest, Elias.

Was pretty sure he could never be quiet as he's a bundle of energy. Was surprised to find out that he kept still, quiet, and seems to have taken to hunting. Took him out Sunday for the 1st time and plan on taking him out at least once a week.

Nickname will be "Little *****" once he gets older...for those of you that do not know, on him (#3) momma couldn't make it out of the house and I delivered him on the bathroom floor at 2:00 in the morning.

Oldhat

Buckmaster

10-06-2009, 01:22 PM

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh54/Oldhat1234/hunt092.jpg

for those of you that do not know, on him (#3) momma couldn't make it out of the house and I delivered him on the bathroom floor at 2:00 in the morning.

Oldhat

Ah, a Little Jesse.......
By the way, when she reached the 8 1/2 month mark you were supposed to unchain her from the basement wall. :tsk:

deerhunt45

10-06-2009, 01:36 PM

What the heck is it then?? :mischeif:

45 missed the 10-point!!!!

It's a hay field :mischeif:

No, I didn't miss...never got a shot.

OLDHAT

10-06-2009, 01:38 PM

Ben:

Man there is a story behind me delivering him on the bathroom floor, you think you are kind of tuff' until you end up in that postion (literally). Momma woke me up as we had played golf at the Country Club and she was the designated driver (we stayed out late, maybe 12:30 or so drinking beers with friends (me). Well, she wakes me up and I'm still a bit "loopy" from drinking, tell her that she has to drive her self as I'd get a DUI. We load everything up in the SUV, call teh neighbor to come over and watch the other 2 that were sleeping. Neighbor has not made it yet so momma says "I got to go back in and pee before we go". Well, I hear bloody murder screaming coming from the bathroom, run up and she's on the floor.

I call 911 and they talk me through the delivery. The EMT's arrived as I was trying to deal with the umbilical (thought I was gonna have to chew through it..heheh). Well they say "do you want to cut the umbillical, you've got it this far"... I say "no, I've cut 2 before and all I want is a beer". So I go the garage, pop a beer and take a swig and I let the amatures do the clean-up work in the bathroom. It looked like I had just field dressed a deer, but I didn't care.

The 911 office out of Xenia Ohio sent us a card and told us to request the tape (audio) and they could send it to us. Hehhee, pretty funny stuff when you listen to it.

911 never helped deliver a kid over the phone. Once we got to the hospital all the nurses at Miami Valley Hospital said that this was the first time in 12 years or so that they had heard of one being delivered at home....I guess if it's gonna happen to someone then let it be me hunh?

I remember thinking "Now damn it if a caveman could do it then I can pull it off, at least I've got running water".

Cost $17K for a bathroom make-over (think of Helter skelter) and we still got charged for the delviery by the doctor!...go figure.

Oldhat

Buckmaster

10-06-2009, 02:13 PM

Ben:

"Now damn it if a caveman could do it then I can pull it off, at least I've got running water".

Oldhat

Now that's the team spirit....the Traditional approach. You can never rush quality. I bet after all that hands on work you never wanted to go "back there" again :yikes:

CritterGitter

10-06-2009, 02:21 PM

Buckmaster

10-08-2009, 02:27 PM

TritonBill

10-08-2009, 06:46 PM

Good luck, can't wait to here the report and stories come Sunday evening!

deerhunt45

10-08-2009, 07:06 PM

I'm all packed and headed to Jefferson for the weekend. I'll have to stop and buy some extra beer because tomorrow is looking like 1 1/2" of rain. I may be sitting on the porch of the cabin watching rain drops more so than hunting. On the other hand, it's better than being at work.
See ya Sunday fellas.

Forecast I heard for around here was dry Saturday and Sunday mid 50's for a high. I hope to be out there...be safe and I know you'll have a good weekend regardless...there's plenty of time for killing some deer...or is there :whistle:

Lots going on here fellas, no excuses just facts...The wife has some extensive surgery on Oct 26...at least two nights in the hospital and another who knows how long recovery (we're hoping she's at least up and around in 10 days)... house sale should close sometime before the end of October, and I'll have to move by November 20...I will be hunting in Michigan on November 15th...That's just a few things :dizzy:

With that, I ( God willing) be hunting a solid four days from October 29 through November 1...primtime...got my bro and sis in law and possibly another buddy coming down from Michigan (damn non-residents :rolleyes: :D). My wife recuperates all weekend with her best friend and the boys go bowhunting! My bro killed a nice 9 point while hunting with me 2 years ago (he's now on a 10pt or better restriction this year) and my other buddy has taken a 4 and 6 his two years down (he's on an 7 point or better restriction this year). Of course they can use a doe tag anytime.

Saw nice a shooter 10pt my first time out and there's always more than one shooter around...the doe are plentiful. Should be some deer killing going on :bouncy:

I'm a man with a plan...;)

TheCream

10-09-2009, 07:18 AM

I'm looking forward to tomorrow afternoon's hunt, I have a good plan and I think it stands a very good chance of working. Last weekend, I hunted a stand, already hung by a friend, near a plot. As soon as I got in I was thinking "I hope nothing slips in from behind the plot because there's just no cover back there." Sure enough, which way do you think two groups of does decided to come in? Yep, right in the great wide open, and even with me 24' up the tree and standing tight to the tree, all of them picked me off. I started scanning for other setup possibilities, and realized there are some perfect places to put my ground blind. I'm going to slip in there early afternoon tomorrow and get it set up and brushed in. I think there's a high probability I'll get a shot from it. :mischeif:

Sunday I'm not sure about yet, but have some plans in the works. Sounds like it should be a good weekend! Best of luck to all Dream Team members, let's stick something good this weekend! :D

TheCream

10-11-2009, 10:44 AM

I love it when a plan comes together. I had a lot of optimism for my ground blind setup last night, and with good reason. Last weekend in the same area I hunted a stand a buddy hung and all deer came from a bad side, the exposed side, of the stand and I must have stuck out like a hooker in church. Lots of snorting and stomping, and no shots. This time I did a same day ground blind setup, went in around 3PM and got the blind set up and brushed in well. About 6PM I had a nice little 10 we've been seeing and 3 does inside 25 yards, finally got a clear shot at one of the small yearling does and couldn't resist. I center-punched her, quartering away, 18-20 yards...oh, and I self-filmed it all. :mischeif: The footage isn't spectacular, but you can see the shot (used a red Lumenok) and I got a few seconds of the buck before the plot emptied. Video and pics to come tomorrow, for today it's time to chase some antler. :D

Big H

10-11-2009, 08:14 PM

Nice job Cream! I got out last night for the first time and let saw a couple of does and a small spike. At one point I had 2 does (one big mature doe), the spike and 3 gobblers in the food plot and did not have a good opportunity to take a shot, too many eyes, and didn't want to spook the deer. I had to come back this morning for the girl's softball games, so I didn't hunt today.

Buckmaster

10-11-2009, 08:16 PM

Congrates Cream. My father, friend, and myself made it to camp this weekend. We took deer Thurs pm, Fri pm, and a turkey Sat am. Sunday morning proved unproductive as open skies and moonlight made the deer sleep in Sun am. Yes, I took another Friday pm.

TritonBill

10-11-2009, 08:56 PM

Congrats TheCream and BuckMaster!!! Sounds like you guys had a productive weekend.

I got out Sat morning and Sunday afternoon/evening and didn't see a deer. The bummer of my Sunday hunt was the stand I went to had I hadn't been to since 2 weeks before season opened. When I got into the stand the first thing I noticed was a stench and not even 25 yds away was a dead doe!? That thing smelled horrible. My question would be, would this keep deer out of that area or would they just ignore the smell? I know I didn't see any deer and that was somewhat surprising.

How many does that make for our team now, 3 doe?

Buckmaster

10-11-2009, 09:07 PM

Bill,
Deer typically would ignore the smell but the coyotes certainly would not. I would probably move it to another area and feed the critters.
Good luck with that stinky mess. I killed a deer over 3 two day old gut piles once.

TheCream

10-12-2009, 08:10 AM

Congrats, Buckmaster! We're starting to roll, boys, just need some bucks down. :mischeif:

Here's mine from Saturday night:

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/creamernator/IMGP0728.jpg

deerhunt45

10-12-2009, 08:46 AM

Congrats on the doe Creamer.

I hunted both Saturday and Sunday mornings. No kills but exciting none the less. I'll make a post with a couple pics after bit.

deerhunt45

10-12-2009, 09:51 AM

What a beautiful weekend for hunting...I especially love morning hunts and was in the stand way before sunrise both mornings. The fall colors are in their glory to say the least and the deer are moving.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m239/deerhunt45/100_3111.jpg

I was hunting my creek stand and just after sunrise I heard a splash, kind of like a big bass hitting a surface lure sound. I eased around to my right and a mature doe was crossing the creek from the cornfield behind me and was right below my stand. I ease my bow into my hand and attached my release. She walked out just to my right and below the tree branch I left on the tree for cover, and stood giving me an almost straight away shot angle if I could thread an arrow through the branches. I decided to wait. She then proceeded to 180 around and was looking back across the creek. Again, not a good shot angle and I was thinking more deer coming so I wait. She proceeded to turn back around and walk straight away and I just couldn't get a good shot. What a way to start the morning!

About while later a basket rack buck tore past my stand from west to east! I'm thinking what the heck is he chasing or what is chasing him? A few minutes later this guy comes up the field/creek edge.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m239/deerhunt45/100_3110.jpg

He stopped out in front of me for quite awhile and numerous pictures before moving on out of sight. A few minutes later I hear another splash in the creek to the east of me. A couple minutes later, here he is again just behind and below me strolling down the creek bed.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m239/deerhunt45/100_3113.jpg

Sunday morning was exciting as well. I thought a smorgesboard of deer were going to give me a choice of shots when they were crossing the field, eight of them total. But they hung up to the east of me and never came my way. Possibly because after they had gotten out of sight near the creek, I saw this buck, a 2.5 yr 8pt standing at the brush edge. Zoomed in trying to get a pic, couldn't get a real good view but you can see him. He definitely needs another year (or two).
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m239/deerhunt45/100_3118.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m239/deerhunt45/100_3120.jpg

While I was having my morning snack (stomach was grumbling) mama doe walked past without a sound with two fawns in tow. I was turned facing my tree munching on crackers and v-8 juice (thought this a good idea to hide my movements, I don't know :dizzy:) Anyways by the time I got corrected she was out of my shooting lane and I decided against killing a fawn. I was hoping to see the mature buck I had seen Saturday that had crossed the crp field heading to the creek and cornfield about 60 yards to the west of me. Thought he might get a little closer maybe on Sunday...ended up I didn't see him at all.

I saw a total of 4 different bucks this weekend, one of which is very impressive, but the only one that presented a shot was little forky. All in all a very fun weekend and I feel it only gets better from here on :D

TheCream

10-12-2009, 10:23 AM

Good report! I have only hunted one morning so far this season, plan to hunt more of them starting in the next week. I'm trying not to burn myself out on sleep...yet. Last fall I was a zombie, hunted every weekend morning and worked every other morning in like a 5 week stretch.

I love that picture straight down at the buck in the creek, very cool shot. Looks like a really nice setup! You seem to be in thick with deer, I'd say it's just a matter of time before you connect. :D

Buckmaster

10-12-2009, 10:56 AM

Good report and photos there 45! I like the creek buck photo too.

OLDHAT

10-12-2009, 11:42 AM

I think I'm gonna start hitting it hard starting on Friday. I plan on taking Friday off, hell I might head to cmap Thursday afternoon and hunt THurs afternoon-Sunday evening...another 10-15 day sand it will be "on" and I'll be putting in my time.

I'll whack a doe pretty soon and add to the points like you guys have done.

Oldhat

Buckmaster

10-12-2009, 11:47 AM

Sound good Oldhat. We know you are automatic. It's only a matter of time.

deerhunt45

10-12-2009, 05:00 PM

Did a little recon tonight after work (glassing). Will be back in the stand tomorrow after work for my first evening hunt of the season. Calling for perfect weather and a 5-10 mph north wind = creek stand. There is a big boy hanging out back there (in the cornfield), hope he makes a mistake :mischeif:

Buckmaster

10-12-2009, 06:47 PM

2009 Deer #2, one more to go then buck season begins.
http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/503/medium/Deer_Recovery.jpg

TritonBill

10-12-2009, 07:49 PM

I think that we have 3 deer on our team now right? 2 for buckmaster and 1 for TheCream? That should put us in a tie for 1st place :)

deerhunt45

10-12-2009, 07:57 PM

2009 Deer #2, one more to go then buck season begins.
http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/503/medium/Deer_Recovery.jpg

Awww...that's cute :coolgleamA:

That deer was certainly small enough to fly by flapping it's ears :evilsmile:

OLDHAT

10-12-2009, 09:51 PM

Hey Ben,

I'm roaming a lot this year so give me a yell some weekend and I'll hook up with you at your place and put on a hunt.

Tip is still hunting Ky and has his eyes on a few deer in Ohio where he and I used to hunt on WNF, so I may be hunting "around" the state a lot and if I'm allowed to I'll cruise over and hunt with you sometime. I say Tip will maybe kill 2 good bucks this year, one in KY and one in Ohio. He took a voluntary lay-off from work so he's hunting for trophy's this year.

Since you and Big H both have property in Harrison county you boners should invite the team over. I can't get you guys on the private I hunt or I would. If any of you want to meet up on WNF with me and Tip for a weekend then let me know and it's as good as done, I've got some good spots on WNF to hunt and the area could handle a few of us....it's not for the faint of heart though, some of the hills will make you feel like yodeling when you finally make it to the top!

Oldhat

Big H

10-13-2009, 06:35 AM

TheCream

10-13-2009, 07:09 AM

I let a couple of does walk last night, I just didn't feel like shooting one. LOL

BTW Jess, Ben and I both have property in Jefferson County, and I think TritonBill does also. I do hunt in Harrison also, but it is not a place I can get anyone else on.

I always feel like shooting one, and after seeing how little meat I got off that dink doe I killed Saturday, I need to shoot another one! :biggrin:

deerhunt45

10-13-2009, 08:58 AM

I think that we have 3 deer on our team now right? 2 for buckmaster and 1 for TheCream? That should put us in a tie for 1st place :)

You're sorta right. Ben has already entered a doe, so this one he can "save" and enter later if he doesn't connect on a buck. You can only enter two deer total.

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 09:53 AM

I've had the bead on an 1 1/2" spike (1 1/2 year old) the past two weeks, Now that would be 7 points (5 point antlerless and 2 points for antlers exceeding 1" in length) :idea: I should have saved the 5 point doe pics for later in case I can't help myself bag the spike for a 2 point advantage :D

TheCream

10-13-2009, 10:01 AM

You're sorta right. Ben has already entered a doe, so this one he can "save" and enter later if he doesn't connect on a buck. You can only enter two deer total.

Barring some unforeseen disaster/tragedy, I will have another 5 points for sure at some point this season. The question is will I get a buck down this year. I passed some solid deer last year and went buckless, so I am hoping for good buck karma this fall. :coolgleamA:

OLDHAT

10-13-2009, 10:04 AM

We should have called ourselves "Killers" cause there is no doubt you have an itchy trigger finger Ben. You could use those spikes as toothpicks after the feast if you were to take him.

I typically don't eat much deer meat. Mainly I whack a doe when one of the farmers wants one. I check in with them every other day or so and once the temps get cool enough to let one hang for a day or so then they typically give me the go-ahead to take a doe for them. The last 2 years once they gave me the go-ahead I've taken 3 does. One took all of about 30 minutes.

If someone wants a doe and I'm doing a morning hunt then I'll let all does pass until around 10:30 or 11:00...but if one is around when I'm getting ready to get off the stand then look out she's getting whacked!

I'm perticular about shooting a doe. If I'm hunting WNF, then she has to be facing in the right direction (towards the truck) and I'll shoot one around the liver so that she runs as far as she can towards the truck to save me on drag time.:whistle: You shoot one facing the wrong direction on WNF and you could end up with a drag of a mile or so once she drops into the wrong hollow or over the wrong bank. I'm getting fat and lazy in my old age and I'd have a heart attack if I had to drag a deer more than 100 yards or so. I think over the last 10-15 bow kills I've not had to drag any of them over 50-80 yards.

Oldhat (at home sick today)

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 10:16 AM

Since you and Big H both have property in Harrison county you boners should invite the team over.
Oldhat

Your wish has been granted Oldhat. If you Dream Teamers want to hunt in Jefferson Co. this weekend I can make it down there Thursday night (Oct 15th) about 8pm and depart Sunday (Oct 18th) around noon. The zip code is 43917 for your reference. If you are interested in making it let me know. I'll tell you what to bring, give you some directions, and my cell number. I can almost assure you an antlerless but it will be 2 more weeks before Big Boy comes out to play. I have sleeping arrangements for about 8-10 and stand setups for 15.

OLDHAT

10-13-2009, 10:36 AM

I tell you what, I could make it down Friday afternoon. I've got a "gig" to play in Chillicothe on Thursday night of which I could go to the camper afterwards, sleep off my hang-over until Friday morning, grab all of my hunting clothes (of which is in the camper down south) and then drive over.

I will warn you, I had my nose broke 2 times in about 30 minutes in France fighting this big guy (about your size Ben) and my buddy straightened it up for me both times, so I snore like a devil as the inside of my nose is all screwed up, cosmetically I used to be a top 5-percenter when it comes to looks, the nose still looks good but I only consider myself in the top 7% now. So with all of this said I'll sleep in the 4runner as to allow you guys to get some sleep.

Do I need to bring a climber?

Oldhat

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 11:03 AM

Oldhat,
I have a camper that sleeps 4 and my cabin sleeps 6.
Both are 9 years old so accomodations are rather nice.
The climber really isn't necessary unless you want some flexibility if you find a better spot. We have 5 ground blinds setup and 11 permanent ladder stands.

Things to bring off the top of my head.

Jug of water.
Sleeping bag & pillow.
Hand Radio
Ice and big cooler
Dish to share
Your favorite beverages of choice.

I'll try to email you a layout and map shortly.
BM

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 11:43 AM

...By way Oldhat, leave your Scent Smokers at home. :biggrin: I don't believe in them. Or perhaps we could coordinate some field testing and invite Bowhuntress 90210 (he's a few counties to my south), from Team: Anal Assassin's to provide us some insight in the field testing of Buckeye Cams and Scent Smokers. We could hold a TQGTS (Total Quality Gadget Training Seminar) this weekend. :bouncy:

CritterGitter

10-13-2009, 11:55 AM

...By way Oldhat, leave your Scent Smokers at home. :biggrin:

Hahahahaha! Now, THATS funny. You're telling the king of anti smoker not to bring one! lol :biggrin:

OLDHAT

10-13-2009, 12:10 PM

Um if anyone from team Anal Assassins shows up then they can sleep with you.:whistle:

Gadget training would be fun in the afternoons as seeing some of these guys on this site and what all they use it would be like the Deer & Expo show, I'm sure some of them would need to rent a table for all their stuff:yikes:.

I travel light, the only gadget I use is a release.:cheeky-smiley-022:

So what you are saying is that you have taken 2 deer already this year and you didn't have to use any gadgets? Man you must be a freaking hunting GOD!:mischeif:

OLDHAT

10-13-2009, 12:15 PM

...By way Oldhat, leave your Scent Smokers at home.

You've got that in Plural form...."Smokers". THose things are so fool proof why would I ever need 2? You mean to tell me that you can run those things in series and get twice the effect?

Oldhat

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 01:24 PM

Um if anyone from team Anal Assassins shows up then they can sleep with you.:whistle:

Put it this way Jesse. Everyone that shows up gets their own bed. If you chose to bring your buddy Tip you two can sleep in the single if you wish. :biggrin:

Man you must be a freaking hunting GOD!

It seems over the years I hear that on a somewhat a routine basis. More so, during hunting season over the rest of the year. :shhh:

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 01:32 PM

Jesse,
Three more items to add to your list to bring.

1. Bucket
2. Soap
3. Sponge

You can finally make due on your bet 2 years ago and wash my dirty truck.

:biggrin:

deerhunt45

10-13-2009, 01:59 PM

Your wish has been granted Oldhat. If you Dream Teamers want to hunt in Jefferson Co. this weekend I can make it down there Thursday night (Oct 15th) about 8pm and depart Sunday (Oct 18th) around noon. The zip code is 43917 for your reference. If you are interested in making it let me know. I'll tell you what to bring, give you some directions, and my cell number. I can almost assure you an antlerless but it will be 2 more weeks before Big Boy comes out to play. I have sleeping arrangements for about 8-10 and stand setups for 15.

I might be able to make it over this weekend. Looks like 4 hours plus drive for me :dizzy: I'll let you know later in the week.

OLDHAT

10-13-2009, 02:06 PM

Ben, good to talk with you on the phone.

OK the rest of the team you guys need to make an effort to make it.

BigH I need directions to your place so I can go over there and show you how to kill deer on your property. I'll fill out a permission slip and email it to you to sign for me. Maybe send me a map of your stands so I don't have to search for them and make a commotion.

So, Buckmaster, Big H, and Triton Bill are all in the same county. I guess it's up to me, Cream, and Deerhunt45 to make the trip. I'm in, what about you two guys?

Deerhunt45, I'm not sure of where you live, but if you are on my side of the state you could drive here and then head over there with me. I am suppsoed to be playing a gig in CHillicothe THursday but I could always re-arrange my schedule. I plan on showing up Friday afternoon, maybe between 1:00 and 2:00.

Oldhat

TheCream

10-13-2009, 02:24 PM

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 02:24 PM

I'll be there after 8pm Thursday night. My wife is making a big pot of chili as we speak. I've already spoke with Oldhat and emailed him directions to my place and a topo map with treestand layouts and options. Oldhat's bringing some trout and cold cuts for lunch. Clear the schedule, break your commitments, forget about the family, and come on down, and we'll kill 'em and grill 'em.

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 02:27 PM

I might be able to make it over this weekend. Looks like 4 hours plus drive for me :dizzy: I'll let you know later in the week.

-45
Big H lives near Medina. You can car pool with him if he's available.
He knows the approximate destination.

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 02:32 PM

I only get weekends to hunt and no offense, but I'm not giving up one of them when I know what I have where I will be hunting. Best of luck and have a great time, but I highly doubt I will make it over that way.

Oh, come on Cream....you can take one for the team. The season is still early. Put it this way, my camp has produced 104 deer since 1999 and only 3 this year so I saved you some already. I wouldn't be leading you to Mountaineer's hunting area where there is little sign or success. Sleep on it, ponder it. You could even format the OS.com Dream Team video series. :D

OLDHAT

10-13-2009, 02:39 PM

I only get weekends to hunt and no offense, but I'm not giving up one of them when I know what I have where I will be hunting. Best of luck and have a great time, but I highly doubt I will make it over that way.

Ah, that's not a problem. I was however expecting you to film all the slaying that will be going on...just think of all the footage you could get!

I was planning on rooming with you though, with all the farting I do and all the smoking up that you do we'd offset each others smell and it would be like breathing fresh air.:D

deerhunt45

10-13-2009, 02:53 PM

I'm heading out for the evening hunt in a few minutes. Check back with you all later :mischeif:

TheCream

10-13-2009, 03:35 PM

Ah, that's not a problem. I was however expecting you to film all the slaying that will be going on...just think of all the footage you could get!

I was planning on rooming with you though, with all the farting I do and all the smoking up that you do we'd offset each others smell and it would be like breathing fresh air.:D

You just sealed the deal on me not being there. :yikes:

I would like to meet up with the other team members, but I just can't go away from what I know I have here. You saw the pictures, you understand. :shhh::D

Big H

10-13-2009, 04:17 PM

As of right now, I should be able to be there in time to hunt on Friday. Then we can sit around and tell lies on Friday night I guess.

I already have plans on Saturday on another property with a friend and my dad.

Are you bringing the guitar so we can sing Kumbaya around the campfire?

OLDHAT

10-13-2009, 04:32 PM

Are you bringing the guitar so we can sing Kumbaya around the campfire?

So I've not even pulled out the geeetar and you are already a groupie!

I will bring the guitar if 45 shows up and brings his also!

TritonBill needs to show up as he has a bunch of homebrew that he could bring.

I played a gig last week in Chillicothe. Well we played this camground. We had all of our gear/the stage on a low-boy around their "community" area. Well someone that was camping had a projection TV, they blew up this big butt thing that looked like the kids could jump around on it and aired the OSU football game on it while we were playing...was pretty cool....anyone of you guys have that set-up for the game on Saturday?

I will say that all the ladies were checking me out and throwing panty's onto the stage while the rest was watching the game. So Big H, make sure you wash your thong real well before showing up and hearing me play!

Oldhat

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 05:04 PM

All I have is a 13" TV for the OSU game. Better than nothing. :bouncy:

buckster

10-13-2009, 07:58 PM

Can I come to I also hunt Jeff Co. But as you know I cant hit any thing, I would not be a threat.

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 08:47 PM

Can I come to I also hunt Jeff Co. But as you know I cant hit any thing, I would not be a threat.

Buckster, I don't think you know how to get there. :whistle:

Buckmaster

10-13-2009, 08:53 PM

I will say that all the ladies were checking me out and throwing panty's onto the stage while the rest was watching the game.

...Must be that top 7% you still claim to maintain or to be realistic you have driven them all into same sexed interests. :coco:

It's the nose man. :D

TritonBill

10-13-2009, 09:24 PM

Did someone say homebrew!!!???? Man I just got home from a busy long day at work with work dinner at the end and I'm exhausted!!!! What time will you guys be up till on Friday night? I may be in the area on Saturday in Harrison county and could come down Friday night instead....

Everytime I leave this site for a few hours all hell breaks loose!!!

If I can rearrange stuff I might be able to make it, sounds like fun. I have to work till 5 on Friday, be home at 6 and usually can be down to the property in Hopedale closer to 7:45'ish. Not sure that will work out but just lettin ya know.

Heading to bed, I'll try to catch up with you all the next couple nights.

buckster

10-13-2009, 09:51 PM

Buckmaster, what part of Jeff Co are you hunting?

Big H

10-13-2009, 10:04 PM

...Must be that top 7% you still claim to maintain or to be realistic you have driven them all into same sexed interests. :coco:

It's the nose man. :D

He neglected to say that the "gig" was really at Marysville Correctional.

Buckmaster

10-14-2009, 07:32 AM

Bill,
PM me your email and I'll email you the details. We'll be up till 11pm-midnight Friday night. I have a friend that won't make it down till after his son's high school football game from Geauga Co. He expects to roll in around 11pm-midnight.

Buckster, Around Piney Fork.

deerhunt45

10-14-2009, 08:03 AM

Evening hunt was a wash. Nothing even close to my stand until dark thirty when I wanted to get down. Two doe walked down the middle of the creek and milled around below me. They eventually moved out of the creek and out in front of me but I could barely see their shapes and my pin was dark...no shot. I had to bark at them to run them off so I could get down and go home :D

It would be cool to meet up with you all. Ben, pm or email me the directions. I'm still up in the air, I'll see what I can work out. Couldn't make it over until Friday evening sometime at the earliest. Could hunt Saturday and maybe Sunday morning.

Jesse, I never travel without my acoustic geetar ;)

Buckmaster

10-14-2009, 11:16 AM

Can I come to I also hunt Jeff Co.

Guys,
Seems to me like someone wants to join "The Dream Team" :whistle:
Could we use a mascot? :16suspect1:

Being opportunists :idea: since Buckster wasn't a random selected drafted member of our team initially perhaps we may consider inviting him to our Dream Team meeting. Like a temporary agency; we could try him before we buy him. :coolgleamA: I think he could begin to earn his stripes as a free agent and be a decent asset for us gutting out our deer and dragging them back up the hill back to camp while we're telling our fireside stories :rant:, knocking back a couple of Bill's homebrews, and eating dinner. Your thoughts fellow Dream Team members? :confused:

TheCream

10-14-2009, 11:22 AM

Guys,
Seems to me like someone wants to join "The Dream Team" :whistle:
Could we use a mascot? :16suspect1:

Being opportunists :idea: since Buckster wasn't a random selected drafted member of our team initially perhaps we may consider inviting him to our Dream Team meeting. Like a temporary agency; we could try him before we buy him. :coolgleamA: I think he could begin to earn his stripes as a free agent and be a decent asset for us gutting out our deer and dragging them back up the hill back to camp while we're telling our fireside stories :rant:, knocking back a couple of Bill's homebrews, and eating dinner. Your thoughts fellow Dream Team members? :confused:

Would we have to trade for him or can he be signed as a free agent? If it's a trade situation, I propose a trade of (1) package of ScentAway wipes, (1) used Can call, and (1) used Butt-Out tool for (1) buckster and (2) bags of hickory wood chips. :bouncy:

deerhunt45

10-14-2009, 11:54 AM

Guys,
Seems to me like someone wants to join "The Dream Team" :whistle:
Could we use a mascot? :16suspect1:

Being opportunists :idea: since Buckster wasn't a random selected drafted member of our team initially perhaps we may consider inviting him to our Dream Team meeting. Like a temporary agency; we could try him before we buy him. :coolgleamA: I think he could begin to earn his stripes as a free agent and be a decent asset for us gutting out our deer and dragging them back up the hill back to camp while we're telling our fireside stories :rant:, knocking back a couple of Bill's homebrews, and eating dinner. Your thoughts fellow Dream Team members? :confused:

Well you're the Dream Team Captain and it's your camp...yeah, I say give him a tryout :D

Buckmaster

10-14-2009, 12:38 PM

yeah, I say give him a tryout :D

Ok, Buckster. You're illegible for a team tryout. Bring your gutting knife and a rope. PM your email to me by Thursday am and I'll give you the low down. I'll be off the web Thurs pm.

I just made it back from the grocery store. I'll post or email my menu later tonight. You guys can supplement the small stuff if you'd like. The main items and all else should be taken care of.

Things to bring:
Box of Granola Bars to snacks and/or grab and go bfast.
Jug of Water (I'm packing 10 gallons)
Ice in cooler if successful.
BYOB
Hand Radio so I can find you if you get lost.
Pillow & Sleeping bag (we have 9 beds)
Ear plugs so you can't hear Jesse

The headcount so far is myself, Kirk, Scott, Oldhat, TritonBill, Deerhunt45, Big H, and Buckster (if ambitious and as a free agent :biggrin:).

I think we've reached sleeping capacity since we need to give Oldhat some room.

Big H

10-14-2009, 03:20 PM

If Oldhat can't keep the snoring down, he will get a swift kick in the a$$. :whistle:

Buckmaster

10-14-2009, 03:34 PM

Here's the basic menu that I picked up at the store this afternoon. I have everything secured except Oldhat's trout. Feel free to supplement or add to your likings.

Friday Breakfast
HB Eggs, Granola Bars, P,B & J Sandwiches, Coffee

Friday Lunch
Smoked and sliced deer hind quarter sandwiches, pickles, chips

Friday Dinner
Venison Burgers, Corn, Grilled Potato, Green Beans

Saturday Breakfast
Same as Friday

Saturday Lunch
Chili, Corn Bread Muffins, Freetos, Oldhat's 5 Trout, Cole Slaw

Saturday Dinner
Pork Ribs, Brats, & Sausage, Corn, Green Beans, Potato

Sunday Breakfast
Same as above and/or left overs

Some one may consider bringing some Cheetos in honor of Thunderflight. :whistle:

OLDHAT

10-14-2009, 03:53 PM

For all of those who are interested:

I'll be arriving around 1:00-2:00 on Friday afternoon. Again, it will according to when I sleep off a hang-over since I have a gig on Thursday night and will be staying in my camper, so I may be outta there at 8:00 or may be outta there at 12:00. My goal is to get to Buckmasters place before it is time to hunt.

Oh and I will bring trout. I think I only have 5 or 6 left. They are best rolled up in foil and thrown on the grill. I typically add butter, garlic, stuff them with vegetables and let them cook for 20 minutes or so.

I will take the opportunity to "whack" the 1st doe that comes along. It's not often that I go on a killing spree while hunting, but I'll make sure we have some deer meet. If Buckmaster says it's OK, then I'll keep on whacking does until I am out of doe tags or I've reached my limit.

About me snoring:

I've lived in the 4runeer before for days at a time while hunting so I may end up sleeping in there, I do snore like a sombeetch though. Plus I don't knwo you yahoo's from Adam, so at least in the 4 runner I can lock my doors and be to myself:mischeif:

Little Buckmaster (buckster) can buy the beer. I drink Michelobe light and I don't drink from cans muffy, it's bottle beer for me.

Oldhat

deerhunt45

10-14-2009, 05:00 PM

Well I have a conflict. My loving wife reminded me that I am the emcee for the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk (Donate Life) in Dayton on Sunday. We have to be there at 7:30am. No way I can get out of it nor do I want to because this volunteering is important to us. With everything we got going on I simply let it slip my mind, what's left of it :redface: That's why I keep her around so I always know what I'm supposed to be doing :dizzy:

Looks like I'm taking a rain check, sorry guys really wanted to meet up :(

buckster

10-14-2009, 05:30 PM

Hey guys, If you are graced with my presence it will be on sat,
I would love to stop in and meet the guys we are going to beat this yr. I will probably hunt Jefferson in the morning so I wont be very far away if I have directions I would stop in.
Also My PM wont let me send anything cant figure it out.

OLDHAT

10-14-2009, 05:38 PM

Charlie you Boner! Show up Friday evening hunt Saturday and head out Saturday night.

Oldhat

Buckmaster

10-14-2009, 06:31 PM

10-4 Charlie, You're off to a better cause. Next year I plan on doing some pediatric cancer awareness work to help those in need.

Buckster,
You need to clean out your mailbox to recieve PMs. You've exceeded your limit.

OLDHAT

10-14-2009, 06:36 PM

Buckster,
You need to clean out your mailbox to recieve PMs. You've exceeded your limit.

He's finally assocaited with The Dream Team!
One thing Buckster is that if you are gonna be on our Pro-staff you have to get used to the effects of being "Mr Popular"....make sure you do the right thing and sign autographs like the rest of us do.

Oldhat

Dream Team Pro-Staffer

deerhunt45

10-14-2009, 06:54 PM

Charlie you Boner! Show up Friday evening hunt Saturday and head out Saturday night.

Oldhat

I'm looking at my vacation time balance and schedule right now...you didn't really call me a Boner with a capital B did you...no, I'm sure I dreamed it...not that I would ever reach dream state of sleep with you around...:rolleyes: :gaga:

10-4 Charlie, You're off to a better cause. Next year I plan on doing some pediatric cancer awareness work to help those in need.

Thanks Ben, I don't know if I can take Friday off yet or not...don't worry if'n I make it I'll bring plenty of crackers for the chili :D

Buckster,
You need to clean out your mailbox to recieve PMs. You've exceeded your limit.

Buckster, don't forget to take a pair of your man panties and toss them to Oldhat when he plays his geetar for ya...be sure to take a picture :Protest_emoticon:

He's finally assocaited with The Dream Team!
One thing Buckster is that if you are gonna be on our Pro-staff you have to get used to the effects of being "Mr Popular"....make sure you do the right thing and sign autographs like the rest of us do.

Oldhat

Dream Team Pro-Staffer

That's funny right there, don't care who ya rrrr :D

I always have autograph seekers crowding me after killing a deer, field dressing it and dragging it out...almost makes the task unbearable ;)

Big H

10-14-2009, 07:21 PM

Yeah Charlie what is wrong with Friday and Saturday? And he did use a capital B, I thought it was funny.

deerhunt45

10-14-2009, 07:32 PM

Yeah Charlie what is wrong with Friday and Saturday? And he did use a capital B, I thought it was funny.

Nothings wrong with Friday Saturday at all, I plan on them being good days regardless, but I don't own my own business and would have to get Friday off and burn a vacation day...something that's very precious around here. Trying to decide if it's worth it :cheeky-smiley-022:

I went back and yeah he did use a capital B...I wouldn't call him a Boner...a Bonehead maybe :whistle:
I ain't goin :nono:

TritonBill

10-14-2009, 07:51 PM

You guys have way too much time on your hands!!! lol. I had to make an honest living today and I always come back to 7000 posts, which is pretty sweet and makes for an entertaining evening...

Still trying to figure out if I can make it for sure to hunt on Saturday. I'm calling Ben now.

Buckmaster

10-14-2009, 08:55 PM

Nice to chat with you Bill. I burnt 4 of those dozen burgers while talking bucks with you. :shhh: Oh well, those will be for me. Give me a call Friday night on your way in. In fishing terms, we'll try to reel you in. We should be skinning out Oldhat's deer by then.

PS. Buckster, I PM'd you directions. Hope to see you Saturday for lunch. Call me if you need anything.

OLDHAT

10-14-2009, 08:58 PM

He, he, he, It was with a large B!

Ah Charlie, get off work, roll in around 9:00 in the evening on Friday, I'll still be singing or telling lies (probably will actually be getting done washing the blood off my hands from the days kill), you can take over from there and serenade BigH to sleep by midnight, tuck him in, then you can drink a beer.

If you are just being a cheap BONER then I'll put your gas on my company debit card and expense it out as a business meeting (I'll be doing that anyway, won't be as good as Vegas or other destinations...).
Hell I'll even be expensing out the Trout I'll be provding, I'll bring Post-it notes and you Boners can write me out receipts. Hell, it will be like I'm giving a freakin' hunting seminar anyway, so I might as well expense it out.:mischeif:

I'm still in no matter what all the other boners say. Buckmaster I'm there for you brother!

Oh, if around the campfire I call anyone "Boner", "Wizbang", "Chachi" or "%&#(W)(U*)" it's out of pure habit and I can't help it.

Oldhat

TritonBill

10-14-2009, 10:22 PM

Yep good talking with you Ben. I hope to see you guys Friday night around 8:30-9.

OLDHAT

10-14-2009, 10:43 PM

Ben,

I know it's a pain in the azz for you planning/getting ready for the camp, so do not hesitate in letting me know what to bring. I mean I can stop by Krogers or a Wally World and pick up all kinds of stuff on my way to your place, so don't fret/string yourself out in trying to get everything ready. I can bring whatever man, if it costs a couple hundred bucks for supplies then I can get it. I don't want you to be out that money, let me get some stuff since you are the host.

So shoot away, what else could I bring to make this as enjoyable as possible? What is your camps "beer of choice"?

You got a good electric coffee maker...I know you don't have running water but I do remember you saying you have electric. I need cooffee to survive, so should I bring a coffee maker, I've got a perculator coffee pot and I've got an extra electric one.

Oldhat

OLDHAT

10-14-2009, 11:34 PM

Weather man says COLD!

Friday 40 degree high, Low 36 at night (chance of rain)
Saturday- 40 degree/36 low (Mixed rain and snow)
Sunday- 47 High, 37 low.

Damn I've been at this game for 27 seasons, this has got to be the coolest temps I've ever seen from the start of bow season leading us into the rut.

Good hunting weather, something tells me that we'll be getting those "North-ish" winds for a while. Looks lik ewe ain't even gonna see the temps break out of the 50 degree mark all next week. By next weekend it shoudl be "hot and heavy".

Good night John Boy!

Buckmaster

10-15-2009, 07:16 AM

Got it all covered Oldhat. I'm ready to roll after work tonight around. Yes we have electric and two coffee pots. Just bring your trout and your trout fixings. Our beer of choice is anything that has suds and is cold. Usually it Natural Light or Busch Lite. It's BYOB so I already have my beer staple secured. Bill's bringing samples of his homebrew too.

For your additional comfort items, bring your teddy bear and your rain coat. That should do it.

With this cold weather snap the deer should be up and moving.

Big H

10-15-2009, 07:31 AM

Do you have any blinds with a heater? If not I may have to bring my camoflauge Snuggy. And no Oldhat, you are not getting in it with me. :tsk:

Buckmaster

10-15-2009, 07:54 AM

Do you have any blinds with a heater? If not I may have to bring my camoflauge Snuggy. And no Oldhat, you are not getting in it with me. :tsk:

Closest thing I have is the front deck of the cabin. :D

OLDHAT

10-15-2009, 11:35 AM

I'm heading home to pack, then it's off to CHillicothe, I'm bowhunting the farm this evening then playing a gig later this evening. So I will be off the radar for awhile...next time any of you hear from me will be when I roll into Buckmasters place on Friday afternoon.

I've have your cell# buckmaster, directions and about everything I need. I will call when I'm close, I'm thinking Friday afternoon no later than 2:00.

Oldhat

Buckmaster

10-15-2009, 11:38 AM

Sounds good Oldhat. I'm rolling out at 4pm tonight. See ya tomorrow.
Bring your laptop with aircard and camera and we can post hourly updates from camp on OS.com.

Buckmaster

10-15-2009, 01:35 PM

I know it's a pain in the azz for you planning/getting ready for the camp,

It's no hassle. I actually toned this event down down a little bit. At last year's fun fest we spun Bambi on the BBQ.

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/517/Roast_2.jpg

Buckmaster

10-15-2009, 02:57 PM

OK fellas, I'm checking out for the weekend. I'll see you at Deer Camp.
Drive carefully especially after dark. There's lots of deer running around.

Big H

10-15-2009, 02:57 PM

I will bring some butt putty and crackers.

TheCream

10-16-2009, 09:32 AM

Fellas, I was supremely disappointed last night! I pulled off a few things I didn't expect, like:

-bargained a day off
-had what I thought was perfect weather conditions
-located a white oak dropping nuts
-perfect wind

I thought "Man, this is like the perfect storm, this is going to be a great night." I was hunting a high bench on a big hardwood ridge that has produced well for me in the past whenever there are acorns. This was my first hunt in the area this year, and this general area has given me two archery bucks and several archery doe kills over the last 3 seasons. The gamble was wondering if there would be any nuts, and to my surprise, there were some. A large white oak had a few nuts under it, and while in the stand a squirrel working the top of the tree was dropping some. Here are a few pics from the stand.

The giant oak is on the right:

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I was hunting where there is a slight saddle, the ridge comes down nearly all the way to my bench:

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More young white oaks, didn't hear anything falling from them:

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Everything seemed too perfect...right wind, cool weather, food, combination of two solid travel routes (bench and saddle), and I made zero noise getting in. It all added up to seeing ZERO DEER from the stand! This was my first skunked trip of the season, and I really wasn't expecting that! :nono:

Oh well, it was still a fun night to be in the woods, and a day out there is better than a day at work, no matter how the hunt goes! :D

deerhunt45

10-16-2009, 01:51 PM

Wow Cream, surprising you didn't see ANYTHING at that setup. That's deer hunting I guess.

I couldn't skip out of work today so obviously I am missing the dream team camp. Oh well, plenty of hunting to do around here. I'll most likely be out all day tomorrow.

TritonBill

10-17-2009, 09:21 AM

Just had 5 deer under my stand but no shot,2 bucks 3 does

I think we converted Oldhat to smoke up after last nights team get together!! Nice to meet ya fellas!
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deerhunt45

10-18-2009, 01:31 PM

I was out all day yesterday and saw a total of 6 deer during shooting light, none within range. That wind got crazy in the afternoon.

Sorry I missed Buckmaster's camp, I'm sure I missed a good time :D

OLDHAT

10-18-2009, 03:33 PM

Well the "real men" of The Dream Team have all returned home. A couple of deer were killed at camp, had a good time!

There will be plenty of pictures to share shortly as Big H, Buckmaster, and myself took pics. Big H and BUckmaster have the good pics, I just have them of the moonshine being passed around a few of around camp, those boys have some pics and we all have a few good stories.

TritonBill made it over on 2 occasions and got to partake in some of the Rainbow trout I brought with me to cook up (damn was it good), He bought us some home brew beer and it was good also. Buckster stopped by and a good time was seen by all.

I had a 110-115" 8 pt at 15 yards and a 7 point (would have been an 8pt but broke off a brow tine) at 20 yards.

Ben is a "killer" and whacked another doe. Another deer was also taken and I'll let Ben chime in on it with picks......I'll just say that I have gone to the "darkside" of hunting in more ways then 1 and it's gonna get good so stay tuned for Ben to pass around the picks.:whistle:

I will say that there is only 1 true man on this team and that would be me, I proved my manlyhood by taking a shower around 10:00 saturday morning. And that was a 50 gallon barrel that Ben had on a frame outside with a stall around it. Nothing like taking a freezing cold shower standing outside with 40 degree temps and 35 degree water......I screamed like a banshee for about 5 minutes but boy was it refreshing!

Stories to come.

Oldhat

Big H

10-18-2009, 04:29 PM

From what I heard, you didn't look very manly when you came out of the shower..........more like a tortoise? :whistle:

deerhunt45

10-18-2009, 04:43 PM

From what I heard, you didn't look very manly when you came out of the shower..........more like a tortoise? :whistle:

Way too much information :dizzy:

What I want to know is can Jesse really play the geetar...:mischeif:

TritonBill

10-18-2009, 05:41 PM

Hey guys, definately had a great time, nice to put some faces to the names. Thanks Ben for opening up your place to us and helping make this possible. Even though I didn't hunt with you guys I enjoyed driving over Friday night and Saturday after my morning hunt to visit. I'm glad you guys enjoyed the homebrew I made and the Deer jerky! Jesse, that trout was excellent, I wish I'd came with an empty stomach. I hope i can meet up with you all again another time.

Saturday's hunt started out slow. I didn't see a deer until 9:45 am and then the action was real good for a while up through 11:15. At 9:45 I heard some noise to my right about 100 yds away and I looked and I saw a group of about 10 turkey coming my way. I started watching them closely and was thinking bout Thanksgiving when all the sudden I see brown behind them. There were 5 deer (2 bucks, 1 adult doe, 2 smaller doe) travelling together and they sorta pushed past the turkey and came right down through the same path I walked to get to my stand. When the deer got right to me, one stopped for a brief second and looked up at me and then just kept on going at a leisurely pace. This all happened pretty fast and I didn't get any shots for fear of being busted. There was only 1 doe I was interested in and that would have caused quite the mess had I shot it and freaked out the others! They slipped away out of sight and maybe 20 minutes later 4 of them came back and ran through the field I was over looking. The 5th came back under my stand and made a big circle and then came back under my stand again, to bad it was one of the smaller doe.

Saturday night I went to a Brew Up a Cure 2009, beer home brewers festival, a benefit for Cystic Fibrosis. I drank a lot of beer and I'd have to say my favorite was an Autumn Wheat beer. Before the brewfest, we ate at a place in Monroeville, PA called Rivertown Pour House that had 19 freshly made brews on tap and a great dinner. I had the Stuffed Sirloin steak, mmm mmm good.

Sunday morning came pretty quick and I really didn't want to get up but I DID and it was nice crisp, frost laden kinda morning. I made it to my stand which was about a 200 yard walk and didn't spook anything going in, a bonus! At around 8:15 I had a lone 8 point buck with about a 13" spread walking towards me. He ended up walking directly to me down the path and under my stand before he walked off into the thick stuff. About 1 hour later from the same direction I watched 2 doe appear and they took a different path, up through some thick stuff and kind of around my area and down a powerline so no shots there. Maybe 35 minutes after that I heard somethng down to my right on the powerline, sounded kind of aggressive and snort like and I was pretty sure it was a buck. 10 minutes go by and out of that area comes 2 does and then yup, confirmed it was a 6-8 point chasing them. I was kind of surprised to see this. Too far away for a shot but the buck wasn't that big anyhow. I waited another 30 minutes and decided to get out my stand and go eat some lunch and spend some time with the family for a couple hours before I drove back home in NE Ohio.

So the wrap up is, I met some really cool guys from the website and our team, saw 5-6 deer each of my morning hunts and had lots of laughs with friend and family. Great weekend I must say!

OLDHAT

10-18-2009, 07:01 PM

From what I heard, you didn't look very manly when you came out of the shower..........more like a tortoise? :whistle:

Looked like a freaking big azz icicle hanging over 2 frozen boulders, I was gonna attempt to run back to the camper but I had to drag them.

Charlie:

I ended up dragging the guitar out last night.....I had all the yahoo's singing. Ben wouldn't let me quit, I guess I played for 3-4 hours. I finally drew the line and quit on about the 5th shot off moonshine at 1:30 in the morning and called it quits.

More to come.

Oldhat

Buckmaster

10-18-2009, 07:21 PM

Fellas, thanks for making the venture over to Piney Fork Hollow. I enjoyed your company and the adventures shared. Scott and Kirk had a great time this weekend and enjoyed meeting you as well. I forgot to tell you guys but I met my wife on Match.com. :whistle:

OLDHAT

10-18-2009, 07:56 PM

Buckmaster

10-18-2009, 08:36 PM

Welcome to the 2009 Dream Team meeting. It was held at Buckmaster's cabin in SE Ohio.

The meeting place: Piney Fork Hollow
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The participants, two third of The Dream Team. The missing one third were blessed from the Deer God. We kept Thundeflight in mind with the honorary Cheetos. From left to right, Triton Bill, Big H, Oldhat, and Buckmaster. :D

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/520/medium/Dream_Team.jpg

Saturday proved the first success of the weekend as Big H finally convinced Oldhat to give the Scent Smoker a trial use. After some major convincing.... Oldhat decided to try it. He was hopeful that Brock would sponsor him and that he could become a Scent Smoker pimp. :shhh:

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/520/medium/Oldhat_endorses_Smoke_Scenter.jpg

We ate very well as always. Saturday's lunch was stuffed trout cooked in foil packs on the BBQ grill.

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/520/medium/Trout_Lunch.jpg

OLDHAT

10-18-2009, 08:51 PM

Damn that trout was good.

I heard someone coming through the cabin as we were out on the porch drinking, had never met BigH, so he's walking through the cabin, pops open the door and the first thing I say is "Damn you are a Big MOFO".....funny thing is I kicked his azz out of the good bed in the camper and made him sleep on the floor Friday night.

Man, I'm getting fat! Bet I've put on 20lbs in 2 years....guess that has something to do with all the beer I drink......and lord knows I didn't slow down over the last few days with you yahoo's.....instead of a deer camp it should have been a "beer camp".

Buckmaster

10-18-2009, 08:54 PM

Saturday proved a little more success as Oldhat changed his hunting mindset with the use of Scent Smoker. He said, "The Indians used smoke for cover scent, so he was doing things Indian style." Oldhat proved right as he stalked this doe dead downwind with his Bear recurve, cedars, and Bod Kin 3 blade points. He shot this big mama in one of the food plots at 6 yards with the breeze on his back.

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/547/medium/Oldhat_Doe.jpg

The Dream Team congrated Oldhat and posed for a quick photo.
Left to Right, Buckmaster, Oldhat, and Big H

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Buckster and his two boys stopped by to visit Saturday afternoon. They brought some cookies to try to butter us up and allow him on our team. The cookies were great however we had to provide Buckster our regrets. His resume did not quite meet the high standards we empose to join The Dream Team. We told Buckster to go shoot a big one and come back to talk to us again next year. :coolgleamA:

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/520/medium/Buckster_Cookies.jpg

The working Dream Team meeting continued over appetizers followed by a rib dinner.

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http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/520/medium/Rib_Dinner.jpg

Buckmaster

10-18-2009, 09:03 PM

The meeting had adjurned at about 2 am Sunday morning as Oldhat played his guitar just about all night long. He finished up by tucking us into bed and he sang :whistle: us a couple lullabies :gaga: until we fell fast asleep.

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/520/medium/Oldhat_Guitar_Photp.jpg

Oldhat, here's the autograph you were seeking.

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/520/medium/Buckmaster_Autograph.jpg

Thanks for coming down fellas and best of Luck in 2009.
~The Buckmaster

OLDHAT

10-18-2009, 09:14 PM

You got me there. I committed to the smoke machine, but I had to take that cold shower first with no-scent soap. Told the boys the only way I'd be convinced was if I could shoot one with trad equipment "dead down wind"......so Big H smoked me up, I grabbed Scott's trad stuff, took one shot, the team decided that if I could whack a target at 20 yards consistently (in 2" groups) after 10 shots then I was ready. We held a huddle as I was getting tired of shooting, the huddle broke and it was decided by the group that I could shoot better then Coonskinner and I would be allowed to use trad gear (not bad after 10 shots, the last time I shot a recurve or a longbow was 27 years ago).

BIg H lathered me down with smoke, they had one big "human size garbage bag" and I put it over me like a tent, Big H stuck the scent smoker in there with me and after catching a good buzz for about 3-5 minutes I was off.

......continued after a bit......Stay tuned!

Big H

10-18-2009, 09:32 PM

Oldhat hurt my feelings when he commented about not all of the arrows in my quiver matching, then he laughed at me since I was wearing two different camo patterns. :nono:

If you notice, he was dressed to the gills with all new stuff, I am thinking he may have stopped at Cabelas on the way to get decked out and make a good impression. Luckily they had his favorite camo in extra short sizes. :whistle:

Big H

10-18-2009, 09:40 PM

Buckmaster, your camp is great, and I wanted to thank you for having us over. Good thing I was around for the track job, Oldhat was still sleeping and didn't want to help......

OLDHAT

10-18-2009, 10:01 PM

So now I am ready to hunt....all smoked up, got my trad gear, now all I need is a deer.

Buckmaster was to throw me on the back of the 4wheeler and cruise the spots looking for a doe directly after the smoking up, but #2 called so I had to go to the outhouse.

On debating whether the smell of an outhouse would render the smoke smell useless it was decided to go ahead and smoke all up again since I did wipe with the scented toilet paper that Ben had in the outhouse. So off we go again to smoke me up.

We finally get on the 4wheeler and off we go (man that smoking up is anal, I guess we spent a good 30 minutes total).

Ben has 19 stands on his property of which each stand has a foot plot and a barrel of corn.....we were looking for a deer in either scenario for me to shoot.

So anyway, BigH likes to take his smoker with him on the treestand, he says it hides his scent/keeps the smoke smell going + gives him cover from a deers vision. He claims that if a deer does get curious and starts looking for where the smell of smoke is coming from then he just hits the bellows a few times and hides behind the puffs of smoke then the deer can't see him and go back to normal...I was going to give it a try.

...continued as I've got to go get a beer..be right back

OLDHAT

10-18-2009, 10:10 PM

I did forget to mention this, here are my "1st times" at hunting that occured at Ben's camp that were new to me:

1.) I had never hunted over a corn pile.
2.) I had never hunted a food plot
3.) I had never hunted out of a ladder stand
4.) I had never hunted out of a "tent style" ground blind
5.) I had never hunted out of an elevated blind
6.) I had never used a 4 wheeler to get me to a hunting spot
7.) I had never shot a deer with trad stuff
8.) I had never used a scent-smoker
9.) I had never used an outhouse
10.)I had never realized that for being a big guy that someone like BigH could be such a fragile little twinky boy.

OLDHAT

10-18-2009, 10:23 PM

So we are on the 4 wheeler checking out bait piles and food plots. We hit a few but no deer. Finally we get to the 13th plot and momma and 5 does are out there feeding.

Buckmaster and I discussed where down wind would be and figured to try the experiment that we needed to be down wind and since there was no way for me to put a stalk on and get those deer down wind so we needed to find another spot.

I was getting a bit worried as it took us to the 17th plot until we found the right scenario....big momma was alone and munchin on Turnip tops.

I not only had to stalk her with her being dead down wind, I had to go the length of the food plot (maybe 100 yards by 40ft wide plot in the middle of the woods) because she was in the back corner of the plot.

I jump off the 4 wheeler while Ben was slowly rolling not to alarm her, we debated this as Ben said she'd spook if he stopped to let me off, and I figured that if he would just stop then the deer would never see me or smell me...I mean hell I had on camo and was smoked up what could go wrong?

Big H

10-18-2009, 10:33 PM

OLDHAT

10-18-2009, 10:33 PM

So, I get right at the edge of the plot and woods, take off on a pretty good walk then hit the dirt.....momma is getting curious. I don't know if she smelled me or seen me, can't decide which one since I had on camo and was invisible or if this smoke got her alarmed....then the military training kicked in, I started low-crawling, had 30 yards to go to get to within 20 yards, it's just me and the deer and the wind baby, both of us in the plot, her eating and me sneaking.

So I get to about 20 yards and wait for her to turn her head so that I could get up on one knee to shoot. I figure she was 20 yards. The doe turns her head and up on one knee I go.....Momma picks me up and the "game is over" I freeze with the arrow on the rest and figure I'm done.

Momma never spooks and to my amazement she lowers her head and starts feeding. I look down to make sure I get the finger tab properly on the bow and notice that I pulled a flu-flu arrow out with a game tip verses a broadhead.....gotta change arrows. Finally after 5 mimutes or so and her turning her head multiple times I get to change the arrow.......

to be continued..............................

OLDHAT

10-18-2009, 10:39 PM

For those "tuning in", if you think Oldhat can talk, you should see him drink, :yikes: He thinks he is bigger after a few beers also, so I had to straighten him up a little before we went to our sleeping quarters. Buckmaster might be able to buy a new crossbow with the beer cans from this weekend. LOL...for the record basically 4 of us drank 132 beers in 2 nights, plus the beer that Bill brought, plus that bottle of moonshine!

Beer...hehehe, you should have witnessed our boy Buckmaster last night....man, the guy was shitola faced......he's just like Kirk when he gets drunk. I guess the two of them will catch on that after drinking 15 beers you should only take one shot of moonshine verses 5!

heading to bed, will finish the story tomorrow!

Oldhat

TheCream

10-19-2009, 07:33 AM

I'm glad some folks had a good weekend of hunting. I woke up sick to my stomach in a BAD way Saturday morning and cancelled the morning hunt. I would have been doing #2 off the stand every 20 minutes had I gone out. Saturday evening was a bust, only saw 1 doe. Yesterday afternoon I went to a good location that has produced well for me in the past and my hunt was disrupted by a pair of road rifle hunters on a 4-wheeler...and yes, with my help they were identified. :rant: Always carry a video camera or camera of some kind, fellas, you never know when a poacher will be dumb enough to drive right by you while you're packing your gear in your truck. :nono:

CritterGitter

10-19-2009, 07:35 AM

I knew there would be some good stories from this camp. Glad you boys had a good time. Some deer were slayed to.

TritonBill

10-19-2009, 08:17 AM

Wait...wait... you guys call that beer you were drinking beer, pfft.. I'm sure glad I brought some real homebrew for you to try. I usually pee the color of the beer you guys were drinking. :mischeif:

Man I wish I could have stayed to hear OldHat play, nothing I enjoy more than an acoustic guitar performance!

The funny part for me is I grew up about 25 minutes from Buckmaster's camp and I had to use a GPS to get me there! Friday night I plugged in the address to my GPS and I'm telling you right now if it hadn't been for Ben at the end of his driveway waving me in with his flashlight at 9PM I never would have found deer camp!! So....I thought well I had fun Friday night and go back Saturday, guess what, I took a wrong turn and ended up going in from the opposite direction and had a harder time in the daylight then I did at night!! BuckMaster has a beautiful place and a great area to hunt. Those deer have to be in good shape with all the steep terrain, reminded me of WV mountains!

BTW, Buckster has a great family, I commend him for getting his kids involved with hunting and showing them what the outdoors has to offer.

OLDHAT

10-19-2009, 08:58 AM

Man I wish I could have stayed to hear OldHat play, nothing I enjoy more than an acoustic guitar performance!

I guess Ben thought I was bsing' at first about playing in a band and that I'd been playing the guitar since I was 14. It only took 2-3 songs for Ben to get all "weirded out" on me about how he thought me playing that thing and singing was the greatest thing since sliced bread. The Big guy doesn't know a lot of tunes, but he hummed the melodies, passed the shine and slurred a lot of the lyrics he did know, the other guy "Kirk" that was there was howling like a yote most of the time. Even got Scott to sing, so you would of been howling with them Bill if you would have been there!

I guess we done Bluegrass, some of my originals, CCR, Old Crowe Medicine Show, Alabama, Jim Croce, John Prine, ZZ Top, Zep, The Band, Neil Young, and a bunch others.

The Cabin was a rockin' and the beer and shine were flowing.

Oldhat

OLDHAT

10-19-2009, 09:10 AM

I knew there would be some good stories from this camp. Glad you boys had a good time. Some deer were slayed to.

A good time was had. There were 2 other guys there also, Kirk and Scott. Those 2 are Ben's buddies. At the end of the day, I just call them all "killers" as they will whack a doe at 1st chance. I think from Friday until Sunday that Ben only hunted maybe 20 minutes. He whacked a doe in about 20 minutes then hung out around camp the rest of the time.

I knew they were killers once I got into the tent style ground blind. Ben had told me that when I got there to shoot through the mesh.....popped in the blind and I guess there had to be 50 broadhead holes through the mesh outta 1 blind and most of them were going in the direction of the corn pile.

TritonBill

10-19-2009, 09:42 AM

Talked to my boy about going out with me for a hunt this weekend, told him we'd be going out for about 3 hours in the ground blind. He hasn't went with me since he was about 7 so I'm hoping this will rekindle the interest some. I'm not sure whether this will happen this Sunday or halloween weekend but hopefully I get him out there!

Big H

10-19-2009, 09:55 AM

Here is a pic of Oldhat after he inhaled some smoke from the Scentsmoker. I convinced him it would work on his breath too.

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/2009_Hunting_Pics_015.jpg (http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/5325)

TritonBill

10-19-2009, 10:20 AM

Those must not have been hickory chips!? :)

Big H

10-19-2009, 10:41 AM

He was very gullible... I told him it was my own special blend of native, selected hardwoods and plants. :whistle:

Buckmaster

10-19-2009, 11:29 AM

Oldhat's a little like Bill Clinton, "I did not inhale." Well, the proof is in the picture.

http://www.ohiosportsman.com/photopost/data/500/medium/2009_Hunting_Pics_015.jpg

Buckmaster

10-19-2009, 11:42 AM

I think from Friday until Sunday that Ben only hunted maybe 20 minutes. He whacked a doe in about 20 minutes then hung out around camp the rest of the time.

Oldhat, My father believes I could locate deer in a mud puddle and kill it.
My first 2009 hunt was 2 hours, my second was 20 minutes, and my third was 10 minutes. The rust is falling off from the offseason absence... or like a fine wine I'm improving with age. I told Big H the deer just follow me around the woods. He thought I was joking :whistle:

I forgot to mention to you guys that one of my main sponsors is Come Here Deer.

It's been nice providing you 3 years of smack talk, having you enter "my world", and showing you "the real deal". I'm thankful you were watchful, ambitious, and attentive. I hope you learned something young :gaga: Oldhat.

Pass it on to your children. :D

It's now time for me to go buck hunting. ;)

OLDHAT

10-19-2009, 11:57 AM

Big H

10-19-2009, 12:13 PM

You need to hit them a bit better, if it would not have been for Big H walking up that mountain side and finding your deer you'd still be looking!

Ron I can't believe that deer made it that far up on that hill once BigBen arrowed it...maybe we should get him some shooting lessons as a token of our appreciation of letting us into "his world".

He showed me yesterday where you found it. Damn, that was straight up and down.....I'm glad I slept in because my fat azz wouldn't have walked up there!

I have found a few that were given up on. I told you guys about the buck my dad shot and I had to put it in a headlock so my dad could finish it off with a knife. LOL

The nice thing about it was that once we pulled it out of that log pile, all Ben had to do was let her roll down the hill to the creek. Tenderized her on the way down. LOL

deerhunt45

10-19-2009, 12:25 PM

Thanks for having us Ben. Pretty nice set-up you you have there at your camp. Will make sure I venture over ther again next year. I'm not bringing my guitar unless Charlie shows up with his. I know I can play now I'm curious about Charlie. I figure he only plays the Kazoo.

Oldhat

Give me more than a couple days notice and I'll be bringing it :mischeif:

Sat down with the guitar Friday evening although I didn't have anybody to howl at my music :redface:...let my mind wander...Charlie Daniels, Steve Earle, Zepplin...Rolling Stones...Clapton...Dylan...Young...

Lets get together...:D

TheCream

10-19-2009, 12:35 PM

Those must not have been hickory chips!? :)

Should have substituted the hickory for some mesquite chips just for Jesse to see if they worked as well. :biggrin::bouncy:

OLDHAT

10-19-2009, 12:38 PM

Charlie,

I done Copper Head Rd for the boys....that is when the shine was flowing so I figured it was appropriate. I also done "Dead Flowers" by Stones, Forgot to do "Don' think Twice It's Alright" by Dylan. I even threw in "Mustang Sally" and "Pancho & Lefty" and "Easy" by Lionel Richie.

Ben requested some Boy George and Culture Club. Ben didn't know much lyrics on my stuff, so I figured out the chord progression to "Carma Camelion" and he pulled it off with the lyrics. He then requested some George Michael and immediately after he sung "I want your Sex" and dancing around the living room, thought he was gonna rip his shirt off:coco:

Big H then stepped in and requested some Elton John. That's when I figured it was time to stop playing for the night and call it quits!

Oldhat

deerhunt45

10-19-2009, 12:59 PM

Charlie,

I done Copper Rd for the boys....that is when the shine was flowing so I figured it was appropriate. I also done "Dead Flowers" by Stones, Forgot to do "Don' think Twice It's Alright" by Dylan. I even threw in "Mustang Sally" and "Pancho & Lefty" and "Easy" by Lionel Richie.

Dead Flowers, Wild Horses, Honky Tonk Women (Stones), Like a Rollin Stone, Things Have Changed (Dylan)

Ben requested some Boy George and Culture Club. Ben didn't know much lyrics on my stuff, so I figured out the chord progression to "Carma Camelion" and he pulled it off with the lyrics. He then requested some George Michael and immediately after he sung "I want your Sex" and dancing around the living room, thought he was gonna rip his shirt off:coco:

Ben Ben Ben :nono: I ain't goin there :mischeif:

Big H then stepped in and requested some Elton John. That's when I figured it was time to stop playing for the night and call it quits!

There's one in every crowd, let me guess, he wanted to hear Candle in the Wind :gaga:

Oldhat

:coolgleamA: :D