RangerClay Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) 2nd all in Favor say I opposed same sign I's have it Team 2 White Tails Matter Edited September 26, 2016 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Lets keep this Team on top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Love the team name!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrown Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 "I" ! Oh, a little late. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Love the team name! Aaron - I have been processing my deer (and those of friends/family) for about 10 years now. After years of using a pulley system or come along, I finally bought and installed an electric hoist for the carport. I'll put some pics up of it in use later when it actually gets used. I've been busy getting things done around the house and at work so I'll have more time to hunt this once the season opens Saturday! Joe, that is a fantastic buck! I hope you connect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) Frank I did same thing...will get pics too Glad everyone like name...with whats in the news nowdays..it fits! I FULLY expect to have deer with "picket Signs" in my yard, I"M READY Edited September 29, 2016 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Biggest thing that I'm seein'. I probably will not get out until Oct 14 or so. I'm taking a young lady out for early blackpowder. Hopefully she will get a chance at him. Otherwise just a lot of average stuff. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 After years of using a pulley system or come along, I finally bought and installed an electric hoist for the carport. I'll put some pics up of it in use later when it actually gets used. Come along in the garage here. Thought about a cheapy harbour freight electric hoist. Been cutting and packing ours since 2003. Biggest downfall for us is no walk in and usually too warm here to let one hang. Did pick up a new porter cable cordless recip saw to use instead of my old corded craftsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 this is what I installed; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Martin - that is the same one I just bought and installed. Cabela's had it for 109.00 and I used a 20 dollar off coupon and after using my points I paid 5 bucks for it. William, Do you use the reciprocating saw once the meat is removed for disposal? I generally use a hatchet to get the skeleton in a trash bag. I used a chain saw once but it was too messy so I stuck with the hatchet. Tomorrow is opening day and we just had a cool front move in. I'll be up at 3am getting ready and then out to the stand an hour before daylight. Here is what I'm after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 William, Do you use the reciprocating saw once the meat is removed for disposal? Mainly for cutting the shanks. I skin back then cut the meat away from the bone on the legs before cutting off the legs with a bimetal blade then wash off any bone dust before putting in the cooler. I dispose of carcasses whole usually on our ground in the bottom. Good yote bait. We had to get a new grinder year before last. Upgraded from the cabelas $99 job we had for about 10 years to a cabelas 1/2 horse commercial. BIG difference. Catrina saw pics of a nine that is my target buck this year, got her a little more motivated. If she can kill him first i will be happy for her. Asked her if she wanted me to load pics for her to share and she said no that she didn't want to jinx herself. lol We have had a couple other probably 3.5 year old bucks around that should be good enough. We tested the black diamond she hunts with yesterday and it is still dead on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) Frank, Great minds think alike! Got mine off Ebay about same price will try to get pics up today of my cooler project Edited October 2, 2016 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Love the team name!! Team 2 White Tails Matter Disclaimer; At No time does Team 2 intend on adding insult to "Other" like names; It is a lighthearted take of Current Political Times; not sure what we will do if somebody enters a Blacktail deer??? One thing for sure, we WILL be accomadating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Ok got pics edited..(major accomplishment for this 'ol Farmboy)Here is the winch mounted above the rolling rail; raise carcass up; hang on rolling hooks, remove gambrel, into cooler it goes The overhang I made to keep winch and us out of weather while skinning pitched roof I put over the old flat top, rubber coated cooler ;16 foot by 8' ;too cheap to buy a new matching ridge cap; got cover sheets for entire project; tin was half price of new. About $500 in upgrades including winch​ Edited October 9, 2016 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Hope this helps Frank; Edited October 3, 2016 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I'm thinking 3.5. What does team WTM think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) I'll go 4.5 brisket just looks a bit filled in than a 3.5 would have jmo Edited October 3, 2016 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Shoot him. Not sure that there is much future potential. good luck to all he dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrown Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) It is hard to say for sure how old he is. Each area will be different, some have more food sources, some have less. He could be 3.5 year old if you have good ag or he's been hanging out over a couple corn piles. I'd say closer to 3.5, he doesn't have big mass through his antlers. All the bucks I've shot, that's been older, that's one of the sure enough characteristics is mass. Biologist abroad will agree that the main factor is age structure, then genetics. Edited October 4, 2016 by abrown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Shoot him. You talked me into it. If he shows up he's toast. The 50 acres I hunt are bordered by a 300 acres of corn and beans. In January and February the deer turn to grazing the grass in the cattle pastures. There are also several acorn trees in the area so the nutrition is about as good as it could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Hey everyone! Glad you all like the team name I chose. Season so far has had it's ups and downs. That buck on my backyard trail camera picture disappeared on opening day. I fear he is in someone's freezer. A few days later I went to visit my dad and hit my bow property. I saw some really great deer and had some close calls. Saw 4 bucks on Sunday and I'm confident that with time something is going to happen. I did get my first crossbow last week. I posted a picture in the crossbow room. Good luck everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) May sit this weekend, exchanged my Butler clothes for my Real Tree hunting clothes. Im better "suited" for those This was first morning one could see breath when you exhaled! 36 here prob be frost this eve. and we did have frost sun. a.m. Edited October 9, 2016 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) Had a 1.5 yr old 6 pt. lots of potential ; shot him with my phone Edited October 10, 2016 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Opted to hang a new set overlooking corn field, it will be getting combined soon. Great Rut/eve stand site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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