wtnhunt Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 hoosierhunter and Zizzer59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 Alright partner let’s get it done!  I’m pretty good about updating at least weekly on what’s happening here in Indiana so keep me up to date on what is happening on your end.   My season starts Wednesday and I hope to get a doe down quick to free up a second buck tag.  In terms of targets, I have a few options.  Unfortunately my top deer got hit by a car in July.  It’s the second time in 3 years that has happened.  All good though, looking forward to a productive season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzer59 Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 That’s too bad about your best deer being lost to a car, I hate that. Bow season opens the 25th in my two zones in Arkansas so I’ll be looking to get a doe pretty quick too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Yeah here’s a picture of him dead and from last year.  He was a good 4 year old that added some serious inches.  Last year be probably would have went in the 130’s as a 3 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Opening date is here!  Never mind  the fact that I left my jacket at the truck and forgot my ozonics battery at home.  Feels like home being back in a stand!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Shut out this morning which is very unusual for me.  I’m in a blind tonight over looking some Kate planted beans and a rye plot that was planted two weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 That's a shame Pat. That was a nice buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Haven’t been in a stand since opening day and probably won’t be able to get back out until late this week.   I’m am pumped up for youth season this weekend as I’m taking my oldest daughter hunting for her first time to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 24, 2021 Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 Back in the saddle tonight trying to earn my buck.  I’m sitting over a small rye plot that I drilled two weeks ago.  This is my only ground blind setup so we will see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzer59 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Good looking set up! Let me know how youth season goes, I can’t wait for the day my boys are old enough to go!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 This morning was the youth opener and Kate was itching to go.  She’s been practicing all summer and I was confident in her ability to hunt with daddy this year.  It was raining pretty good  and I nearly didn’t take her out. After about 20 minutes of debating what to do, I knew I couldn’t let Kate down by not going.  We went to the elevator blind overlooking a 1 acre brassicas plot. This blind is special because it’s where my wife shot her first deer last year and I killed my largest buck on our farm two years ago.   The morning started slow, but around 8 we had a 1.5 and a 2.5 year old enter the far end of the plot.  They milled around over there for about 5 minutes but never got closer than 80 yards.  Kate wanted to shoot but I told her we had to wait for a closer shot.  About 20 minutes later we had two 1.5 old bucks come out right under the blind and feed at 20 yards.  We actually had to wait for them to feed away before I could open a window and reposition her shooting chair.  At 60 yards, the bigger one turned broadside and Kate asked if she could shoot.  Daddy gave her the green light and the .357 barked!  He ran about 80 yards and piled up in the plot!!   I don’t cry, but tears were instantly rolling down my face.  All of the dads know what I’m talking about, it’s a feeling I’ll never forget.  I’m so proud of my little girl!!    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Hntr Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Congrats Pat, looks like she enjoyed herself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Thank you, she had a wonderful time!  now it’s dads turn tonight.  ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Congratulations to Kate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 THATTA WAY PAT! ? Not sure WHO may have the biggest smile...Kate or her Dad??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Congratulations to both of you Pat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Thanks guys!  We are missing you in the contest this year Al, hope all is well on your end.  I did earn my buck the other night, just was on a fawn so I didn’t take any pictures.  Kids gobbled down those back straps in a hurry!  The weather isn’t cooperating right now but maybe later this week and the start of next should be good.  We open statewide this week so that opens up some additional property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 Thanks Pat. Even though I'm not putting scores up for a team, I'll be around checking in on y'all and share deer tails too. Forecast shows rain moving in this weekend through Sunday morning in Missouri...then cooler temps for 4 or 5 days. I'm heading there Saturday but I don't plan on sitting in a stand until Sunday afternoon. Hope to run my cams and move some to scrapes that aren't on them yet. Better chances for up close pics of bucks. Need to see several in hard horn that I haven't caught on cams since July and early August too. Still looking for several mature bucks that haven't been caught on cams so far that I caught on cams last year. BTW...you are right about that feeling you had when Kate bagged her buck. You'll always remember it like it happed yesterday. I still do and it's now been 28 years since my son bagged his 1st deer (a doe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Back in the stand tonight for the first sit of the year on my farm.  Sitting over a small clover plot that was drilled late with rye and brassicas.  I also have some corn about 100 yards away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Congratulations to your daughter Pat! Those clouds, cool breeze, and changing colors make the hair on the back of my neck stand. Good luck this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 Nothing new to report, haven’t been in the woods.  Starting to narrow down core areas using the cameras so hopefully late October will heat up.   I also got the benefit of a buddy inviting me on a military hunt on November 6&7th where we get to use a firearm and have extra buck tags so I’m pretty excited about that.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizzer59 Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 Muzzleloader opens in the morning here in Arkansas. We have a cold front coming in tonight so hopefully they will be moving good. I’ve only got a couple decent 8 points on camera so far on the new place so hopefully something comes together. Extra chances to fill tags are always great, especially that time of season!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 That’s exciting to pick up a gun this early in the season!  I’ll probably get out a few times this next week then really start hitting it around October 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 I went out last night in search of a doe and found one.  Here’s a picture from the stand and one of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Yep...you sure found one...congrats Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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