billygoat Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Well, for most of us, our deer seasons are wrapping up. For some of us, our focus turns to work or the holiday seasons, for others... other hobbies, and still for others, we continue our yearly assessment of the whitetails that surround us... Just wondering what some of the forum members due from Mid December through the winter to keep from getting cabin fever. And what whitetail related activities they engage in during the winter months (i.e. shooting leagues, whitetail deer shows, shed hunting ect...) Anyways, enjoy the season, congrats to everyone who was able to engage a successful season and better luck next year, to those who were not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? I still have a few more days of rifle season left, then I have a two week archery or muzzelloader season that starts after Xmas. After this we hopefully will have ice and I will be doing some hardcore ice fishing After this I will shoot the bow and get ready for 3d season, and wait for the spring months to arrive so I can hammer the fish out on the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? I was thinking the same thing. These go-to-work and come-home-from-work in the dark nights suck. I've killed 3 deer with a bow, so I don't need anymore deer. What I'm doin next week is go chase some hogs for a couple days in the SC mountains (hills). Christmas break will be a good time also. In Jan and Feb is when I scout new deer hunting areas and hog/squirrel hunt. The turkey comes in Apr or May. But once 1 Jan comes, I start pounding the target butt to get ready for 3D's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? I still have 3 more days left with the ML and thats it here in VT. Hopefully I can put the smack down on that big boy VTbowman has been playing cat and mouse with, and then it's back to the wifes chore list around the house... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted December 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? The dreaded chore list..... saw my wife sharpening the pencil the other night.... put the fear of God into me.... Why did you have to remind me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? The Pa. rifle season ends Saturday.The Monday after Christmas,late archery and flintlock and small game seasons come in-I'll be taking the flinter out.February is the outdoor show in Harrisburg,Pa-I usually go to that.I try to get some winter trout fishing in with the flyrod.I build arrows for the upcoming shoots and start to shoot the bow in early Feb. weather permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wisbowhntr Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? Hey billygoat I am stil hunting here . (bowhunting ) I take it you don't bowhunt ?? How did you do in the gun season ?? I myself just bowhunt here . I heard alot of people say they didn't see squat this year . Well good luck with that hunny to do list the wife is making up . I allways fear the ones my wife makes up . LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? our season closes the 15th of jan 2005 so we have a while before we are done and i think some of us okies are going on a pig hunt in feb 05 so i may be busy for a while if all goes well rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? I have a suggestion for everybody. After all the seasons are completed, why not pick up an electronic game caller and go out and shoot some coyotes. It'll get you off the couch, get you some exercise, and help out your local deer herd a bit. It's also a good excuse to dig that old rifle out and put it to some good use. That's what I am going to do. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarylandQDMA Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? I'll be hunting deer till the 31st of January. then it is time to scout for them for the next seasion. along with looking for new sights to hunt. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhtr1 Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? Still hunting until the end of January. After that I will be building some more game cameras but dont tell my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted December 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? wisbowhntr, yeah, I bow hunt, but have already taken my share of deer this year, 2 w/ bow, 1 w/ rifle, and 1 w/ shotgun, and the wife took a buck, so needless to say, I don't need anymore deer. As far as deer seen in WI. The bow season was real slow, gun was even slower. I saw 2 deer opening morining of the gun season. I can't help but believe that WI deer numbers are significantly down. Hopefully get some snow so I can chase some yotes. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSGB Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? I'll be hunting deer 'til the end of January, then the squirrels better watch out! After that, it's time to start thinking about fishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? My season is still upon us, I'm gonna go until I can't no more, and once that is over, I know I need more practice on my bowshooting. Missed 3 bucks this year. Gonna get a new bow this year. So I'm gonna practice a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? For me, I am already making plans for adjustments, new stand sites, ground blinds, improvement to old stand site, food plots, etc. Although I will not do anything until warmer weather. Its ALWAYS running threw my mind on how to improve my chances for deer hunting. As for what keeps me busy? Catch up on family time, Ice fishing, and PlayStation 2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Re: What do we do now? Scouting. That is mainly it for me through this part of the season. Usually by the time the holidays are over, the snow is to deep to get through the woods without killing yourself. So then it is waiting the several months until spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Re: What do we do now? Still have about 4 more weeks left of deer season here. Wont be long after that until the spring turkey season opens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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