preacherman Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Are you happy? My season has had some great ups and downs. The up would be being able to go to Kentucky and hunt some of the most beautiful land I have ever seen. The down would be, while up there, I had a shooting house turn over with me and I broke my leg and tore up my knee at the same time. Had surgery on my leg and knee on the 19th of November. I go back to the doctor on the 27th of December and I hope he lets me get out a little. If he does, my season may not be all lost.......because the rut is fixing to kick in full swing down here and we have one more month of season left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Are you happy? I have thoroughly enjoyed my hunting, but the bad draught we had really put a hurtin' on the horn crop. I haven't seen a single buck that I thought would make 160. Numbers are still good, and I'm seeing plenty of mature deer, they just don't have big horns. Oh well, maybe next year we'll get some rain and things will be back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Are you happy? Been a lot of ups and downs the past three years here. This is the third year of major disappointment for me with my seasons. Had a promising start with a really good 10 pointer showing and almost giving me a shot with a group of 4 other bucks near the end of the first archery segment. Last season I was really happy with how things came together was the 2003 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Are you happy? I didn't get to hunt near as much as I usually do due to family issues. Only bow hunted 3 times and rifle hunted 4 times but my 4th rifle hunt was a blast. I was able to harvest my 2nd largest buck ever--and had my daughters with me--so all in all I'm pretty happy: Now that's happiness to a daddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer06 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Are you happy? i was happy with shooting a doe for the freezer...but unhappy the IDNR brought the season in a week late this year...didnt have an opportunity at any nice bucks...until next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Are you happy? 151 5/8 net inches of happiness for me!! My biggest ever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Are you happy? I actually had a good season...even though I got skunked! I finally saw a real nice buck on new property I have permission to hunt. I learned the way the deer travel through the area using the availible cover to their advantage. On property I have hunted before I learned Tons of Information because I hunted there most of the season. I only hunted there when the winds were favorable and saw more deer there then ever before! While I'm kicking myself in the butt for not being more aggressive in my stand placement this year and getting close enough for an ethical bow shot...I Know where the stands will be Next Season This year I got Schooled...next season they will ride in the back of my Bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Are you happy? Happy I was able to get out. Happy I arrowed a doe for the freezer. Happy with the number of bucks I saw. Unhappy with the quality of the bucks I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Are you happy? My dad and I had a great season stating off in September when my Dad took 2 (1 doe and a 3pt) with the bow. Then I followed up with my largest buck ever in October. Then finished up during our gun season with 5 doe opening morning ans another slightly smaller buck but still very nice on that Monday before Thanksgiving. We ended up filling 9 of our 10 tags and managed to hunt over 45 days in 2 and a half months. I still have 1 archery antlerless only tag left, but it's not looking like I'm going to make it out again. Freezer full of meat, time spent with my Dad and my daughters in the stand, absolutely priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? im pretty happy so far, and i well get happier when it cools off, still have 2 months left of season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasDeerHunter Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? I am very happy with this season and happy with my past seasons. I thank God every time I am able to hunt and have been blessed to harvest 6 deer so far this year and have several weeks of hunting left. One is a trip to Mexico to try my hand at taking a 150in buck or better. If I ever loose the desire to hunt ( which I can't imagine ever happening ) I think I would be just as happy to help my children or others enjoy the outdoors and hunting. This year is far from over and I am already looking forward to next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? I got skunked this season mainly because I only got to hunt for 4 days in rifle season and about 4 days in bow season. Saw a few but never got a good shot. Oh well, I'm still happy. Anytime I can get out in the woods I am a happy man, getting something is a bonus to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? I too got skunked this season but had 3 misses and wounded one doe. I was fortunate enough to get 4 shots off at deer, but screwed up that one shot when I wounded that doe. She was shot the next morning so she isn't still walking around wounded. Next year I can gun hunt and I'll be tearing them up real good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? Im more than happy ive been in the woods what more can i ask for? Ive had more chances with my bow this year than ever before. Ive just not had bow up in tree in time or they just wont get out from behind that tree. I was lucky enough to get a nice buck this year again. Thank the Lord. And i still have a week to bow hunt along with a 3 day rifle hunt. What more could i ask for? Great season all in all for the team here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? my best ever! i wish every year ws like this one. three deer with my bow and an unlucky ground hog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? Can't complain at all, 3 down with my bow, including this fine buck and one down with the gun. ML season starts next week, and I get to take out my new TC Encore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkillemquick Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? I had a great year, hunted for the first time with my nephew, and spent some great time with my father! Didn't shoot a deer this year(first year I haven't in the past six), saw alot of deer, but very few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest khjr Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? Iam happy with my season, I have harvested 3 deer so and have 3 weeks left to bow hunt. Best part about my season was I got a handicaped hunter back in the woods and he got his first deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt19 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? Yes and no. Anyone that reads thing I would love to hear any and all thoughts on what I'm about to write. When this season started in was on pins and needles. I couldn't wait, it felt like my first season all over again. Four days into the season I harvested a doe, and she became a gift to the land owner. At the time it happened you would have thought I took a world record. On 10/11 I harvested my largest archery buck. I was so pumped I couldn't talk to my hunting partner to tell him what happened, and I had trouble putting away my hunting gear before getting out the flash light before tracking him. What a rush. I was pumped for a few days after that. Then my season changed. I harvested 3 more antler-less deer to date, and not once did I get anywhere near as excited. The only joy I got out of those harvests, was seeing I hit where I aimed. At this time I really wish that I felt as I did when I began deer hunting. In those days I would come unglued to the sight of ANY deer, but as of late the harvest isn't the event that it once was. I worry that I am becoming a killer, not a hunter. Im not sure what to think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? Marc, every year is a great year as long as you are in the woods with the leaves under you and not above you! Remember the highlights and celebrate! The doe contest at Brians. The day you took your daughter in the stand with you. You got to enjoy the view as Mother Nature painted the hillside red, yellow, & orange. You managed to put two deer in the freezer to feed your family. And so on and on..... Remember killing a buck is only a small part of the overall equation. It's kinda like what Realtree says, "Family, Friends, and the Great Outdoors" What else more could you ask for? Am I happy?? Heck yeah!! I got to hunt with my family one more time and God willing we will all get together again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Delta_Hunter Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? My season was not good at all. I spent a lot of time and energy on food plots, hanging stands, etc. I was all fired up for bow season but family issues arose in late summer. I went thru the first and will be my only divorce. Very tough to get into any spirit, even hunting which up until now was my passion. I have gone to the stand several times and just can't stay. Too much time for my mind to just run and I can't keep my concentration on why I am there. The times I have put the time in, the deer are just not there as they usually are, thus adding to my frustration. A good hunting season is what I needed but it just ain't happening. My season is not over yet but as I type this, I could be out there doing what i used to never miss no matter what. I hope things are better by turkey season... Thanks for letting me vent!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeE141414 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: Are you happy? My season turned out to be eventful and fun. I had my first bowkill in the middle of october (little 6 point). Then i got two deer during the two week rifle season up here (a doe fawn and nice 8 point). Then i finally finished off my season with a 155 lb field dressed doe just last saturday with my bow. I had a lot of fun, with it being my first year hunting with a bow and am looking forward to next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Danbo Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Re: Are you happy? Not happy this year. To Busy to hunt productively. Didn't see much either when I did go so that made it more frustrating. Starting to plan for next year now so that I have at least a few whole days to hunt. Heading out to scout a few new spots after christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted December 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Re: Are you happy? [ QUOTE ] Marc, every year is a great year as long as you are in the woods with the leaves under you and not above you! Remember the highlights and celebrate! The doe contest at Brians. The day you took your daughter in the stand with you. You got to enjoy the view as Mother Nature painted the hillside red, yellow, & orange. You managed to put two deer in the freezer to feed your family. And so on and on..... Remember killing a buck is only a small part of the overall equation. It's kinda like what Realtree says, "Family, Friends, and the Great Outdoors" What else more could you ask for? Am I happy?? Heck yeah!! I got to hunt with my family one more time and God willing we will all get together again next year. [/ QUOTE ] Very good points Joe. I guess it's frustration setting in on me . This year we put in a lot of time with land improvements and plots and let a lot of different bucks walk and to not see many deer or any good deer just got to me. The weather was lousy to say the least and I want to know where the 30+ bucks have gone that we have let go the last two years. (FRUSTRATION) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnLungBuster Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Re: Are you happy? It has been one of the worst for me. Not because I haven't seen deer or been successful but mainly because of the lack of time actually spent in the woods. As bad as I hate to say it I'm looking to start over again in the spring chasing turks and preparing for next years deer season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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