ruttinbuc Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Had a good hunt today...Couldn't close the deal on anything, but it is all about the hunting anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Went out tonight with my son, we sat in the Ameristep Doghouse blind overlooking a big bean field. Saw 3, but they were a long way off. Going out in the morning to the same farm with Chris, there are a ton of deer out there. One of us is going to connect, I can feel it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 i got a stand hung at dougs uesterday and i saw 7 deer near my area when i walked in. i got my climbing stick attached and then while i was fine tuning the stand, a doe and yearling walked by at about 30 yards. i was kind of amazed they didnt even see me since i was hanging off the side of the stick with my safety belt on. im going to let this prime stand sit a few days and then go back Oct 4th or 5th to try and shoot a doe. i will be out in the morning at my GB stand. im hoping i see a doe. my gears ready, bows set and broadheads are sharp. would be cool to tag a doe the first morning. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 sounds like a plan Tony! I went and hung a stand myself today. I saw where some deer were coming into a field and moved accordingly. May well pan out...ya' never know. there were a couple of scrubs and a few does. Maybe the big guys are shy right now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Oh my gosh...12 days until the opener...could it be any slower...lol. I'm anxious to get in the stand with my Hoyt. And more then ever I want a buck with some substance to come by...I'll take what God gives me though:-) Good luck everyone! Go team,lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Passed on a yearling doe Sunday morning, her momma was about 45 yards away. I thought she was going to come in like the yearling did, but she knew something was up. Went out in the PM and got skunked, too dang hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 i got to hunt the first day in the morning and it was just nice to be out. weather was cool 55 degrees, cloudy and a good wind from the NNW. only thing is i didnt see any deer from my GB stand. this stand is on public land and theres a lot of huge cornfields nearby. im thinking this corn needs to go out before i start seeing a lot of deer. i dont know why, but this stand just feels right. its raining here so im camped out in front of the computer. weather should get nicer as the week goes. im planning on hunting my prime spot thursday morning at dougs. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Went and sat in the corn yesterday evening. Just a couple of rows in, along a hay field, overlooking a bottom where the deer bed. Didn't see a tail until last light when a doe and her two fawns appeared in the hay above me. Must have been bedded right in the corn, those tricky rascals..... Had to wait until they were out of sight before i could sneak out. Will be taking my climber someplace where the acorns are falling. Need to give my newly hung stand a chance to cool a bit before I sit it. Hang in there TG, you will be hunting before you know it. It does seem like a good long time for NY to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Tonight was one of those nights where you know that nothing was going to happen. There is a feeling in the air or something that I have felt before. Mother nature was asleep, all be for a couple of jays and catbirds with their lonely calls... even the cicadas took the night off..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 must have been a lonely night ruttinbuc. at least i watched a squirrell rebuild its nest monday morning. maybe the deer gods will smile on me in about 6 hours, im heading out to the GB stand for a morning hunt. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Yes, it was a bit lonely, Tony...This morning I was in the company of a small group of doe and fawns. They were within 40 yards, but I could barely see them through the fog. I thought of you as i ranged one at 31 yards.... They were hammering the acorns as they fell. Don't know what is up with those bucks though???? Hope you have a good day..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 saw 1 doe this morning at the GB stand, i just couldnt get the right shot. she came from the east and was traveling west. she crossed my shooting lanes a little to quickly and by the time i got my act together she was out of range. i made a grunt noise to get her to stop, but it was too late. she stopped in the wrong place. but it was exciting to see a deer from this new stand. i have really high hopes from it in late oct. i just have a feeling im going to rattle in a big one here. im off to dougs thursday morning to hunt it for the first time. i have no doubt i will see does there and probably get a shot. its loaded with deer. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Quote she crossed my shooting lanes a little to quickly and by the time i got my act together she was out of range. I hate when that happens... Got to go and get my new eyeglass prescription filled. May get out this afternoon. Not a big fan of this heat we'll be getting.....Keeps the deer in bed all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 What a difference a night makes. Went to the new hung oak tree stand and had a very good hunt. Had it not been for a woman looking for her lost dog I may well have had a shot opportunity at a couple of Jersey giants. These two bucks were in a group of five. All shooters 8 points and better. They came out of the woods across the meadow (200 yards away) and were milling around on the edge for a bit. The oak tree I was in was dropping acorns like gangbusters and every time a bunch hit the ground the deer looked in that direction They started coming in my direction when out of nowhere this lady starts calling for her dog. The big buck stopped and stared up towards the calling and all five turned and ran down the meadow. Dang!One house up there and the dogs out... I shot a doe last year on the run the bucks came out on last year on a morning hunt. I have a plan using my climber or back to the oak, but need the wind to dictate which. What a time for near record heat to go along with all this...Just hope the dog don't get loose..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Sounds like a close one ruttinbuc, it will happen for you soon. Tominator and I had a similar encounter last year on an evening hunt, not with the big bucks, but with a woman walking her dog through the woods right at prime time. Saw a few deer running away from us and up the other ridge and wondered what the heck is going on, soon here she comes up the trail, 40 yards from us and she never knew we were there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Yes, Tom it sort of bummed me out, but things happen for a reason I guess. I was all pumped up to run back up there today. It was way too hot and problems the heat brings with it brought me back to reality. I don't think those bucks are leaving that area any time soon. At least I hope not. There has not been too many guys out and about yet which will help me maybe get the drop on one of these bucks. Can't do anything but try and hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Went out tonight and had a great experience with two black bears making my day. The cheap SD card in my camera took a dump. Story is in my journal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Well one week left to go, can't wait, especially to hunt the college land. With bowhunting only there, I think, and andy thinks, there's some big bucks there. We went out tonight to check our stands, saw plenty of does. I think this heat is keeping the bucks hiding. I might go over and scout it tomorrow. Good luck guys, keep hitting the woods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Getting ready to head out for a morning sit with Tominator. Supposed to be record highs today, near 90...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Skunked with a capital S. Cooler weather is moving in here Wednesday, supposed to be highs in the mid 60's. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 I got skunked yesterday with a capital S.....Can't hunt Sundays here...Just as well I guess.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I put some miles on today..Andy and I went over to the college land...found a few spots for stands and got myself a little ground blind made behind/between two big oaks or hickory trees, can't remember. It's on the side of a hill, with a well travelled trail about 10-15 yards from it and the corn field is about 50 yards away. Deer should either come from in front of me or behind and beside me....I think if the wind is right, might have a chance. Oh yeah, got a scrape and rub on that trail to:) 5 days to go, and a big cool down end of next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 yea im also waiting on the cooler temps and to get off of these 12 hour shifts. sunday was my last 12 hour shift and i plan on being out each morning weather permitting. its time for me to get a doe for the freezer. Good Luck everyone. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I know I will try getting out in the morning. May be the best bet with this heat wave. It is supposed to rain on and cool down on Wednesday. Can't wait. I went to Cabelas this afternoon and got a pretty good deal on a SKB soft bow case. Found it at the tent sale. I looked at them in the store and was not about to pay $110 + tax. The Primos case was $57, but too small for my bow. I have a Newberry Sabre XL that is 38" axle to axle which makes it 42 inches with the cams. Long bow, but accurate as all get out. Anyway I figured I'd check and see what was in the tents and lucked out finding the case for $70. I could probably put two bows in the thing. All kinds of compartments. Will really come in handy for my trip to the Midwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Looks like the cool down came a day later...A 1/2 day at least. The wind is coming strong from the east and that is when I see the game the least... Truth is I slept past the bell this afternoon. I'll be out in the morning. Hope the wind settles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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