NY_Bowhunter14 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 went out tonight and all i saw was a button buck just before dark... came by a 18.5 yards... pretty neat to watch him... just wishing one of the big boys would do that for me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Hey gang nothing yet have not seen a deer all season long until to day. right in the middle of the City 5 does and one Monster Buck!!!!!! I mean man/ladies the largest deer I have ever seen. All of my stands are hanging on trees at camp. So went to dicks and picked one up wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 rattled/grunted in a buck yesterday morning... never came in range of me tho... stayed about 70 yards out and wouldn't come any closer... looked to be about a 6 point... not sure if i would have pulled the trigger on him or not.... never got a great look at him... might throw my "no shooting does until gun season" rule out the window, and lay the smackdown on a slickhead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 I got another kill today but wrong animal! Was a clean miss on a HUGE doe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Well, I went out this morning and shot at another doe. I could not believe that I missed. I was right on and perfect broadside shot. I got done hunting and went to put my bow back in the case and my sight fell off. I think it moved from being loose. It is now fixed and I am right on my target again! I hope this year gets better. That is two misses for me! OUCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Still plugging along here...missed a 5 point last night...right over the back at 30 yards. Saw a small 3 this am, no shot. I know there are nicer "small" bucks...I'm just torn between holding out and just wanting to put my tag on some bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 seen a big boy hanging out in some thick this morning... tried grunting at him, but he wasn't real interested... haven't seen much rut activity yet, hoping that will pick up soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I have only seen two bucks a small spike and my little freak. He has like 8 points but he is a freak. Here is pictures of both of the bucks that I have seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 i think the ruts winding down already here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 I shot one yesterday but only had time to put it in the score thread so here it is with the other bucks that I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 congrats stone cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Congrats! Thats awesome! I got a another muley doe yesterday. 5 more points! http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102472 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Congrats Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Congrats Steve! I had a shooter 8 point on a doe a few days ago... he cme by at 59 yards, but no closer... Had a good 6 point come by at 20 yards the next morning, but the landowner doesn't want "smaller bucks" shot, so unfortunatly i had to let him pass... i was pretty bummed because he was a nice deer that i would have loved to of harvested.... oh well... going to be able to get out tomorrow morning for one last bowhunt before gun season opens saturday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Well, here in NY our southern tier gun opener is Saturday. I usually kill 90% of my bucks this week. Will be hunting for 7 days. I will report back in after Thanksgiving. Good luck my brother NYer's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 had a pretty disappointing gun opener... only saw a button buck well before shooting light... oh well, will be back at it tomorrow morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 All I have to say is "What A Weekend"! I got to my stand friday morning with a nice 10 showing up in the field to far away. Then a small spike came into 5 yards following my trail into my stand! I took out my cell phone and took about 8 pictures of him. He did not stay long but just did not know what I was in the tree. I could of showed him but chose it was way to early in the game for a spike to fall. That was the only two deer I saw that morning. I went out that afternoon and saw 5 does out in the corn. They did not come close enough to shoot. Saturday morning was an interesting morning. It was misting rain a little big then a small sprinkle. I noticed three nice sized does to my right that they where slowly working my way. All of a sudden they came running by really fast. I grunted at them loudly to try and get them to stop with no luck. I looked back to see if a buck ran them off and then I saw orange heading my way. My buddy forgot his cell phone so I thought it was him ready to head in for lunch. It was not him! It was someone that was trespassing! He did not even see me untill he was 25 yards away. I put my hands up and shook my head at him. He said sorry and then left out the back of the property. I am not sure why you would walk around on other properties when there are a bunch of shotgun hunters in southern Illinois. Let alone I was about 100 yards from the edge of the 400 acres that is privately owned by a buddies family! That was the only three deer I saw that morning. I was so upset I changed stands due to if I saw him or another again I would of really been PO'ed. My buddy reported it to his dad so he was going to check the back of the property for the evening hunt. I was sitting there not even 10 minutes I noticed a nice doe coming in to see what the noise was of something walking. Well, she was quick to find out. Shot her a little back but she ran about 40 yards and down she went. I ended up seeing 5 other does that night. It was a good night. I notice there was a bunch of fresh rubs and scrapes in the area so I decided to hunt the same spot in the morning. Now to sunday morning, I was sitting there for a good hour and did not see anything. I then saw two yearlings come in from my behind me to the right. They ended up bedding to my right about 20 yards. The next thing I knew they yearlings where at alert while bedded. I looked where they where looking and here was 4 does walking to far out to shoot. About a hour later they both stapped at alert towards me. I was thinking I was busted! I then heard a stick break to my left. I looked over to see a nice buck walking away from me. I stood up really fast and pulled the gun up. I grunted with my mouth and then the buck stopped. I put the bead on him and pulled the trigger to hear CLICK! I forgot to hit my safty on my gun! I then hit the switch and then pulled the trigger. I hit him right above the shoulder just a little forward. Down he went! I dropped him right where he stood. I was very happy with what I had done for the first time ever and that was tag out during shotgun season. I have not done gun season that much due to my love of bowhunting. The story of my buck gets even better. My buddy noticed a lump on his left leg and just found it odd to have a lump in that location. I knew my slug stayed in him due to it being on the opposite side pushing the skin out. I got to where I was in that area but I was working on the front legs. I found a slug in the upper left leg. I was thinking I did not believe my slug traveled down his leg just in my travel. As I was around the neck my slug fell out of the skin. Then it came to light that the knot on his leg was an old slug wound and the slug is smaller than mine so I think it is a 20 guage slug to where mine is a 12 guage. So now I have two slugs from my buck! What a tough warrior that he was. That to me makes him that much more of a trophy! I am really happy with him and my doe and very happy with my weekend. I want to say thanks to my buddy and his family for letting me hunt on the property and hope that we have plenty more great times together! Thanks so much! I also want to thank my two little yearling friends to help me keep an eye out for other deer! grow up to be my friends at my house please! HE HE HE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I made a mistake in my post the wound was on right leg not left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 awesome story steve! congrats on the kills!!! thats a great looking buck! trying to do my part, was gonna go out tomorrow morning but its supposed to be raining with 20+ mph winds... gonna have to wait til thanksgiving morning now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I wish I could of shot this fella! Who ever did, if he was shot, is feeling a little blue and I am sure has two black eyes! What a brute! Scored him today and he is 165 2/8 inches. He will be honored on my wall for being a giant by all means in my eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Both great bucks stone!! I got a doe opening day of gun, hoping to get a buck though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Man what a shame nobody was able to put a tag on that old boy. What an absolute trophy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the one Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 [/img]when i learn how to post pic i have a six pointer to enter into the contest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 (edited) [/img]when i learn how to post pic i have a six pointer to enter into the contest Congratulations!!!!! I will help you with posting your picture if you want. Do you want directions? Or you PM me your email address I will post the deer for you. Edited December 1, 2010 by RangerClay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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