2018-19 Bambi Whacking
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I’ve hunted 8 times and not seen a single deer. There are signs of them everywhere—I can almost walk a continuous trail all the way around the property without losing sight of signs of their travel paths. They are obviously only coming into this property at night and my trail camera shows the same.
Last year I did not see a single deer in the woods during all of shotgun and muzzleloader seasons. It looks like this is going to be the same this year. I either need to find somewhere else to hunt other than my father in law’s like I used to have and lost, or hang up my boots. I came to the realization this morning that this just isn’t fun anymore.
Last year I did not see a single deer in the woods during all of shotgun and muzzleloader seasons. It looks like this is going to be the same this year. I either need to find somewhere else to hunt other than my father in law’s like I used to have and lost, or hang up my boots. I came to the realization this morning that this just isn’t fun anymore.
- Dec 27, 2012
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There were six deer in my yard when I got home.
wilcam47
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Literally not one damned deer this morning in Carroll County. First time of nine outings there this year I haven’t at least seen deer there, even if out of range for a clean shot... I had high hopes, now the only things high are my tenders from freezing
Of course the only deer I saw were the two I bumped about a quarter mile from where I was/am going to sit for the evening. Same spot as this morning. I did see one really old turkey or I am guessing it is. Spur looks bug an curves and it looks like it’s eyes are swollen shut. It didn’t fly off when I got right under it and it kept cocking it’s head when I made noise but I didn’t see it’s eyes open.
If it was only turkey season...le sigh
If it was only turkey season...le sigh
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- Jul 29, 2014
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Took a doe this morning with my 300AAC. Considering the beautiful, cold, calm morning we had, deer movement was slow. Could have had a couple more, but I was a guest and didn't want to overstay my welcome.
Nothing tonight. Not even very many gunshots in Green Ridge this evening. This morning I’d call it typical if maybe a bit slow. Tonight it was dead. I doubt there were 10 gun shots from 3pm on. Basically nothing from about 10am till 3pm. Maybe a couple that sounded like they came from WV (I’ve been hunting near the river)
Archeryrob
Undecided on a great many things
They finally stopped logging the farm to the east. I hunted the farm edge to the west. That other farmer decided to spread manure at 2:30. Boy was I a bit pissed. But figured they are used to his tractor getting round bails every night for the cows. The fourth trip the deer must have got tired of the tractor and headed my way. A whole bunch of does. I picked one and dropped her.
These pictures to show what the hornady SST rounds on .30-06 did. Bullet entered the heart and opened the other side like a flower. I am not sure the bullet even exited
Yea it’s a bit gross but that bullet was awesome
These pictures to show what the hornady SST rounds on .30-06 did. Bullet entered the heart and opened the other side like a flower. I am not sure the bullet even exited
Yea it’s a bit gross but that bullet was awesome
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BossmanPJ
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I’m digging your knife. What is it? Nice shot too.
SCV/SAR Patriot
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Looks like you got to the heart of the matter. Congratulations
Nice shot (Archery?) Rob.........
rgramjet
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As I got skunked on opening day of rifle season in VA. My wife sends me a pic of the side yard.
PIA!
https://www.mdshooters.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=248635&stc=1&d=1544314590
PIA!
https://www.mdshooters.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=248635&stc=1&d=1544314590
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With the puns! This is a serious matter!!! Have you no heart?!?
SCV/SAR Patriot
UNRECONSTRUCTED
HA HA, nope. LOL
Archeryrob
Undecided on a great many things
Yea, its gun season, not archery season. I could have not made this shot with a bow. It was 70 yards and had a 2" opening between a split Y tree and she started stomping as the yearlings spotted me. I just said "send it" and got down and check the tree and no hits or scratches. Yup, she's dead.
I bought the knife blank at the Market Fair at fort Frederick. I got the blank for $20 and has some cherry burl to make handles. It hold an edge really nicely. My daughter butchered her deer with it and now I have to make her one too. Not such a bad request.
Here is the entire blog post on making the knife if you want to read it. And then making the sheath too.
The best part is now is my buddy is forging a drop pointed knife for my daughter. He says he can be done Friday or Saturday and then I have to make scales and a sheath for her. Hope to make a combined Christmas present from him and I. Best part is she has no clue. Hopefully it can happen. I can hunt after Christmas.
A pic of the knife
I bought the knife blank at the Market Fair at fort Frederick. I got the blank for $20 and has some cherry burl to make handles. It hold an edge really nicely. My daughter butchered her deer with it and now I have to make her one too. Not such a bad request.
Here is the entire blog post on making the knife if you want to read it. And then making the sheath too.
The best part is now is my buddy is forging a drop pointed knife for my daughter. He says he can be done Friday or Saturday and then I have to make scales and a sheath for her. Hope to make a combined Christmas present from him and I. Best part is she has no clue. Hopefully it can happen. I can hunt after Christmas.
A pic of the knife
Archeryrob
Undecided on a great many things
I have hunted gun season out here before and deer just disappear from hunting pressure. give it time to late muzzy or when bow come back and you'll see deer.
SummitCnty
Ultimate Member
Hunted WV today and were it not for the coyote I saw at first light I would have seen zero wildlife.
My first encounter with a coyote and it had me wondering if it being in the area was enough for the deer to vacate the area or was it just a slow overall day.
My first encounter with a coyote and it had me wondering if it being in the area was enough for the deer to vacate the area or was it just a slow overall day.
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