2018-19 Bambi Whacking
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Brickman301
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Thanks, yeah he put a good shot on him. I don’t want to jinx him on myself, but he’s always put a good shot on a deer. But believe me, he’s learned not to take a shot, if the deer didn’t give him a good clear shot. Aways hard to let a nice buck walk by, because he didn’t give you a broadside shot. Most of the time, they will the next time, at least that’s what we hope for. Better to pass him up, and wait another day. He’s very patient when hunting/shooting, and fishing, other things not so much. Lol.
Definitely some nicer grade bucks being posted up this year. On our lease there have been 3 bucks taken in the last two weeks. 2 were 8’s and one 9 during bow season. Can’t say if it’s just luck or maturation of the herd.
I also hunt West VA, been hunting the same area with mostly the same group for 35 years. I can say from my own experience, it seems in that region the numbers of deer are without question down, but the quality of the bucks have been better than 10-20 years ago. The guys I hunt with there are born and raised in WV. It was common in the late 80’s into the early 90’s to have on average 7 bucks hanging opening day rifle, then 2-3 second day and 1-2 through the remainder of the first week. The mindset with them was if it was legal take it, and a lot of small bucks were killed. Our group is a bit smaller now, but it seems like 2-3 opening day, than maybe a few more through the week. But most now are 7-10 point bucks.
- Jul 29, 2014
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Increase in rack size averages can be directly attributed to nutrition. Years with bumper mast crops will usually affect antler growth the following year positively, barring a catastrophic drought the summer between. We had a good crop last fall, generally speaking, followed by a wet and lush summer providing great grazing all summer long. No surprise if antlers seem better this year. I haven't noticed it myself.
Congrats to your son!
Aw shucks, no need to mention. I usually buy things at deep discount and then wonder why the gear room is full. I'm glad it was of use to him, and it's great to read about his annual deer hunting progress.
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Archeryrob
Undecided on a great many things
My daughter shot a doe Tuesday evening. School is at nights for her and was free today before it warmed all up. This is her first butchering job on her own. Her she is pulling one of the rump roasts.
She used my small skinner knife for butchering and now she wants her own short bladed knife now.
Its been a tough year with the neighbors logging (clear cutting) the farm next door. My buddy is hunting today and said does are finally all over the place. He shot at a buck and blew up a tree branch instead, opps.
She used my small skinner knife for butchering and now she wants her own short bladed knife now.
Its been a tough year with the neighbors logging (clear cutting) the farm next door. My buddy is hunting today and said does are finally all over the place. He shot at a buck and blew up a tree branch instead, opps.
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- Jul 29, 2014
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Congrats! She's got a good teacher. 
My daughter shot a doe Tuesday evening. School is at nights for her and was free today before it warmed all up. This is her first butchering job on her own. Her she is pulling one of the rump roasts.
She used my small skinner knife for butchering and now she wants her own short bladed knife now.
Its been a tough year with the neighbors logging (clear cutting) the farm next door. My buddy is hunting today and said does are finally all over the place. He shot at a buck and blew up a tree branch instead, opps.
Congrats to your daughter!
My younger daughter (21) helped skin and quarter our deer the other day. Her first time helping and she jumped right in. I hope she wants to start hunting when her school schedule frees up. She likes to shoot with me.
BossmanPJ
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BossmanPJ
Ultimate Member
Pj That guy has a huge neck.
He was big. Can’t believe his rack was so small. I had my choice between him, a small buck with him, and 7 doe off to my right.
I’m guessing two years old or so.
Brickman301
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Its nice to see some of you guys got your daughters out in the field hunting! Way to go Dads!
My FIL as aways hunted, but he never took his daughters out, with him. When my wife and I were dating, I got her into hunting. Now she and I rarely hunt together, as she now hunts with he father. They’ve become the best of hunting partners. They both enjoy being in the woods together.
My FIL as aways hunted, but he never took his daughters out, with him. When my wife and I were dating, I got her into hunting. Now she and I rarely hunt together, as she now hunts with he father. They’ve become the best of hunting partners. They both enjoy being in the woods together.
Archeryrob
Undecided on a great many things
Mine didn't show much interest in shooting or hunting for the longest time. She couldn't listen, she knew it all, before I told her. Then one day, maybe at 15, she said she wants to hunt and needs the hunter safety program. I told her You have to go if you want to.
She tells me "You should have forced me to go." Any man reading this having a daughter knows how "forcing" young females to do anything would go. Now she's hot and cold, but she always has been. She'll hunt like hell and then, not hunt because she wants to sleep in.
They just like to be included in everything. She is always, but the funniest part is she can take kidding like a guy, I trained her. When she sleeps in, my buddy texts her "Why aren't you hunting?"
It kills me, of course, I encourage him. 
- Jul 29, 2014
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Congrats Bossman! Nice neck roast on that boy.
BossmanPJ
Ultimate Member
How many? 4? Well done.
Bboarder
Me Myself & I
Yup
I heard he used 1 sabot for them all and when we walked up, they had already dressed themselves
