Masswestern
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- Joined
- Jul 23, 2019
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- 41
I finally ponied up and decided to go and bow hunt ohio public land this past November for a "Rutcation". My first time hunting out of New England. I was really hoping to see some rutting, chasing and experience an area with high deer density compared to the northeast. The area I have permission to hunt can get extremely challenging and pressured. My thoughts were if I only have a week to take off I might as well get away and try to increase my odds. Although I didn't fill my tag I learned a tremendous amount had some good encounters and will be going back next year because now its personal. A warm front, adjusting to pressure, and learning that I am extremely out of shape from the rolling ridges made things challenging. I now have a deeper understanding of thermals and hunting hills that I have been applying already to my home spots. Although there was plenty more that I picked up from the trip I am now fully committed to getting a legit tent and not sleeping in the bed of my truck for a week straight again. I have a new respect for the people that consistently fill their tags on public land every year, cause its a grind.
Happy Hunting.
Happy Hunting.