LIVE from the saddle 2023

[jtw0057]

Shot a doe at 15 yards at my 5 o’clock position. Got her gutted and got back in the tree and had a really nice buck about 300 yards away locked down with a different doe off our property. Had seen him earlier pushing her and some others around. Tried to call as best I could but he wasn’t interested in anything but that doe. My brother will be there in the morning to try and get a crack if he’s still around. I may get out there but don’t really need to shoot another one.


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[gcr0003]

75 deg rolling in to the woods today after a long two weeks at work. Since that darn ground hog swore it was still winter I thought I’d be funny and scout/hunt from my teva sandals in February. I made sure to grab my thermacell. I forgot to put the thermacell in my bag.. needless to say, the mosquitoes are out and I played myself lol. I did have a blast tromping through the woods. I felt like a kid just exploring. It was much needed.

 

[Loopwing]

If these storms pass through I will be in a tree Saturday.

Not looking so good, 45°, 20 mph NE, and 80% chance of rain.

 

[gcr0003]

not how I planned to set up in this tree but it was tiny tiny and leaning more than I expected. Deer may come in right behind me for a drop shot. These does best not be slipping.

 

[boyne bowhunter]

View attachment 81440 not how I planned to set up in this tree but it was tiny tiny and leaning more than I expected. Deer may come in right behind me for a drop shot. These does best not be slipping.

I can't get over sandals in February . . . its been way warmer than usual here but there's still 8" of snow on the ground.

 

[thedutchtouch]

View attachment 81440 not how I planned to set up in this tree but it was tiny tiny and leaning more than I expected. Deer may come in right behind me for a drop shot. These does best not be slipping.

I see you remembered the ThermaCELL this time Mr Teva's. Lol strong work I hope you get one!

 

[thedutchtouch]

I can't get over sandals in February . . . its been way warmer than usual here but there's still 8" of snow on the ground.

I went bank fishing after work today in a t-shirt, hit lower 60s here in Maryland. Strange winter for sure.

 

[gcr0003]

I see you remembered the ThermaCELL this time Mr Teva's. Lol strong work I hope you get one!

This thermacell is a dud and I’m getting eaten alive. The burner is running but it’s not hot enough to smoke the pad, RIP.

 

[boyne bowhunter]

This thermacell is a dud and I’m getting eaten alive. The burner is running but it’s not hot enough to smoke the pad, RIP.

I took the dogs out shed hunting today . . . never saw a single skeeter. No sheds either, just one winter kill carcass.

 

[Horn]

I took the dogs out shed hunting today . . . never saw a single skeeter. No sheds either, just one winter kill carcass.

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Since you brought it up, they should be dropping/dropped by now right? I've got 3 pictures with antlers in the last week

 

[gcr0003]

Scrub buck and does in front of another camera, ain’t that the way she goes

 

[boyne bowhunter]

Since you brought it up, they should be dropping/dropped by now right? I've got 3 pictures with antlers in the last week

Not necessarily, some carry them longer. I have been watching the Brownville Deer Pantry youtube a bit from Maine though and it appears most all of them have dropped by now.

 

[Loopwing]

I hunted March 28th or 29th last year and had a shooter 10 come by still sporting his rack. At that time in the year it is does only in VA, that is why he got a pass. By March 28th is late to still have antlers.

 

[thedutchtouch]

I hunted March 28th or 29th last year and had a shooter 10 come by still sporting his rack. At that time in the year it is does only in VA, that is why he got a pass. By March 28th is late to still have antlers.

i didnt realize you all had a late doe season down there. hmm. what are the nonres licence rates

edit: hm pushing 200 ill wait til september

 

[Horn]

i didnt realize you all had a late doe season down there. hmm. what are the nonres licence rates

edit: hm pushing 200 ill wait til september

Hmm. My brother lives in Virginia... team 2 could use 5 more points. Maybe I should pay him and his vegan girlfriend a visit

( wish I were kidding. She's vegan. We haven't met yet )

 

[Loopwing]

It is urban archery, it is only in certain cities and counties.

 

[hokiehunter373]

Since you brought it up, they should be dropping/dropped by now right? I've got 3 pictures with antlers in the last week

I'm sure it varies where you live. Here in MD the majority are still carrying. Should start to drop a lot within the next 2 weeks

 

[jtw0057]

I hunted March 28th or 29th last year and had a shooter 10 come by still sporting his rack. At that time in the year it is does only in VA, that is why he got a pass. By March 28th is late to still have antlers.

I was turkey hunting last year in Alabama and had this guy come by pretty close on April 8th. I don’t really know when the majority drop down there but it definitely seems to be later.

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[gcr0003]

Scouted a lot of land and jumped not one deer so I don’t know where they all went. I decided to take the canoe out this afternoon but the water wasn’t but about 6 inches and it whooped me. I tried to get out but I kept sinking. Running out of time I found the closest bank I could walk to and climbed a tree. Not very hopeful but enjoying my last couple sits.

 

[gcr0003]

Missed a spike with the longbow. Happened quick 20 yard shot, jumped the string, but no excuses, just a poor shot