With 3 young kids, I didn't get out much since my VA trip in November, but managed a few sits lately. I love late season and the cold. Unfortunately, I've been surrounded by spikes and forkies (not legal) almost every sit. The doe group I've been after in my regular spot continue to skirt me out of range. I have their travel patterns and bedding somewhat figured out but the access is tough. The lead doe has been hard to fool and the others follow her lead. I've been within 45 yards on several occasions but she'll get skittish, circle downwind and bust me.
Took the flintlock (PA long rifle) out this weekend and it was a lot to handle in a saddle lol. I don't have a sling so had trouble getting it up the tree at first, then I almost dropped it several times. Then it started snowing so hard keeping the pan charge dry was near impossible. Finally gave it up and went back to the car and grabbed the bow. Ended up getting 8 inches all told as I went still hunting through a new area, snuck within 30 yards of yet another spike (facepalm)
I am going to push out a few hedgerows (1-man drives) tomorrow with a friend. It's a pretty suburban area but holds some deer in little pockets. Will likely be my last hunt. It's been fun watching team 4 climb the leader board--- good work fellas! If anyone has more season, keep after it, it went way too quick to me.