Hunting amongst the maples gives you some beauty to admire if things ain’t happening that’s for sure.
Live from the stand 2021/22
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GREAT NEWS: Rons buck Babe is alive and well! We knew it in the back of our minds after all the boot leather we both wore down and area we covered. Hoping now he gets a shot at redemption in the future but we’re both just super happy he’s just fine. You can see his entry hole pretty clear but with such a steep angle and him quartering towards him some he wishes he just waited a little longer for a better shot angle and position.
This pic was taken from our buddy Tim’s camera where he was photographed right after the shot the next morning.
This pic was taken from our buddy Tim’s camera where he was photographed right after the shot the next morning.
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That is absolutely crazy. I’m glad he’s still around but I am baffled as to how that can be.
Didn’t see a thing after the small 6 strolled through. Try again in the morning
@finelyshedded I lost one years ago with the same shot. No cams back then and I never saw him again. 160.+. Glad Ron has a chance at redemption.
Yes, but the steep shot angle quartering towards him didn’t help. Ron says you can see his exit hole down low at 8 o’clock hence the white hair he had on his opened up rage 3 blade.
Babe was basically standing in between Ron and Tim in this picture walking up a slight grade towards the big tree on the left in the background (11oclock).
There was a small buck stand behind Ron at the time of the shot which prolly caused him to walk towards the direction he did instead of staying on the natural trail he was on making the turn to the left offering a more broadside or slightly quartering away position that is more desirable.
Ron said what happened was as Babe was about to cross this ravine he had his head behind some trash so he drew back his bow. What he didn’t anticipate was Babe taking his good ole sweet time afterwards THEN instead of making the turn he veered off the trail walking up towards his position but slightly to the left to confront the small buck possibly. He thought he could hold tight to the left shoulder but at such a steep angle he didn’t enter high enough but bottom line he knows he should have just waited a tad longer. He admits he should have waited but glad that Babe is okay and hopes he gets redemption or our buddy Tim can get a crack at him.
There was a small buck stand behind Ron at the time of the shot which prolly caused him to walk towards the direction he did instead of staying on the natural trail he was on making the turn to the left offering a more broadside or slightly quartering away position that is more desirable.
Ron said what happened was as Babe was about to cross this ravine he had his head behind some trash so he drew back his bow. What he didn’t anticipate was Babe taking his good ole sweet time afterwards THEN instead of making the turn he veered off the trail walking up towards his position but slightly to the left to confront the small buck possibly. He thought he could hold tight to the left shoulder but at such a steep angle he didn’t enter high enough but bottom line he knows he should have just waited a tad longer. He admits he should have waited but glad that Babe is okay and hopes he gets redemption or our buddy Tim can get a crack at him.
I’m up on public hoping for a little luck today. And a genuine thank you to any of the toozers out there who have served. Your service affords me the ability to do what i love.
Thankful to all the Veterans that have sacrificed in any way to allow me to live my life the way I choose.
Hoping for some good action this morning. With the weather moving in later today I might opt out to get some chores done this afternoon and prepare for an all out assault starting tomorrow.
Hoping for some good action this morning. With the weather moving in later today I might opt out to get some chores done this afternoon and prepare for an all out assault starting tomorrow.
Shoot-straight
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Same here. Thankful for all who have served. Had pretty good action right before dark last night with several bucks dogging does. Of course the big one was right when I was losing light. Giving the morning a go in the same area because I think there’s a hot doe in here. Doing some chores in the afternoon and setting up a stand. Feels like Friday through Monday could be real good with this weather. Good luck everyone!
A heartfelt thanks to all of the veterans! 
Hoping for a little luck today. Cams have shown fawns by themselves and small bucks cruising last few days. Hopefully they’re getting ramped up and not locked down lol. Hopefully have some movement ahead of this weather. Good luck, all!
Hoping for a little luck today. Cams have shown fawns by themselves and small bucks cruising last few days. Hopefully they’re getting ramped up and not locked down lol. Hopefully have some movement ahead of this weather. Good luck, all!
Happy Veteran's Day!
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Rain is in the forecast today for later on this afternoon, but the wind remains pretty much the same, which is great!
One young buck underneath me now and an earlier tremendous size owl encounter again right above my head.
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Best of luck to all veterans that are out huntin today!
Happy Veterans Day to anyone who served.
Back at it this morning. Had a buck chasing a doe run across the road in front of me on my way here. Since settled in I have seen a spike lol
Back at it this morning. Had a buck chasing a doe run across the road in front of me on my way here. Since settled in I have seen a spike lol
Just laid eyes on 'THUNDER'! 60 yards just to the South and headed right into the woods at my 'Northwestern Stand' location. He's on his feet in daylight, which is awesome!
The weather front just may do the trick for me today.
The weather front just may do the trick for me today.
Shoot-straight
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Small 6 pt and spike worked through hitting scrapes and making rubs. Now it’s time for the big boys to show up.
Sgt Fury
Sgt. Spellchecker
Button buck on the pile…haven’t seen him before….the big boys are starting to roam!
Just had a nice buck roll through. Although he only had one antler he was still respectable
Lone doe worked through. Pretty quiet so far
