Annual TOO Muzzy Hunt (Vinton Furnace): Discussion Thread
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huntn2
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Pics are the drive in, a bobcat crossing, the ridge view 2.25 miles in to my 4.25 mile walk and me watching a deer run away as I was trying to snap a "big woods selfie".
I had a damn good time today. If we'd have has 3-4 guys, we'd have killed some. I saw 10 deer, had the hammer back on 3 does and missed a big coyote. That spot blows our AEP hunts out of the water. Plenty of deer, great habitat, fun topography and some beautiful scenery. We hunted 200 of the 16K acres, so there's plenty more opportunity down there!
Thanks to everyone who came out. Really enjoyed the fellowship!
I had a damn good time today. If we'd have has 3-4 guys, we'd have killed some. I saw 10 deer, had the hammer back on 3 does and missed a big coyote. That spot blows our AEP hunts out of the water. Plenty of deer, great habitat, fun topography and some beautiful scenery. We hunted 200 of the 16K acres, so there's plenty more opportunity down there!
Thanks to everyone who came out. Really enjoyed the fellowship!
cspot
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We have been sick since New Years or Mason and I would have enjoyed being dogs. Glad you fellas had a good time!
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Great times with great friends in new country with plenty of game seen, what more could a man ask for in a good hunt.
Nobody had set foot on those hills since there's been snow on the ground. Unlike AEP where we cut more yoder tracks than deer tracks this place was pristine. Judging by the beds and tracks I'd venture to say we got deer up off almost every finger ridge. With 3 pushers and 3 standers covering 200 acres 50% of the group saw deer, 3-4 more standers and we'd still be dragging them out.
Nobody had set foot on those hills since there's been snow on the ground. Unlike AEP where we cut more yoder tracks than deer tracks this place was pristine. Judging by the beds and tracks I'd venture to say we got deer up off almost every finger ridge. With 3 pushers and 3 standers covering 200 acres 50% of the group saw deer, 3-4 more standers and we'd still be dragging them out.
Looks and sounds like a great place. I blew through there recently on the way back from Portsmouth, I think. I vaguely remember seeing Vinton Furnace signs
Still burping mustard!
Just stripped off all my wet layers...could’ve rung my socks out. I’m pretty sure I left my balls stuck to the metal stand I sat in this evening...
Great time as always!
Just stripped off all my wet layers...could’ve rung my socks out. I’m pretty sure I left my balls stuck to the metal stand I sat in this evening...
Great time as always!
Kinda looked like you were trying to mark your territory or something. You went right up it though! Like a boss
Gordo
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Man! That was good for the soul.
Catching up with good people.
Exploring some fresh ground.
The 20 minute drive was nice also... [emoji23]
Luke appreciatted the hospitality. He's kicking himself in the ass for not smokeing that doe. That dude has had a bad year in terms of not catching breaks.
As always, it was a pleasure shooting the shit with you guys. Life is good.
Catching up with good people.
Exploring some fresh ground.
The 20 minute drive was nice also... [emoji23]
Luke appreciatted the hospitality. He's kicking himself in the ass for not smokeing that doe. That dude has had a bad year in terms of not catching breaks.
As always, it was a pleasure shooting the shit with you guys. Life is good.
He did a number on that tree though. That has to count for something. “It was too close” first time I’d heard that one [emoji23].
Here is an interesting link about the vinton furnace, well interesting to a history nerd like me.
http://www.oldindustry.org/OH_HTML/OH_Vinton.html
http://www.oldindustry.org/OH_HTML/OH_Vinton.html
Glad to hear everyone that made it had a great time.
I'd say now is a good time to delete those coordinates from this thread. Otherwise next year you won't be the first ones in there. [emoji23]