Bigslams trapping and snaring

[Bigslam51]

Good Job Chad. Like seeing the females go especially.

Thanks Rick!

 

[Bigslam51]

By the time I get off duty and get home, I'm usually not out til the afternoon. 11-12ish, but I would of thought my evening sits would have produced by now.

Next time you get a day off try a morning hunt.

 

[hickslawns]

I connected on a morning hunt around 8am and an evening hunt just after sunset. Maybe 7-730pm.

I have lengthened my sits. When I hear bird or squirrels start squawking or see some deer get fidgety, I shut down the caller and wait another 10min or so. If nothing, I turn it on quiet calls for maybe 10-30sdconds every 2-5min. Not running a clock. Just guessing at durations as I repeat them to you. Doesn't need to be structured. A dying animal won't likely have rhythmic noises I wouldn't think.

 

[reo]

Nice job Slam!

 

[Bigslam51]

Nice job Slam!

Thanks!

 

[Bigslam51]

Checking snares and shed hunting today. Snow is still too deep. Found some awesome stand locations though. Enjoyed some good scenery also.

 

[Lumber head 75]

Looks like fun Chad, I had to work.

 

[hickslawns]

Take it easy on the knee but enjoy yourself. A hunter can sure learn a ton in the woods right NOW.

 

[Bigslam51]

Take it easy on the knee but enjoy yourself. A hunter can sure learn a ton in the woods right NOW.

As long as I don't twist it the wrong way I'm fine, I did once today though. I agree, scouting this time of the year is the best IMO. I found a pinch point in between the river and a alfalfa field that was littered with huge tracks, rubs, and buck shit the size of a baseball.

 

[Boarhead]

Looks like a fun day.

 

[hickslawns]

Can you gain easy entry/exit access? Good tree suitable for a stand which allows for predominant winds? If so, you have found a killing spot. Good stuff man! Not that I am telling you anything you don't know. Just saying, these are the thoughts which cross my mind when I see things in such light.

 

[Bigslam51]

Can you gain easy entry/exit access? Good tree suitable for a stand which allows for predominant winds? If so, you have found a killing spot. Good stuff man! Not that I am telling you anything you don't know. Just saying, these are the thoughts which cross my mind when I see things in such light.

I have a towpath that is not far from my house that runs along the river. I was thinking about getting a bike, a bow sling and riding there. It would be about a 15 minute bike ride. I could ditch my bike along the path and walk 70 yards to the stand. Sounds killer IMO. I would make way too much noise if I had to walk coming in from the other way.

 

[xbowguy]

Checking snares and shed hunting today. Snow is still too deep. Found some awesome stand locations though. Enjoyed some good scenery also.

Some excellent additions to a hunting season!

 

[Big_Holla]

Very nice!!

 

[Bigslam51]

Caught a female today! Rubbed pretty good on her back so the fur ain't worth a shit, one less female anyway. Took a video, excuse the language but I hate yotes LOL. That's 2 females and one male out of my best deer spot.
Coyote snared: http://youtu.be/wUnHAqwrhNk

 

[Big_Holla]

Good job!! One less yote pup maker.

 

[Bigslam51]

She literally shit herself right before I killed her lol

 

[Joel]

Nice job Chad. Love the commentary on the video lol.

 

[yotehunter]

Nice there is 6 to 8 less for next year. Good job

 

[xbowguy]

She literally shit herself right before I killed her lol

She probably seen the hammer!
Good Job Buddy!