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So where are you hunting? NH son Lance and Little Jack have both filled their bow tags and Lance just tipped over a buck with rifle this AM. They tell me that they have seen more deer this year than ever before. They hunt where there are plenty of acorns. Jack.So that's why i haven't been getting many deer on my cell game cameras. The bastards are hiding.
So where are you hunting?
A bust here as well. Out all week though.
ANYONE have any luck?
Six so far in my family. Still NH and Maine tags left. Then Mass. Jack.Brother and I struck out today. We love Pittsburg and have hunted here for over 45 years but right now the herd here is not at good numbers. We got all week though so try and try we must!
Good luck, my grandfather hunted up there for years. Hopefully you get some snow up thereBrother and I struck out today. We love Pittsburg and have hunted here for over 45 years but right now the herd here is not at good numbers. We got all week though so try and try we must!
What unit are you hunting ?A bust here as well. Out all week though.
ANYONE have any luck?
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Didn’t see any deer. Didn’t hear any shots either. Didn’t even see any vehicles parked by the road.
Did see: deer tracks, moose tracks / scat, bear tracks, coyote scat, three squirrel, flushed a grouse (really need a combo gun - or to carry my shotgun). Son had fun and I think I’m convincing him small game is where the fun is at.
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Taking daughter out tomorrow.
What unit are you hunting ?
Absolutely this.The problem is that it takes a lot of effort. My sons have the advantage of living in good deer country in NH and have a deer camp in Maine. They put out a LOT of tree cams in both locations and check them continually for months. Then they build tree stands in the hot spots. Also, they know the trails, bedding and feeding areas well. Not so easy for the working guy who may just have the weekends to hunt. I was in the same situation for many years and didn't take more than the "occasional " deer till the boys' training and efforts started to pay off. Now my back is gone to hell and I live for the hunting thru my sons and grandkids as you may have noticed. Jack.
My guys use the tree stands when bow hunting early and late in the day. Every deer that they have taken by bow has been taken from the stands. Rifle and shotgun, they still hunt. Jack.Absolutely this.
I like to bitch a lot about having no luck when it comes to deer hunting, but the truth is I depend on luck and not work, or even common sense to hunt antlered rats.
I don’t bother with cams because I won’t hunt from a stand. I’d rather hang myself than sit in a tree stand. I still hunt or track. Coming close enough to see a deer you’ve tracked all day is a thrill, even if you don’t get the shot.
I still find small game more my style, but any time in the woods with my kids and my God isn’t wasted.
My guys use the tree stands when bow hunting early and late in the day. Every deer that they have taken by bow has been taken from the stands. Rifle and shotgun, they still hunt. Jack.
So where are you hunting? NH son Lance and Little Jack have both filled their bow tags and Lance just tipped over a buck with rifle this AM. They tell me that they have seen more deer this year than ever before. They hunt where there are plenty of acorns. Jack.
Shotgun only zone.....and he likes the muzzle loader better than the shotgun it's more accurateCongrats to your son!
Just asking...why not use the regular rifle since rifle season is open?
Are you hunting in a shotgun only zone?
Yeah....Most muzzleloaders are more accurate than shotguns, mine included. I hear about and see a lot of guys in MA hunt with the muzzleloader during shotgun season, some because they can't own a gun, but others that can, because they find it more accurate.Shotgun only zone.....and he likes the muzzle loader better than the shotgun it's more accurate
That 250 grain tc Shockwave projo expanded well.....huge hole in the lungs. It did pass through but lots of expansion damage inside
If you do it right and be patient it only takes one shot anyway.Yeah....Most muzzleloaders are more accurate than shotguns, mine included. I hear about and see a lot of guys in MA hunt with the muzzleloader during shotgun season, some because they can't own a gun, but others that can, because they find it more accurate.
Congrats. Nice buck. Lance and Little Jack will keep it cool for you. They also have a cutting table and grinder. Jack.Tagged out with the AR. Headshot from 35 yards. He was an 8 pointer at some point this summer. His breaks on the antlers are not new. Getting ready to bring it over to @one-eyed Jack family cooler.
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Well done! No meat ruined!Tagged out with the AR. Headshot from 35 yards. He was an 8 pointer at some point this summer. His breaks on the antlers are not new. Getting ready to bring it over to @one-eyed Jack family cooler.
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What caliber?Tagged out with the AR. Headshot from 35 yards. He was an 8 pointer at some point this summer. His breaks on the antlers are not new. Getting ready to bring it over to @one-eyed Jack family cooler.
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