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Post by joel on Sept 15, 2008 23:37:07 GMT -5
I'm gonna try to do this this year.Like bubba i'm heading to the daks for early bow season.I also have 2 tags left buck/doe and i'm also trying for bear.I'm going to be hunting in the Essex area .I' m going on my first ever guided hunt and i'm really looking forward to it.The guide called today to confirm everything and told me i'm going to be the only guy in camp for the 5 days.I'm happy about that. 5 days alone will do me right.I'm going to bring a book and some magazines and i'll write down the days events and then fill ya in.The guide also said to bring my bird gun as he knows lots of good grouse spots.
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Post by joel on Sept 23, 2008 22:57:32 GMT -5
Well i'm got my list and i'm checking it twice.the bow is shooting great.i got cloths hanging on the line and im gonna throw the scent loc's in the commercial dryer tomorrow.Rain is in the forecast so i'm gonna retreat the rain gear so i stay dry.Got a good book and some deer mags and some cigars packed as well.Now i just got to drive up on friday then hunt for 5 days.I'm pumped to be alone for 5 days.no wife,TV etc..just me and my bow and the woods.I got my digital camcorder and my old 35mm .
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Post by joel on Sept 26, 2008 10:54:11 GMT -5
Im leaving today into the monsoon i go.........................
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Post by Fletch on Sept 30, 2008 15:57:59 GMT -5
Good luck Joel!
Look forward to reading about your hunts.
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Post by joel on Oct 4, 2008 12:38:49 GMT -5
well the quick version goes as follows.I went it rained all the time and it was hot in the 70's however i did manage to double lung a young 3point buck.normally i would let a deer like this pass but the guide advised me to shoot the first deer i saw as i might not see another,he was right.got a lot of meat off that guy .gonna make veni tacos today.i will post pics and a detailed story soon
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Post by zemmer18 on Oct 4, 2008 13:29:10 GMT -5
Venison is venison and as long as you are happy with it then it doesn't matter what size it is. Congrats on the harvest and enjoy the tacos. Be sure to wash them down with a cold Corona because tomorrow is Cinco de Octobre!!!
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Post by joel on Oct 9, 2008 17:23:39 GMT -5
 I was hunting in essex county 5h .the conditions were the worst hot 70's and raining .we tried different spots different stands nothing,not even seeing deer.I normally would let this little guy pass but my guide said not a lot of deer this year due to winter kill so i should take the first deer i saw.this was it.i was hunting off the ground sitting behind some pine branches on the ol 5 gal pail had 2 shooting lanes based on the wind i figured the deer would approach from the right,he did.around 830 i heard a branch snap i looked down to make sure i was clipped in to the loop i look up and he's staring me in the eyes broadside at 20- 25 yrds.i dont move a muscle just stare back.i have on full camo including gloves ,facemask ,scentloc suit and rubber boots.he stares me up and down,no foot stomp or head bob.he moved hid head behind the lone tree blocking our view.i raised up and drew.thwack right behind the shoulder.he kicked and took off running down the trail to the truck..i could see my blood covered arrow sticking out of the ground.bright red bubbly blood.he wasnt going far.i heard a crash in the distance.i called the guide he came in from the other way he found blood.i worked my way down the blood trail ,it was everywhere,the deer ran off the main trail after 100yrds and died in a clearing.10 yrds off the trail.upon field dressing i knicked the heart got both lungs and knicked the liver.he was quatering more than i thought.he was probably dead while he was running,just didnt know it.the drag was an easy one.back at camp by 930.didnt see another deer all week |
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Post by Fletch on Oct 9, 2008 20:40:08 GMT -5
Way to go! Fresh venison, I can smell it!!
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Post by zemmer18 on Oct 10, 2008 14:19:43 GMT -5
Way to go Joel - Nice story too. Sorry to hear the conditions werent good but they should be next week. Btw, what does the cardboard sign say? Pic is a little blurry.
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Post by BigD on Oct 12, 2008 16:15:12 GMT -5
Chili, tenderloin, chops....good work Joel.
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Post by joel on Oct 12, 2008 22:41:05 GMT -5
oh the sign is for another site it says Down South Hunting 3point 9/29/08.Went to scout a spot yesterday found 10 rubs the are looked like the deer had sucked up everything on the ground but did find some fresh acorns dropping
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Post by kpkot on Oct 14, 2008 19:49:24 GMT -5
Congrats brother
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Post by joel on Oct 14, 2008 20:32:18 GMT -5
going to hang a stand in my favorite spot tomorrow.
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Post by joel on Oct 15, 2008 18:48:15 GMT -5
went to my spot today .man o man i have never seen so many acorns in my life before.lots of deer sign.rubs one scrape and 2 deer running off.also saw some bear sign.hope to tag something this weekend
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Post by zemmer18 on Oct 17, 2008 17:26:21 GMT -5
Go get em Joel - Be persistent and all the hard work will pay off sooner or later
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