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Post by Woodsman74 on Jan 5, 2009 12:27:54 GMT -5
The season came and the season went, For most, I believe it has been a good season. Mistakes made and lessons learned. But just because the season is over doesn't mean its time to quit. Now is a good time to reflect on the past season and how we would change our approach and tactics. Take the time now to make a list of the things that could have been prevented and those things that can be improved on. Take the time to review your equipment to see what needs attention. Take that list and keep it with your deer slayer equipment and next season when you start getting the fever, you will have a reminder of the things that you intended to do before next season would arrive.
Once again it's been a great year and looking forward to the deer chat next season.
For all you Turkey hunters, I'll catch you on the next Gobbler thread!!!
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Post by aarons on Jan 5, 2009 15:37:43 GMT -5
It's also the perfect time to begin clearing walking trails and shooting lanes before the bugs get started and leaf out occurs. In a month or two bucks will be dropping their sheds as well.
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Post by woodyh30 on Jan 6, 2009 11:09:03 GMT -5
I had seen a few bucks around NSWC Crane and a few out in southern Indiana with only one antler. A couple were nice..
That was a good idea about writing stuff down and keeping it (or at least try keeping it) until the season begins again. During turkey season is another good time to pattern deer and look for some good trails.
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Post by Woodsman74 on Jan 6, 2009 12:20:25 GMT -5
Good tips!, lets keep um coming!!!
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Post by dhayse32 on Jan 6, 2009 16:25:52 GMT -5
It's also the perfect time to begin clearing walking trails and shooting lanes before the bugs get started and leaf out occurs. In a month or two bucks will be dropping their sheds as well. Been seeing several bucks with one antler and some without any! I like to put my trail cameras out this time of the year to see if I can get some shots of what bucks made it through the season. I also just to go in and cut lanes this time of the year because it makes for less to do in the fall. Anyone needs any help please let me know and I can try to help, I don't need anything in return (like wanting to hunt your land!), I just like being outdoors. |
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Post by Woodsman74 on Jan 11, 2009 17:16:28 GMT -5
Was down in Crawford county today working on some new stand locations for next year. Had the old saw out clearing some shooting lanes and had several deer come in close to see what the comotion was all about. Saw 5 does and 2 bucks. 1 of the bucks was one that I had seen several times during the early bow season. Realy nice 8 point buck. Just could never get a good clean shot at him. Hence why I am working on a new stand location. Anyway, He had already droped his right antler. Hopefully he will make it through the winter and I will get a chance at him next season.
One of the things I did to help the deer during the winter was to set up a tri-pod feeder to supply corn for them to forage on. I know it does nothing for neutrients or minerals, But it will give them plenty of energy and fat building carbs to help them in the coldest of times and that seems to be a big + to a healthy start for the new year. In April I will start reducing the feed time and quantity that the feeder despences. By May there should be plenty of fresh greens coming up and I will completly stop all feeding untill Nov.
Another + to the deer feeder is that you can use it to get a good idea of what size the herd is and what made it through the season if you set up a trail camera on it. Mine is set up behind the old farm house, outside the kitchen window. Its funny how close they will come to the house for a nibblet of corn. The in-laws do a good job of keeping me informed on all the activity around it in the evening. Even the turkys and flying squirls come in for a bite. Seems to be good for all sorts of wildlife.
Anyway thats all for now, chat at you all later.
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Post by aarons on Jan 12, 2009 8:15:28 GMT -5
Sounds like a great setup Woodsman. Who are your in-laws? Just wondering if I know them.
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Post by Woodsman74 on Jan 12, 2009 12:13:00 GMT -5
The inlaws are the Graybills. I also have some family out on brownstown rd. Their names are the Kings. They run a small flea market/Sawmill out on old 64 called Kings Treasures.
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Post by aarons on Jan 12, 2009 17:45:37 GMT -5
I've seen the flea market. Don't know either family though.
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