Deer Hunting
On Hypothermia
One thing I just have to interject here is the concept of hypothermia. I had danced that number a couple of years before I got into deer hunting, so I knew what I was up against. Cold, wet, tired, and alone turns into dead amazingly fast. A sudden 5 degree drop in temperature, or an extra 5MPH jump in the wind is all it takes. An unplanned exertion can also bring it on. If you get your adrenaline pumping, and then sit back and relax for a moment to recover, hypothermia can be on you nearly instantly. When I came … More . . .
Thanks for letting me come hunt in Kentucky
You’re probably not going to hear this all that often, but I just wanted to thank all you Kentucky folks for letting me come deer hunt in your state. I am a born and bred Buckeye. I have hunted deer since the early 80’s and I have to say that your choice of seasons and firearms, and your overall management of your herds make it a great experience, much superior to my own state. I got to thinking about this all on last Monday morning, when I rode into work in pouring rain. It was the Ohio Opener, and although … More . . .
Consistent Success With Bucks
Today, 08:28 AM sixxfan26 8 Pointer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Butler, Kentucky, USA. Posts: 654 Â Consistent Success With Bucks Part #2 OK — I started the “Best Tip from Hunters Who Consistently Kill Bucks# thread. There is a lot of good info in that thread and I hope it keeps going for a bit. But I see a lot of info there that basically just tells you the keys to getting started. Now that we have established basic points, let’s delve deeper into the topic. Here’s the next question: Let’s say you are hunting a definite good piece … More . . .
My best hunting tips for getting bucks
Here’s a good read. A lot of KY deer hunters chimed in. From Kentuckyhunting.net sixxfan26 8 Pointer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Butler, Kentucky, USA. Posts: 653 Â Best Tip From Those Who Kill Bucks Consistently OK. Here’s a question from a frustrated guy who’s hunted several years without consistent success, for all of you guys that seem to have the best luck, year in and year out: If you could give your best tip or tips for how you locate & harvest a big buck every year (or at least consistently), what would that tip be? And I mean … More . . .
The End of the Season
Activity at the farm was very light this past weekend. There was one flurry of shots right at sunrise on Sunday– about 5 in less than a minute. Then KY Modern Weapons season ended with rain moving in late in the afternoon and settling in to a steady pour-down that lasted all through the Ohio Opener on Monday. We’ll go back this coming weekend and finish pulling out for the Winter. I was left with one treat. Mind you that I had given up all pretense of hunting by Weekend #3. I was just out sipping my coffee at the … More . . .
Eye Candy
It ain’t exactly time to tell Marty Stouffer to move over but. . . If you followed the thread on Not-Hunting earlier in the week, you’ll know that I decided to relieve my post-BIG ONE angst by buying a new camera body so that I could at least go out and shoot some good deer and turkey photos. The new body is a Canon EOS Rebel XTI and it fits all my 20 year old lenses. Moose just got his temporary drivers license, so we took off on Thanksgiving morning for a road trip. Along the way Moose and I … More . . .
The Sport of Not-Hunting for Deer
I would like to discuss with you the sport of not-hunting. I do not mean not hunting, as in staying on the couch and watching football. I mean actively not-hunting. I know– my head is spinning too. However, if I explain a little more you probably will know what I mean. You may already have done it. It first occurred to me a year ago that there might be a separate sport besides hunting involved in what I was doing. Many have experienced the moment of ultimate letdown one gets when the season ends with unused tags still in your … More . . .
Do you gut in place or what?
I see a huge turnaround in the forums from back just a few years ago when this subject was discussed. Back then, nearly everybody who responded gutted where they fell. I was nearly the only one who would transport the whole deer back to camp for gutting. I did not want to disturb the deer any more than necessary. It was easy. I’d call for the truck to pick me up, load the deer on the shelf on the back and run it back. Often times we would have it hung up at camp within a half hour of the … More . . .
The Savage Speaks Again
10 November, 2007 (Opening Day in Kentucky) 1600 EST It’s getting on past 4 PM. I just sent the rest of the family off. KYHillChick and Moose are heading back to the campground, Angus and Junior are on their way to the Jagendehutte. I’m staying at camp. I’m spent, but it’s a wonderful day out. The leaves are still on the trees—close to a month behind where they should be. It’s the sort of day you pray to God for Opening Day. My hunt is probably done for the year. I still have one tag, but I do not think … More . . .
Rifle Rest on a Treestand
Having trouble getting a steady rest off your treestand? Get yourself a shovel handle, broomstick, PVC pipe or whatever. Drill a hole through the top and put some cord through the end. Hang it from a nail or screw-in step on the tree so you have it stored between hunts. Wrap something like parachute cord, rawhide, or duct tape on it so that won’t mar your rifle in the most likely height you’ll be shooting from. Fit the bottom end with a dowel, a tape-wrapped lag screw etc. so that it won’t go through the bottom of your stand. Use … More . . .
Moose’s Last Yute Hunt
Mooseboy officically became just “The Moose” after bagging a button buck Saturday morning, closing out his career as a yute hunter. Next year, he’ll be hunting by himself on an adult tag. Let me tell you that it happened none too soon, either. This guy has grown!!! It was a hard squeeze for both of us in the buddy stand. My Timex Hunting Timer wristwatch said that a minor hunting peak was due at 0850. We counted down the seconds, and as soon as we hit zero, we heard a rustling in the bushes. Nothing came of it, so Moose … More . . .
They Grow Up So Fast — Sigh!
From Mooseboy to The Moose– a Dad looks back on all the Yute Seasons now gone.
More . . .Scent-Lok getting sued– suits are a fraud
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More . . .Blue Tongue Comes to the County
I’d hunted over 20 years and never heard of Blue Tongue. There was a touch of it a couple of counties over back in 2002; we heard about it when I took #2 son to Hunter Ed. It sounded icky. We were told if we saw an emaciated or dead deer to call the wildlife officer. This year rumors of Blue Tongue in Kentucky started cropping up back in August, but they were all coming from the western part of the state. Then the stories started getting worse and then this past week I read of a guy finding 15 … More . . .
The Secret of Scent-Free Suits
Suit says clothes don’t pass smell test I saw this over at KentuckyHunting.net . Frankly, I was wondering when this was going to happen. You know, on the other hand, I used to have this shady friend named Crazy Pete. Pete was always just on the edge. Pete had this gimmick for getting women. He advertised in the Cincinnati Enquirer: “Nursing Assistants Needed. Entry level. No experience necessary. Will train.” He had a bazillion responses from eager women. The ugly ones he sloughed off. The cute ones got his special charms. Frequently, the applicants were mad that Pete really didn’t … More . . .
What’s up with this?
The other day Mom and I were talking on the phone. She heard the car alarm go off in the garage, and told me she’d call me back. She called back later with a fantastic story. It seems that when she got out to the garage, there was a doe and her fawn in the driveway, looking like they had just left the garage. Mom used the remote to stop the horn from honking. About this time, Dad came around from the back yard and spied the deer. He tried to shoo them by yelling and throwing a plastic jug … More . . .
Are Deer Getting Smarter?
I remember this same discussion over bass many years ago. The question was this: It used to be a sawed-off teaspoon would catch bass. What happened to those bass? Why won’t they bite a sawed-off teaspoon any more? In largemouth bass there is no room for culture. Big bass don’t teach their young. The answer was that perhaps the original population of bass had a segment that were more easily fooled. They quickly ended up on the plate. Were bass getting smarter? Perhaps they were, but it was also likely that folks stopped sawing off teaspoons once better lures came … More . . .
How long do hunting clothes last?
I’ve got stuff still from 1982. My sons are wearing the stuff I started out with. You replace them when they stop doing the job. Some things I’ve learned over the years: 1) Rotate your clothes. To keep scent down, I always have one or more changes for the weekend and let one set out to air while I hunt with the other. It also doubles the life of your clothes. 2) Detergent kills. Sun kills. Driers kill Hot water kills. I switched to baking soda years ago and it does a passable job of cleaning as well as getting … More . . .
Mossberg 500 Muzzleloader
From the 24HourCampfire: Registered: 07/18/05 Posts: 7 Loc: BFE, Kentucky Anyone have any experience with the 50 cal black powder barrel that screws onto a Mossberg 500? I think its kind of a neat idea and was mulling over springing for one but would like to hear some opinions, if anyone has one of these barrels. #1647469 – 1 second ago Re: Mossberg 500 BP barrel? [Re: auk1124] shaman Campfire Guide Loc: Neave, KY I bought one for Mooseboy for his birthday this year. Yesterday I went out for the first time to shoot it. He was supposed to be … More . . .
On Treestands
From the 24hourcampfire: (about a year ago) 09/22/06 08:10 AM Re: Treestands The shaman’s treestand rule #1: Don’t use other people’s abandoned stands. They’reabandoned for a reason. No, I will not sell you my stand. I just would not want it on my conscience. See if you can compare the API and the Summits. I have no direct experience with the Summits, but I picked the API back in 2000, and since then most people who make the comparison pick the Summits. The API Grand Slam Super Magnum that I have is bulky, but once you’re up it’s like sitting … More . . .
Which 30-06 Bullet?
From KentuckyHunting.net DixieBoy22 which 30-06 bullet? What 30-06 bullet do you like best for deer? I’m thinking about 165 gr. nosler partitions this year, even though it is probably overkill. What will yall be shooting? I shoot 165 grain Hornady SP in all my .308 caliber rifles. It is absolutely devastating. I’m quite certain that it’s overkill on a whitetail, but then I shot a 180 grainer for years. It finally dawned on me that deer are not all that hard to kill. My advice is to shoot the bullet that shoots the best out of your rifle, and don’t … More . . .
Beginner Advice
FROM 24hourcampfire.com: whitkid22 New Member Registered: 11/20/07 Posts: 1 Hi guys, I am new to your forum and thanks for having me. I have a few questions about deer calls. I find it neat to try to call in a deer. I was wondering if anyone could tell me long/how many grunts/wheezes/ between each use. I watched the DVD (instructional) but it does not speak of duration…Any tips on this would be helpful. I am hunting in southern maine. Thanks a lot guys. Whit Until about 7 years ago, I was always trying to add something to my hunt … More . . .
More on Deer Intelligence
Posted By: Youper on the 24hourcampfire: “Now, after five deer, daughters have seen mothers die. Mothers have seen sons die. They know.” A little too much anthropomorphism for me. Your deer are smarter than ours shaman. Now mind you this didn’t happen to me, but to my dad. At a bait pile he shot a doe that had come in as part of a group of does and fawns. The doe was a bang flop, and every one else scattered. Since it was near dark he just sat tight to see what else might come in. Sure enough they all … More . . .
Blood Trails, etc.
KevinDK asks: How do I make sure I get a blood trail? The higher you hit a deer, the longer it takes to have a blood trail. Basically, you’re putting a hole into a bucket and waiting for something to slosh out. If there are two holes, that’s better than one. If one is high and one low, even better. If you have a layer of fat, sometimes this can block the hole, and the there won’t be a lot of blood. I shot one this year, shot low, had optimal entry and exit wounds, pulped the lungs and removed … More . . .
How does the .270 caliber work on whitetails?
Originally Posted By: THORNTON86 on the 24HourCampfire How does the .270 caliber work on whitetails? Know several people that use one but never owned one myself… all opinions welcome…. THANKS!! You really do not have to give this a whole lot of thought from a purely technical side. Whitetail deer are surprisingly easy to kill. A 270 WIN will work just fine. You can kill a deer effectively with a wide range of sensible centerfire rifle cartridges. If you are attempting to shoot inside 100 yards, just about anything will do. Out beyond 100 yards, you are limited more … More . . .
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