The Season So Far
I have had a moderate season. For everything that has gone right, there has been something else impinging on it. As things go, last year was the best year for us ever– just about anything would have been a let down. For starters, the big influences on our hunting this year were: 1) Hurricane Ike 2) The Drought I’m not going to say it was going to be a banner year for acorns without Ike. This was our second year of drought. However, we have had extraordinarily good luck with acorns in 2006 and 2007, and this year was flat. … More . . .
8-Pointer Ushers in Not-Hunting Opener
From Deer&Deer Hunting Forum Shot for Just Bein’ Ugly – 11/17/2008 10:14:48 AM EatDeer Super Member The day after I read your story, I saw a button buck while hunting, about 4″ of the bone in his upper jaw and nose bridge was missing, and the nose was pushed off to the side a couple of inches. This deer was browsing food, and smelling the air just fine, the deer wasn’t very alert, but was healthy dispite his appearance. I passed him up, and I hope to see him in a few years. I guess the deer I saw, was … More . . .
Shot for Just Bein’ Ugly
I always said I was not a big antler addict. I know a big rack sticks out past the ears. Once it gets to estimating inches I get lost really fast. I had gone through the first four days of Kentucky Rifle Season watching doe and spikes, little forkers and some small baskets. It had been entertaining, but I was looking for something more. I especially did not want the season to end as precipitously as it had the year before. Less than an hour into the previous season I had waxed a buck that was bigger than me, and … More . . .
Field Report — Moose’s Buck
Well, I’m back from hunting. I probably should be out this morning, but I had business in town. I probably won’t be back out until Friday AM. So far, after 9 outings, it’s still 0-0-0 for me. It is not for lack of targets. If I had wanted a doe or a spike, I would have it all taken care of. There has just not been something worth shooting so far. However, the trip has been quite worth the effort, and it relates to the thread on Alsheimer vs. Rue. I have never seen the transition from Seek to Chase … More . . .
Which Theory of Rutting? The shaman Answers
I’ve been sitting back watching the pig rasslin’ going on over at the Deer & Deer Hunting site over whose theory of deer rutting is closer: Charlie Alsheimer or Leonard Lee Rue III. I think both guys have done a great job of research. For all the arguing and fussing and things are coming out crystal clear: There is not enough of our anecdotal evidence to back up either author’s assertions conclusively. If Charlie said the sun came up just after the cock crowed, and Leonard said the sun was coming up due to the dogs howling, we would probably … More . . .
Jakes’ Theory on Rut Prediction
I’ve been sitting back watching the pig rasslin’ going on over at the Deer & Deer Hunting site over whose theory of deer rutting is closer: Charlie Alsheimer or Leonard Lee Rue III and things are coming out crystal clear: There is not enough of our anecdotal evidence to back up either author’s assertions conclusively. If Charlie said the sun came up just after the cock crowed, and Rue said the sun was coming up due to the dogs howling, we would probably be able to come to an agreement fairly soon. Enough of us have seen the sun come … More . . .
Slack Theory of Venison Production
Overall, the model that would accurately represent deer movement would have to be extremely complex. One guy writes a book on lunar influences, another on weather, another on hunting pressure. All together, it ends up being a mess. My read on it is much easier–what I call “The Slack Theory.” Deer gravitate towards slack the same way humans do. If you’re hungry, you go get a burger and fries and a side of slack. Then you feel tired, so you go home and lay on the couch to get some more slack. A while later, you’re cold, so you go … More . . .
More on (Moron) Scent Reduction — Go Figure
See, it’s this issue that always stuck in my craw– how can scent be all that important when firearms have a clear stench and deer are supposedly not minding? Ditto for rubber boots. Ditto for ATV’s. Mind you, I’ve been following this whole scent suppression business since before some folks on this forum were probably born. Also mind you that if you’d asked me about this in 1989, I would have said that there wasn’t enough you could do to lower your scent profile. Now that I’m on my own 200 acres for 8 seasons and have gotten to know … More . . .
MYSPACE Caves– Update
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Judging Antlers
I’ve always been a lousy judge of antlers. My gag is that I’ve got three settings on my internal antler radar: 1) Doe (no antler) 2) Buck (visible antler) 3) Quint, I think we’re going to need a bigger boat. Up until a few years ago it was inconceivable to me that I’d be putting a tape measure to antlers. I did. I was disappointed. I stopped. Still everyone keeps asking me “Whatcha think he’ll score???” There probably isn’t a better way to quantify antlers, but still it is kind of . . . well. . . Nobody asks about … More . . .
Who Hash
The current favorite for second breakfast around our house is Who Hash. Second breakfast is the meal you eat after you come in from the morning hunt. Take a can of corned beef hash and one pound of venison breakfast sausage. Mix together thoroughly in a cast iron skillet, and season to taste with cajun seasoning, or whatever you prefer. Put it in the oven at 400F until done– usually about a half hour. About half way through, pull off a few tablespoons of grease and use to make white gravy. Stir everything up really well and put it back … More . . .
Rifles — Less Recoil?
From Deer & Deer Hunting Forums jyeomans New Member Posts: 1 Joined: 10/27/2008 I HAVE BEEN USING A 7400 REM 30-06 FOR YEARS, LATELY I HAVE FOUND THE RECOIL TO MUCH. (GETTING OLD) SO I AM LOOKING FOR SOMETHING WITH LESS RECOIL. I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF A 308 OR 7MM- 08. WILL THEY GIVE LESS RECOIL.WILL THEY HANDLE BLACK BEARS OR ELK. WHAT WILL BE A GOOD CHOICE AS FAR AS MAKER IS CONCERNED. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. JOHN Any excuse will do me for buying a new deer rifle. However, if you still like the 7400, try some … More . . .
Mooseboy’s Muzzleloader Doe
It was the afternoon of Opening Day of Kentucky’s Early Muzzleloader Season. I was on the tail end of one of the most pleasant days of hunting ever. Angus, #3 son, was all ready tagged out for the season, so I had put him in a stand by himself at the other end of a 200 yard log plot of clover. Once I had convinced him to stay off the walkie talkie, life had become peaceful. Moose, #2, was up in his new stand at a location called Virginia. This was his first time out on his own. The morning … More . . .
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