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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 9:32 AM | ||
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How is everyone's season going? So far I've got 2 does in the freezer. One from fall bow and one from permit season. I should of had a 6 pointer but when I drew back my arrow jumped and got jammed between my rest and riser. Oh well. I haven't seen many bucks moving lately, but have seen alot of scrapes out there not many rubs though. How bout everyone else? __________________ I would rather have a moose hunter from Alaska than a jackass from Chicago
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 9:43 AM Last Edited By: Drop Tine | ||
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Pretty good after a slow start 
For me so far 2 does & 2 bucks My buddy also took 1 doe and 2 bucks from my same hunting area, so things picked up towards the end of October for us __________________ Pete's Archery Service & NJH.com ProStaff ProFile
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 9:46 AM | ||
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0 in the freezer, but I'm still having a good year in my book. I have seen more action and bigger bucks this year than ever before. Just to be out in the woods makes my season. Hopefully I'll pull one into the freezer during muzzy __________________ "How can you be so hypocritical to look down on a man who is honest enough to kill his own?" (Thanks MTH)
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 9:59 AM | ||
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Doe with the Bow
Buck with the Muzzy __________________ "Well, if it isn't Mister Chain Blue Lightning himself"
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 10:00 AM | ||
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2 Does, no bucks.... Yet __________________ What if the Hokey Pokey is really what it's all about??
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 10:20 AM | ||
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I took 2 does so far, both are going to the PBA dinner (Never enetered them into the contest ). I've let countless does and smaller bucks walk so far this year. I'm doing very well at holding off this year for something bigger and have no problem finishing the season without a buck if that's how it plays out. I will take another doe for myself as well before it's all said and done.
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 10:26 AM | ||
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1 fawn 1 buck both with xbow so far __________________ Some people go fishing , I go catching
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 10:34 AM | ||
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Not a bad year.
1 Doe & 2 bucks so far... 10/1/07 
11/2/07  __________________ SEMPER FIDELIS
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 10:35 AM | ||
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Quote: Looks like a GREAT year to me, Bacs!Not a bad year.
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 11:44 AM | ||
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OK so far 2 Does, 1 BB, 1 8 point all bow.
Have let 18 individual bucks walk some of them multiple times. Thought REAL hard about shooting a BIG doe this morning wondering if she would go much past 125 (We will find out a little closer to Thanksgiving if she makes the same mistake a third time with me. Not seeing the big guys where I have been expecting to see them or their rubs so I know I' doing something wrong but all in all a fun year so far and VERY GLAD it is not 80 out any more! __________________ The biggest thing I have learned of late is that many legislators will side with us if we patently and intelegently explain to them where we are coming from and where we are going.
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 1:40 PM | ||
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2 does. Missed a big buck in Illinois and hit a 4" tree shooting at a large 6PT on 11/16. Ive let over a dozen small bucks go by this year. Hopefully I'll nail a nice Buck soon! __________________ >>>---> Shut Up And Hunt >>>--->
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 1:57 PM | ||
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| Can't complain. Freezer is quite full of doe meat, and I have been passing on lots and lots and lots of small bucks. Doesn't look like I'll be getting a big boy this year with the bow. Prime time seems to be winding down quickly if its not completely over, and I'm not shooting a dinker just to fill a tag. | ||
| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 2:23 PM Last Edited By: conan | ||
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Crappy- 1 doe, 1 lost buck, breeze betrayed me on a Pope buck, and I can't go. Between work and family I can't go. I'm so friggin' depressed: sitting home during the rut is killing me. I was going to go tonight, but wifey got a dinner invite. I'll go Monday. Oh yeah, waiting for the big guy, I passed up 3 smaller bucks. a 5pt, a 6pt and a small 8pt. I suppose I should've nailed them. __________________ I’ll Keep My Money, My Freedom, and My GUNS - YOU, KEEP "THE CHANGE".
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 2:34 PM Last Edited By: Matty | ||
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Been an ok year, but I am cursed when it comes to big mature bucks.
7 does, 1 in my freezer and 6 to hungry families and people in need. Zero bucks. I've passed quite a few bucks though this year. The only one I kind of regret was a really nice 6 pointer that was definitely an older deer. I had him at about 6 yards under the tree, quartering away during early bow. Being early in the season, I wanted to wait on a bigger buck. I also mis-judged the yardage on a 100 class 9 pointer in the last week of regular bow and I missed a 130 class 8 pointer twice yesterday when I hit branches both times. So I'm eating venison, but I'd sure like to use my buck tag for a change. I've passed so many bucks over the years, it gets discouraging when you finally get those opportunities at big mature deer and they dont come together the way you have practiced them. __________________ "Only in dictionaries does SUCCESS come before WORK." -Alfred K. Henderson
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 2:47 PM Last Edited By: Bacs | ||
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Quote: Matty...I just picked up a book by Cameron Hanes...pretty good read so far & has a whole section devoted to discouragement.
it gets discouraging when you finally get those opportunities at big mature deer and they dont come together the way you have practiced them. Backcounrty Bowhunting __________________ SEMPER FIDELIS
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 2:59 PM | ||
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Matty...I just picked up a book by Cameron Hanes...pretty good read so far & has a whole section devoted to discouragement. Oh I dont need any pointers, I have being discouraged down pat! 
I was gonna get that book, how is it? Does it relate to regular bowhunting or is it mostly about planning deep woods excursions out of state? __________________ "Only in dictionaries does SUCCESS come before WORK." -Alfred K. Henderson
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| Posted: 17 Nov 2007 3:44 PM | ||
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Quote: Has a lot of stuff that you can relate to bowhunting we do here. Its worth the read, 1/2 thru it now.Does it relate to regular bowhunting or is it mostly about planning deep woods excursions out of state? __________________ SEMPER FIDELIS
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 8:06 AM | ||
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Has a lot of stuff that you can relate to bowhunting we do here. Its worth the read, 1/2 thru it now. Thanks Bacs, I'll have to pick up a copy. Also, bump for everyone else...Whats the summary of the seasons so far?  __________________ "Only in dictionaries does SUCCESS come before WORK." -Alfred K. Henderson
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 8:57 AM | ||
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| 8 does so far. Passed on so many scrub bucks. I am not shooting any more 1 1/2 old bucks anymore. If it's not close to P&Y he gets a pass. I might not get to many bucks anymore but that's where I'm at in bowhunting. Trying to take it to another level. | ||
| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 9:00 AM | ||
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It's been a good first year of bow hunting so far. I got my first deer with a bow a BB and proud of him. I've seen tons of deer and had at least 3 other chances that I blew at taking a deer (moving to much on stand or busted drawing the bow). Part of learning I guess. Only saw 2 spike bucks though. It would be nice to see some bigger bucks. I'll have to do some better scouting next year. Having a good time!
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 9:10 AM | ||
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Quote: I am not shooting any more 1 1/2 old bucks anymore. Quote: Same here. I just wish more hunters would have this approach.
I'm not shooting a dinker just to fill a tag. I would rather eat tag/buck stub soup. I passed some 15 different bucks this year waiting for the shooter that didn't come my way. |
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 9:27 AM | ||
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I got a doe and my first buck during fall bow __________________ |
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 11:00 AM Last Edited By: BestNJBirdDogs | ||
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Freezer still void of venison  Just haven't found the time to hunt enough. Freezer is filled with pheasant though... guess I'm able to make time for pheasant hunting __________________ Dog's on point... get ready!!!
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 12:27 PM | ||
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Freezer still void of venison Just haven't found the time to hunt enough. Freezer is filled with pheasant though... guess I'm able to make time for pheasant hunting If you need a deer let me know. I have access to some. just gave hkdonfishn two of them. Let me know. |
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 12:34 PM | ||
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| Not too well. I've got 1 doe in the freezer and have let countless does walk waiting for a buck. I'm just not seeing them. Only saw 1 decent one and it was too far for a shot. One less doe is going to walk, I will be taking another one for the freezer soon. | ||
| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 12:42 PM | ||
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Got two does and a buck in Ohio...nothing in New Jersey. __________________ BOW SEASON IN NEW JERSEY ENDS FOREVER ON DECEMBER 1, 2008, RIP. HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYED IT.
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 12:44 PM | ||
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Been a real tuff season so far moved down to the pines and am not use to hunting this country and am not to familiar with the deer movements down here (I swear its different then from up north!!!).
But anyhoot shot a nice lil buck with my recurve and put my brother on his first bow kill this year as well. Passed on some bucks but I'm sure there will be more meat for the freezer soon! __________________ DB's Euro Mount Service
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 12:46 PM | ||
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I've gotten a few "little" ones  __________________ President-UXBNJ
http://www.uxbnj.com/ --} ---> In the end, it's the "HUNTER" that gets the deer not the BOW ! The bowman, to be successful as a hunter, must learn to perfection the habits of his game. NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF BOW HE USES ! |
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 1:13 PM | ||
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2 does early fall bow. Ive been struggling lately. I haven't seen a deer in 3 weeks. __________________ The bowman, to be successful as a hunter, must learn to perfection the habits of his game.
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| Posted: 18 Nov 2007 3:14 PM | ||
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Did real well despite the lack of time to hunt. Took a bunch of deer, a couple geese, a few ducks, to many crows to count, and I just shot my first deer with a recurve Sat.! __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.
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