Capt Vince Pierleoni

Chas, as already stated, when the fawn buck is born determines alot. That 2.5 you describe could have been a late born fawn with only a small spike rack his first year. I'm pretty certain biologists including Dr James Kroll conducted a expansive study years ago determining that spikes are not always inferior, but in many cases just need TIME(age). If I remember correctly, the spike debate found that it was age/and or nutrition in most cases-not genetics. They proved their position by documenting several monster perfect typical 12 points that started as spikes in more than one part of the country. Keep in mind, even in a fairly healthy "fair chase"(not high fence) scenario, with a herd expressing decent buck to doe ratios, there will still be some "late born" fawns. The "2nd rut" is usually healthy fawn does coming into heat and with that their fawns will be smaller and born later. All this doesn't matter if there are "game stealers" on or near your hunting spot. They just caught a scumbag with 4 bucks at night next to where we have hunted and passed small bucks for several years. Pathetic.

Congrats! What a magic day for you both!

Congrats Ray, a "Dream season"! BS master, you are dead on. Still too many guys killing yearling bucks for bragging rights instead of a doe. In my opinion, drawing a bow on a MATURE doe is the toughest thing you will do in the deer woods. It will teach you loads about deer behavior and how to read it. Lets not forget all the button bucks shot as does on drives. Tough to change old habits but everyone needs to know the area they are hunting and if it needs doe harvest or if they need to be let go for awhile.

Congrats!

Congrats!

Great story!

That repair is more labor than know-how. You will have to peel underside layer of glass off, and remove soaked wood. The water always enters through the inset hardware. The Gougeon bros, which are the founders of West systems have manuals for do-it-yourselfers on such repairs. They may even offer phone assistance to support the sales of their materials. Check them out online.

Congrats!

Congrats!

Great story, great deer!

Congrats!

Now thats a story. Congrats!

Congrats on your unique trophy. I bet that boy was a tough fight for the young perfect ones. His "sword" would inflict damage and earn him breeding rights!

Have a great one, Dave!

I think you are hitting the trib fishing at prime time, and sacs and single egg presentations will be your best bets upstream. Down on the piers, it will be more challenging. Not sure how the night fishing will be, but yes sacs produce and 2/5 cleos in glo patterns may also. There are others on this forum better suited to give you tips on the pier fishing, but years ago I always did well with vibrax and roostertail spinners. Stop in to the local bait stores for the latest info. Good luck!

Happy 51 Pete! If your power doesn't come back on, the Giants game will be on in Olcott and you are welcome. Hope everything gets back to normal for you and yours soon!

They are no longer "hauling them in", but the pier people have been replaced by sportsmen and women who are casting hard and catching a few fresh Browns and Rainbows. They look to be friendly so give it a shot after storm moves out.

Congrats! Nothing like it when a plan comes together

Thank you for the appropriate lead time.

Figures, Tim. I think I heard somewhere that ins co. is a Soros company. Need we say more?

Great post and thread. God bless all the father and son hunting/fishing teams now and in the future.

These are the Walker version of Jets. Perfect for Walleye trolling. 6 Gold, 5 Purple, 3 Chrome. Priced to sell, brand new in package-- $80 plus shipping.

Actually, it's not stupid at all. People in the states have resorted to standing on street corners(those that actually want to work) soliciting skilled jobs. You will have to consider relocating in my opinion. The boating world looks alive and well in the St. Catherines area, and of course, Toronto. Visit those marinas/boatyards NOW while they are still scrambling to get boats winterized and take whatever but let them know you have higher aspirations. Perhaps some of your fellow Canadians will see this and contact you with more details. Good luck!

Congrats again, Bill. Brought back memories of my kids in their "onesies" holding the racks in the garage.

I really like how you encouraged your son to enjoy THAT deer and THAT moment. Gene, you are a rich, rich, man.