Legacy- 2015 Deer Season

[PeltHunter]

Don't know whether to cry, puke, maybe both. Just passed 3 small 8s and about a 130" 8 all at 15 yards. I grunt 15 minutes after they pass and an easy 140 10 or 12 walks up coming right to the trail they all went down. He looks up past me and one of the smaller bucks chases the does back past and he leaves. As I'm typing that part he comes back after I hit the rattle bag. He comes up the trail that's gonna bring him to 15 yards then turns and goes back to where the trail splits and goes the other way. I was full draw waiting for about 15 steps for him to receive a rage in his cage as they say.

[dvdegeorge]

You should do none of the above,that's a great morning and close encounter,you didn't miss,wound or spook him so call it good!

[dvdegeorge]

Another disappointing morning with no deer sighted from my stand,bumped one near stand coming in picture verified it was a single lone doe.Thought it would be better as it was cold and even a few flurries in the air.

No fret as it's still early on the game and unfortunately due to wind direction I've been limited to this one set.

Deer are moving well at night have pictures of 5 different buck from last night mostly small guys but a decent buck showed up I hadn't seen yet

 

Back at it this afternoon

 

 

 

[JakeyBaby]

Same here... no deer this morning just a fox. The wind is keeping me grounded to only a few stands, something a little different then WNW wind would be a nice change in pace

[PeltHunter]

You should do none of the above,that's a great morning and close encounter,you didn't miss,wound or spook him so call it good!

I could have shot him at like 25 yards but figured if 25 is easy when he comes to 15 it'll be even easier. It was an awesome morning overall. 2 maybe 3 shooters probably 15 does and 6 bucks all together and now I know what one I want this year. I always have close encounters on Sunday's which leads to my drop in class attendance during late October and early November. Edited October 18, 2015 by PeltHunter

[JakeyBaby]

Back on Turnips hopefully the cold evening turns them on! No Whitetail sightings the last time I sat here.

[gpratt08]

as I rounded the corner tonight to hunt this food plot these little bears were about 30 yards from my stand, backed off to try a different spot.

[whaler1]

That's really neat.

[whaler1]

Couple turkeys just walked by. If one had a beard I would have shot it. They just roosted in front of me

[gpratt08]

it's not snowing there? It is in southern stuben county.

[Gill-T]

Wow where are your leaves? You guys are much further along.

[gpratt08]

The main woods has a lot more leaves on than this brushy area

[PeltHunter]

Real slow morning compared to yesterday saw maybe 8 or 10 does and they weren't moving until 8:15. Gonna pull the plug in 20 minutes or so so I can make it back to Oswego for class.

[JakeyBaby]

Wind has FINALLY changed direction today, hopefully be able to get out this evening and get to hunt the other side of the property for the 1st time

[dvdegeorge]

Yep plan on hitting a different property this afternoon

[Silver Fox]

First time out last night, let young bucks walk and whacked a very big doe. It only went 100 yds, but I've NEVER been on my belly to get to a deer. Needless to say even with my nephew and bro in law, we didn't get it up to the trucks till 10pm. I did my part in harvesting a doe in 8A and it wasn't in its stupid "doe only" season.

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[JakeyBaby]

Congrats on the Donkey Scott! Gota love fishin them outa that thick stuff.

[iceman05]

Just got in from the stand. Saw 8 total all doe with little ones and heard a young buck grunting up a storm. Also saw nice looking yote at about 60yards,tried calling him in with a kissing sound but no luck.

[momay4000]

First time out last night, let young bucks walk and whacked a very big doe. It only went 100 yds, but I've NEVER been on my belly to get to a deer. Needless to say even with my nephew and bro in law, we didn't get it up to the trucks till 10pm. I did my part in harvesting a doe in 8A and it wasn't in its stupid "doe only" season.

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WTG Scott. Congrats on the harvest and the discipline on the tracking job!!

 

Chris

[rabhunt]

Hunting in 8h and the bucks are now chasing the does. We didn't hunt during the doe only period because we knew we couldn't hold back on a buck. Now we don't want to shoot a doe because of what might be following. So my thoughts are that the DEC move was a big fail. Thoughts?

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[dvdegeorge]

Hunting in 8h and the bucks are now chasing the does. We didn't hunt during the doe only period because we knew we couldn't hold back on a buck. Now we don't want to shoot a doe because of what might be following. So my thoughts are that the DEC move was a big fail. Thoughts?

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It's the way I see it but it will only hurt us if we don't fill our doe tags at some point.

Next step is early muzzleloader doe only OCT 1st

I suggest everyone fill and call in your doe tags 

 

I've even heard whispers about guys calling in the doe tags regardless if they are filled or not...I don't agree or disagree with this tactic.To me it's a moot point because I always harvest my share of doe

 

I also firmly believe that the deer population is very healthy and doesn't need this holocaust the DEC is trying to facilitate 

[JakeyBaby]

The big question is the the hell is Rob??

[Silver Fox]

Florida

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[JakeyBaby]

What??? He always plans his vacations the wrong time of year!

[dvdegeorge]

Rob is deeply embedded and undercover. He will soon find out from all the  doe where the dominant buck lives and frequents