2023 Deer Season

[DragonGunner]

On stand this morning. 6 pt walking under me. Coyote came near but no shot. Sadly about 400 yards away a small buck got killed on road. Busy road as teachers flying to elementary school. I often hear a car slow and honk. 5 fawns have bit the dust this year on same section of road.

 

[jagee]

Got deer within 10' of the blind and I'm at the Chevy dealer getting oil change and tires in the work truck.

 

[Hookeye]

 

[Michigan Slim]

I may sit in the rain Thursday. Definitely getting out this weekend.

 

[spencer rifle]

Saw a doe this morning but too far for a shot. Hunt not completely fruitless, though:

 

[DragonGunner]

Saw a doe this morning but too far for a shot. Hunt not completely fruitless, though:

I like frying them with eggs and ham. What ever you cook them with they take on that flavor.

 

[Hookeye]

My spot reeked of deer today.
Gave me a headache, some scrapes in the creekbottom, the stench just hung.
Another week and it should be go time.

I went in and did a final stand mod and got out.

 

[cg21]

Saw a doe this morning but too far for a shot. Hunt not completely fruitless, though:

If you fry them up you can make personal pizzas with them using them as the crust…

 

[tcecil88]

I found 7 big scrapes around our fields yesterday and 1 little rub today. I put my 4 cameras out on the scrapes so hopefully I'll get some good good pictures.

 

[phylodog]

Woke up to a new visitor overnight. A very welcome surprise

 

[roscott]

Anyone seeing much movement? I’ve been out a couple times so far and seems like the squirrel army is ruling the forest.

 

[Hawkj]

I haven’t been seeing much deer movement either the last couple sets. I shifted gears this morning and turkey hunted for the first day of fall firearm season. I saw a 5 fly off the roost and an 1 1/2 or so later I seen them about 75 yards through the woods. I gave them a few yelps and they bee lined to me, 2 jakes and 3 toms. I shot the first tom that gave me an opportunity. Warren County.

 

[spencer rifle]

Saw 8 deer this evening right near the road in a mile stretch.

 

[ACC]

I had a trail cam pic with six does. Also, got pics of at least 3 different 6-8 pointers and then this big guy. Looks to be 12+ points

 

[phylodog]

I had a trail cam pic with six does. Also, got pics of at least 3 different 6-8 pointers and then this big guy. Looks to be 12+ points

That's a big boy

 

[AndreusMaximus]

I had a trail cam pic with six does. Also, got pics of at least 3 different 6-8 pointers and then this big guy. Looks to be 12+ points

Woah... didn't know we had moose around these parts.

 

[three50seven]

I got out this morning for the first time this season. First time using a crossbow as well. I was seeing deer almost constantly from first light until the hunt was over. This little 7 pointer gave me an opportunity at 35 yds, and I couldn't resist. He donkey-kicked and took off in a straight line when I shot. From my stand I could see my bolt sticking out of the ground behind where he had been. I gathered my gear and got down, nervously walking over to where the bolt was. I was ecstatic to see it was covered in blood and there was hair on the ground as well! I gave it a good 30 minutes after the shot, then started blood trailing. It was an easy trail with blood getting more and more plentiful as I went along. I found him dead about 50-60yds away.

 

[phylodog]

I got out this morning for the first time this season. First time using a crossbow as well. I was seeing deer almost constantly from first light until the hunt was over. This little 7 pointer gave me an opportunity at 35 yds, and I couldn't resist. He donkey-kicked and took off in a straight line when I shot. From my stand I could see my bolt sticking out of the ground behind where he had been. I gathered my gear and got down, nervously walking over to where the bolt was. I was ecstatic to see it was covered in blood and there was hair on the ground as well! I gave it a good 30 minutes after the shot, then started blood trailing. It was an easy trail with blood getting more and more plentiful as I went along. I found him dead about 50-60yds away.

Nice shot!

Cameras have been active today. It's getting danger close to the best time of the year!!!

 

[jagee]

Sat until about 3 today. Didn't see a thing. Saw tons of fresh tracks in my food plot, though. Moved a camera and headed home for a Halloween party with the daycare kids.

 

[vwarren]

I shot a mature doe traveling with a button in hopes of keeping the button around for a while. Then a spiker came nosing around. Neighbor shot a dandy that was following some doe.