MUSKY18 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Being as I work here, I took the time to wonder over to the registration station and see what was going on. There were a couple of bucks being weighed in. Been getting text messages from some other guys who are down range sitting in the stands. RBS said he had a wall mounter run past him, but couldn't get a shot cause it would not stop. But every guy that I have talked to said the same thing. All the bucks have been chasing does. DNR said that there was a very nice 12 point shot and two really big 10 pointers taken as well. Hope some of the hunters themselves will chime in, but it sounds like the deer were really moving this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thanks for the report, good luck all Ripley hunters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticknstring Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thanks for the update Musky! Keep 'em coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Awesome my blood is pumping for next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwoodsMap Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Seen one nice 9 in the back of the pickup this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskiemanAD Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Wow that 8 is a stud!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbs Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 2 years ago when I was up they were chasing does also. I sure hope he comes past again, he was a stud! Still got Friday! We are seeing tons of does and fawns. We will have to wake up extra early in the morning since our camper is a mile away from our pickup lol. That's what happens wwhen you hunt till dark. Good luck to all in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going4it Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Had the same thing happen with a wide at least 10. Came running in and tried to get it to stop and took off like a rocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbs Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I learned my lesson also this morning about trimming shooting lanes...that extra 5 mins of trimming may have been worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddowg1192000 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Couple hunters missing tonight, talked to mps and they are still looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchset Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Dandy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat-Run Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Well here's my report. We got to our spot and half hour later 12 other guys had same plan, did see one basket 6ptr. Started to rain at 10:30, scouted from 11-2:30 sat along river saw 7 deer with one monster 8 in the pack. We tried to get away from crowds and then saw more natural movement AND deer.... Came home last night w a monster migrain, glad I did its pooring out today. FYI the oaks we were in didn't have much of any acorn batch. Good luck next week hunters! MR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportfish Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 we didn't see one deer from stands !! saw very little sign and a saw a few deer from the truck . came home early from a bad chest cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Do they open the rail road gate at 6am the day before for the line up or is it you can start lining up outside the camp and they open the rail road gate when they want i cant remember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerystud Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Wow that 8 is a stud!!!! Hey I'm the STUD!!! But yeah that deer is VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddowg1192000 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Do they open the rail road gate at 6am the day before for the line up or is it you can start lining up outside the camp and they open the rail road gate when they want i cant remember? Opened at 5am and ppl were lining up down 76 N and S before. Anyone on the other road(115 i think) were sent to the back of the lines. They would alternate back and forth between the north and south side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRH1175 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I hunted. Saw the most deer I have seen ever at ripley. The rain sucked bug the hunt was good. Next week should be better if the wdather cooperates. I was 2 seconds slow on a big 8 pointer. Could have slung an arrow. But just wasnt ethical so I guess I will have to wait for anothef year. Had a blast as usual though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NELS-BELLS Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I saw the least amount of deer that I have ever seen in all the years that I have hunted Ripley. We hunted the north end on the first morning and saw nothing but lots of hunters. Then we moved to an area along the river that we had seen deer on a previous hunt, but saw nothing there as well. On the 2nd morning we hunted an area near Lake Alott Road and my son saw one young buck, that was it. The second afternoon we hunted an area near Cty Rd 1 that had some fields of corn and alfalfa on the other side of the fence, but saw nothing that afternoon either. On the way out the 2nd morning, the sign on the side of the road said 125 deer registered. I'm not sure how that compares to previous years. That being said, we will still apply next year. Nels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameson Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I didn't see many deer, but was able to arrow one. The folks hunting next weekend should have a good hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRH1175 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I would like to add I saw all my deer between 10:30 and 2:30 on Thursday. I talked with a few people and they were not hunting during those times because of the rain. The first small buck I saw was right at 10:30. The Biggest one that I almsot flung a arrow at was right at 1pm. And there were several does around in range throughout those times on Thursday. I don't think there was as much natural movement as usual though. So Next weekend I think will be better. Good luck to those that will be going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermoose78 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I am ready for next weekend! I have been shooting my crossbow 3 or 4 times a week from 5 yards to 40 yards. My old man has been shooting as well we are ready as we can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwoodshunter Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Im so ready for next weekend, thanks for the reports guys, it will only be my 2nd time there so still feeling lost as far as where all the roads are, very hopeful though as i didnt spend as much time in the woods last time and still had deer in range.....hope to harvest my first deer with a bow , are maps available on site? Hope to maybe meet up with some other guys and talk some, i should be up there by around noon friday, drive a goldish jeep grand cherokee and have glasses and beard , could use some info if your willing to chat , thanks and hope everyone has a safe and fun hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameson Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Anyone know how many total deer were registered for the first hunt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRH1175 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Maps ars available at mdha food shack. It is left side of road,just before the dnr booth for $10. My advice is find a nice funnel area. And stay put. If u stay in your stand all day u will have your chances. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermoose78 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 no please walk around and move the deer for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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