Mercman1 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Just wondering who's all still holding tag for hunters choice area's....I have had alot of opportunities's at smaller deer but passed thinking the big ones will appear but it has not happened yet.Any one care to chime in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rippinlip Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Wife and I are still "holding out"I have had several chances to score on small bucks and does.Patience is running thin here lately, but I still have hope.Wife I think she is ready to drop the string anytime here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambito Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 My wife and I strictly muzzleload and we are thinking about hitting up the Alexandria area since its hunters choice and we werent succesful in the our area for lottery! This will be her 4th year blackpowder hunting with me and she has yet to get one! Really pushing to get her one. Anyone have any ideas of decent state land up that way that holds some does? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no bait nate Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm still holding strong. I too have had many opportunities on does and several smaller bucks but not what I'm looking for. I will hunt the muzzleloader season also so I hopefully will still have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PropsterII Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Me too. Killin something just to be able to say I killed one is not why I hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Always holding and no problem eating tag if I don't see what I like. Shot two nice bucks in 2010, no buck last year and nothing this year so far, love to hunt so I keep on truckin. Lots of time left, planning on some muzzy and late bow as long as there is a tag burning a hole in my pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff13 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Holding still, and hopefully not much longer. Not having great luck on bucks but plenty of passed does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 why hunt to say you killed something? I hunt cuz backstraps are tastey, be it buck or doe... :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I have to recheck the freezer, but I'm pretty sure I'm good for the year with the elk I shot (although I only got 2/3 of an elk). As long as I'm covered for the next nine months, I'll hold out until the last minute of the last night of the season in MN and ND. I LOVE hunting late season, but the schedule is starting to look ugly fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totally_addicted Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm still holding out. Picked up a new piece of property today. Hoping to get the girlfriend her first opportunity yet this year. Have a 3-4 acre standing corn field that should draw a few deer out during day light if we ever get any cold weather. I'm thinking about a trip down to WhiteWater WMA next weekend to try something new. I have some decent trail cam pics and a small plot of turnips as well that keep me excited at home. This season I hope to not eat my tag but I don't plan to fill my tag with a doe until Christmas or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boar Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Muzzy here! just set up four cams one way inside the woods on a funnel an 3 on trails leadin to food source. see whats moving on friday an hunt accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PropsterII Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Eye guy, if you're hunting for back straps, which is a perfectly honorable reason, then you're probably not holding out. If you are holding out, then back straps aren't the main reason you hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paceman Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Lots of season left! I love hunting late season in the cold/snow! I have snow camo just begging to be worn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBo Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 why hunt to say you killed something? I hunt cuz backstraps are tastey, be it buck or doe... :>) I'm right there with ya. My family loves venison, and I've never been much of a trophy hunter.Just finished a big batch of summer sausage and have a vennie roast on the smoker right now. Try that with your tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PropsterII Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 My tag recipe not very good. But I'll shoot a doe later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticknstring Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I've got a doe tag but no place to use it. Punched my main tag early this year for a change. I've still been sitting once or twice a week, but haven't seen a hair. Cams showing strict nockturnal movement since gun season began, except for a few yearling bucks. Same deal every year. Next year should be excellent with the Nov 9th opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96trigger Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm right with you on this one SNS, sad that this year isn't even over, but we have already looked at next years season. I don't know about the rest of you, but I feel like this season showed great potential, but then kind of fizzled out. Still have my management tag, going to try and see if I can get one with a ML yet. Passed a lot of nice does, waiting for the perfect shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimngrizzly Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I WAS holding out..... till yesterday...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#fishhunt# Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I love good blood trail in the snow! Doe already down. Antlers until December then either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBo Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I WAS holding out..... till yesterday...... Waiting on photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC Hurl Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I guess you could say I am holding out. Or should I say I am just not done hunting for the year yet. After writing the checks for taxidermy and the beer sticks I am thinking the wife may be the one to shut me down. LolI do have an intensive harvest tag still and plan to get out a few times in area 225 yet this season. Two in the freezer now. That is more than enough meat for my family so if I score another one it will be donated.I also like the fact that gun season don't start until 11/9/12 next year. Can't wait until the week before gun opener next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm sort of still holding out, but not really. I shot my buck, but we were party hunting, so the gun only guys I was hunting with tagged him, my brother actually. I'll hunt a little more, not sure if I'll actually shoot anything or not. Depends on the opportunity, the timing, & the current mood. Wife might string me up if I shoot another mounter this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hert2005 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Totally Addicted: Tell that guy you're huinting with down south to stick the 8 if he gets the chance. Meanwhile I'm still hoping the tall 10 will check out the doe that is still wondering around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totally_addicted Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Good luck Hert! Hope he shows up. The picture I saw of him sure was a nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeybc69 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Ready to drop the hammer on the next adult deer I see this year. So to answer the question, Nope,,, not holding out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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