HNTNBUX Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I will agree with Bear55. I had to wade across a rocky, very sharp rocky, stream three times on Sunday. Oh yeah carrying, my bow, backpack, stand, ladder sticks, pruner and my knee high rubber boots. That water is chilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I will agree with Bear55. I had to wade across a rocky, very sharp rocky, stream three times on Sunday. Oh yeah carrying, my bow, backpack, stand, ladder sticks, pruner and my knee high rubber boots. That water is chilly. Aw, your what hurts? The landowner says we can drive the truck across even now - just don't open the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticknstring Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Quote: Aw, your what hurts? Good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 If you are not still practicing your form and shooting you should be!!!!Far to often we practice hard in summer and let things slide as the season moves on, I have actually ramped up my shooting the past couple of weeks. It only makes sense to practice even more when the peak of the rut nears so get out there and shoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 We set a couple new stands on Friday & practiced shooting the 3D target from both of them where we expected the deer to come right then & there. Helps your confidence to make a shot you've already made. These stands actually overlook a lawn, so scent in the grass is not really an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozebutton Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Falling into a swampy muck filled hole is only funny when its the other guy. Ain't that the truth. Now that the weather is getting cooler, you may want to consider backing off on the poundage of your bow a little. A long sit on a cold evening makes that bow a whole lot harder to pull back. I found that out the hard way. Also, with the rut kicking in, don't overlook hunting during the middle of the day or even an all day sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHINGURU Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Make sure to go grab your bow right now and check every screw and bolt on the thing and make sure EVERYTHING is tight. With you shooting your bow and driving with it back and forth from hunting things might of loosened up a bit since last time.Somehow in the middle of me practicing my sight slipped just a bit because the bolt was loose causing me to shoot a foot low on every pin. If I hadn't of noticed I'd be out there hunting right now and could of shot right under a mounter at 20 yds. Man I'd be sick, if this post helps 1 person it's worth it. Check your sights, rest, peep, loop, broadheads, ect, ect.Better to find out now then in the field!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungdeflator Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 With all the water around this year I wear my uninsulated rubber boots out to the stand while carrying my warmer boots. Then I switch once I am there. No reason to be sitting with wet feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twins 57 Fan Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Here is a tip for ya... You can learn from my mistake.I had a buck chasing a doe a few nights ago about 100 yards out, they turned and started running towards me. I drew back as they kept coming. When the doe got about 20 yards out I stopped hey by making a bleat sound. Everything sounds perfect, except for the fact that when I stopped her I was not looking through my peep yet. By the time I found my spot to shoot at the small buck bumped her again and I missed my opportunity. Moral of the story... Be on your spot and ready to shoot (looking through your peep) before you stop the deer. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Late season and early spring are a good time to find next years archery buck, get out there and scout!!! Even if you think you know your land inside and out it doesn't hurt to take a walk, you might be surprised at what you find. Look for large tracks and take note of any bucks that have survived the rifle season. It's also a great time to find a new honey hole, which is most often an overlooked or hard to get to location with zero hunting pressure. Dive into those bedding areas to learn more about them and find new land (public or private) to hunt next season. It is also nice to be able to go anywhere and do anything without worrying about messing up your area with scent.It's a pretty good feeling to find big rubs and fresh (big) tracks in an area after rifle season, it gives you that much more confidence going into next season. Now is the time to learn about an area, not in the late summer or fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Don't forget to thank your landowners this Holiday season. Sure, they might not miss your card but they'll remember mine. It's always appreciated when you thank someone for what they've done for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticknstring Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Great tip, a meat market gift certificate or some other nice gesture will pay huge dividends. If you're a landowner reading this who has a crop damage problem due to nuisance deer and enjoys ribeyes and racks of ribs on the grill, contact me - I'll handle it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klecker Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I now make it a point to practice shooting out of the tree stands I use. I missed a deer by a good five-seven feet and I mean MISSED. Thought it was my bow. Then I did it again????? Switched tree stands and didn't feel as comfortable as my others and it really messed up my form bad. I don’t need to be up real high, just able to shot out of it and get the feel. Both times it didn't feel right. Just glad I didnt wound one. It was like what the $#%^, they were that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestArcher Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Agreed! so many bowhunters overlook simply bringing a small block target out to their stands and practicing shots from above. And shooting from the porch or roof wont safice. great comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Spring Tip: Now is the best time all year to be out scouting! Cool temps, no bugs, no leaves, and all the deer sign looks just like it did last fall. You can easily make out trails, rubs, scrapes and beds and really get a full picture of last falls rut and the lay of the land.Now it may very well be the case that the buck that left a lot of sign behind was shot last year, however if you can find a bucks core area he uses that area for a reason and another buck may take over so a good spot can pay off for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticknstring Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Good tip Bear. I burned another 4 hrs of shoe leather Sat looking for antlers and it sure is a great time to be in the woods. Still quite a bit of snow in some places - my legs are sore today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I put in about 3 hours myself Sunday, no sheds but I found another little honey hole back in a swamp. Nice rubs everywhere and several beds with a lot of hair in them, I will probably have to pay this place a visit or two this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abndoc Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Still quite a bit of snow in some places - my legs are sore today! I was up in turtle lake sat. morning looking for sheds and toms, lots of snow, my thighs are still sore!! Gotta get in shape after this long winter of sitting on a frozen lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Planning to do some scouting turkeys/sheds/honeyholes myself this Saturday. Been waiting for the snow to be pretty well gone. Sprained one ankle really bad about a month ago & it's still not very good on uneven surfaces. Got to start building it back up though. Surprised but some of the deer still seem to be yarded even though the fields are pretty much bare now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Tip of the Week Stay out of the woods, ticks are everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay83196 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 TIp of the week....Don't ever trust the mn. dnr results for bear lottery (or any other lottery for that matter) as they don't know what they are doing two years in a row with issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlander Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I always start shooting at least every other day after July 4th!Order new arrows, check string for wear, check all nuts, bolts, screws incase they are loose. Check string loop. Get a video camera and set it on a tripod and record yourself shooting arrows to see if you have proper form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnguy152 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 2x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Went to the range on monday shot pretty good little low at 40 still but not bad, went yesterday first 2 shots good then total miss to the left third shot, i look at my rest and the bolt came unloose and my rest was way out of line, if i only had tightened everything before hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchset Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 tip of the week! Get to bed nice and early, your not at your best when your sleepy and your chances of being late to stand increase when your tired! Also, turn your cell on vibrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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