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Started by Magicman, November 22, 2014, 09:52:23 PM

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Magicman

Nope, I did not shoot, but I could have very easily.  Opening day and at 7:40 this morning a nice 8 point buck strolled by at 50 yards.  He had nice brow tines (G1's) probably 3", 8-10" G2's and about 4" G3's.  He looked to be about 14" inside spread and his lower neck came down to his brisket making him at least 3½ years old.  He nibbled a bit, spent some time rubbing his antlers on an overhanging limb, scraped, and then did his "business" in the scrape.

I hope that he will show up for one of the Grandsons.  :)

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millwright

We used to be able to see bucks like that, but now most are so hunted by wolves that they very seldom seen

chain

I had related of a similar 8 pointer pushing around a 4 pointer with does standing a few yards away. Once the display was over all deer began feeding again. The 'super buck' that has everyone psyched-out still roams , I suppose. But once he hits the dead -deer annals, and bragged upon, it's gonna be open fire on antlers! I really hope some young lady bags him, not the old-pro trophy ganders.

Magicman

Nope, no shots yet.  A Grandson and I were at the Cabin for a couple of days, and even though we were hunting in different spots, no way was I gonna shoot before he gets one.  We did have a super good time together though.

I had 2 bucks Friday AM to come within about 20 yards, and then had 4 bucks and 7 does within 125 yards Friday PM.  Only one doe this AM.

Our season goes until the end of January and private landowners can use any method to harvest deer.  The statewide deer harvest goal is 650,000.
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Peter Drouin

Quote from: Magicman on November 29, 2014, 12:04:29 PM
private landowners can use any method to harvest deer.  The statewide deer harvest goal is 650,000.



WOW, :o :o :o :o 650,000 They must be as thick as fleas on a dog down there. :D :D
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beenthere

QuoteA Grandson and I were at the Cabin for a couple of days, and even though we were hunting in different spots, no way was I gonna shoot before he gets one.

And the Grandson is sitting there saying "no way am I gonna shoot before 'ol Gramps gets one".   ;D

Makes for a quiet but fun day.  ;)
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Magicman

He has taken 4 archery does this year and is really hanging with a very nice and old 10 pointer that he has on the trail cam.  With two more months of season, I am taking it easy.   ;)
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Magicman

First Magic Buck of the year.


 
A Grandson came by with a nice 10 point that he got.  18" inside spread and 12" G2's.  This is not the 10 point that he has been hunting for so it is still "game on".
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POSTON WIDEHEAD

You got my attention! Very nice Buckaroo. CONGRATS! :)
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Small Slick

Nice buck. We didn't see anything near that nice on our land in wisconsin.

Great deer and quality family time too. John.

VT_Forestry

Awesome buck, can't wait to see the one that he's really after :)
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clww

Very nice buck for your grandson. :)
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DeerMeadowFarm

Very nice! I wish we had some like that on our property. 11 does last night, no bucks! :(

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Magicman

PatD and I went to the Cabin Wednesday for a couple of hunting days.  She scored on this buck Wednesday evening at 4:45 in the "Straw Field".   

 
Nine points, 15¾" inside spread, heavy mass, and 12+" G2's.

I hunted this AM and saw one buck and this evening and saw another six bucks.  One looked exceptionally good but it got too late to be sure of the shot. 

I have to saw tomorrow, but we will go back tomorrow night.
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Tom L

couple of real nice bucks, congrats to the hunters

how much land do you manage there. I would guess there is not too much pressure on it from other hunters.

clww

Mrs. Magic scored another great buck. :o
Congratulations to her!
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POSTON WIDEHEAD

I look at my Bucks each year and look at PatD"s Bucks each year.....there is something about that Lady I don't like!  :D :D :D :D :D :D

Way to go Pat. Very nice.  :)
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Magicman

Quote from: Tom L on December 12, 2014, 09:23:43 AMhow much land do you manage there.
Tom L, I own 346 acres and lease another 500 adjoining acres.  Deer travel so there is only so much "managing" that can be done.

I had rather uneventful days Friday evening and today.  The acorns are really hitting the ground so the deer do not have to look or travel for food.
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Ron Scott

Another very nice buck! They grow well there.
~Ron

drobertson

You folks have set a high bar down yonder ;D  can only imagine the ones you let pass,, which is necessary to produce the results y'all consistently get. 
only have a few chain saws I'm not suppose to use, but will at times, one dog Dolly, pretty good dog, just not sure what for yet,  working on getting the gardening back in order, and kinda thinking on maybe a small bbq bizz,  thinking about it,

Magicman

This afternoon Marty's youngest Son Luke got this 3½ year old  Buck with his Browning A Bolt 7mm08.   :)


 
Nine points, 15" inside spread, with 7" G2's.  He was cruising through the Pines looking for does.  Our bucks are now restless and steady walking.

I had a feral dog to mess me up but I still saw two bucks.  Maybe I can hunt Monday and or Tuesday depending upon the rain.
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beenthere

Nice buck. Interesting how thin the faces are of your bucks.

Now, do feral dogs get a pass... or do you take them out?
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Magicman

No passes allowed for feral dogs.  They only get a chance to ruin one hunt.    ;D
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WmFritz

That smile tells the story.
Nice Buck Luke!
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Magicman

Yesterday was a tough day to try to hunt.   Very unpredictable swirling wind and hot T-shirt weather.

I saw 8 deer which included 2 bucks both of which were spikes.
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WDH

The #1 rule on my Company's hunting clubs (we had over 700 ) was:

"DON"T SHOOT DOGS". 

A lot of pets get shot. 
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Magicman

I imagine that there will be several Grandchildren wanting to hunt Friday and Saturday, but there is also a 40-50% chance of rain each day.  That will be OK for sitting in a shooting house, but most of us like to find a spot on a ridge in the woods and watch.  That is usually more productive anyway because bucks with does seldom visit food plots.
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sandhills

I don't mind a light rain so much, I can't sit still very long I tend to "meander" around a lot and the moisture helps keep the noise down.  Of coarse that goes both ways, doesn't matter much though I'm usually looking at the trees anyway  ::).

pine

Nice buck for your grandson

Magicman

We spent a few days at the Cabin.  Our SIL took two does and a Granddaughter also took one.  My nephew took a doe and a smallish 8 point on his adjoining property.

I took a cull yesterday that we had seen almost every evening.  A 2½ year old 5 point with a 16½" inside spread.


 
Really a messed up thing that I very seriously doubt would ever be much better.  :-\
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terry f

   Good job on your deer management, looks like its working. I agree with taking out the culls, but one mans cull is another mans trophy.

Magicman

Another Grandson got a very nice buck this afternoon.


 
19" inside spread heavy 8 point with 9" & 10" G2's.  He took this 5½ year old buck with his 6.5X55.
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beenthere

Interesting buck racks you have in MS.
Here that size rack and mass would likely check out to be a 2 yr old or if a lot of gray hair in the face and a wider forehead, a 3 yr old. 
But nice catch for sure. 
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clww

Another nice buck! :)
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Ken

Very nice animals.  I am envious.  About the time our deer population begins to increase to the point where we see more nice bucks a severe winter comes along and decimates the herd.
Lots of toys for working in the bush

terry f

   Nice bucks and a handsome family you have there Magicman.

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