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Post by sd51555 on Aug 25, 2020 18:50:04 GMT -6
Or are you like me, trying to bite off as much as possible before the season and end up in the woods longer than you wanted to be? Each year seems to be a scramble to get stands moved, secured, lanes properly opened, access minded, plots, etc etc.
This year is as close as I've ever been, but I still feel like I'm gonna miss my labor day deadline to be done and stay out of the woods.
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Post by badgerfowl on Aug 25, 2020 19:10:06 GMT -6
I’m probably as ready as I’ve been. I’ve worked quite a bit the last two months every weekend. Hopefully next year is much less work.
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Post by wklman on Aug 25, 2020 20:08:26 GMT -6
I've been ready since late june.
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Post by sd51555 on Aug 25, 2020 20:47:59 GMT -6
I think I'm gonna make it, but I've got company that weekend too. Gonna have to force in some hunt chores for a couple hours to push this bird over the line. Weather is looking fantastic for fishing. I think we're gonna hit a perch/smallmouth lake nearby and try to drum up a fish fry and some pond stock.
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Post by Catscratch on Aug 25, 2020 20:57:00 GMT -6
I'm twiddling my thumbs in wait. I'm anal about planning and being prepared. The stand sites are ready and resting (have been for a long time). I'm on doves and bass. If we get rain I'll get to catch some flatheads. Anything to keep me out of the woods until it's right.
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Post by kl9 on Aug 25, 2020 20:58:16 GMT -6
Nope. Never am
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Post by Sandbur on Aug 26, 2020 2:59:04 GMT -6
I have two short access trails to check. I will do it on some cool windy day. There is poison ivy on both trails so I have put it off. One of those trails is 80% done except the last thirty yards.
I won’t be hunting until about October 20 or so. I try to stay out of the woods after Aug 1. Stands and projects need to be done by then.
Access trails need a quick check before rifle season, especially if there has been a big wind.
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Post by Freeborn on Aug 26, 2020 5:03:40 GMT -6
Not yet, I’ll be checking a few stands and access trails this weekend. Most of my stands are not to intrusive and are easy to access. I have a couple stands that are closer to my sanctuary but they need to be checked.
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Post by DoubleLiver on Aug 26, 2020 5:35:45 GMT -6
The work in the woods is never done in time and it will just be that way. Some stands dont get brushed out. That new spot i wanted to put a stand in doesnt get one. Etc.
My biggest concern and worry is shooting my bow enough. Not going to shoot when it is 90 and humid. Heading south to work this weekend and wont shoot. Gives me anout twelve days to get all dialed in if i hunt WI opener.
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Post by badbrad on Aug 26, 2020 6:15:56 GMT -6
Stands have all been in place and ready since early June. I like to have them done before the heat hits every year. I hate doing hard work like that in the heat and bugs and I really want to stay out of the woods past 4th of july. I make this a priority.
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Post by badbrad on Aug 26, 2020 6:58:40 GMT -6
The work in the woods is never done in time and it will just be that way. Some stands dont get brushed out. That new spot i wanted to put a stand in doesnt get one. Etc. My biggest concern and worry is shooting my bow enough. Not going to shoot when it is 90 and humid. Heading south to work this weekend and wont shoot. Gives me anout twelve days to get all dialed in if i hunt WI opener. I agree the work is never done. I set a list of priorities that have to get done and ones that I want to get done. I do the have to ones first then see how many of the wish list I can get done. Either way I think it helps me not working in the woods past 4th of july while my neighbors are working in the woods. |
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Post by MN Slick on Aug 26, 2020 8:10:04 GMT -6
We just got back from a death march in 93-94 degree heat. Brutal but we got 95% of what we wanted to do done. Undone: a couple of scrape posts, shooting lanes in a couple spots, setting up a new stand in a spot I'm super excited about, and cleaning up the garage and shed. Never quite enough time.
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Post by Reagan on Aug 26, 2020 16:46:14 GMT -6
I’m never finished but I’m done enough. Only need to set a couple pop up blinds and tighten the ladder stands. I might move a stand or two. I’m usually finished by Labor Day.
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Post by biglakebass on Aug 26, 2020 17:36:40 GMT -6
Never ready properly. LOLLL.
Maybe I should start getting my shit together tonight since its now on my mind.
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Post by nhmountains on Aug 27, 2020 3:49:05 GMT -6
We’re supposedly putting up our newest hut this weekend but,hurricane Laura is supposed to dump an inch of rain on Saturday. If I spread some seed out Friday night that should prevent the rain from happening. It’s done the trick since July. Every time I spread seed the forecasted rain never comes.
As far as being ready our stands stay up year round except for the state forest stands. We have two setup there. Otherwise I’ll be out September 1 to shoot a bear.
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