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Post by Sandbur on Sept 13, 2023 6:10:49 GMT -6
Have you set goals to call it a successful hunt? A specific buck? One for the freezer?
Are your goals realistic with your deer herd?
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Post by Sandbur on Sept 13, 2023 6:13:43 GMT -6
Our goal will probably be three deer. Two adult sized deer and a buck fawn would be nice. Perhaps 4 deer or more if numbers look decent.
I would like to see my wife shoot a mature buck as I think it has been 26 years since she shot one over a 2.5 year old. Perhaps she had a 3.5 in there.
I still haven’t purchased a bow license.
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Post by smsmith on Sept 13, 2023 6:33:52 GMT -6
I'm not going to buy a bow license this year. With the bucks I'm seeing on cam and with my own eyes, my main goal is to watch some crazy rut action from the box blinds again this year. No specific buck, but my goal is 140" or better. This area cranks out numerous B&C bucks every year, so I feel my goals are very realistic.
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Post by Bwoods11 on Sept 13, 2023 6:56:34 GMT -6
I’d like to get that big big buck, but I know he will be a challenge. I’ll be in Iowa during the majority of the rut. Overall my prospects are down a bit . One buck and one doe (possibly 2)is the goal !
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Post by Tooln on Sept 13, 2023 7:24:03 GMT -6
Meat for the freezer.
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Post by wklman on Sept 13, 2023 7:28:55 GMT -6
To be all tagged out by Saturday evening and watching the rifle hunt from the house.
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Post by daydreamer on Sept 13, 2023 7:38:46 GMT -6
I'd like to shoot a deer this year, I haven't shot one since 2018. Main focus has been my daughter and will continue to be but I'd like some more meat in freezer as well. Hoping my daughter can tag out Saturday night if the pattern holds up she'll have a few options. A real nice buck showed up in the last week and a half. Hoping he sticks around. Schedule is crazy so not sure how much I'll be able to get out this year so I'd like to enjoy every night I get.
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Post by smsmith on Sept 13, 2023 8:29:25 GMT -6
I’d like to get that big big buck, but I know he will be a challenge. I’ll be in Iowa during the majority of the rut. Overall my prospects are down a bit . One buck and one doe (possibly 2)is the goal ! I'm afraid if I shot a buck like that I'd hang it up since I know the odds of ever shooting one bigger would be near zero  Seriously, good luck with him. That buck is "world class" anywhere in the U.S. |
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Post by Bwoods11 on Sept 13, 2023 9:07:39 GMT -6
I’d like to get that big big buck, but I know he will be a challenge. I’ll be in Iowa during the majority of the rut. Overall my prospects are down a bit . One buck and one doe (possibly 2)is the goal ! I'm afraid if I shot a buck like that I'd hang it up since I know the odds of ever shooting one bigger would be near zero Seriously, good luck with him. That buck is "world class" anywhere in the U.S. Thanks ! Odds are so slim . His travel route is limited and very few good ambush spots. But I’ll sure give it a try ! |
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Post by caveman on Sept 13, 2023 9:29:07 GMT -6
Have you set goals to call it a successful hunt? A specific buck? One for the freezer? Are your goals realistic with your deer herd? It is a successful hunt if I get out a lot. No specific buck, pretty much just hope for one older than 1.5 years old. Hoping for 3+ deer for the freezer. Two years ago I got a large buck and two big does and that was about the right amount of venison for me for the year. Last year my freezer got two does and two fawns resulting in not enough venison.
My goals are realistic for the herd in that I hunt multiple areas and ain't looking for a once in a lifetime buck in any of them.
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Post by Sandbur on Sept 13, 2023 9:31:09 GMT -6
I'm afraid if I shot a buck like that I'd hang it up since I know the odds of ever shooting one bigger would be near zero Seriously, good luck with him. That buck is "world class" anywhere in the U.S. Thanks ! Odds are so slim . His travel route is limited and very few good ambush spots. But I’ll sure give it a try ! I used to always look for trees for a stand but sneaking in with a stool can work. |
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Post by Sandbur on Sept 13, 2023 9:33:28 GMT -6
This morning I talked with another dedicated deer hunter. I have estimated our deer numbers as down 30-50% from last year. He says 50-60%. Guys chopping corn have reported very little damage as compared to last year. I have not seen many deer on the bean fields.
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Post by badbrad on Sept 13, 2023 9:48:07 GMT -6
Get the kids on deer. Oldest stepdaughter is starting to hunt this year with the x bow
Thin down the doe heard. way too many does.
Get some rain so something grows.
Hopefully shoot a nice buck during the rut.
Anyone want some venison? LOL
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Post by Sandbur on Sept 13, 2023 11:05:07 GMT -6
Get the kids on deer. Oldest stepdaughter is starting to hunt this year with the x bow Thin down the doe heard. way too many does. Get some rain so something grows. Hopefully shoot a nice buck during the rut. Anyone want some venison? LOL it is great to get the kids hunting! Good luck |
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Post by benmnwi on Sept 13, 2023 11:46:52 GMT -6
I’d like to get that big big buck, but I know he will be a challenge. I’ll be in Iowa during the majority of the rut. Overall my prospects are down a bit . One buck and one doe (possibly 2)is the goal ! I'd skip an Iowa hunt to hunt that deer! |
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