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Killed a whitetail on November 23. Spent a bunch of time hunting two 1/4 sections of alfalfa with a nice thick band of bush between the two. Had signs of at least (3) different bucks in the area, but as the snow kept falling and falling (2' on the ground) I took this buck before my access to the land became non-existent and the writing was on the wall that the final week after I wouldn't be able to get into the field at all. He was a decent 4x4 that fell to my .308 (168gr sierra matchking) at about 200yds as he stood with about 7 or 8 Does in the field. So far he's a tasty, grain fed whitetail. The pics aren't the greatest unfortunately.  
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Nice deer! Tall tines, good mass.
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Killed a whitetail on November 23. Spent a bunch of time hunting two 1/4 sections of alfalfa with a nice thick band of bush between the two. Had signs of at least (3) different bucks in the area, but as the snow kept falling and falling (2' on the ground) I took this buck before my access to the land became non-existent and the writing was on the wall that the final week after I wouldn't be able to get into the field at all. He was a decent 4x4 that fell to my .308 (168gr sierra matchking) at about 200yds as he stood with about 7 or 8 Does in the field. So far he's a tasty, grain fed whitetail. The pics aren't the greatest unfortunately. Very nice deer. We just had some of ours last night for dinner very good eating. Cheers Don.
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Thx!
He wasn't the biggest bodied buck (122lbs on the hook, skinned and head off), but not too bad lookin!
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This is for Scott, even though I moved to the farm I still get back to the far western burbs of Chi-town to hunt geese. Here is our 5 man limit from yesterday. Heading out the door in a minute to try and do it again today. 
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Nice Mark!! Today is the last day of duck and muzzleloader deer, and I'm opting for the deer. We will have the nusance goose season again in Feb., and the limit is 5 per person per day then.
I've seen lots more geese vs. ducks this year.
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Pull a six man limit yesterday morning by 8:30. They worked real well in the light snow that was falling. That may be it for my goose hunting for the season. We have a couple more weeks left but looks like I will need to be in North Carolina with a customer.
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Fun day today, 4 inches of fresh snow, no wind & temps in the 40's. Plus the dogs are 8 & 10... gotta love a day with a couple veterans! 
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Took my limit on deer this afternoon. Two with bow, one with muzzle loader, and four with the .44 carbine. A record number for me. The last doe had 7 companions. Hopefully I can impact the doe to buck ratio and offset some neighbors' practices. Somebody's having rabbit for dinner!
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I don't have much to say on here usually,just soak up info for my future pond but I will say that rabbit hunting with beagles is my favorite form of hunting. Better that deer hunting anyday!! Love the sounds of those hounds.
The weather was perfect for it today in NY, can't beat wet snow to hold the scent for the dogs, and the "older" dogs sure stay tight on that scent.
Miss my dogs, haven't been in more than 10 years and the coyotes have really wiped out the bunny's around here.
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I'll bet those dogs are sleeping well tonight!
I thought chipmunks hibernated during the winter? I saw one running around the woods this evening looking for acorns.
No deer sighted this evening. I did see some white flags when I was running the chainsaw today around noonish.
Good shooting RAH!
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If hunting was about shooting, I'd be in trouble. All the deer were less than 35 yards away this year and I am only good out to 100 yards with a good rest. The last shot was about 20 yards away. My good friend can shoot me under the table at the range and he is still looking for a shot this year. My skill is putting myself where the deer will be, and keeping still.
I certainly have no problem with dog hunters except when their dogs chase the deer out of my woods after I near freeze to death waiting for the deer to move as the sun warms things up. I have had dogs all my life and have trained some near impossible breeds (Norwegian elk hounds), so I know it takes a lot of effort, but heck, I should not have to deal with someone running dogs through my place with the excuse that "dogs just run" (sorry for the rant, but this happened a number of times this year). The picture sure looks like good times!
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It was a great day- we all deer hunt & never start small game til after the last day of deer season.
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Hey - I just don't like em running my land without permission. You guys look like you had a great time on a glorious day!
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Got my biggest buck ever this week. I got invited to hunt a 3,000 acre place in the Mississippi swamps. I nailed an 8 point with some interesting stickers. It weighed 212 pounds and scored 151.
I never take pictures of anything but did of this guy. Now, I have to figure out how to get them off my phone, onto the puter and then posted here. Oh well, I'll get my Grandkids to come over.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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For some reason my puter is saying that I don't have an encrypted connection available. So, I've asked Allen Hall to post the pic.
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It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Here you go Dave. His neck is wider than most of the deer's rib cages around here. Way to go Dave. 
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That's a goodern'.....Nice job Mr.Dave!
"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"
If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
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nice one I got to get back hunting this year
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Nice deer!! Score one for a good guy?
Two ponds, 13 and 15 acres on the Mattaponi River.
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For some reason my puter is saying that I don't have an encrypted connection available. So, I've asked Alan Hall to post the pic. Hotel/Motel? Nice one!
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Subscribe to Pond Boss MagazineFrom Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.
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