Hows everyones season so far

[not on the rug]

Shot my EAB on day two.  Had a good look at a bachelor group one night.  Went out a total of 5 times so far on 2 different properties. I'm still looking for freezer meat so if another nice doe comes my way, I won't think twice about putting her down. If a nice buck comes my way, then I'm obviously putting him down too.  I just haven't had a crack at one yet   

[outdoorslife]

Keep shooting those does,the herds aren't being destroyed enough.

With all due respect I think I can speak for many of us here. There are places that I will absolutely never shoot a doe until these areas bounce back. Areas that are definitely hurting bad. I understand your concern, trust me. However, there are some areas that are extremely populated still. In my case, one little private piece I was given permission to hunt this past year, there are TONS of does walking around all day long. When I parked at the end of the land owners driveway waiting for him to show me around, I counted 6 including one piebald, in 10 minutes. Other areas you might not see 1 in 10 days. I have faith that many of our hunters, of course not all, have the knowledge to decipher where to take does from and where to let them walk/rebound. Of course this is for another topic/thread, but my findings constantly show there needs to be seperate regulations/limits for private vs public. Good luck to you this season dbuck

 

 

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Edited September 28, 2016 by outdoorslife

[not on the rug]

With all due respect I think I can speak for many of us here. There are places that I will absolutely never shoot a doe until these areas bounce back. Areas that are definitely hurting bad. I understand your concern, trust me. However, there are some areas that are extremely populated still. In my case, one little private piece I was given permission to hunt this past year, there are TONS of does walking around all day long. When I parked at the end of the land owners driveway waiting for him to show me around, I counted 6 including one piebald, in 10 minutes. Other areas you might not see 1 in 10 days. I have faith that many of our hunters, of course not all, have the knowledge to decipher where to take does from and where to let them walk/rebound. Of course this is for another topic/thread, but my findings constantly show there needs to be seperate regulations/limits for private vs public. Good luck to you this season dbuck

 

 

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Agreed.  I won't pluck a doe out of an area that is decimated, but I won't think twice about shooting 1 or 2 off of some private pieces or less hunted areas where I see boatloads of does walking around every time I hunt

[Redman]

Will also be starting my season on Saturday. Hoping to connect in zone 6 in the AM. Good luck to all.

[Rusty]

I might get out next week for the first time.  My spots are set and ready to go.  

[Haskell_Hunter]

I'm in the woods starting this Saturday, rain or shine.

[outdoorslife]

Good luck to those who have not been out yet. Enjoy it!

 

...and those who have already as well

[Leo801]

Not a good start for me but most zones aren't open around here yet . Hoping my luck will change when I can get out in other zones

[Merkel]

Went out on opening day and passed on a group of does with a 6 pt. fearful of educating them. Second week took a solo doe. Hoping to sit this weekend. Good luck to all.

[Bully]

I'm leaving Tuesday afternoon for a 3 day hunt in the ADK's.  If I get something it will be my first.  I'm excited and anxious.

 

Family is coming up Friday afternoon for the long weekend.  So, regardless, it will be a good trip.  

 

Congrats to all with a successful season so far and good luck to the rest of us.

[Rusty]

Sounds like a great week Topher, enjoy it and good luck!  

Edited October 2, 2016 by Rusty

[smoking gun]

saw some brutes the very first day of the opener.my 2nd hunt I missed one doe there was 7 altogether.my hunt yesterday I won't mention it (sarcastic)oh well there's more days afield I'll regroup mentally after this setback

[Bully]

Sounds like a great week Topher, enjoy it and good luck!  

Thank you Much appreciated.

[Big Joe NJ]

Tagged out Saturday, 1 buck and 1 doe in Zone 22. Hunted a total of 5 hours. I spent more time processing than hunting.

 

 

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[Nanuk]

I spent more time processing than hunting.

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I like those problems !!!! Congrats