***Official LIVE from the Stand Thread, 2020***

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by MnHunterr, Aug 18, 2020.

  1. Mod-it

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    The problem in my area is there are seeps/springs everywhere. They can get a drink of water in a bajillion places.
    If I find a climber I will search out either an active wallow or simply a well used trail.
    If I find a spring/seep with a lot of sign near typical bedding, then that might be a good spot for a middle of the day sit. They will want a drink at some point during the day.
     
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    I'm with you, starting to get restless, but three nights for me!
     
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    Depends where you're going...AZ, NM, UT are still dry, but WY and a good bit of CO got snow. Not sure for ID, MT, etc

    From a friend of mine hunting Colorado this MORNING. I will be 30 miles south of this spot, very soon. [​IMG]
     
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    You hunting the morning?

    I can't this year because I got to take the kids to school. But I will be in stand for the afternoon!

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    Idaho, about 60 minutes from my home, unit 8a.
    I've had one single time in my 28 years of archery elk hunting when we actually got a bit of snow during September, it is a rare occurrence. I wouldn't mind a bit of snow, any kind of moisture would be welcomed at this point. I'm really hoping for some kind of storm to put down some rain...but hopefully not the entire week I'm there hunting. Had a season like that a couple of years ago.
    Lots of fires burning too, which will greatly affect the air quality and make glassing from a distance a no go. Going to be a challenging year in my area, unless they are really vocal. Some years they are, some they aren't.
    Will still beat the heck out of work.
     
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    Live from the couch...Got a massive gout flare-up in my left big toe. Better now than a week from now!
     
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    Yepp! I put in a vacation day, sucks using one so early but I just couldn’t bring myself to work on opening day!!


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    Good luck! You know if you need a hand with a deer, just let me know

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    This thread is gonna go bonkers in a few weeks, filled with mostly peaceful bowhunters chanting all inches matter while practicing social distancing. Just as the good lord intended.

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    Thanks Holt!!


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    MD and NC opening this weekend?
     
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    Its going to go bonkers this weekend if I have my say.
     
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    MD opening on friday. Not sure on NC. And I think Minnesota opens Saturday?

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    That's what I'm talkin bout!
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    17 more days here in Ohio


    Mathews HTR, Sword 5 pin, Truball release, Goldtip XT hunter 300, QAD 125 gr Swept, QAD rest
     
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    Bruh....

    CT opens Tuesday..............

    [​IMG]
     
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    Can't recall...you going on the opener?
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    Georgia opens on Saturday , I spent the last hour getting the utv ready and then working on the trailer lights that just decided not to work. , after dinner its sorting thru gear ,packing and making sure Ive got every thing on the list for 3 days at the farm and hunt club
     
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    Yes sir!! Projected high is 69 degrees, morning low around 45. Gonna do an afternoon hunt, scout my way in, find a white oak grove and set up!
     
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    Try something for me. Scout your way in and find those acorns, then don't stop til you see poop in there also.

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