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2013 – Southern IN. lease in review – Long read

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by Bone Head Hunter, Dec 9, 2013.

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  1. Bone Head Hunter

    Bone Head Hunter Grizzled Veteran

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    Yep-- If we see a trend of an older buck not making minimums then he would get put on the hit list. We have yet to have that happen though... My buck this year was one we wanted out of the mix. He had a narrow spread and had reached his potenial. He was at least 5 years old. He ended up grossing around 134 green.
     
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    Bone Head Hunter, Dec 11, 2013
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    I respect what you guys are doing bud, keep it up. Granted it's a little more trophy buck driven than mature buck driven but the two go hand in hand in more ways than not! Can't wait to see your 2014 hitlist of bucks!
     
    tynimiller, Dec 11, 2013
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  4. weave

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    Wish I had something like this in my area

    Congrats on doing it right


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    weave, Dec 11, 2013
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  5. Jacob1

    Jacob1 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I want in!!!!
    Great job guys! This just shows what can be accomplished with a good management program.
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Dude...great write up! Very informative!
     
    Siman/OH, Dec 12, 2013
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  7. Bone Head Hunter

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    Thx.. :tu:
     
    Bone Head Hunter, Dec 12, 2013
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    Thanks for taking the time to put all of this together. I am new to the sport and love seeing these photos and reading these reports. Thanks again and congratulations on a great season!
     
    Crossbow Joe, Dec 13, 2013
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  9. Bone Head Hunter

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    It takes time and hard work to get there, but its worth the effort when you see it come together like we have this year!
     
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  10. Bone Head Hunter

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    Update- Season ended this past Sunday.

    Total harvest for all seasons on the lease was 12 bucks and 14 does. 10 bucks and 7 does taken with archery equipment.
    2 bucks and 7 does taken with firearms.


    Pretty balanced numbers.

    We normally see a 1.5-1 doe to buck ratio on the better farms that we have had for 3-4 years.
     
    Bone Head Hunter, Jan 8, 2014
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    Very interesting write up, some nice bucks!
     
    NickCT, Jan 8, 2014
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  12. Swamp Stalker

    Swamp Stalker Legendary Woodsman

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    that's some good stuff! thank you for sharing!
     
    Swamp Stalker, Jan 9, 2014
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  13. bigfoot16

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    Very cool. Diggin the Hoosier bucks
     
    bigfoot16, Jan 10, 2014
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  14. Bone Head Hunter

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    Update:

    Got the Euro of Quad back in time for our annual kick off the new year lease meeting.

    It was the first time I had laid my hands on the horns and what a great deer he was!

    [​IMG]
     
    Bone Head Hunter, Jan 26, 2014
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  15. Goosepond Monster

    Goosepond Monster Die Hard Bowhunter

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    That is a really nice looking mount.
     
    Goosepond Monster, Jan 27, 2014
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    If you can afford it lease the whole farming right's and custom farm the row crops..... (control what's planted, and when they pick and can have them leave whatever u want standing.) Because it's custom for you

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    iahunter11, Jan 27, 2014
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    Wow, looks like you guys are really doing things the right way. Congratulations!
     
    MMcRobie, Jan 29, 2014
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