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Fitz's 2013 Season Journal Thread *semi-live*

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Fitz, Aug 11, 2013.

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  1. cls74

    cls74 Legendary Woodsman

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    Doe not die, stupid phone
     
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    Good luck brah ! Hope you stick one ! Now that I have a lone wolf I not only look for Gnarly trees I prefer them!
     
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  4. Fitz

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    Yes. This is an anything mission for nick. I'll most likely shoot a doe. There've been does and small bucks on the cam here, but its also where I got my last photo of Buster.

    This is one of the best funnels around. I've been trapped in my tree by a moose here before.

    Nick has already had a fisher run by him
     
    Fitz, Sep 17, 2013
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    I don't think the equipment will necessarilly scare the deer away. At least when it's not running.
     
    nate, Sep 17, 2013
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  6. Fitz

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    Another slow night. We left the stands up and will head back for a short AM hunt. Then Nick heads back home.

    I'm gonna hunt less often over the next few weeks, but hopefully in more strategic sets.

    More from the stand in the morning :tu:
     
    Fitz, Sep 17, 2013
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  7. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Back in the Outlet. Last sit before nick leaves, so here goes nothin'! :bow:

    5 mph winds from the S. Perfect :tu:
     
    Fitz, Sep 18, 2013
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  8. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Nick just had the cat walk within 3 yards of him!

    Lucky bastard! I didn't even get to see it :sad:
     
    Fitz, Sep 18, 2013
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    xtreme16 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    wow! that's awesome! where was nic sitting?
     
    xtreme16, Sep 18, 2013
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  10. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    He's in the middle of the outlet along the creek. The stand is about 3' up an ash tree.
     
    Fitz, Sep 18, 2013
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  11. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    That wraps it up for Nicks hunt. I'll be looking close at the weather to see when I may hunt next.

    Gonna grab some coffee then help him pack up.

    The ride back is kinda full...

    [​IMG]
     
    Fitz, Sep 18, 2013
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    Cablebob Die Hard Bowhunter

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    too bad Nick didn't get one...Oh well that's bow hunting. Looks like you guys had fun anyway.
     
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  13. The Old Man

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    I gotta ask, why isn't the guy in the front ever paddling?
     
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  14. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Cause I my minnkota pushes us along at a pretty good clip :ninja:

    I still bring a paddle for the final approach and weedy areas.
     
    Fitz, Sep 18, 2013
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    Hey I can still hook you up with a BHOD paddle if you want just let me know. :evilgrin:
     
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    Okay, he's off the hook. Here I thought you were just being a good guide doing all the paddling for you guests. Good luck and shoot straight.
     
    The Old Man, Sep 18, 2013
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  17. Fitz

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    Well, there's a NW wind. That means I'm headed up to Whistler's Ridge. I'm going to pull the card on my Stealth Cam and sit it my nearby stand. I'm hoping Blade decides to swing through a little closer to shooting light tonight. Been raining all day today & yesterday, but it's tapered off now. It'll be quiet moving through the woods for both the deer & I.

    Let's see if my first true hunt for Blade produces anything :bhod:

    Off to get ready, updates to come :tu:
     
    Fitz, Sep 20, 2013
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    Second big buck for team 14 soon to come!
     
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  19. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    A happy hunter on his way in...

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    Quickly turns into a sourpuss when he sees this...

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    You're better than this!

    [​IMG]
     
    Fitz, Sep 20, 2013
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    :lol: Good luck Fitz, hopefully blade will come through. :tu:
     
    Just Passin thru, Sep 20, 2013
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  21. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    The wind is still right. It's still a good spot. Just missing a weeks worth of videos....

    Anyway, here's the view to my 2 o'clock

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    And my 12

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    And my 9 where the cam is (now complete with SD card)

    [​IMG]
     
    Fitz, Sep 20, 2013
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