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

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

  1. cmonsta

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    No updates?
     
  2. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Headed back to the cabin this afternoon. Two deer down so far. I got this doe opening evening.

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    Then Monday morning a did a one man push for my cousin and his son Trey before they had to head home for good. I kicked up this buck and Trey made the best of the opportunity.

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    Had some other opportunities in camp, my dad missed out on shooting a big buck on his way to his ground blind. Other small bucks and does, but not much action.

    It'll just be myself, brother & dad. My uncle will probably swing out too. Last chance to put some more bodies on the ground.
     
  3. drath

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    Nice work to both you and Trey.
     
  4. Mnrecurve

    Mnrecurve Weekend Warrior

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    He looks pretty excited...great stories for his buddies.
     
  5. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    This is how we check trail cams now :tu:

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  6. Mnrecurve

    Mnrecurve Weekend Warrior

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    Must have 10 or 11inches over at Warroad... Not liking the cold in the forecast!
     
  7. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    We ended up with 18" or so. Not sure if I'm ready for the cold, but if it doesn't come the lakes will suck all winter! High of -2 on Saturday with a low of -20. Ready or not, winter is here!
     
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    Good luck the rest of the year!! I always enjoy your yearly thread. Maybe one of these days I will be able to stop by and see your resort. I have a good friend who owns/runs a resort in Nevis so I kind of understand your way of life. I usually don't trek too much farther north than Nevis but I occasionally am in the Falls on business. If I am up there in the summer I might look you up :-)
     
  9. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Sounds good! Just shoot me a PM or email if you're going to be in the area :tu:
     
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    Fitz, any updates on your camera pulls?
     
  11. bowhunter448

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    What episode of BHOD are you in Fitz?
     
  12. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Hoping to check cams tomorrow sometime. The -35* temps yesterday morning should have helped our crappy ice situation :tu:

    Haven't been on the show yet, though Todd & Chase talk about their upcoming trip North in Ep: 10.
     
  13. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Well, despite the high of -4, I made it out to check cams today. Decided to fire up one of Dad's Skidoos :tu:

    Traffic has slowed in many places, but stayed up in others. Check two of my cams, two of my brother's, and Dad's at the dam.

    Got a number of photos of Buster, but they are all way after dark.

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    Even got him on the Outlet dam :tu:

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    Buster seems like he wouldn't be too far from food.
     
  15. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Here's a few non-deer pics...

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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Food is everywhere when there are no crops :sad:
     
  17. Tony

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    It's the same when there are crops everywhere ....
     
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    Great pictures Fitz!!!
     
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    Cledus Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Awesome pictures!
     
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    Nice photos for your album.
     

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