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Fitz's 2015 Season Journal Thread

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Fitz, Aug 17, 2015.

  1. ruteger

    ruteger Guest

    Do you do much rattling for them (bucks I mean, not the does)?
     
  2. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Buck just snuck right behind me. Couldn't get turned on him quick enough.
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Can't hear crap with how wet it's been and the creek roaring.
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Might have been the 8 pt we jumped the other day checking cams.
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Best I can conjure up from the stand.

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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Tore the stand down when I left. If I hunt there again, I need to sit in a different tree so I can see the cut better.
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Forecast held true. I'm headed to the stand in the North Shore. The wind is going to be perfect for some action up there! Hoping I can get out and in the tree as early as last time. One hour before light would be great. They like to move early up there.

    I have to say, I have high hopes and a good feeling about tomorrow morning's hunt!
     
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    I do on occasion, but not a lot. I've only ever rattled one in once.

    After that buck passed me yesterday I rattled at him. He stopped briefly and looked back. Then kept on his merry way.
     
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    Loaded up and cruising across the water. Let's do this!
     
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    rsf31tmp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    wait and watching as always, good luck
     
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    Get em!
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Had a deer blow to my N as I was setting up. Most likely a doe, but not exactly how I wanted things to start.
     
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    Turro Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Good luck out there today Mike. You're due


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    Overdue...

    Long overdue.
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    But who's counting?
     
  17. ruteger

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    How many have you passed on?
     
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    Passed on 3. Shot at one twice (Whister in '12 on Halloween I missed and a week later I hit him in the shoulder, but he survived) had Blade close a couple times with no shot.
     
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    You are a patient man. I'm not sure I could handle that long of dry spell. Keep at it and keep the post coming I have enjoyed.
     
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    That drought will just make the next one all the better. Pullin for ya
     

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