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***OFFICIAL 2014 Live from the Stand Thread!!***

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Hillbilly Jedi, Aug 16, 2014.

  1. cls74

    cls74 Legendary Woodsman

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    In stand and set up. Winds got here way before me. Corn is out thankfully so maybe I can get some movement.

    Getting ready to view my cam card. 600+ in two weeks, dang squirrels :lol:
     
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    Swamp Stalker Legendary Woodsman

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    Good luck today guys!! I leave TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!!! 7 days in the land of the giants!!


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  3. jrk_indle84

    jrk_indle84 Grizzled Veteran

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    Good luck fellas. It's really windy here this morning so I don't feel too bad about missing out ha
     
  4. cls74

    cls74 Legendary Woodsman

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    This wind isn't a joke, hope I'm not the straw that breaks this trees back :lol:

    Wind Speed N 24 G 37 mph
     
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    cdemarse Weekend Warrior

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    Was going to hunt today but I'm gonna skip it. Not a fan of being 20ft up with 30 mph wind.
     
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    MnHunterr Legendary Woodsman

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    Rise and shine its majestic whitetail killin time!!!

    Good luck all. Will be out early afternoon.


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  7. Slider46

    Slider46 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    One doe came through before shooting light, nothing since.
     
  8. Slider46

    Slider46 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Damn. Turned to see what I thought was a squirrel falling out of a tree, was a for and fawn. Busted.
     
  9. Slider46

    Slider46 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Now I have a cool little yearling in front of me. His antlers are bladed on both sides. Pretty cool! Bet hell look better in three years.
     
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    BigDaddy Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Good Luck guys! I am working until noon today, then I will be in a tree all weekend! Unless I get my Halloween Buck tonight...
     
  11. bloodcrick

    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Got lost on way in, hunting pretty deep! All is good im settled in!
     
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    cubs204 Weekend Warrior

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    It's pretty much stupid windy here. not expecting much action
     
  13. cls74

    cls74 Legendary Woodsman

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    Glanced up next tree over, seen a squirrels nest with a do not disturb sign.


    Seen two birds so far :lol:
     
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    CMTRAV Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Saw two at first light nothing since


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    CMTRAV Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Just had a shooter come in
    Went to look to my left and he was there reached for my bow and he spooked



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    Last day of work for me guys. Good luck!
     
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    patinthehat Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Good luck everyone! Getting off work at noon today then headed down to go set a stand I'm going to hunt tomorrow. Can't wait!!!!
     
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    First time on live from a tree.

    Seen 4 doe
    One was being chased by a buck. Little 8 pt. 14 in spread.

    Its quite except the blue jays churping
     
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    Tony Legendary Woodsman

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    Welcome, Chris!

    The only deer I saw so far were the 4 that were in my driveway at 5:30
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Had a decent buck come through 35 yards, would not even turn head at grunt call!
     

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