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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by rybo, Aug 23, 2010.

  1. rybo

    rybo Grizzled Veteran

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    I have one day left to use for bow hunting.
    My options are Nov 1st, 4th or 8th.

    Which one should I pick?
     
  2. Buck Magnet

    Buck Magnet Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Thats a tough one Ryan, I would probablly pick the 4th.... simply because I believe hunting on a Thursday as apposed to a Monday means that the deer will have had a couple extra days without the insane pressure that they see on Saturdays.
     
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    Cooter/MN Grizzled Veteran

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    I would go with the 8th...I really like Nov 7-10 for big buck movement
     
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    If you are on Public the 4th would be best as Buck Magnet stated, unless you have an idea where they will be when pressured.
     
  5. Ben/PA

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    I'd say the 4th as well.
     
  6. dukemichaels

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    Great observation. I totally agree.
     
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    The 4th, all day long.
     
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    I'd go with the 8th.
     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    I am a big fan of November 6th-10th hunting and the bigger bucks I have seen during that time period. So I will go with the 8th.
     
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    hoytuser Weekend Warrior

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    I like the 8th.
     
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    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

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    8th for me if you had to decide now.
     
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    SlingBlade Weekend Warrior

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    I'm gonna go with the 4th also.
     
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    GregH Legendary Woodsman

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    The 4th and the 8th have both been very good to me........... This year, I'd pick the 4th.
     
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    I like the 4th too, because its thursday like BM stated.. middle of the week, less knuckleheads in the woods and I know what kind of pressures you deal with.. But you wont need it, you will kill another big one on Halloween, :) oh wait you can run over to Ohio if that happens.. yeah the 4th! :)
     
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    I would go with the 4th for reasons mentioned above.

    C
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    4 4 4 4 4 4 4th <<<<<SUBLIMINAL MESSAGE :tu:
     
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    4th as it is also my wifes bday and ive had great success on this day.
     
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    hillrunner Weekend Warrior

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    do you have to choose now? Weather could be a huge factor, if you can wait til November to choose, I would. If I had to decide now I would go with the 8th. Assuming you hunt all weekend, you might have a pretty good game plan by Monday.
     
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    I'd pick the 8th If pressure wasn't a problem but In your case the 4th sounds the better choice.
     
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    Cougar Mag Weekend Warrior

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    Although very sound advice from Buckmagnet I like the 8th. Don't know if you can hunt on Sunday there, but the day or two after Saturday has been very good to me.
     

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