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Discussion in '2024 Deer Contest' started by JW Gruv, Aug 26, 2024.

  1. Benny_Bucks

    Benny_Bucks Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Nope didn’t even get any rain played golf all weekend!


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    Benny_Bucks Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Tomorrow’s the day in Illinois…I still haven’t bought my tags yet. Won’t be able to hunt the opener and we’ll see about this week. Standing corn up at my farm still but I shot my biggest buck on the start of the cold front with corn up though…time will tell for me


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    Lady Forge Die Hard Bowhunter

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    It has begun :bow:I'm heading out to hunt here in a little while. Good luck everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  4. cbw

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    Go get ‘em, Deb! I have kids activities this week, so Friday will be the first day I can get into the stand.


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  5. Lady Forge

    Lady Forge Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Yesterdays morning opening day hunt was a learning trek with the new crossbow. I hunted a acorn filled pinch but all I saw was a doe & fawn and 2 bald eagles. I have the Mission sub one crossbow and wanted to hunt from the ground with it until I got used to hunting with it before I try tree stand hunting with it from my climber. It was not a comfortable long walk with it thru alot of chest high crp & thick woods. I packed in my Backpack, chair, seat cushion, and crossbow . The brush caused 2 of my bolts to be knocked out of the quiver & I had to back track to find them , luckily it was only about 45 yards. With the chair, cushion and pack on my back I couldnt even sling the crossbow over my shoulder & it became heavy to walk holding it for over a mile walk in. So I ordered a new Crossbow Backpack thats supposed to be here friday and hopefully this will solve my problem. insight cross bowpack.jpg
     
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    cbw Weekend Warrior

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    Seems like my first few hunts of the season are all learning while dialing gear and stuff in. Looks like a nice pack!


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    Blarney22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Best of luck to whoever is going to make it out there this weekend.
     
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    cbw Weekend Warrior

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    Dropped a doe tonight.
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  9. Lady Forge

    Lady Forge Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Congrats on the doe, looks like a well placed shot. :bow:
     
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    Nice one CBW!
     
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    Lady Forge Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I made it out to hunt this morning with the new crossbow backpack pack, it was great and really comfortable pack. Seen a small buck and a shooter but he was to far for a shot. I had to cut my hunt short after my husband called and he had to go to the emergency room.. he had a heart attack. So he had heart surgery today and it went great. He is now resting comfortably. He had a 70% & 60% blocked arteries. I just got home to decompress after today. Poor guy has been battling cancer & now this. Seems like he can't catch a break. The heart attack happened while he was hunting. So now he is so bummed that he might miss out on the rest of the season. It's been a long draining day.:(
     
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  12. Benny_Bucks

    Benny_Bucks Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Wow Deb that’s a horrible day but glad it sounds like your husband will be okay! Keep us updated on how he’s doing please


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    That's awful, hoping for a speedy recovery.
     
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    My hubby is home & doing great. His doctor said he can return to bowhunting as soon as he feels good enough to do so. He is already out walking the dog. Just no weight over 10 lbs for 1 week. Then cardio rehab sessions & classes for 12 weeks., and a lifetime of medication he will be on... But he says he feels great. They put 2 stints in his 2 blocked arteries and it's been a miracle how much better he feels. 1000003730.jpg
     
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    So glad he came through and is on road to recovery! What a scare. Just prayed for u guys.


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    First sit of the year!


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    Blarney22 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Our cell cams are starting to show some bucks coming through.
     
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