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Discussion in '2025 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest' started by airenlow, Aug 25, 2025.

  1. dmax4me

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    I’ve been setup for a little while. I’ve seen 2 does, 1 fawn and a little 6 point so far. Hoping the big 8 shows up before dark.


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    I just had a decent 8 point come in. He definitely got my heart pumping but I just couldn’t pull the trigger.[​IMG]
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    Where we at today fellas?

    This weekend is our firearms opener, but I'll be out of town celebrating Thanksgiving with family....I usually unless chasing a buck let my place become a firearms refuge and typically see an uptick of use somewhat due to it. I will get that antlerless down at some point even if I'm still hunting when Christmas is here!
     
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    I'm trying to get out this weekend after a doe. Starting next weekend, we'll have at least 1 basketball game every weekend day until March.
     
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    I am. Dropped him off at taxidermist last night he skinned him out and gave me skull cap to take to our scorer. He guessed around low 130s. We will see soon enough.


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    Couldn't get a good reconciled opinion in my mind but I settled in around that 127-132 range looking at it but who knows...and honestly WHO CARES!!! Great deer!
     
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    I'm up and headed to Ohio shortly. I'll be on stand this afternoon. Good Luck X!
     
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    I’m up for the afternoon. I’ve already seen 2 fawns and a spike. Goofy was here on trail cam 10 minutes before last light, last evening. He’s 5.5 years old. He hasn’t been around for 3 weeks. He’s getting it if he shows up.


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    Just put my coffee down and will be heading out in about 15 minutes. 40 degrees and SSW winds again today. It’s going up to 61 degrees which I’m not happy about but the high on Sunday is 47. Good luck out there this morning and stay safe.


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    Hey Team! It has been a couple weeks of up and down. Wife was in the hospital again for a few days. I got a job for now with long hours during the week. So no hunting. I will be out this afternoon and all day tomorrow trying to get it done. Next weekend is the Wi gun season opener so this is pretty much my only chance this weekend. Proud of you guys that got it done. The rest good job at getting after it. Hopefully some good news this weekend. Be Safe!
     
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    Any update on the measurements?


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    Not yet will probably be a few weeks yet waiting on another guys skull cap so we can go together
     
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    Coffee’s down and I’ll be heading out in about 20 minutes. 49° and Northwest winds. The temperatures starting to fall quickly. There’s still a strong breeze blowing today, though. Good luck if you’re out and be safe.


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    Back out for the afternoon. Didn’t see any deer this morning but I did shoot a coyote. Hopefully, there will be better deer movement this afternoon.


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    I'm all settled in the blind with the 10 year old. We're on doe patrol so obviously a buck walked by on the "rut funnel trail" 60 yards away. I couldn't get eyes on the rack but the body looked 2.
     
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    Good luck Josh! You’ve got your good luck charm.


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    We had one behind the blind right before last light but she never stepped out into the field. I will try to get out again next weekend if basketball schedules allow for it.
     
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    I got east winds bout to hit so planning on a Wednesday short work day to try and get a doe down.
     
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    I’m out for my last sit this trip. I saw a little 8 point earlier. Good luck if you’re out.


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    Got out twice with my bow during gun season and didn't see a deer either time. I only saw two little bucks when I was out with the rifle. Tough hunting in my neck of the woods.
     
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