Those are good eating size right there.
It's that time of year. Let's see those kills.
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Gary in MD
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The decent bucks just aren’t showing up for me this year so far. Decided to start filling the freezer. Besides, I needed to test out the new Krieger barrel on my 240 Weatherby.
105 Berger into the neck, not much of a shot at about 125 yards.
Gary
105 Berger into the neck, not much of a shot at about 125 yards.
Gary
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I took my PA buck during archery season and have never taken a deer with a handgun and am not real big on killing doe so the decision was made it was 44 mag or bust. I went to camp from Black Friday till Sunday morning. I did not hunt last Thursday so that was 7 days of hunting where I also was covering new to me ground as a way to scout for next year without the pressure of needing to fill a tag. One big doe was close and she seen me moving. One legal buck at 40 yards and a few dumb yearlings. I covered some absolutely stunning ground and in the end killed only a bunch of time and hung out with my brother a bit and some great friends. 
My brother holding up his buck from this year. And his last years buck in the upper left. this years buck for me on the low right and last years just up and left of that.
this is only our third year for hunting the mountains now. Definitely far more difficult than farm hunting we’re used too.
Grandparents on my moms side bought it in 1967 , I’ve spent a good portion of my life there !
Went back in the woods yesterday. First time this year I've been out when it's pretty cold...23 degrees. I dressed pretty warm, and there wasn't going to be any wind. I get to my spot, which allows me to park right across the street. (barely a dirt road) I open the door to get my 22, and I see that I've forgotten my 'fanny pack'. I made the decision I wasn't going to use the fanny pack today, as it doesn't fit well when I've dressed in many layers. But I forgot to take the stuff I need out of it and fill my coat pockets.
So I have my rifle, my sling, 5 rounds of ammo...but I don't have my squack caller, my nut-cutting caller, and I don't have my GLOVES! My coat has pockets, but they're more for carrying stuff than for warming hands.
If I had parked in a place where I had to walk any significant distance to get to the hunting spot, I would have gotten back in the car and went home. (only 10-15 minutes away) But since I only need to walk 50 yards to get into the woods (and a total walking distance of less than 300 yards) I'll give it a try. If my hands freeze, the car is close.
The leaves on the ground are significantly crunchier than expected. (it rained yesterday, so I thought the leaves would be soft) So every footstep is CRUNCH. There is no way I'm going to be anywhere near silent, but I still try to keep the noise down. I walk about 150 yards from the car and I figure I'm going to stay here for 30 minutes, and if I don't see/hear anything, I'm going to go back home.
I swear about 5-7 minutes of standing motionless, a big fox squirrel comes walking by. It's about 40 yards away. I unsling the gun, bring it to my shoulder. I let out a 'chirp' of my own, to get the squirrel to stop moving and stand still. I fire, down it goes.
2021-12-07_02-47-32 by John Doe, on Flickr
And to give you a frame of reference to just how big the fox squirrels are in this area, here's a 22 next to the head.
2021-12-07_02-47-17 by John Doe, on Flickr
So I have my rifle, my sling, 5 rounds of ammo...but I don't have my squack caller, my nut-cutting caller, and I don't have my GLOVES! My coat has pockets, but they're more for carrying stuff than for warming hands.
If I had parked in a place where I had to walk any significant distance to get to the hunting spot, I would have gotten back in the car and went home. (only 10-15 minutes away) But since I only need to walk 50 yards to get into the woods (and a total walking distance of less than 300 yards) I'll give it a try. If my hands freeze, the car is close.
The leaves on the ground are significantly crunchier than expected. (it rained yesterday, so I thought the leaves would be soft) So every footstep is CRUNCH. There is no way I'm going to be anywhere near silent, but I still try to keep the noise down. I walk about 150 yards from the car and I figure I'm going to stay here for 30 minutes, and if I don't see/hear anything, I'm going to go back home.
I swear about 5-7 minutes of standing motionless, a big fox squirrel comes walking by. It's about 40 yards away. I unsling the gun, bring it to my shoulder. I let out a 'chirp' of my own, to get the squirrel to stop moving and stand still. I fire, down it goes.
2021-12-07_02-47-32 by John Doe, on FlickrAnd to give you a frame of reference to just how big the fox squirrels are in this area, here's a 22 next to the head.
2021-12-07_02-47-17 by John Doe, on FlickrI mentioned in a previous post that I went out with my grandson, but I didn't take any pictures. Ha!...not true, but I sent them to Flickr...rather than keep them on my phone. So here's a few of us out on a squirrel hunt.
He's now the owner of my 20 gauge single shot. My first gun from when I was about 10-11 years old. Still in great condition.
2021-12-01_04-20-11 by John Doe, on Flickr
One for each of us. (And why is the picture backwards? Perhaps when I choose the 'selfie' lens of the phone, it is backwards?)
2021-12-01_04-19-55 by John Doe, on Flickr
He's now the owner of my 20 gauge single shot. My first gun from when I was about 10-11 years old. Still in great condition.
2021-12-01_04-20-11 by John Doe, on FlickrOne for each of us. (And why is the picture backwards? Perhaps when I choose the 'selfie' lens of the phone, it is backwards?)
2021-12-01_04-19-55 by John Doe, on FlickrJayHHI6818
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I believe your creeping on 170 with that one, beautiful buck, congratulations.
Boy……that would be even better.
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