I've been really busy with school and work, so I haven't posted in a while. I'm not getting much hunting in but I'm doing what I can when I can. Went out this morning...saw a small 6 or 4, couldn't tell at 45 yds (Thick brush). So far it's been a slow season, but the activity is slowly increasing.

Past on 2 spikes this evening in one of my better areas. Deer are acting wierd this year, but getting toward the rut, so.... Going again this evening. My son lost his football game so I am licking my wounds.First year playing so I guess he's doing good.

Unfortunately my evening sit was most uneventful. My brother missed on a 3.5 year old with a ton of potential ( sorry to say, but I was glad he missed that buck). I'll be back at it again next weekend. Enjoy the pics.

James, is that one of those mineral blocks for cattle? If so how do the deer like it? Have you noticed any improvement as far as antler growth with the minerals? Went out yesterday evening and only saw a family of coons, but it was cool. One of the young got within 10 ft of me. My wife wants me to shoot and mount one, but it'll wait til trapping season. My good friend that went with me missed a doe, it's his first year of bowhunting. He was excited to get the chance to shoot.

I'm not sure on exactly what that block is composed of. It's advertised as "trace mineral". Deer seem to dig it, and the bears dont' bother with it too much.

Well tonight was eventful. I have to work saturdays until 5pm, so I hurry back to get at least a little over an hour on stand here. I get settled in a 5:45, within 5 minutes I have two doe under me. They're a bit skittish, and they slowly made their way up to the corn. About 30 minutes left of legal shooting time and out walks a real nice 6. I got ready for the shot as he made his way in...but then he just stopped. Didn't lift his head for a sniff, or get skittish...he just stopped and looked around for about 15minutes. By that time it was getting dark and he stayed there until I started to get down from the stand, which in turn caused him to run off[:@] Oh well, I don't think I spooked him that bad, and he certainly didn't make out what I was (it was so dark).

I have some good news to report. Team Predators is on the board. I took a buck on Tuesday evening and recovered him on Wednesday. Will post the pictures and score this weekend.

Now I can focus on filling a few antlerless tags.

Wonderful news! Congrats on your buck. Can't wait to see the pics. Way to go to draw first blood hopefully its the start to get us on track. I almost had a beauty last night but he was 15 yards to far. Nice Job North4.

Congrats!!!

Way to go north4. cant wait to see the pics. Rut is starting now and the deer are moving, im on vacation and its time to get serious. congrats again.
Dan