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I started hunting when I was 12yrs old,bowhunting when 16yrs old. I hunt deer with bow and gun,but bowhunting is my obsession. I hunt Ducks,grouse, and Turkeys. I hunt hard and go all out, my wife thinks Im crazzzy. I think she might be wright:) Two hunting buddys and I have a 12' x 60' trailer in Pike co PA on 4 acres bordering the Delaware State Forest [12,000+ acres]. I have permission to hunt 2 farms 900 acres+ in Susky co pa, great Turkey and Deer spot. I do most of my Bowhunting though in Bucks. montgomery, and Philadelphia CO's. These co's are close to home and I have many spots in the countys. Lot of scouting. I also have 3 great spots on the Delaware river that are hard to get too, and take alot of work,but they are well worth it!! My best bow kill is a 10pt 125 from Illionios in 2000,had a chance at a 150+ last year in Illionios but I waited for a better shot and,well [:@] I shoot a Champion Stinger, but I did buy a Bowtech Liberty. Im having a little trouble setting it up though. I only take shots out to 25yards and it must be a good oneI don't think I ever shot a deer over 25 yards. I love deer meat and shoot 3 to 5 doe a year for meat. I will not shoot small Bucks!! Let them walk . 8pt or better, maybe a reallll big 6or 7pt [maybe]. Oh I forgot to tell you guy's about my Brother inlaws farm in Bucks co . It'shas deer like ticks on a redbone hound, I call it the ATM-MAC machine.for deer:D Goodluck to all the Lucky 13, Hunt hard,be SAFE!!!!

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Hey Guys and Gal. Just wanted to make you aware of a post on here. They added a rule. I checked in for us and wanted to make sure everyone saw it. YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED.

[link]http://forum.hunting.net/asppg/tm.asp?m=736487[/link]

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Wow, I just read the post "serious question." If any of you want to read go for it, but I'll warm you in advance that it is a very serious and unfriendly thread. DoubleCreek, I don't think I officialy welcomed you here. Thank you for filling the spot.:) If Silent was still on the team, and I was getting ready to take a shot at a huge deer I would be thinking to my self, "don't miss this deer[:@], because Silent will be mad at you if you don't take a P&Y buck." But don't get me wrong. If a huge buck comes up on me, I'll still be shaken like a leaf:D:D:D:D:D

Go Lucky 13

kk

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Hey kk. That thread is why I was wondering about our bad rap. Silent knows nothing about me and I would bet nothing about anyone else on this team. I did feel a little like he was saying we were not worthy of being on the team with him. That may not be the case at all but it did come across that way to me.

I am very happy with things so far. We are still missing mnrut and blklab but I am sure they will check in. I emailed them a few days ago. I just hope everyone has a good time with this. As I mentioned earlier my son is on team 10 and we have been trading shots at each other. I think it is a great addition to our season.

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I am 31 years old and was introducted into hunting (mostly rifle) as a kid, hunting with my dad. I have always loved hunting, but with military assignments, it wasn't always possible. After a tour over seas in 2002, I decided to never let another hunting season pass without me being out there in the field. Thus, 2003, was my first serious year of bow hunting. I passed on a 2 point mulie (that is a 4 pointer for you eastern folk) and never got another chance (archery wise). I was able to get a Coues whitetail on the rifle hunt last year.

Here in AZ, we only get 1 buck per season and Archery deer is the only OTC tag you can still purchase, everything else is draw only. By the way, I heard on the news today that there is a fire in Kaibab National Forest. I hope it doesn't ruin my hunt as it is my only hunt this year. I am looking forward to this years hunt and sure hope to bag one. I plan to pass on the little ones early on in the hunt, but, I sure don't want an empty freezer this year, besides, those young ones taste good!

I hope we all have fun with competition, I know that I will. In case any of you are worried, I will not throw stones at anyone who fails to fill their tag or shoots a little one.

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So, how do you guys feel about having a gal on your team? I hope its OK... I know how some guys are!
I am 37 and grew up in a hunting family though I only started hunting 3 years ago - two years ago for bow. My father and brothers were pretty successful and the one brother we jokingly equate to Grizzly Adams. I have shot a doe in my two archery seasons though last years I was unable to recover (long story). I've also gotten two does during the rifle seasons.
I am self-taught. I went to Dicks Sporting Goods one day and asked the clerk for a left-handed bow. Tried one and didn't care for it. The 2nd one I liked and bought - it's a Reflex. Not a top of the line bow but it fits me. I'm shooting at 57-58 lbs. though I believe I'm going to up the weight a couple of lbs. I'm using a Cobra release which has never failed me yet. Also, I'm using Muzzy 100's - tried mechanicals and didn't care for them. Just got a new Black Hole cube target - I shot my old bag target to pieces.
I seen a lot of bucks last year of which half were legal (4 point per side rule here), but only two were in range - hit a twig and missed both times. So, I've learned to clear all twigs! I've only seen a couple of 6 points so far this year but then I haven't been out scouting. We have one monster buck (12 or better with huge tines) which I have seen once each year- the first year I seen him I was close and I got huge buck fever - shook my arrow right off the rest! As far as I know none of my neighbors got him so maybe he's still there.
As for my hunting conditions: I have 32 acres which is mostly wooded slope with a creek at the bottom. There are farms on two sides - one of which is planted with corn this year. There are good trails leading out of the corners of the corn right into my woods. One stand I have is about 50 yards over a rise and downwind of the corn. I'm setting up another overlooking the small field with apple trees between me and the creek. Also, we have plenty of oak trees which are finally producing acorns this year - it was bad due to locusts and drought previous years. I also have access to two other private lands which I might try for a change of luck.
So that's about it...sorry to ramble... I'm ready for the season!!!
By the way "LUCKY 13" works for me...

my name's Jen (in case you haven't figured that out)

Good luck guys!

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PLB,
A big THANK YOU for your service. Keep us updated about that fire. I sure do hope it does not mess things up for you. I like the attitude of just have fun. I too will not "throw stones". My son, Hoyt14 on team 10, is 16 and I think he will be taking any legal buck. Whatever he gets will be a true trophy. Hunt for you and we will just add our scores up. I have a few real nice bucks on our place and will be looking for one of them. Last year I got nothing because of waiting so if someone gets a small one that is better then a nothing. I am already a winner because of this contest. It has added to my season with my son already. And now I get to know 9 (7 so far) other fellow hunters from around the country. I am very interested to see how everyone does and learning about how all of you hunt. Winning would be a bonus just like taking a deer would be a bonus to the hunt. It is all about the experience.

Jen,
I love the idea of a gal on the team. At this time my wife is just not interested in hunting but loves to come to camp and just spend the time relaxing away from everything. Our daughter (14) has shown a slight interest but is really still to busy with her friends. When I was waterfowl hunting all those years she was with me almost as much as my son. I am hoping that later in life she will come back to it. Even my son (16) is starting to hunt less because of work and the "gurls". You mention uping your weight a couple of pounds. Think about that hard. I got my new bow this hear (60-70 xTec) and planned on taking it up to 70 by the season. Once up to about 68 I realized that the extra weight was making it hard for me and was not needed. I cranked it back down to my current 62 and am very confortable. When sitting in that stand for a few hours those extra pounds could make the difference between a smooth draw and no draw. Good luck finding that big guy. Just relax (yeah right) when he does come in.

Sorry to ramble but as you all must know by now I am very excited about this season. I also check this sight daily. I am planning on taking the laptop to the cabin since we have a phone line to it I should be able to dial in. Life it great right now and I am going to enjoy it.:D

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No worries Jen, you as much a member of this team as anyone else is.

I wish my wife liked hunting, like you wihunter402, my better half will come along for the camping and that is about it (depending on the weather).

And as for the service, IT WAS AN HONOR!

Jen, I also agree with wihunter as to the poundage. I was told that you should be able to draw your bow while sitting flat on the ground with your legs out in front of you without having to raise your bow above your shoulder. #62 is plenty of pounds for deer, heck it's good enough for elk.

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I guess you're probably right about raising the poundage. I remember reading about a guy who missed a shot last year because he was weak from being sick. I wouldn't want that to happen... It just seemed like drawing the bow and holding it was becoming too easy. Don't they say "If it ain't broke, don't fix it?"
On another note... my husband isn't into hunting. He will hunt during the rifle season and that is about it. Even then he's not very enthusiastic about it. Sometimes I think he does it just to please me. Weird reversal huh?!

Has anyone here come up with a team logo (or whatever you call it?). I might be able to come up with something as I have a bunch of graphics programs...

JEN

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Go for it Jen!

PS- Do you also ride the Harley to work?:D:D:D