Massachusetts Bow Hunters?
08-24-2007, 02:11 PM
#11
Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 561
RE: Massachusetts Bow Hunters?
I am almost ready! Start hunting in NH Sept 15th and then Mass...I have some stands set up and have been seeing some nice deer on the trail cam...check out the pics
http://www.huntingnet.com//forum/tm.aspx?m=2157073
I think I got like 2 8 pointers and a 10 in there....
HJim
http://www.huntingnet.com//forum/tm.aspx?m=2157073
I think I got like 2 8 pointers and a 10 in there....
HJim
08-24-2007, 04:15 PM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Allston MA USA
Posts: 533
RE: Massachusetts Bow Hunters?
ORIGINAL: Planter
I do think the Western part of the state is picking up due to a lack of hunters. Some really big deer there..
I do think the Western part of the state is picking up due to a lack of hunters. Some really big deer there..
08-27-2007, 06:12 AM
#13
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Western Massachusetts
Posts: 7,168
RE: Massachusetts Bow Hunters?
You are right... I remember driving over Beartown & October Mtn years ago and seeing dozens of cars lined up at a time. It was a see of orange up there. All it would take is for one hunter to get ansy and start walking. Kick some deer up and all hell would break loose!
Now you are lucky to see 1 -2 vehicles over the entire mountain. Works for me!
The deer densities are down in some areas out here, but very abundant in others.
Now you are lucky to see 1 -2 vehicles over the entire mountain. Works for me!
The deer densities are down in some areas out here, but very abundant in others.
08-27-2007, 08:47 AM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Allston MA USA
Posts: 533
RE: Massachusetts Bow Hunters?
ORIGINAL: Western MA Hunter
You are right... I remember driving over Beartown & October Mtn years ago and seeing dozens of cars lined up at a time. It was a see of orange up there. All it would take is for one hunter to get ansy and start walking. Kick some deer up and all hell would break loose!
Now you are lucky to see 1 -2 vehicles over the entire mountain. Works for me!
The deer densities are down in some areas out here, but very abundant in others.
You are right... I remember driving over Beartown & October Mtn years ago and seeing dozens of cars lined up at a time. It was a see of orange up there. All it would take is for one hunter to get ansy and start walking. Kick some deer up and all hell would break loose!
Now you are lucky to see 1 -2 vehicles over the entire mountain. Works for me!
The deer densities are down in some areas out here, but very abundant in others.
Works for me too.
We used to hunt 3 back in the 80's. You couldn't even get a hotel room in Great Barrington!!The rush to "get in" before the madness started opening day...and the fast decline of sigtings after the deer smartened up. Now I hunt many publicareas of 1,2 and 4N and rarely see hunters. Its nice to see deer acting natural the second week of shotgun. The mgt could be better but I'll take the light pressure.
08-27-2007, 10:58 AM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Western Massachusetts
Posts: 7,168
RE: Massachusetts Bow Hunters?
JF5,
I only hunt zones 1,2, & 3. Primarily 2 & 3. I have lots of little "pockets" with the bow that hold deer. Usually good for a doe or 2 the first couple of days.
I only hunt zones 1,2, & 3. Primarily 2 & 3. I have lots of little "pockets" with the bow that hold deer. Usually good for a doe or 2 the first couple of days.
08-27-2007, 01:47 PM
#16
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Allston MA USA
Posts: 533
RE: Massachusetts Bow Hunters?
ORIGINAL: Western MA Hunter
JF5,
I only hunt zones 1,2, & 3. Primarily 2 & 3. I have lots of little "pockets" with the bow that hold deer. Usually good for a doe or 2 the first couple of days.
JF5,
I only hunt zones 1,2, & 3. Primarily 2 & 3. I have lots of little "pockets" with the bow that hold deer. Usually good for a doe or 2 the first couple of days.
08-29-2007, 11:45 AM
#17
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: West Wareham, MA
Posts: 178
RE: Massachusetts Bow Hunters?
Going in this weekend for 1 last peek......maybe trim a couple new trees for my climber.....1 more trip to the archery store and I am ready to rock....getting close now Boys!!
