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Forum: Technical
08-21-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By sky_guy_61

Roger that Minnesota.. practice is key. also, I...

Roger that Minnesota.. practice is key.
also, I knew that torque was a problem for me.. and maybe the grip on this old bow had something to do with it. But I recently noticed the string was...
Forum: Technical
08-19-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By sky_guy_61

Shooting great.. finally!

I didn't even bow hunt last year because the year before I got my first deer with a bow but it was a gut shot. I just could not seem to get any consistency.. even with help from this forum.
Anyway,...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 878
Posted By sky_guy_61

The rule of thumb is 1000 ft lbs of energy for...

The rule of thumb is 1000 ft lbs of energy for deer.. although the rules vary by state. The 9mm is too underpowered.. which does not necessarily mean you could not kill a deer with it.. but not...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,004
Posted By sky_guy_61

my first couple of years I did not get a deer,...

my first couple of years I did not get a deer, but now I get at least 1 per season.. with my record being 4 last year (2 with rifle, 1 with muzzleloader, 1 with bow). I guess my ratio is about 1...
Forum: Technical
09-08-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 953
Posted By sky_guy_61

Hey.. I think stance is my problem! When I stand...

Hey.. I think stance is my problem! When I stand more facing the target I definitely have more problems hitting to the right.

I looked at those links too.. good stuff!

Bow season opens this...
Forum: Technical
09-06-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 953
Posted By sky_guy_61

Need help with shooting form

For years I have been struggling with shooting consistency. My biggest problem has been that often my shots are off to the right, sometimes as much as 4 inches or so.
I finally figured out that...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
01-02-2010, 04:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By sky_guy_61

Here is a pet rabbit doing this on youtube: ...

Here is a pet rabbit doing this on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRzAs7C6zn4

I am not a very experienced rabbit hunter, but the only ones I have seen have been early morning or late...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
01-01-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By sky_guy_61

Rabbit Tricks

I am wondering if anyone has ever seen this before.. if not then I may have to seriously doubt my sanity.

Went out early this morning rabbit hunting. I set up before daylight waiting near...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-22-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 28,171
Posted By sky_guy_61

Before this year I never got more than 2 in a...

Before this year I never got more than 2 in a year. So far this year:
1 doe with muzzleloader
1 doe with compound bow (my first ever with archery)
2 does with a rifle .. 1 right after the other
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-05-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,188
Posted By sky_guy_61

I just saw a good youtube video about practicing...

I just saw a good youtube video about practicing wide-angle vision and fox-walking. I thought this was really good advice to increase your awareness of your surroundings. I plan to practice it so I...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-05-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By sky_guy_61

Congrats man! The first deer I ever took was...

Congrats man! The first deer I ever took was still hunting. I scared off many before that first one. Not an easy way to hunt.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
09-17-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,188
Posted By sky_guy_61

Do hogs scare deer away?

I was just wondering if hogs keep deer away from the area they are in. I know where some hogs are on public land near a river and wanted to know if they would drive the deer away from that area.
Forum: Technical
07-26-2009, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By sky_guy_61

Thanks Dyridge! I can sure use the help. Since...

Thanks Dyridge! I can sure use the help. Since I now have more confidence I went ahead and got a set of gold tip arrows from my local archery shop bcause that is what they carry. Some of them were...
Forum: Bowhunting
07-19-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
Posted By sky_guy_61

I have always worn glasses and have not had a...

I have always worn glasses and have not had a problem.. but finally am at that point where I need bifocals. I opted to not get bifocals and instead have one pair for distance and another pair for...
Forum: Technical
07-16-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By sky_guy_61

Woohoo.. finally!

Last year I almost gave up on archery because I couldnt get consistent enough.
This year I thought I would just keep shootin and see if I could figure out what I was doing wrong. I figured it was...
Forum: Bowhunting
07-16-2009, 02:49 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,318
Posted By sky_guy_61

Software Engineer. Sometimes I wish a...

Software Engineer. Sometimes I wish a hypnotherapist could make me think I have been hunting all day...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-16-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,020
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: How often does a deer call actually work for you?

Hey y'all. Is it possible that deer respond to calls more than we think, but most of the time they just circle downwind and smell ya? The ones I have scared up and then grunted at usually circle...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-15-2008, 03:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,020
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: How often does a deer call actually work for you?

I have only called in 1 buck with a doe bleat over the years, but still keep trying. I have tried grunting after I have scared up a deer, but they always circle downwind and bust me. I am thinking of...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-15-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,694
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Is it too late for deer calls?

I have got 2 bucks in early/mid december, and one of those with a doe bleat.
Forum: Technical
11-07-2008, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,503
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Im about to give up

lol.. I was shooting at a rat
Forum: Technical
11-06-2008, 03:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,503
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Im about to give up

Here is the full pic

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Forum: Technical
11-06-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,503
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Im about to give up

I finally got a pic. Here is the setup:
- The bow is an older model Jennings 'Gale Force'
- poundage = 60
- using loop string.. it adds less than an inch to draw length
- Tru Ball release
-...
Forum: Technical
10-23-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,503
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Im about to give up

I believe I am keeping the bow arm steady after the shot.. but I will get some pics (and video if I can). I dont know if my local bow shop offers coaching, but I will check it out.
Thanks for the...
Forum: Technical
10-21-2008, 10:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,503
Posted By sky_guy_61

Im about to give up

Over the past 3 years my shooting has steadily improved (mostly thanks to tips from this web site). However, I just cannot get the consistency I want. Most of the time I can get a 5 inch group at 20...
Forum: Technical
08-23-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,611
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Getting the pin on target

awesome stuff. I am already seeing some improvement in today's practice session. Also I am trying to practice not rushing the shot.
Forum: Technical
08-22-2008, 09:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,611
Posted By sky_guy_61

Getting the pin on target

I am steadily improving with my shooting, but would like some advice about aiming. About half my shots are within a 3 inch circle.. but the rest are maybe within 6 inches. Once I draw and get...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-04-2007, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Extremely Frustrating

I am in GA too but hunt mostly Oconee area. Most of my luck with bucks has been the second rut in early December. I got one checking his scrape and the other came in to a doe bleat. Both were mid...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-04-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,078
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: 2007 has been my "Dream Season" for sure!!

Nice deer. I am having my best season so far too. 2 does, and have seen several nice bucks. Now that I know where they are I can get em.
btw.. in Georgia the limit is 10 does and 2 bucks per season...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-03-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,995
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Finally had a shot and missed. How do you cope?

Dont rush the shot! A few of my recent years I have rushed the shot and missed each time. This year if I am shakin, I just take a deep breath and calm down until I can hold steady. I have scored...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2007, 04:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,122
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Another story from Bristowboy! TRUE STORY lol

Yep.. happens plenty, even on some of the tv hunting shows.Now tell me youforgot to nock an arrow, and I will be shocked! :)
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,036
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Whats Your Deer Gun?

Remington 700 in 30-06 with Leupold scope
Winchester 94 in 30/30
Remington 870 12 guage
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,172
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Scent eliminators/cover scents

I dont go overboard with scent control until they invent a fart eliminator. But I think it is a good idea to use cover scent on your boots because they can smell where you have been walking to your...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: How will the deer act

2 of my 3 bucks I got the first week of December. one was checking his scrape, and the other I called inwith a doe bleat.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,387
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Finishing off a deer

I believe you can buy subcaliber sabots for 30-06 which are normally used for varmint hunting. Now that you brought it up I think I will start carrying something like that just in case. Easier than...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: I'm on a roll

LOL, I gotcha.

In Georgia they dont allow buckshot on public land, but the buck is on a private tract. I would never try shooting through brush with a rifle, but I think it would be ok with...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: I'm on a roll

Well, I was thinking buckshot because I might have to shoot through brush.

What tactic would you recommend?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-26-2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By sky_guy_61

I'm on a roll

I got my second doe for the season, which is the first time I have bagged more than one deer in a season. I have been able to get one per season for 6 years straight hunting mostly public land. I...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-16-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: How Far is Too Far to Bow Shoot a Deer

ditto what honcho said. The kill zone on a deer is about 5" or so. If you can hit a 5" target consistently at a given range then you can hunt at that range.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-13-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 460
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Need advice for this buck

Good point. I often forget to use a cover scent on boots. Unfortunately, I left plenty of scent in his living room.. but hopefully this will wear off. I did not go Sunday, but will probably take day...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-13-2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,384
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Q 4 meat hunters.

I mainly enjoy the outdoors, and am pretty sure that most hunters do also otherwise they would quickly get bored with the sport. I like to go hiking and mountain climbing as well.. but carrying a gun...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,280
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Shortest Shot

5 feet while I was on the ground.. no blind.. and I missed. Let's just say I got excited and a tree got in the way. :)
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-11-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,929
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Whats the hardest kicking gun you ever shot?

Same for me.. NEF single shot 12 guage. I tried shooting it with one hand with a 3 inch magnum load and nearly broke my finger.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-11-2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,103
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Got My First Deer

Congrats! My first was a doe also. Never forget it.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-11-2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 460
Posted By sky_guy_61

Need advice for this buck

Yesterday I hunted a private tract of land for the first time. I still hunted since I wanted to get the layout. Early afternoon I found a thicket at the edge of a pasture. I was going to back off as...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-06-2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Which .357 magnum load

Those 125 gr loads are designed for rapid expansion, and dont have the penetration for hunting purposes. Get something heavier that can generate at least the minimum legal energy, which is approx...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-24-2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,262
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Bedded giants..need help!!

What JoeyG said.
Or if you know when they are feeding you can get up in the tree.. even if it is the middle of the night and wait til theycome back. But the wind MUST be right. If the wind is not...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-22-2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,070
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Shooting Fawns?

Man, I was on my way to the hunt yesterday morning (in the dark) thinking about getting a tasty fawn.. and then next thing I know I had to hit the brakes because there was a fawn in the road. I could...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-22-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,619
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: dead deer found

If the legs were broken and only its liver was missing it could have been sasquatch.

Lol.. see this link:

http://www.bfro.net/avevid/mjm/deerkills.asp
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-17-2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 916
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: Public land, help?

On the one hand it IS public land. One area I hunt allows horse riders there.. so they have the same right to be there as hunters do. You just have to use this to your advantage or dont hunt near the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-15-2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,011
Posted By sky_guy_61

RE: New to hunting...Tree stands are really necessary?

I like getting as high as possible in a tree for several reasons. You can see a long way.. but this depends on the terrain of course. Your scent will carry over them if they are close. They wont...
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