HuntingNet.com Forums - Search Results

Go Back  HuntingNet.com Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

 
Search: Posts Made By: GeoffM24
Showing results 1 to 50 of 125
Search took 0.11 seconds.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-14-2004, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Need some advice, waited 15 hours...

Well I my buddy who is a very experienced bow hunter and my father to go out again. We started at the point where we last saw him and found the broken off arrow, some blood clots and some more...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-14-2004, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By GeoffM24

Need some advice, waited 15 hours...

I shot a big buck last night just before sunset. He was in a quartering to position and I got what I feel was a single lung hit. He circled in the field 3 times, stood there for a while and then...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-04-2004, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By GeoffM24

Move stand or use scent seeing 9 deer!?

I have FINALLY found an awesome hunting spot, a football size field where I have seen 7 deer and 9 deer the last 2 times I have hunted it.

They are coming out about an hour and a half prior to...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-16-2004, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By GeoffM24

Black bear scaring away my deer?

I have my early season spot picked out but a in the last 2 weeks a black bear keeps popping up on my game cam. I haven't seen a single deer, just coons squirels and this bear.

Do I need to find...
Forum: Northeast
01-02-2004, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Most deer in the Northeast, looking for land?

I live right over the border from Suffield CT, I have gotten permission to hunt a nice farm and there are some deer there but they can be tough to find.

One thing about the deer I see here in...
Forum: Northeast
01-01-2004, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By GeoffM24

Most deer in the Northeast, looking for land?

Well I have just ended a very dissapointing deer season here in Mass and CT. There are deer here in the area but the numbers are VERY low.

I was able to head to a friends property in Catskill...
12-03-2003, 07:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 20,349
Posted By GeoffM24

What is the "rule" if two people shoot one deer?

I'm going hunting on public area tomorrow and there should be a good number of other hunters.

I was wondering if I shoot a deer that keeps running and then is shot by someone else, whose deer is...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-03-2003, 09:46 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,319
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: shooting dogs

When I read threads like this I stop wondering why hunters

A: Have a bad reputation

B: Have a difficult time getting permission to hunt private land

Any person shooting someonespet...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-03-2003, 09:29 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,319
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: shooting dogs

please see this thread

http://forum.hunting.net/asppg/tm.asp?m=425973&mpage=1&key=lab&anchor#426427
12-03-2003, 08:45 AM
12-02-2003, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,808
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: New York Deer Hunting

I hunted Catskill NY on the first weekend of Deer season and saw no fewer then 12-15 deer total. I had 2 does in my crosshairs but no doe permit so I could't shoot.

Between the 4 of hunting we...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-02-2003, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: The *most* important hunting I have ever found!

CVS one hour photo is the same way.

If you sit down and figure out how much money you get paid per hour at work and then figure out the time you wasted in the wrong spot a game cam is cheap!!
...
12-02-2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Should I bring my stand? Any high pressure tips?

I wanted to add that I will be hunting with a bolt action slug gun, not a bow since I didn't make that clear.
12-02-2003, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By GeoffM24

Should I bring my stand? Any high pressure tips?

This Thursday I'm going on a deer reduction hunt at the Quabbin Res. in central Mass. There are going to be quite a few hunters in the area I'm hunting on the selected days of Thursday and Friday. ...
Forum: Bowhunting
12-01-2003, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By GeoffM24

The *most* important hunting I have ever found!

Game cameras.

As some of you know I have been getting frustrated hunting areas that appear to be good. I recently picked up a stealth cam and set is up in one are I thought looked good. 1 DEER...
11-24-2003, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By GeoffM24

I' ve never seen so many deer...

does that is!

I just got back from a rifle hunt in Catskill NY and the deer were like squirrels but like 90+% were does! Any buck seen or any of the " racks" , think spike bucks, I saw on the...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-24-2003, 08:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,799
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: would you say bowhunters are more serious hunters than gun hunters?

Since I was just on a gun hunt this weekend I have a great perspective.

Bow hunters are more serious and need to be!

Why?

1) Bow hunters spend much more time in the woods due to the...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-21-2003, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 270
Posted By GeoffM24

3 more hours and I' m off to NY to gun hunt

This will be my first rifle hunt and " deer camp" adventure.

Can' t help but feel that I am cheating on my bow but I have been shut out so far this year so man' s gotta do what a man' s gotta...
11-20-2003, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,448
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Buy a Leupold when I rarely rifle hunt??

I decided to go with the Nikon Buckmaster, thanks Jon!
11-20-2003, 07:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,448
Posted By GeoffM24

Buy a Leupold when I rarely rifle hunt??

I know that the general thought is that bang for the buck Leupolds are the best etc.

The problem I have is that I am a Bow hunter first, a slug gun hunter second (no rifles in Mass), and a rifle...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-19-2003, 05:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,723
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Has anyone ever seen a game warden in the woods, or...

Twice while hunting pheasant in stocked areas. One was driving a loggin road and one was at the point where everyone parks. Nice guys. I would be shocked to ever see a warden where I deer hunt...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-19-2003, 09:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,122
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: What should I do about this guy?

That is easy you need to set up somewhere out of sight with a night vision camcorder. That might sound expensive but lots of camcorders now come with this feature.

Video tape his illegal late...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-19-2003, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,641
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Lone Wolf

To Clarify my post I have the NON-CLIMBER stand.

The 13 pounds etc is for the portable tree stand NOT the climber.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-18-2003, 10:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,641
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Lone Wolf

After owning 2 cheap steal portable stands and one bulky steal climber I decided to go with the lone wolf.

It is the best stand I have ever used far and away. I' m a less is more guy when I' m...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-18-2003, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 499
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Butcher gets burned by the State DEP

Just think about how much money the tax payers of CT shelled out to run this " sting" operation, thousands I' m sure.

This guy needs a $10,000 fine!
Forum: Bowhunting
11-13-2003, 12:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,109
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: local news station shows lab shot w/ arrow

So let me get this straight. Letting a dog run around in the woods and play makes me irresponsible and a bad owner? Have you ever met a dog???

There is nothing my dogs like more then when I...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-13-2003, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: best portable stand

I got a lone wolf stand this year and I love it! It is very light, nice large platform, platform is all one piece so it doesn' t make any noise. It comes with a built in bow holder, thick foam...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-13-2003, 09:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,109
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: local news station shows lab shot w/ arrow

I can' t believe how stupid some of you guys are, really. Shooting a dog is the STUPIDIST thing you could do. Dogs are like family members to you and I ASSURE you if you shoot their dog they will...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-13-2003, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By GeoffM24

Duct tape chain on tree stand?

I have two steel cheapie tree stands that attach via chain. The problem is they can be very load clanging around. Can I just duct tape over the chain so it would be silent? Would the taped chain...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-12-2003, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,382
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Heard a sad statistic on young hunters

OK here is my 28 year old take on everything.

I started pheasant hunting with my dad at the age of 15. To be honest I didn' t like it too much then. Waking up early, walking all over creation,...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-11-2003, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 831
Posted By GeoffM24

I give up. What are my deer eating?

I can' t figure out what my deer are eating so maybe you guys can help. This years acorn crop was very poor. Of all the white oaks I have found there are no acorns to be found. I have found some...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-11-2003, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,135
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: How to fight deer hunting frustration?

I have a mentor, he actually got me into Bow hunting. He has already taken 2 bucks this year and one is huge. If he took does his tags would have been filled in a few weeks.

I have actually...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-11-2003, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,135
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: How to fight deer hunting frustration?

There are deer in my area, lots of them. A buddy who scouted the area with me called it a " deer haven" Tracks, rubs, scrapes, etc etc. Can I find them, noooo.

There are few things in life...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-11-2003, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By GeoffM24

Please double check my deer knowledge.

Ok, here is what I *think* I have learned about deer. Please correct anything you think I am wrong about.

1) Deer move mostly at night but can be taken at first light and right before sundown....
Forum: Bowhunting
11-11-2003, 07:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,135
Posted By GeoffM24

How to fight deer hunting frustration?

Let me start off by saying I love deer hunting, and hate it!

I love looking for deer sign, looking over maps, reading about deer, reading this board, planning a hunt, dreaming about getting one,...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2003, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 527
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Story Time....1st bow or gun kill.

I got my first deer last year. I wasn' t sure if I could kill one until I didn' t see any deer after 23 trips into the woods. By then I was so determined I had no second thoughts.

I had a...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2003, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 808
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: image burned in memory

I couldn' t have left it. Bow, pistol, knife, whatever. Worst case scenerio I would have called the police.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2003, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 365
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Move stand tonight or tomorrow morning before sunrise?

The reason I set up there is because the farmer whose land it is told me he was moving through there every morning, heading through a band of woods and then crossing the street by his son' s house.
...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2003, 07:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 365
Posted By GeoffM24

Move stand tonight or tomorrow morning before sunrise?

I FINALLY saw a deer this morning but I set up about 75 yards away from where I need to be.

I need to move my stand but I' m not sure when to do it. I can go after work today and get setup in...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2003, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 811
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: used one of my 9 lives tonight, walked up on a huge black bear 20 yards! wow!

I co-worker shot a black bear with a bow earlier this year and it tried to climb the stand after he shot it! The bear did die but imagine what that bear would have done to you if you didn' t get a...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2003, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 521
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: please take a look at my marker topo

go here http://terraserver-usa.com/default.aspx

go to advanced find

enter your address
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2003, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 521
Posted By GeoffM24

please take a look at my marker topo

OK here is my hunting area.

The red areas are known bedding areas.
The yellow are know deer tracks.
The light blue " T" s are old tree stands
The white " T" s are stands I have used and...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-08-2003, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By GeoffM24

Got some awesome info from landowner today need a little help

Well I froze my butt off in the stand today. There is a huge buck and does passing by my stand, just not while I' m there.

The good news is I talked to the landowner and he said he is seeing a...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-06-2003, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,291
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Poll: How often do you see deer in shooting range?

In Mass and CT approx 10-15% of deer hunters are successful with the bow every year. That tells me the vast majority of deer hunters don' t know what they are doing!
Forum: Bowhunting
11-06-2003, 02:01 PM
Forum: Bowhunting
11-06-2003, 12:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,617
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Man I wish I could smoke cigars in the stand

You could' t burn down anything here in the Northeast it has rained EVERYDAY this week. My pheasant fields are flooded, my old hunting spot is flooded. We had more then the months average of rain...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-06-2003, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,291
Posted By GeoffM24

Poll: How often do you see deer in shooting range?

I have been out 6 times this year and I saw one deer and bumped another. So this year I have seen a deer roughly 15% of the time while hunting (not counting the bump).

How often do you get...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-06-2003, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,339
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Illegal Droptine Buck

That sounds just like a buck I saw on the Outdoor Channel last night! They guessed he weighed 300 pds! His left antler was totally gone and his right was missing some points too.

Funny thing...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-06-2003, 09:52 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 10,532
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: i read an article,average deer hunter age is 42 and the future looks bleek, lets do our own pool!

I' m 28 and have been a pheasant hunter since I was 15. Got into deer hunting last year. BB always have a lower average age then the general age of the whole group.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-06-2003, 07:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 984
Posted By GeoffM24

RE: Need thoughts on harvesting yearlings.

I took a 1 1/2 year old doe last year that was so tasty it was unreal! IF they are fawns I might think twice.

Also I see you are in Mass too which means best case you only have one doe tag so...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 125
 


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.