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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-23-2005, 09:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,508
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: 239 pounds 16 point

Nice buck! http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/micons/m11.gif What state were you hunting in?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-23-2005, 09:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,057
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Any of you use climbers?

Last year I bought a Summit Bushmaster and I love it. It's very comfortable and secure feeling and it packs in nicely.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-23-2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,165
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: hot drinks

On the colder days I always bring a thermos of hot coffee or chocolate. I would rather have something to warm me up and keep me focused, so I can stay on stand longer.
As far as the smell of...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-23-2005, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,936
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Deer pee on hams, meat any good?

You may want to trim an inch or so away from the inside of the hams where the urine contacted the meat, but you won't lose much meat at all. I've nicked the unrinary tract before and just hosed the...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-23-2005, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,094
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Good Hunting Chair

Having tired a number of hunting chairs over the years I bought one of these this year. It doesn't swivel, but is the mot comfortable chair I've used, and I added 2 straps to it so I can carry it...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-23-2005, 06:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,704
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: TURKEY DAY.. Anyone Eatting Venison Instead.?

I would be eating venison if anyone else in the family would try it... Unfortunately I'm outnumbered, but that's ok, more venison for me later in the year!
Forum: Bowhunting
11-23-2005, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 725
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Great spot...but can't beat the wind

If you have the option of coming in from downwind, I would definately use that approach, even in the dry crunchy leaves. Give yourself plenty of time to get to your stand so you can walk very slowly...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-23-2005, 04:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,966
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Ever dropped anything from your treestand

Like ShadowAce, I made the same kind of rig from a trebble hook, and have used it to retrieve everything from arrows, to the bow I forgot to tie on. I used a slip sinker crimped to the saft of the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-19-2005, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Just In Case You Hit A Deer With Your Vehicle

Wow, that is completely bogus! Didn't the DEC guy see the damage to the other car? What about the drive of the other car, did he not corroborate your story of why you dispatched the deer?
I hope...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-19-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Scent-lok question

I recently bought a Savana scent lok suit (coveralls) from Sportsmans Guide, and got a great deal on a suit that was a factory second. I paid less than half price, and I can't find a single thing...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-19-2005, 08:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 840
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Any tricks on removing hair....??????

I just use a dish towel dampened with warm water. It seems to pick up the hair and debris pretty good.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-19-2005, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Packing unscented clothes?

I use a couple of big Rubbermade totes, that I have washed out with baking soda. I layer pine boughs in with my clothing, and once in awhile will toss in an earth scented dryer sheet.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-19-2005, 07:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Need some help, just started hunting from a stand.

A common saying with bowhunters is "aim for the exit hole"! I use the same thought when I'm using a gun as well.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-19-2005, 07:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,833
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Ticks on my deer!

That's the same situation I've seen here in Maine. I have taken a good number of deer and always butcher my own, but this is the first one I've encountered with ticks. He was just covered with them...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-18-2005, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,409
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: running deer with dogs

Not only do I think it’s unethical as hell, a deer that has been chased like that will be as tuff as shoe leather and so gamey tasting only the dogs will want to eat it!
When an animal is...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2005, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 418
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: where Do I Look Now???

Stay put and place yourself downwind of the scrapes! Right now is the perfect time to be hunting over scrapes, and the fact that you found some indicates that there is a buck in the area and he's...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-18-2005, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 345
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: question....please help, thanks

I totally agree with Paul... Mid-day is the best time, and I don't think you'll have much to worry about. Deer don't have very long memories, and a few gunshots won't drive them into the next county...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2005, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,464
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Question about the glands on the deers back legs.

I'm very cautious about touching the actual glad itself by cutting at leas a half inch of skin all the way around it so you can handle it without touching the gland itself.
When I'm done I'll have...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,252
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: u shot, you missed, what would you do next?

I would mentally mark the spot where the deer was standing when you shot, climb down and go to that spot and search very carefully for hair and blood to make absolutely sure you didn't hit it....
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2005, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,089
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Eating Deer meat- misconceptions

I also trim away every bit of fat I can, because deer fat is just plain nasty!
I add a little beef suet to my burger and pork to my sausage to give it some moistness.

I have a book written...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2005, 09:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,833
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Ticks on my deer!

I'm affraid to ask! http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/micons/m15.gif
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2005, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 713
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Public Service Announcement - hope this helps someone!

I fortunately haven't had a stand stolen yet, and here's what I do as a precaution. The stand that I use with a climbing stick, I just take the stick down when I leave and carry it a few hundred...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2005, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,833
Posted By Bassman4940

Ticks on my deer!

Has anyone else found ticks on their deer? I noticed he had several behind his ears as I was getting ready to field dress him, so I flicked them off with my knife blade and dragged him away from the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Here is something that will keep you REAL warm !

Is that a catalytic heater of some sort? I would think that would give off quite a negative scent, which would be counter productive. I think I'll stick with layering my clothing!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-17-2005, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,464
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Question about the glands on the deers back legs.

I cut the tarsals off of my deer every year, it doesn't make any difference if it's a buck or a doe IMO.
After you get them removed, lay them skin-down in powdered Borax for a couple of days, and...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-14-2005, 05:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 803
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Is it just me or was there absolutly no deer moving...

3 deer a day, and you're not happy? Be glad you don't hunt in Maine then... heavy cover and a lot of woods. If I see 3 deer a week I'm happy!
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-14-2005, 05:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,296
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Any good things to eat while in the stand?

Wait a minute... I thought this link was talking about what you eat when you are hunting. How did it make a turn to talking about a deer blind?
Never the less nice blind though, is that a...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-13-2005, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 951
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: what are the essentials ,to bring in the woods

I forgot to mention that Jerseyhunter...
When I'm in a treestand, my trusty treble hook rig has come in mighty handy! I've found that duck decoy line is one of the best things for that, good and...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-13-2005, 07:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 951
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: what are the essentials ,to bring in the woods

A few of the things that never leave my fanny pack, other than the usual license, compass, knife, matches and binocs are:

Multi LED headlight
Pruning sheers (I use these every time out)
...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-13-2005, 07:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,296
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Any good things to eat while in the stand?

Hey Veener,
I wouldn't worry too much about the DNR thinking you are baiting if you have some fruit or veggies to nibble on and to help you stay warm. Now if you carried an entire sack of carrots...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2005, 08:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,064
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: GOT MY BIGGEST BUCK THIS MORNING

Now that's a great story bristowboy! You did the right thing by getting down and dispatching him as humanley as possible.
The other part of the story I liked was coming up on the pot head! What...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2005, 06:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,064
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: GOT MY BIGGEST BUCK THIS MORNING

Nice job man! I for one would love a good story to go along with it.
How did you take him?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-12-2005, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,955
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Using a sled to drag out your deer.

Wow PaMathewsHtr, that's quite a story! I couldn't even imagine going that far with a deer in a wheelbarrow! Like a few other posters here, I have always dragged mine out by just tying on a rope and...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-11-2005, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,955
Posted By Bassman4940

Using a sled to drag out your deer.

This morning I used a plastic sled for the first time, and I can't believe how much easier it was to drag my deer out of the woods! Well worth the $8, and the trip back to the truck to get it.

...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-11-2005, 07:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,796
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Need help!! Shot deer and back legs kicked high?

FTIW, I took my buck this morning... a clean double lung and top of the heart, and he kicked his hind legs up like a mule. I knew he was hard hit the second I saw that, but it's the first time I've...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-11-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,237
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: buck fever anyone Else got it

Oh man, do I have it bad this year! Have been pouring over every deer hunting mag since Sept., but it's peaking now that the rut is on!
I only wish that it didn't have to end after I filled my tag...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-11-2005, 07:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,161
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: we have ground shrinkage!! lol "got another one"

Nice buck, you should be proud of it! Too bad you didn't read the post on "how to take quality deer pictures" The back of a pickup is bad enough, but for crying out loud... push his tounge in!
...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-11-2005, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,701
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: What is your favorite time in the woods?

No question about it.. the morning is the best for me. Nothin' like watching the woods come alive in the morning. Incidently.... took filled my (one and only) buck tag at 7:30 this morning!...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-10-2005, 08:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,796
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Need help!! Shot deer and back legs kicked high?

Well Elmer... It's been 2 days since you posted your message. Don't leave us all hangin' here! Did you find him or not?
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2005, 12:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,003
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: odd happenings in the stand

I’ve had 2 encounters… The first was an owl that was sitting in a dead tree about 40 yards from my tree. I got into my stand before first light, and just as it was starting to get light I noticed...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-27-2005, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,036
Posted By Bassman4940

Tarsal glands as a scent drag.

I cut the tarsal glands from my buck last year and froze them in ziplock bags because I read that they make a good scent drag. Has anybody tried this same trick, and do you think it helps?
Forum: Bowhunting
10-27-2005, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 739
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: screwed up again last night

Kinda like he KNEW you didn't have your bow with you and was taunting you!
Lesson learned... and it's all part of hunting, and another reason I love it so much!
Forum: Technical
10-12-2005, 07:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 748
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: sighting in?

If I was shooting 70#, I'd sight in at 20, 30 & 40yds. You probably won't see that much difference between 10 and 20 yds
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
10-06-2005, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,017
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Trophy Ridge Manitis hunter v-drive

I switched to this sight this year from a Savage pendulum, because of it's versatility.
It's very well built, but a couple of minor things annoyed me.

The first is that they didn't include...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
10-06-2005, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,258
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: what is the Tree Lounge stand like?

They seem like they would be comfortable, but a real hassle if a deer comes in from behind you. How easy is it to position yourself for different shooting positions?
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-05-2005, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
Posted By Bassman4940

Climbing Sticks

I'm looking to purchase another climbing stick, and the Gorilla Stacking Stick looks like a pretty good product to me. One of my main concerns is weight and portability, and these seem to be one of...
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
10-05-2005, 06:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,439
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: ????? CLIMBING STAND ???????

I upgraded to a summit climbing stand last year and I absolutely love it! It's the most comfortable of my 4 stands.
Just keep in mind that the more bells and whistles you add (foot rest for...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-05-2005, 05:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,676
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: How to control buck fever

Sounds to me like you are shooting at the "whole deer". It's very hard to do, but try not to look a those antlers!!! Pick the exact spot on the deer where you need to aim, and stay with that spot all...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-05-2005, 05:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Where would you hunt on this property?

Looks like you have several good funnel areas on this property. One that jumps right out at me from looking at your photo is the narrow patch of hardwoods between the two fields in the bottom V on...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-04-2005, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,437
Posted By Bassman4940

RE: Do you like deer heart ?

I love deer heart, and it's kind of been a tradition that it goes right in the slow cooker as soon as I get it home. I first soak it in salt water for about an hour or so to draw the blood out. It...
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