Greenswamp wma hunters
11-01-2012, 07:13 PM
#81
Spike
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 17
I have tried both - setup on trails inside the Bayhead and on the edges as well. Also I have setup on some "funnel" strips going between bayheads. This is my first season so I've kinda been all over the place trying different spots. I have been just pushing through on my way to the stand as well, but I can't shake the feeling that I'm probably pushing deer/hogs out of the area by making too much noise. Not even seeing anything is getting pretty frustrating - then I see the game board on the way out and it makes me feel a little better. 
Thank you by the way, for helping me out.
Thank you by the way, for helping me out.
11-02-2012, 01:53 AM
#82
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 111
Woods. There's lots of game in Croom. You'll have fun. I may do an afternoon hunt in Croom on the 16th after I put up a stand in GS.
Bnccna. Have you tried a different area ? Are you Hunting where you can see other Hunters ? If so, move to an area where your all alone. Look at what your hunting in and go to a place that has different landscape. IMO bay heads are nasty and wet. Deer go to hide in them. They don't live or eat in them. Go find a more open area. Oaks,Pines. When you go to your tree, you should be able to walk down a trail somewhat close to where your spot is. I figure maybe 50 yards of walking through brush to get to the tree stand. I can't give you all my dirty little secrets but look for a PM.
Also. Just wait until they start to Rut and they'll be all over the place. I have a stand out there that's been there for 4 years and I bet no one walks that far to even have seen it.
Bnccna. Have you tried a different area ? Are you Hunting where you can see other Hunters ? If so, move to an area where your all alone. Look at what your hunting in and go to a place that has different landscape. IMO bay heads are nasty and wet. Deer go to hide in them. They don't live or eat in them. Go find a more open area. Oaks,Pines. When you go to your tree, you should be able to walk down a trail somewhat close to where your spot is. I figure maybe 50 yards of walking through brush to get to the tree stand. I can't give you all my dirty little secrets but look for a PM.
Also. Just wait until they start to Rut and they'll be all over the place. I have a stand out there that's been there for 4 years and I bet no one walks that far to even have seen it.
Last edited by daleintampa; 11-02-2012 at 02:24 AM.
11-02-2012, 08:06 AM
#83
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: THE BOONEDOCKS
Posts: 454
Woods. There's lots of game in Croom. You'll have fun. I may do an afternoon hunt in Croom on the 16th after I put up a stand in GS.
Bnccna. Have you tried a different area ? Are you Hunting where you can see other Hunters ? If so, move to an area where your all alone. Look at what your hunting in and go to a place that has different landscape. IMO bay heads are nasty and wet. Deer go to hide in them. They don't live or eat in them. Go find a more open area. Oaks,Pines. When you go to your tree, you should be able to walk down a trail somewhat close to where your spot is. I figure maybe 50 yards of walking through brush to get to the tree stand. I can't give you all my dirty little secrets but look for a PM.
Also. Just wait until they start to Rut and they'll be all over the place. I have a stand out there that's been there for 4 years and I bet no one walks that far to even have seen it.
Bnccna. Have you tried a different area ? Are you Hunting where you can see other Hunters ? If so, move to an area where your all alone. Look at what your hunting in and go to a place that has different landscape. IMO bay heads are nasty and wet. Deer go to hide in them. They don't live or eat in them. Go find a more open area. Oaks,Pines. When you go to your tree, you should be able to walk down a trail somewhat close to where your spot is. I figure maybe 50 yards of walking through brush to get to the tree stand. I can't give you all my dirty little secrets but look for a PM.
Also. Just wait until they start to Rut and they'll be all over the place. I have a stand out there that's been there for 4 years and I bet no one walks that far to even have seen it.
11-02-2012, 10:16 AM
#84
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 111
Just talked to my cousin and he said Croom had been hit hard by Coyotes. So if you see em shoot em.
11-06-2012, 02:19 AM
#86
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 6
When really does the rut happen for GS? I have heard it starts late Nov, I have heard late Dec and I have heard it doesnt even start until Feb? I see the bio maps all say late Dec to Feb and that GS area is completely different from the other areas in the surrounding. Anyone have any idea or true dates? How is the water levels now? Havent been since opening day and it wasterrible trying to get to the stand.
11-13-2012, 06:42 PM
#89
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: THE BOONEDOCKS
Posts: 454
11-13-2012, 06:50 PM
#90
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I have hunted croom a couple of the first nine days with a buddy...just seen a few does...they got 35 bucks in the first nine...coyotes are takin over in there i found two 7 point buck skulls with piles of other bones...i beleive coyotes mighta got to em...when we were out there my buddy seen several cyotes chasin a rabbit...aint lookin good...i remember when i was younger croom would have 80+ bucks killed in the first nine...sad to see...ready for saturday to get out in the swamp early...hopefully will get a shot off at somethin