2017 seasons goals?

[janesy]

Anyone want to try anything new this year? Any plans or goals?

Aside from the fact I have yet to get a deer with a crossbow(they alway walk out when I've got a shotgun in my hands), I'm wanting to field dress and pack a deer out this year. I've never done that, always been able to drive a vehicle or some sort at least close enough a little drag was all I ever needed.
I've been wanting and watching for a camp up north to buy and it clicked on my head, my family cottage in Muskoka is completely surrounded by private (we own) huntable conservation or crown land . A few thousand acres worth. And best part it's at the top of a WMU that you'd have to cross our property after a boat ride to get to it. So I've started planning and scouting this area. But no matter which route or piece of land I go to, I'd be packing and carrying the deer out on my back.
Its got me excited, one step closer to the way it used to be before ATVs and pickup trucks.

Anyhow, what everyone else looking forward to checking off the list?

[Riflemanz]

I'm looking to pop a huge buck we've been seeing. I'll try to shoot about 3 doe this season.

[grouse]

Anyone want to try anything new this year? Any plans or goals?

Aside from the fact I have yet to get a deer with a crossbow(they alway walk out when I've got a shotgun in my hands), I'm wanting to field dress and pack a deer out this year. I've never done that, always been able to drive a vehicle or some sort at least close enough a little drag was all I ever needed.
I've been wanting and watching for a camp up north to buy and it clicked on my head, my family cottage in Muskoka is completely surrounded by private (we own) huntable conservation or crown land . A few thousand acres worth. And best part it's at the top of a WMU that you'd have to cross our property after a boat ride to get to it. So I've started planning and scouting this area. But no matter which route or piece of land I go to, I'd be packing and carrying the deer out on my back.
Its got me excited, one step closer to the way it used to be before ATVs and pickup trucks.

Anyhow, what everyone else looking forward to checking off the list?

Let us know how much you enjoyed it after you pack a 250 pounder a half mile through heavy brush! Actually, I too have never minded the hard work that can result from a successful hunt. Good luck, and I look forward to reading your account when you achieve your goal.

[sgtkersh]

I'm hoping to take my first deer with my Excalibur/crossbow. To date all my harvests have been with my trusty 30-30. I really want to be productive in bow season though before hunting pressure gets too high. Ideally I would take at least 2 does during bow season and then hold out for a real nice buck in muzzleloader and rifle seasons.

[Normous]

One of my goals this year is to spend quality hunting time with some of this forums fine members.

[vixenmaster]

I can honestly tell you i don't want to have to pack nor drag anutter tick toter. I much rather ride my 3 wheeler n trailer up to them n use my block n tackle to load them in it. I have a 45-70 usin cast boolits i want to shoot a few deer wid tis yr

[janesy]

Anyone want to try anything new this year? Any plans or goals?

Aside from the fact I have yet to get a deer with a crossbow(they alway walk out when I've got a shotgun in my hands), I'm wanting to field dress and pack a deer out this year. I've never done that, always been able to drive a vehicle or some sort at least close enough a little drag was all I ever needed.
I've been wanting and watching for a camp up north to buy and it clicked on my head, my family cottage in Muskoka is completely surrounded by private (we own) huntable conservation or crown land . A few thousand acres worth. And best part it's at the top of a WMU that you'd have to cross our property after a boat ride to get to it. So I've started planning and scouting this area. But no matter which route or piece of land I go to, I'd be packing and carrying the deer out on my back.
Its got me excited, one step closer to the way it used to be before ATVs and pickup trucks.

Anyhow, what everyone else looking forward to checking off the list?

Let us know how much you enjoyed it after you pack a 250 pounder a half mile through heavy brush! Actually, I too have never minded the hard work that can result from a successful hunt. Good luck, and I look forward to reading your account when you achieve your goal.

I don't know that it's the work I'm looking for. We've had to hauls some Moose and deer out of some tough spots. But only so far as to the ATV trail, or the logging road. Then it was toss it on and let's get back to camp for lunch.

I've never had to quarter and bag anything. I think that's what I'm more interested. To say you actually CARRIED it out, is not something I can say.

Of course then there the guys who would look at you like you have two heads... It is nice to lay them in the bed of the truck and drive out. Especially in the rain

[Sloppy Does]

To make it home safe everyday and to have fun!

[flightattendant100]

Anyone want to try anything new this year? Any plans or goals?

Aside from the fact I have yet to get a deer with a crossbow(they alway walk out when I've got a shotgun in my hands), I'm wanting to field dress and pack a deer out this year. I've never done that, always been able to drive a vehicle or some sort at least close enough a little drag was all I ever needed.
I've been wanting and watching for a camp up north to buy and it clicked on my head, my family cottage in Muskoka is completely surrounded by private (we own) huntable conservation or crown land . A few thousand acres worth. And best part it's at the top of a WMU that you'd have to cross our property after a boat ride to get to it. So I've started planning and scouting this area. But no matter which route or piece of land I go to, I'd be packing and carrying the deer out on my back.
Its got me excited, one step closer to the way it used to be before ATVs and pickup trucks.

Anyhow, what everyone else looking forward to checking off the list?

Let us know how much you enjoyed it after you pack a 250 pounder a half mile through heavy brush! Actually, I too have never minded the hard work that can result from a successful hunt. Good luck, and I look forward to reading your account when you achieve your goal.

I don't know that it's the work I'm looking for. We've had to hauls some Moose and deer out of some tough spots. But only so far as to the ATV trail, or the logging road. Then it was toss it on and let's get back to camp for lunch.

I've never had to quarter and bag anything. I think that's what I'm more interested. To say you actually CARRIED it out, is not something I can say.

Of course then there the guys who would look at you like you have two heads... It is nice to lay them in the bed of the truck and drive out. Especially in the rain

Strap you an elk hind on a frame, hike up hill, some steep enough you have to switchback at 9000+ ft..... when you get back to camp even though you are worn out, you feel like a MAN!.... until you realize there are three mor quarters waiting !

[colouredchameleon]

Win the Lottery and hunt until I drop

[hankenhunter]

Heh, in my younger days I packed out a 4 point mule on my shouders. Not because I wanted to, but my hunting partners both had bad backs and the hill was to steep to drag up to the road. Both followed behind me to keep me from falling backwards. I ached for days. Once was enough though as I have since learned that packing quarters is much more preferable. One important thing, don't skimp on your pack frame. Your back will thank me. Happy packing,
Hank

[paulaboutform]

One of my goals this year is to spend quality hunting time with some of this forums fine members.

Amen to that Norm. That was the highlight of my season last year for sure!

Paul

[longbow joe]

In pa we only get one buck tag . I hope not to get one till the rut so l can spend more time in stand. And it must be a mounter or l will let it pass.

[maine hunter]

Going on a moose hunt in September. Going to use my matrix 355.

[elkaholic]

not fall out my tree stand