Just got back from setting up my Ameristep Doghouse blind, putting down corn and setting up a few cameras at a friends place. This is the back of a sub-division I have been hunting. Killed two there last year.
I am always surprised how close the main deer trail is to the back of his house. Can't be over 25 or 30 yards!! Took a look at it today and it is being heavily used. My shooting window looks down this trail.
I'll post pics as I get them. Had some big bucks on camera last year but never saw them when hunting. Maybe this year????
Will also be hunting on some Corps of Engineer's land on the river. Have to camp in the boat there.
Now to practice with the Exomax. Put new limbs on it this year.
Good Luck everyone!!
Bill
Excalibur Exomax Crossbow Twlight DLX scope
Excalibur Firebolt Arrows
NuFletch Ignitor Nocks
Carbon Express Torrid SS 100 gr. Broadheads
Summit Viper SD Climbing Tree Stand with Sherpa Hunting cart kit
U.S. Navy 1969-1973 USS Truxtun DLGN-35
Did a final stand check yesterday. Things are looking promising. I finally have an extra archery tag in Ontario. Wish I had more vacation days left. Lol
A touch of frost has heightened your awareness and your heart steadily beats in anticipation. Your senses are suddenly alert to the movement on the forest floor and you realize that the moment of truth is at hand.
Some of the best hunting spots aren't that far from civilization. I've killed more than 75 deer over the past 13 seasons with houses within 250 yards on three sides of me. It certainly changes how deer react to human scent. People movement can both help and hurt your hunt, but that is part of the game.
Good luck!
Micro Wolverine/Matrix 350 SE
Recovering Excalaholic
