Any hunters out here?

[mcwilcr]

Elk and Deer hunter here. Typically we go for black powder season which is the second week of September here in Colorado. Came up empty this year but still had an excellent trip. The western slopes of Colorado have some of the most beautiful scenery I could ever imagine. I didn't take this picture but this is the view I see from the spot where I typically stop and have breakfast in the morning.

 

[ShepFL]

Those of you who do black powder, I'm assuming you are going percussion cap and minie ball?

As a former reenactor, I think 60 grains and a .58 minie should be pretty good for anything smaller than a moose and larger than a dire wolf ;-).

Debating with myself real hard this yr. about going inline. Looking in earnest at that T/C Encore system or if I can find a Savage ML10.

All my other BP guns are T/C cap and ball or flint lock. Got them as kits and built them up i.e. .32 Cherokee, .36/.45 Seneca, .50/.54 Hawken (cap & flint) and .54 Renegade (cap/flint).

Normally hunt with the .50 Hawken w/ 80gr of 3F topped with hand cast 370 gr Maxi-Hunter with Bore Butter. Get about 1250 FPS @ ~1300 ft/lbs at the muzzle. Proven deer & hog slayer for sure.

"You come to the swamp, you better leave your skirt at the house"

 

[Zamial]

This weekend I am heading to the national forest for small game. I have mastered how to hunt ruffed grouse without a dog; fortunately the same technique also works for squirrel and rabbit.

 

[Airborneguy]

Got my tags in the mail today. Can't wait till opening day!

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Got my tags in the mail today. Can't wait till opening day!

Just keep an eye on the guys at the "deer cut" stands. I have it on good authority they hide the back straps for themselves .

 

[Stevo2569]

Here's one I got a couple weeks ago chase in does with a bow. 230lb 8 pt. Looking forward to harvesting a couple more to fill the freezer.

 

[mikescooling]

I'm going next week, bringing a "whitetail Ale and amber ale" for deer camp. I still have to reload my rounds for the hunt. I can't wait to get some meat in the freezer. I didn't get one last year and really missed it.

 

[nyer]

I went bowhunting on Election day morning. It was only my second time out this year (sucks). Right as the sun was coming up I saw a buck crossing the field about 500 yards away, I grunted 3 times and he stopped and then turned and ran right to me. I dropped him at 23 yards. He should have of been a nice 8 pointer but he broke off part of one side. I was happy though, it was the biggest bodied deer I ever shot, had to be 200 or more. I was home by 9am.
Our shotgun/muzzleloader season starts this Saturday. I had the TC Omega out yesterday for a little practice.This is probably my last deer season in NY, I'm hoping to take up pig hunting when I get to Florida.

 

[Airborneguy]

Got me a nice big doe today from my tree stand with my .30-'06. First deer in 4 years, I'm a happy camper. My friend took a small buck on the same hunt. It's nice to have two deer hanging outside!

Good luck to everyone.

 

[beowulf]

Congrats to all of you who were successful this year. I took a nice doe yesterday morning with my .54 cal Lyman Great Plains rifle w/round ball. Now for the important part...cooking it up!

 

[Fordzilla]

I shot at a running doe from about 150 yds with a slug yesterday, missed. Hoping for better luck today.

 

[ShepFL]

Hosting a youth hunt this weekend. Lots of turkey but does are scarce.
All the kids still having fun learning.

 

[joerose]

I love to hunt but have extremely limited access and time. Can only hunt public here in CT and my 6 year quest for private land access has come up empty. Good luck to all though and glad to see many with a successful season!

 

[Yooper]

I heard this song today and thought of all of us:
[ame="http://youtu.be/kb9yhhflmvY"]http://youtu.be/kb9yhhflmvY[/ame]

 

[bob1852]

My bull elk hunt starts on 11/30. Getting excited!!

 

[bambam26]

Archery hunter here, mostly Elk and deer Montana is my favorite hunting grounds but I also hunt Idaho and Washington. As addicted to brewing beer I am equally addicted to Elk in September. I also tend to lean towards hunt related beer names. My kegerater, and a couple labels........

 

[mikescooling]

I got 4 doe sat morning. My camp got 6.. everyone takes one home....homebrew was a hit..hunters cant stop talking about it..

 

[Marko73]

I would really like to get into bow hunting and signed up for the hunter safety course here in Mass. Any advice on a good resource for the very very beginner?

 

[Airborneguy]

Definitely forget about hunting with a bow until after you've become VERY proficient with your equipment, that's my best piece of advice.

 

[Marko73]

Agreed. Right now, I am looking for information on bows and shooting, rather than hunting.

In MA, you need to take the course to shoot at my local rod and gun club.

 

[mcwilcr]

I would really like to get into bow hunting and signed up for the hunter safety course here in Mass. Any advice on a good resource for the very very beginner?

I love archery hunting. For big game archery and black powder are all I have ever done.

first and I think most importantly go to a good archery supply store with plenty of time on your hands and work with a sales person to get set up with the right equipment. A good sales person will spend significant time with you and set you up with equipment that fits your body. Occasionally they will try to sell you the top of the line most expensive equipment but usually they are more into the sport than the sales and will set you up with what is right for you and not whats best for them.

second, Practice, practice, practice, and when you think you know everything, practice some more. shoot up hill, down hill, in wind, every situation you can think of because with a bow more so than any rifle they are all very different situations.

third, spend your money where it counts and buy GOOD arrows.

 

[Marko73]

Thanks!!

 

[HoppyDaze]

Couple of my Euro mounts: Did not hunt this year due to some unexpected circumstances.

 

[Jayhem]

This year's blackpowder Whitetail! .50 cal T/C Renegade!

 

[Airborneguy]

Hoppydaze, is that bottom picture a small elk? The antlers look like deer colors with an elk shape.

 

[huntingohio]

Ilove hunting in any form. I chase deer with an inline and soon to be a crossbow. Kick up rabbits,blast squirrels,and chase grouse with the old single shot 12 g. Want to get a dog to help run up racoons and hogs hopefully soon

 

[907_fellow]

Hoppydaze, is that bottom picture a small elk? The antlers look like deer colors with an elk shape.

Looks like one is a muley, and one is an elk.

This is my moose from this fall

 

[huntingohio]

mmmmm moose.. now im fiending for moose meat hahaha

 

[Subsailor]

I heard this song today and thought of all of us:
http://youtu.be/kb9yhhflmvY

Have any of you seen "Escanaba in Da Moonlight" by Jeff Daniels? My boys love that movie! It's about Yooper (not necessarily our Yooper) Deer Hunting!

 

[HoppyDaze]

Hoppydaze, is that bottom picture a small elk? The antlers look like deer colors with an elk shape.

Elk. 6x6 not small ya jerk