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1TarheelHunter

09-29-2005, 11:34 AM

I'm 36 and will be hunting N.C. and IL. Let's kick some names around.

Rut Stoppers
or
Buck Kickers

Come on throw some out there and we'll vote on them....

remington870

09-29-2005, 07:09 PM

I'm Scott and I am 32, I hunt in Ohio and my season starts October 1st. I don't spend much time in the woods until November when the action get good and I take all my time off from work. I don't care about our team name. Good luck guys!

IowaDeerHunter

09-29-2005, 09:21 PM

Russell, 16 and I will be bowhunting and gun hunting in Iowa. been seeing a lot of nice bucks and hope to connect on one this season.

Any name will go for me.

valleycowboy

10-02-2005, 10:28 AM

hey all.i'm gord.i'm 36 and will be b.c. canada.the season started sept. 1.things don't pick up here till the middle of oct. good luck guys!!!!!!!!!!

TexasDeerHunter

10-02-2005, 08:58 PM

Howdy. Name is Bryan and I'm 34 from central Texas. Will be hunting Texas and Kansas. Tarbaby I will be up your way opening weekend of rifle season in Kansas. I hunt near Lebanon, KS. I just got back from bow season opener here in Texas, not much luck. It was 95 degree's and the deer were not moving too well . Good Luck everyone.

craig mack

10-03-2005, 12:33 PM

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My name is Craig and I'm 33 from Dearborn Michigan and I hunt in Jackson and Iron Countys in Michigan. I've only hunted one morning so far its been hot here. As far as names go, it doesnt matter to me, how bout The Non Typicals or The String Flingers (if everyone bow hunts) just throwing some out there. Good luck guys!!!!

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Sorry guys that was me I forgot to log in http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

TexasDeerHunter

10-03-2005, 11:06 PM

Looks like we are still missing some folks.....We need to come up with a name soon and get some discussion going.

remington870

10-03-2005, 11:14 PM

well it has pretty much been to hot here this week, i tried to hunt opening evening but i was to sick to stay on stand and came home early, saw 4 deer though. It is supposed to get a cold front here thursday and i am off so i will try my chances then. My buddy shot a large doe opening day so the deer are here, we have great stand set ups and just have to have the proper wind for them to be effective.

TexasDeerHunter

10-03-2005, 11:29 PM

HOT here as well. I hope to try and sling an arrow at something this weekend. I definately will hunt weekend after next and hope it cools off quite a bit. We have seen plenty of deer, just not while we were hunting. I hunt in a five deer county and will try and shoot all five to get some points. I will most likely donate the deer to Hunters for the Hungry. Last week in November I head to Kansas to try my luck, can shoot four deer there so hopefully I can get all nine this year. Good Luck remington.

TexasDeerHunter

10-04-2005, 11:42 PM

still missing some folks, what happens if they no show? any names yet?

RDNKHNTR77

10-05-2005, 04:27 PM

hey guys sorry about checking in late. im paul, 19, and ill be hunting northeast and central ohio with bow, shotgun, and muzzleloader. i like the non typicals for a name, but thats just me. lets kick some (white) tail!!!! http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

remington870

10-07-2005, 12:05 AM

no deer movement here, went out last night and this morning and saw nothing. next try will be on sunday, at least the temps are supposed to drop 20-30 degrees tonight!!! why not go with a silly name that has nothing to do with hunting like chocolate chip cookie, at least we will stand out! http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

RDNKHNTR77

10-07-2005, 10:05 AM

went to the doc yesterday and found out i broke my wrist in my football game last weekend http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif but they put a cast on it so i can still play, but hunting might be a different story. i prolly wont be able to shoot my bow so,maybe, if my dad will let me, i can use his crossbow this weekend and see what i can do

TexasDeerHunter

10-07-2005, 09:33 PM

We had a front come in late last night and temp dropped to 52 so I went out this evening by the house. I saw a small 6pt chasing a little doe around and then another small doe. Earlier I was looking through my bino's from my living room and saw alot of doe and that same little 6 moving around from about two o'clock until I went out at 6:15. They are definately moving here, but I have seen no big boys around the house. Last year there were three 8 points and a nice 10 point, but I have yet to see them this year. I am gonna try in the morning and then head to my deer lease next Thursday. Good luck to ya'll, has anyone come up with a name and found our other two team mates?

tarbaby

10-08-2005, 09:41 PM

Well ya'll went out this morning for the first time this year and it was awesome. About 30mins after sunup a nice 10pt. i think is what it was steps into the field. Didnt get close enough but guessin he'll go low 130s. Then about an hour later an old doe comes walking by at like 8yds but had a little one with her so passed... she winded me and went around the bend of the field. 5mins after that another big doe comes by on the same path with two little ones behind her... so i passed... but just then the first doe comes back so i decided to take her since the two youngins have the othere doe there. 25yd shot... down after 40yds... going back in the morning for that buck... all i have is one more either sex tag and will be holdin out for a p&y... good luck to the rest of ya

remington870

10-08-2005, 10:54 PM

awesome, congrats

Addct2hntng

10-09-2005, 12:14 AM

hello team mates I dont get much time on PC anymore but hunting like mad on some good bucks just need to get right situation http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif im 30 years old been hunting for 11 years .
Good luck guys lets put some bucks down !!!

TexasDeerHunter

10-09-2005, 11:55 PM

Howdy Addct2hntng and congrats to tarbaby. I have not put an arrow in anything yet, but I am heading out Thursday for the deer lease. I talked with a land owner today who has a small 57 acre plot literally a stones throw from my back door and he gave me permission to hunt it. Have not seen any big boys there yet, but it will allow me alot more hunting time since it is close to home. Any names yet for the team?

RDNKHNTR77

10-11-2005, 06:43 PM

no luck this weekend. it was bad weather and i only got out for about an hour and a half. not sure when im gonna be able to go home next but hopefully its soon because i got some prime spots picked out that i am excited to hunt. how bout for a team name: team ram rod http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif if ne one has seen super troopers theyll prolly like that one lol

remington870

10-12-2005, 12:59 PM

perhaps a team name could be spitfires as that is what kind I use on my arrows, or even goldtips as that is what kind of arrows i use!

1TarheelHunter

10-13-2005, 04:42 PM

The Spitfires it is! Let's roll with fellas......

RDNKHNTR77

10-13-2005, 05:54 PM

sounds good to me

remington870

10-13-2005, 11:45 PM

http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/7002/spitfires6fe.jpg

TexasDeerHunter

10-14-2005, 12:19 AM

Spitfires we are. I am headed out in the morning to hunt Friday and Saturday. Wish me luck. Good huntin to ya'll.

Addct2hntng

10-16-2005, 12:37 AM

Just found out I have 5 days of hard core huntting 1 day in buffalo county with a outfitter and 5 days in missuri at a outfitters .. cant wait to see some big bucks hopefully put 1 to the ground http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
headed out in the mournin maybe get lucky tomorrow http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

TexasDeerHunter

10-16-2005, 11:18 PM

I passed on a small buck this weekend and a small doe. It was real slow this weekend and I can't figure it out.We did get some good trail cam pics, so I hope to get something soon. Good Luck Team.

IowaDeerHunter

10-18-2005, 11:34 PM

I haven't had the chance to go yet but we are going this weekend.

How is everyone else doing?

remington870

10-19-2005, 06:33 PM

i was out yesterday and had 2 smaller bucks go by at 60-70 yards. i was not interested in either. i will shoot a doe if she comes by but only if that happens in the next week, then i wait out the rut for the big boy!

tarbaby

10-20-2005, 10:30 AM

This weekend should be the best yet year in northeast KS... with the full moon phase goin on and the temps are supposed to drop into the low 30's this weekend... callin for a slight chance of rain though.... Good luck to everybody

craig mack

10-20-2005, 01:23 PM

Went out last sunday and seen a real nice buck, I think he was an 8 pt, but he never got into range. Also seen another small 8 pt but I passed on him. I hope I see the bigger one again next sunday. Good luck guys.

IowaDeerHunter

10-20-2005, 11:03 PM

It is supposed to be cold and maybe flurries this weekend, I hope to connect.

Congrats to tarbaby, way to start things off!

tarbaby

10-24-2005, 11:37 AM

Just wondering how things are going for everbody. This weekend wasnt as good as i had expected. But I just moved one of my stands into a thick funnel where a major creek and another little one come together about 75yds from a doe bedding area. Getting ready for Nov baby. Well good luck to everyone and hope I can add some more points for us

craig mack

10-24-2005, 11:47 AM

It's been kinda slow for me. Went out yesterday and didnt see nothing but two waterfowlers walking down the river about 45mins before dark. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif I'll try again next weekend

TexasDeerHunter

10-26-2005, 11:12 PM

I had a smaller buck at 16yds on Saturday along with a couple of doe. I was gonna take him out since he was one of our cull deer, but one of the doe saw me start to draw and spooked them all. I will head back out Friday and hope to capitalize. Good luck team.

remington870

10-27-2005, 04:00 PM

well been out about 10 times, could have shot a 7 pt and today a 8 pt, neither really what i was looking for so i let them walk.

Addct2hntng

10-30-2005, 05:22 PM

finally back online how you guys been? next sat i headed to buffalo county then missuri for a week of hunting hopefully will put the smack down on a nice buck http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

tarbaby

11-01-2005, 10:17 AM

Good luck to ya Addct... as well as the rest of you... I'm hearing that things are startin to pick up a little here... Bucks are gettin swollen necks and chasin pretty good... bad thing though it's supposed to be up in the 60's and down into the 40's this weekend... gonna try some rattlin in a funnel that connects two areas that have a history of producing big bucks... the ONLY place that connects them.... I'm just ramblin now cause I'm excited to get out of school this week to go home and hunt

TexasDeerHunter

11-03-2005, 07:07 AM

hope evryone is doing well. I have been out a few times and passed on several deer, but this Saturday is opening of rifle season and I hope to get a shot on something good. Not much longer tarbaby and I will be headed up to Kansas for rifle season. Good Luck guys.

IowaDeerHunter

11-06-2005, 04:58 PM

Well guys the rut is on to tsay the least. I can't be hunting all week because of school, so I only got down Friday, Sat. and Sunday. Haven't been seeing many deer, really, but there are some BIG rubs around and we know the big boys are there, we have thepictures to prove it. Passed up a young 8 pointer, and that was all I seen.

My borther was able to connect on a nice main frame 10 withtwo kickers. I am guessing he will gross in the mid to upper 140's and def. net 140 something.

RDNKHNTR77

11-06-2005, 09:47 PM

went out this weekend and didnt see much. rattled in a little 6 point but that was about it. saw some monster rubs and hopefully ill be able to get out next weekend to find those big boys.

remington870

11-07-2005, 05:01 PM

i am off the next 7-10 days from work, hopefully i planned my vacation correctly with the rut. seems to get really good this week in years past. starting tuesday am i live in the woods!

tarbaby

11-09-2005, 11:14 AM

School has got me only hunting on the weekends which is startin to tick me off. Last weekend i saw a total of 5 bucks... on nice 8pt with some junk came chased a doe about 30yds away but every time i stopped him there was some brush in the way. This weekend here i think is gonna start off the peak of the rut so I'll try to stay out all day sat. and sun..... (girlfriend permitting) Well good luck to ya all

remington870

11-09-2005, 10:46 PM

been seeing my fair share of deer, and most of them bucks. I finally saw one i liked but shot over his back, shot him for 40 and afterwards ranged it and it was 35. The arrow went right over his back. Still got 5 or so more days of vacation to try again and it is supposed to drop big time in temperature, back at it in the morning.

1TarheelHunter

11-11-2005, 02:28 PM

I'm only getting to hunt on Saturdays around home because of work, so things have been slow for me. I'll be leaving after Thanksgiving for a 10 day hunt in Illinois, so I hope to score a big one there! Good luck guys!

remington870

11-11-2005, 07:19 PM

PAYDAY, shot a 9 pt this morning, will only count as an 8 for this contest as one of the points is under 1 inch, i will post the pictures sometime tomorrow. seeing as how i live in a 1 buck state that is the best i can do for our team. he is not the biggest racked deer i have ever seen but he was a full bodied mature looking deer.

tarbaby

11-12-2005, 05:17 AM

congrats to ya remington... I have a feeling things are gonna be slow here this weekend but might pick up later in the week due to warm weather... might have to miss a couple of classes

Addct2hntng

11-13-2005, 10:52 PM

congrats REM well Guys I scored today on a very nice 8 pt pics and story will be in bowhunting forum ..

remington870

11-13-2005, 11:37 PM

here is my buck, i will get the tag picture and get him entered tomorrow.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/remington870/11-11-200512.jpg

RDNKHNTR77

11-14-2005, 02:03 PM

thats a fine ohio buck there. congrats to you and the team, we finally got one http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif ill be headin down to central ohio for a hunt this weekend. should be some good action.

TexasDeerHunter

11-14-2005, 07:38 PM

Well I have been a ghost around here so I figured there was need to check in. I have shot a doe, a spike , and two management 8 points in the last two weeks. I will get the pic and tag posted tonight. Good news is that I have one Texas tag left to fill and I head out to Kansas in about two weeks to try my luck there. Oh yeah, the most important thing: I heads to to hospital in the morning at 4:30 so they can induce my wife to give birth to my baby girl tomorrow. I will be out for a while but hope to check in soon with a better buck. Good Luck guys and God bless.

IowaDeerHunter

11-15-2005, 08:38 AM

Hey guys, I was finally able to score on a nice doe. I know it is only five points but five is five.

But I am gonna wait to enter it because I know I can get better. If not I will enter in the end.

remington870

11-15-2005, 11:20 AM

you can always enter the doe and upgrade her, it is ok to do that.

IowaDeerHunter

11-15-2005, 10:53 PM

THat was me, we something in school won't let us log on.

remington870

11-16-2005, 04:04 PM

well it was a pretty good week for our team, congrats to those who scored. I will be heading down to southern ohio for the gun week but can only take a doe. I am going to try to get one with the 44 mag handgun. Managed to get one a few years ago but the urge to try again is getting to me.

TexasDeerHunter

11-16-2005, 08:28 PM

Good luck Rem870...........and to the rest of the team.

RDNKHNTR77

11-17-2005, 01:43 PM

hey remington, wheres abouts in ohio is columbia station? im in thompson which is in northeast ohio in geauga county. we have 100 acres in coshocton county and the deer hunting there is unreal. maybe u could come down for a hunt one day.

remington870

11-17-2005, 07:12 PM

columbia station is in lorain county. i am in the bubble that almost connects cuyahoga county. i live on a street that i turn left and i am in medina in less than 1 mile, turn right and i am in cuyahoga in less than 5 miles and go straight i stay in lorain county. I would love the opportunity to hunt but not sure it will be possible this year. My buddy is getting married soon and for gun week we head south for a few days, plus i have a 2 1/2 year old boy that i need to spend my other time with. Maybe we could work something out for a spring gobbler?

Scott

RDNKHNTR77

11-18-2005, 08:40 AM

sounds good scott. i have shot 2 turkeys down there in the last 2 yrs. this past season i got one with a 10" beard, 20 lbs, 1 in spurs. but i tell ya what, the deer hunting far outwewighs the turkey hunting down there. maybe next season. http://www.realtree.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

RDNKHNTR77

11-20-2005, 10:53 PM

well no luck this weekend. saw 11, 9 does and 2 small bucks. i was holdin out for a decent buck but so such luck. ill be headin out for opening day of shotgun and am shootin the fist mature deer that comes by. we need some meat in our freezer,plus, 5 points is better than none, eh?

IowaDeerHunter

11-28-2005, 08:41 AM

Well, last Friday night bowhunting I seen a couple nice bucks. It was getting dark and I had another NICE one coming right to me got within sixty yards and spooked. not sure if he heard the deer behind me or seen the one doe, or maybe he winded me. Not really sure but it sucked. He was def. 3.5 to 4.5 year old deer. hopefully will have some luck gun hunting this weekend.

RDNKHNTR77

11-28-2005, 06:49 PM

I harvested a 9 point today on opening day of shotgun season. wasnt in my stand a half an hour and he came strolling by tailin a doe. pics to come asap.

tarbaby

11-29-2005, 11:34 AM

Man it looks like I need to get in gear. Firearms opens up this wednesday and although I dont gun hunt we can still continue to bowhunt. I have a nice piece of private land that is real thick with cedars i might try out. Thinkin some hunter might be pushing deer into there. Well good luck to everybody else.

1TarheelHunter

12-07-2005, 09:51 AM

I'll be posting a 9 point killed in Illinois soon.

RDNKHNTR77

12-08-2005, 12:29 PM

congrats tarheel, i hope to have the pics of my 9 pt up by next week

RDNKHNTR77

12-09-2005, 02:52 PM

http://www.realtree.com/img/2/my_05_buck.jpg
http://www.realtree.com/img/2/05_shotgun_buck.jpg
http://www.realtree.com/img/2/3.jpg

there he is boys 9 more points for the spitfires!!!

remington870

12-09-2005, 09:28 PM

congrats to those who scored. I managed to get a shot at one during gun week with the 44 mag pistol but ended up not being able to find her. I tracked her for a long ways but to no avail.

valleycowboy

12-11-2005, 11:36 AM

sorry it's been so long since i've checked in.work and hunting doesn't leave much time for the pc.i've seen a ton of little bucks this year but was waiting for a monster.seen a few but no shots.i took up bow hunting this year.i did manage to get a 2x2 with a 1 1/2" sticker,lol.woohooo,first buck with a bow,what a rush.i'll get it entered soon!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/valleycowboy/20051211085745IM000078.jpg

IowaDeerHunter

12-14-2005, 07:56 PM

My season isn't totally over, I think we will be going bowhunting over Christmas break yet. Still a chance to get that big one!

tarbaby

12-19-2005, 09:04 PM

Hey ya'll. Congrats on all the great deer. Havent got that bruiser yet but since this semester is over and finals are done I have till the end of the year. There's some standing crops I'm gonna try out but to be honest if a big ole doe walks by it's gonna be very tempting. Well good luck for everyone that is still huntin'