[buckguts1970]

Definitely have a Coyote problem!

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[buckguts1970]

Definitely storming in montcalm county can't see crap

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[Yankee#1]

[mention]pescadero [/mention]

Just curious - but why do YOU keep deer hunting?

After reading your posts I think I’m not alone when I say - if you’ve lost you’re own reasons, or are taking a win/lose attitude to hunting, it may be difficult to encourage positivity with anyone you take with you.

This is also something only you can assess, but if you’re making it a high pressure situation, then your son may feel stressed and thinking - ‘what’s dad gonna do if I get a shot and miss?’

My son and I had the talk about misses and mess ups, and when either of us miss a turkey it usually turns into a pretty good laugh now. It wasn’t alway that way though and there was some underlying stress on his part because he didn’t want to disappoint ‘the old man’.

That changed after he missed one day and when we got home I showed him the maple sapling I kept from my opening day turkey season circa 2002, laughing my own arse off.

He asked why I kept a 3” diameter piece of maple sapling - I said, to remind myself I love turkey hunting because it’s about interacting with the birds during the hunt, not the harvest that ends it.


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[MrFysch]

All day sits are tough when u forget lunch! Brother just passed one. Haven't seen anything in about an hour.

 

[Waif]

Definitely storming in montcalm county can't see crap View attachment 867169

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I'm scrambling just trying to keep the wheelchair ramp cleared off.
Got to do the deck again for the dogs but going to the shed first to look for a tarp for the tractor/blower.

Be safe! And good luck.

 

[buckguts1970]

I'm scrambling just trying to keep the wheelchair ramp cleared off.
Got to do the deck again for the dogs but going to the shed first to look for a tarp for the tractor/blower.

Be safe! And good luck.

Thanks. Windows are fogged up and can't see very far but I've got time off I might at as well be in the shack

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[wildcoy73]

went in for a bit. the rear could not take anymore of the chair and no action.

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[jacksonmideerhunter]

Not the last couple years.
My entire hunting life largely.

I'm just more whiny the last couple years because my kid is involved and I want him to have a better experience than I have.


I don't think I do, otherwise at some point in my hunting career I would have actually managed to see more deer.

You do…find an area that has more deer/less hunters, you might have to travel a bit for that, or buy land.
If you’re intent on sticking with an unsuccessful area/plan, then maybe you just need to make it less about deer, and more about comradery. Does your son have any buddies that want to try hunting? Get a little deer camp going and include them and their dads. Maybe you will get someone in the group that can teach you how to better hunt the area even.
Good luck on whatever you decide to do, I hope it works out for you.

 

[RHRoss]

Definitely have a Coyote problem! View attachment 867168

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KILL IT

 

[bowhunter426]

I don't think I do, otherwise at some point in my hunting career I would have actually managed to see more deer.

The answers you seek are here.

Help Me See Deer Next Year

Now for the real kicker - Help me see deer, on public land in Clare County, during firearm season. Background - I've been deer hunting on and off since the late '80's, but never seriously hunted until ~2004. Shot my first deer in 2007, and have shot 19 total in the last 15 years. I've never...

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Help Me See Deer Next Year

Now for the real kicker - Help me see deer, on public land in Clare County, during firearm season. Background - I've been deer hunting on and off since the late '80's, but never seriously hunted until ~2004. Shot my first deer in 2007, and have shot 19 total in the last 15 years. I've never...

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Your self imposed constraints prevent you from seeing deer.

 

[RHRoss]

I've had zero luck getting permission to hunt private - everyone I know with property either has half a dozen family hunting, doesn't allow any hunting, or would be glad to let you hunt for $5000.

As for finding a better spot - I'd love to, but apparently I'm horrible at it and incapable.

Well, I dont know where your located, but are you willing to travel, How old is your son

 

[NovemberWhitetailz]

The answers you seek are here.

Help Me See Deer Next Year

Now for the real kicker - Help me see deer, on public land in Clare County, during firearm season. Background - I've been deer hunting on and off since the late '80's, but never seriously hunted until ~2004. Shot my first deer in 2007, and have shot 19 total in the last 15 years. I've never...

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Your self imposed constraints prevent you from seeing deer.

I was going to say I feel like he's had a couple threads about this over the years and usually has a response to every single suggestion as to why it won't work.

 

[1morebite]

Sitting here eating lunch, my dad and I saw a 6 point walking thru our neighbors backyard. Now I'm wondering if the deer decided to get out and move with the break in the snow. Guess we'll see when we head back out at 2:30.

Congrats to those who connected so far today!

No!
The deer did not start moving, 😂
It's brutal here in Montcalm, been here all day, windows all fogged up!
Any minute now!

 

[aacosta]

You might be right, probably just need to find a different activity for the kid and I.

Sorry for venting and being a Debbie Downer, I'll shut up.

Try hunting something else? Squirrel, turkey, rabbit, ducks? Deer hunting can be slow, they can smell you, they get pressured. Easier for kids to enjoy small game and birds IMO. Your usually moving around more, can talk, shoot more often, etc

 

[Tilden Hunter]

I don't think I do, otherwise at some point in my hunting career I would have actually managed to see more deer.

It is hard to keep up motivation while seeing no deer, just a few make a difference. This year I saw one doe, then one buck, and I'm done and happy. A pretty typical year. I rarely see many deer.

 

[pescadero]

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Just curious - but why do YOU keep deer hunting?

1) The excitement of seeing deer. Will it head my direction? How did it suddenly appear THERE? Will I get a shot? Is it a deer I want to shoot?

2) I like being outdoors and seeing critters... As long as I'm not suffering too much

3) My entire family loves to eat venison

After reading your posts I think I’m not alone when I say - if you’ve lost you’re own reasons, or are taking a win/lose attitude to hunting, it may be difficult to encourage positivity with anyone you take with you.

I'm definitely getting a bit burned out with putting in more effort for no more (or even less) success, and I'm disappointed by my inability to provide a better hunting experience for my kid.

This is also something only you can assess, but if you’re making it a high pressure situation, then your son may feel stressed and thinking - ‘what’s dad gonna do if I get a shot and miss?’

Now THAT definitely isn't a problem I have. I'm probably too low pressure on my kids. I'm just not that sort of dad.

 

[pescadero]

Try hunting something else? Squirrel, turkey, rabbit, ducks?

We do hunt squirrels and rabbits, and he definitely enjoys it.

 

[BucksandDucks]

Sat until 1. Glad I didn't have to make a quick shot at a deer, got back to the truck and discovered that I never chambered a round

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[1morebite]

Come on Pesci!
It's only day 3, don't let getting a little turned around,cold and wet ruin your whole season.
Your not the only one not seeing deer today bud.
Get back on the horse!

 

[Brian W.]

2 baldies since daylight.
St.clair co.