I agree buddy . Wouldn’t trade it for the world . It’s honestly kind of worrisome thinking about what life will be like once they’re grown up and don’t depend on the wife and I anymore. They give me purpose.
Anything Goes Thread 2023
Started a thread last year about preparation during the summer and what everyone was up to that I really enjoyed .
Want to start something similar a little earlier this year and hopefully guys will participate. I know I will.
Anyhow sometimes a random thought may pop into your head or you purchased a new piece of equipment that you would like to mention but you don’t feel it’s worthy of its own thread . Maybe you had a cool experience you would like to share or a question . This would be a good place to do it because as the title of thread states….. anything goes .
Anyhow I went out scouting today and it was wonderful. Found a lot of sign that was widespread and spent a lot of time walking around and through a giant clear cut . Found an obvious buck bed on a point in that clear cut that’s almost impossible to get near without getting busted. Also found a spot that I have been ignoring for years because it didn’t look that attractive to me from a distance. Kind of funny how sometimes there are spots right under your nose that you miss year after year and one day the lightbulb goes off and you realize it could be really good . That actually happens to me a lot . I don’t know why but perhaps experiences in other locations changes my perception. Anyhow its basically on a hillside that I thought was steep all the way to the top but after walking it I discovered there is a huge bench halfway up it . The woods are a couple hundred yards wide with a clear cut on each side . It will make a perfect rut spot but also a good early season spot if acorns are dropping. Long walk but relatively easy to get to and overlooked. I honestly will be shocked to find another guy hunting there . A lot of factors as to why but too lengthy to explain in detail.
Most importantly my number one target buck has now been identified and thought I would share it with all of you to kick things off . Also hope to read some posts as the months roll by leading up to the start of the 2023 season !
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Want to start something similar a little earlier this year and hopefully guys will participate. I know I will.
Anyhow sometimes a random thought may pop into your head or you purchased a new piece of equipment that you would like to mention but you don’t feel it’s worthy of its own thread . Maybe you had a cool experience you would like to share or a question . This would be a good place to do it because as the title of thread states….. anything goes .
Anyhow I went out scouting today and it was wonderful. Found a lot of sign that was widespread and spent a lot of time walking around and through a giant clear cut . Found an obvious buck bed on a point in that clear cut that’s almost impossible to get near without getting busted. Also found a spot that I have been ignoring for years because it didn’t look that attractive to me from a distance. Kind of funny how sometimes there are spots right under your nose that you miss year after year and one day the lightbulb goes off and you realize it could be really good . That actually happens to me a lot . I don’t know why but perhaps experiences in other locations changes my perception. Anyhow its basically on a hillside that I thought was steep all the way to the top but after walking it I discovered there is a huge bench halfway up it . The woods are a couple hundred yards wide with a clear cut on each side . It will make a perfect rut spot but also a good early season spot if acorns are dropping. Long walk but relatively easy to get to and overlooked. I honestly will be shocked to find another guy hunting there . A lot of factors as to why but too lengthy to explain in detail.
Most importantly my number one target buck has now been identified and thought I would share it with all of you to kick things off . Also hope to read some posts as the months roll by leading up to the start of the 2023 season !
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Had a nice hike today, a little over 4 miles. I thought I would post a partial pic of some of the area I covered using onX. I like this app more and more every time I use it. Scrapes, trails, potential stand locations, cam locations, etc. with notes so I can compare to what I find during late summer scouting.
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Had a nice hike today, a little over 4 miles. I thought I would post a partial pic of some of the area I covered using onX. I like this app more and more every time I use it. Scrapes, trails, potential stand locations, cam locations, etc. with notes so I can compare to what I find during late summer scouting.
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This may be a dumb question, but why are your waypoints different colors? Mine are all orange. Maybe I need to learn more about the app.
Edit - I figured it out.
Had a nice hike today, a little over 4 miles. I thought I would post a partial pic of some of the area I covered using onX. I like this app more and more every time I use it. Scrapes, trails, potential stand locations, cam locations, etc. with notes so I can compare to what I find during late summer scouting.
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This may be a dumb question, but why are your waypoints different colors? Mine are all orange. Maybe I need to learn more about the app.
Edit - I figured it out.
This may be a dumb question, but why are your waypoints different colors? Mine are all orange. Maybe I need to learn more about the app.
Edit - I figured it out.
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Took me a while too, it does make it easier to distinguish waypoint types. You can also use different color lines, shape and fill colors. This is a pic where I used two different colors for shapes, and I use the notes for more info.
I’m still coming across features I haven’t used yet. I use all the same color in the field on my phone, then use the laptop to do more detailed work at home.
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Edit - I figured it out.
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Took me a while too, it does make it easier to distinguish waypoint types. You can also use different color lines, shape and fill colors. This is a pic where I used two different colors for shapes, and I use the notes for more info.
I’m still coming across features I haven’t used yet. I use all the same color in the field on my phone, then use the laptop to do more detailed work at home.
I'll be shocked if you don't love it. Worth every penny in my opinion. Sometimes you just have to feel Beasty.
How many sticks are you running, Steel?
Four mini sticks with a three step aider for the bottom stick .I'll be shocked if you don't love it. Worth every penny in my opinion. Sometimes you just have to feel Beasty.
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