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The oils from that stuff stay active all year. Probably is PI

Awesome buck. Looks like you put the perfect shot on him too

Thanks guys. I keep thinking its gonna happen. Gonna try and get in the stand a little earlier tonight.I guess persistance is nthe key

Hunted Sat, Sunday, Monday and this morning north of Coralville with zero deer sightings. Moved stands three times same result.Areas look good with lots of sign, but just no deer. I am hoping not to eat a tag sandwich before I have to go back. I am in early staying late and pretty much deep in...

Thanks for sharing..good to see that much interest from the little guys....probably some great future hunters right there.

Thanks for the advice Muskyhunter

I have a dilema... I am coming out for the first time and accustomed to butchering my own. I won't have a place when I get there to butcher / bone them out. Can I get the locker to skin and quarter only?Tipton was suggested. will they do that?

great job. Venison.......it's whats for dinner

Absolutely hunt if you got the right wind. It is prime time. The resident deer know this guys scent and his habits and watch him work year round and have probably seen this routine before. Seeing him do things around the farm is "normal" for them and unalarming. I would bet that even the big...

I am heading to IA tomorrow for 9 days. Same situation. Don't get discouraged. Time in the stand every chance you get. They are chasin now. I keep thinking if I'm persistent the opportunity will present itself sooner or later if I'm diligent enough.......#1 rule of hunting.... believe in what...

inverse happened couple years ago. Got in in the morning saw nothing. Hook my bow up and start lowering it down, in walks a decent buck. Try to pull my bow back to the stand, buck focuses right in on the movement. He stands there forever staring at the bow, stomps a couple times and finally...

I gotta try it after seeing the pics. Hey what the heck..... whitetail. cottontail... its all wild game right

sorry you didnt find him. keep your chin up its is still early in the season

Re: "Flyers" CONTEST 163 and 5/8. Great deer!

I use scent eliminating spray and scentlok. Not sure it makes a big difference except for one.....I am more confident and therefore hunt better. I do this religiously, but pay more attention to the wind for the stand location. I do believe it can do nothing but help if the wind shifts while you...