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12:54 pm
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October 30, 2012
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I have had two the worst cases of buck fever this year. None were on large bucks. In fact, it has been just the opposite. A spike and a few doe have made me fall apart. So much so that I killed a small tree at 18 yards this weekend shooting at a doe. LOL
I have shot great when practicing. Just can’t seem to hold it together. Man is it a rush though.
Gotta love bowhunting!
2:22 pm
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October 24, 2012
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At least you are seeing some, buddy. I have been absolutely skunked this year, so far. Have not even seen a deer while hunting. See’um on the road goin’ in and coming out, in the back end of pickups and hangin’ at the processors…that’s it.
When you get another shot, Barry, just imagine you see a McKensie logo on his rump and shoot it like a 3-D target!
10:16 pm
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November 28, 2012
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It happend to me last weekend on army corp land. Had a 6-point at 35 yards and never got set, just jerked it. Would have been my best buck on public land. It comes and goes, I can shoot 5 in a row real come and totally fall apart on the next two. Bucks or does does not matter.
Keep hunting my friend.
1:32 pm
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October 24, 2012
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Barry, trees are good for making the fire or smoking the meat. They don’t taste very good no matter how you cook them. Shoot the deer and let the trees continue to grow so I’ll have something to build houses or cabinets out of in the future.
Peace!!
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11:00 am
Had a good season. Harvested a few and missed a few. Saw a ton of deer this year that always just out of range.
10:25 pm
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March 21, 2013
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if and when it doesn’t get you torn up time to give it up , i get all torn good thing i use th hss or i might walk out of the tree does don’t get me so bad but buck tear me up.
MIKE CRENSHAW RETIRED oif veteran Bear Attitude r t h MY CHAIN OF COMMAND1GOD/2 FAMILY/3 HUNTING IN THAT ORDER.my cell phone is 256-698-1606
10:26 pm
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March 21, 2013
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a good bowhunter thinks how can i get closer deer hunters think i wish i had my gun./ real bow hunter think how they can get closer
MIKE CRENSHAW RETIRED oif veteran Bear Attitude r t h MY CHAIN OF COMMAND1GOD/2 FAMILY/3 HUNTING IN THAT ORDER.my cell phone is 256-698-1606
10:28 pm
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March 21, 2013
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barry what do you do on a royal elk? blow up?
MIKE CRENSHAW RETIRED oif veteran Bear Attitude r t h MY CHAIN OF COMMAND1GOD/2 FAMILY/3 HUNTING IN THAT ORDER.my cell phone is 256-698-1606
10:29 pm
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March 21, 2013
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i probably would swallow my cow call.lol
MIKE CRENSHAW RETIRED oif veteran Bear Attitude r t h MY CHAIN OF COMMAND1GOD/2 FAMILY/3 HUNTING IN THAT ORDER.my cell phone is 256-698-1606
8:32 am
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Never had the proper tag to shoot one when I saw it! LOL Spot and Stalk hunting doesn’t seem to tear me up as bad as sitting in a tree. After the shot is an entirely different thing. I almost passed out after I shot my elk with my bow in CO years ago.
The only thing I can blame for my buck fever is that I haven’t been shooting near as much 3D as I have in the past 15+ years. Hunting hogs all the time just hasn’t allowed me to get out and work on my shot like I wish I could. I have to believe it is all tied to confidence somehow. 3D is GREAT practice!
Barry, based on your experience with them hogs what would the typical shot range be. I know you have guided hog hunts, what can I expect as far as shot distance and terrain and best hunting styes for bow hunting them.
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10:35 am
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October 30, 2012
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Glenn,
We have had lots of spot and stalk shots in the 5-30 yard range so far. Of course, we can do tree stand hunts over feeders as well and those will all be around 20 yards. But, the spot and stalk is by far the most exciting. The hunter really has to be on their game to do this. Some folks can’t walk through a china shop without breaking stuff. Good quiet snake boots are a must. Good camo including face paint for bowhunters is a big help. And if at all possible practice shooting from your knees some. Getting close may require some low sneaking and shooting.
11:57 am
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March 21, 2013
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lol low crawl with my ghillie suit on.lol
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11:59 am
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March 21, 2013
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barry-lol i agree after the shot i am so neverious.i can’t be still.
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1:35 pm
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October 30, 2012
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We have been wearing black t-shirts and the hogs are actually looking at us as other hogs. Sort of cool. I am trying to develop some kind of light weight hog decoy to use as a shield. I think it will allow us to get within bow range a lot more often.
8:17 pm
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March 21, 2013
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Elk Hunter said
Never had the proper tag to shoot one when I saw it! LOL Spot and Stalk hunting doesn’t seem to tear me up as bad as sitting in a tree. After the shot is an entirely different thing. I almost passed out after I shot my elk with my bow in CO years ago.
The only thing I can blame for my buck fever is that I haven’t been shooting near as much 3D as I have in the past 15+ years. Hunting hogs all the time just hasn’t allowed me to get out and work on my shot like I wish I could. I have to believe it is all tied to confidence somehow. 3D is GREAT practice!
yes sir i totally agree i love it.
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7:12 am
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October 30, 2012
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I will help you back up.
10:03 am
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October 30, 2012
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Good chance you won’t have to get on your knees anyway. But if….. We will handle it.
3:44 pm
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March 21, 2013
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i am getting acupuncture now, i am walking better, but my balance needs improvement i might be able to put the sneek on them.
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3:45 pm
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March 21, 2013
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i need to get a freezer, so if i kill something i can keep the meat.:)
MIKE CRENSHAW RETIRED oif veteran Bear Attitude r t h MY CHAIN OF COMMAND1GOD/2 FAMILY/3 HUNTING IN THAT ORDER.my cell phone is 256-698-1606
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