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211-point 🤯 named “Bent G2” taken by IA teen!
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> For several years Wyatt and I have been hunting a buck that we knew was unlike any deer we had ever seen. During the 2020 season, we estimated Bent G2 to be a 6.5-yr-old deer.
> On Oct 3…our Tactacam Reveal trail camera sent us our first-ever daylight picture of Bent G2. This was our sign.
> After showing Wyatt the picture, we began researching the wind direction for the next evening. I told him that if Bent G2 did the same thing tomorrow evening, we had a good chance at getting a shot at him.
> A little after 7 pm, as I was quietly putting something in the pack, Wyatt alerted me that there was a buck walking down the field in front of us. While I was slowly raising my binoculars to get a better look, Wyatt whispered, “I think it’s him dad.”
> When Wyatt shot, I heard the bullet make impact with the deer, and Bent G2 whirled around and ran back down the side of the ditch where he came from.
> …began tracking, there was a lack of good blood. So we made the difficult decision to leave the property and come back at first light the next morning.
> Less than 40 minutes into the search, and about 400 yards down the creek bottom, we discovered Bent G2 in his final resting spot on the creek bank.
The buck was officially scored at the IA Deer Classic in March and measured 211 6/8, with 11 points on each side, an inside spread of 24″ and circumference measurements totaling 44″. 🤯 🤯
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Wowsa! Congrats to ’em both!
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IN hunter get a Booner on OH public land!
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Sometimes outdoorsmen need a change in scenery, especially when things just ain’t happenin’ at the usual spots. Buckmasters says Landin Hall had plenty of private land to hunt in IN, but things weren’t working out – then he heard about a giant public land buck in neighboring OH and the hunt was on!
> …spent hours studying maps and aerial photos of the land. He marked several promising spots for stands on his phone’s hunting app.
> Once Landin identified the best place to enter the woods, his girlfriend dropped him off and left. When he arrived, there were few climbable trees. He settled for one that offered the most concealment, although he could climb no higher than 10′.
> About [5:45] he heard a deer grunt and the snap of a big stick. It took him a couple of seconds to see the deer walking slowly up the ridge. He didn’t know it was a buck until the animal stopped to make a scrape 80 yards in front of him.
> Neither [his] grunting nor bleating could turn the deer, which had begun walking away from him, but a desperate snort-wheeze got its attention.
> Moments later the sting of a broadhead adjusted the surly 18-pointer’s attitude. The big typical tallies 198 7/8″ by Buckmasters’ yardstick.
Outstanding work to get on that deer Landin! 👊
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‘Gram trailcam velvet check: growin’ some nice ones!
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Looks like there are some great lookin’ prospects out there this summer. Here are a few, clockwise from top left.
Got any good fuzzyheads you’re watchin’? Send ’em our way!
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Hooyman portable battery pole saw is perfect for trail-trimmin’.
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This thing looks like tha BOMB for cuttin’ trails or trimmin’ shootin’ lanes – some deets:
> The Hooyman 40-v Lithium Pole Saw is ideal for [anyone] wanting effortless cutting. Weighing in just under 10 lbs…delivers a longer run time, higher performance and fade-free power with no memory loss.
> This battery snaps in and out of the saw quickly and includes a battery charge indicator for power-level checks and charges in around 60 minutes.
Brilliant. The “user review” on the Hooyman site says it’ll run for about the same time as a chainsaw with a full tank – great if true. Plus it’s lighter, quieter and easier to pack in and out. $325 on the website but it’ll pay for itself if you do a lot of trimming.
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Is the ammo shortage improving …a little??
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Maybe it’s wishful thinking, but it feels like we’re starting to see more emails in our inboxes that advertise in-stock ammo. Even more surprisingly, when you click on those links, there actually ARE boxes available…sometimes anyhow.
AmmoLand’s Dean Weingarten found some supply at a Yuma, AZ Walmart recently and talked about it a bit – hoping it’s a national trend:
> It was with considerable surprise these 4 boxes of .22 ammunition, 2 325-round boxes of Federal and 2 333-round boxes of Winchester Long Rifle bulk packs, were available.
> …a larger amount of 12ga shotgun ammunition on the shelf than seen in months…a smattering of centerfire rifle cartridges in 20-round boxes. …4 boxes of .270 Win cartridges, 4 boxes of .243 Win cartridges, 2 boxes of .30-30 cartridges and 6 boxes of .350 Legend….
> Online it appears ammunition prices have been dropping a bit from the highs experienced over the last year.
> It is too early to be sure if this is the start of a return to “normal” pricing, or if it is a fluke of the delivery system and local variation in the supply chain.
Not outta of the woods, but maybe/hopefully the worst is behind us. Just in case: Buy your hunting ammo now if you haven’t already!
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148K apps submitted and 50K hunt permit-tags issued.
Public didn’t want it but….
Better know your boundaries:
> The law will establish an administrative process for suspending a hunter’s license for up to 3 years associated with civil trespassing while hunting.
> Officials say they need at least until next spring to complete a management plan.
Pretty sure they can’t help the population tho….
“To keep wildlife safe” – how about drivers??
> Land for Maine’s Future – administered by the ME Dept of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry – provides state grants to preserve land for outdoor recreation, environmental protection, wildlife habitat and working farms, forest and coastal waterfront.
July 23-25:
> NRL Hunter, a division of National Rifle League, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings a combination of ethical hunters and conservationists together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear and overall capabilities.
Nice!
> She’s found coyotes and bobcats in heavily forested southern IL need not travel far to sustain themselves, but in the more agricultural central IL their range can exceed 200 sq miles.
> Employed by Henry Repeating Arms since Nov 2006, Wickstrom started as the GM of the company’s Rice Lake, WI manufacturing facility. Anthony Imperato, company president since 1997, will now hold the title of founder and CEO.
A lot of experience and a 2x Olympian. 👊
Too bad it’s not in the shape of a bullet lol:
> “It’s an all-natural feed bait that is made out of ingredients we feed the cattle and deer, and we just combined it in such a way to use it on feral hogs to make the boars sterile,” Loper said in an interview with the Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network. “It’s just designed to make the boars less fertile, so we can get a hold on the feral hog population.”
Wow if that’s for real, could be great.
…to “upskill” them to kill more deer. Really doubt they need training from the gov’t but will probably take the money!
22. 2A stuff.
Headlines of the Week
Wall Street Journal getting with the program….
Another NY City media story…coincidence? Maybe something’s coming there? 🤔
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Deer Disease News
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> …found that macaque monkeys can contract the disease, making the likelihood of human transmission much higher than previously thought. Macaques share an estimated 93% of their DNA with humans and are frequently used in medical studies to examine human impact.
> Testing trials involved feeding macaques food infected with CWD….
I (Jay) have always wondered that if “germs” are put into animals, does it make it that germ more likely to jump to similar animals?
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> …essentially a magnum version of the 6.5 Creedmoor with a flatter trajectory and higher impact velocity making it a favorite of long-range hunters.
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> The VX-3HD line includes models which are light, rugged and well balanced, including what may be the best value for a hunter looking to cover all the bases: the 4.5-14x40mm.
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> Made from high-end materials, it comes with an upgraded, tougher, more wear resistant S35VN steel and a contoured, O.D. Green Micarta handle. Now $99.
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> Available in Mud or Badlands Approach camo and compatible with all Vario accessories.
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> Special Golden Estrus is the fresh and super premium doe urine with Estrus Secretions packaged for use this year. Every bottle is labeled with its own serial number and “Use By” date so you know it’s fresh.
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We weren’t real familiar with Taylor’s and Co, but their latest offering got us interested. At first look it’s a typical levergun – with a carbine-length barrel. But what makes it interesting is it’s a takedown! Just rotate the barrel and receiver, and it can be easily transported – for a pack-in hunt or situations where conserving space is important:
> The TC86 Takedown is a hunting rifle where style meets functionality. Made for the ultimate expedition while maintaining a finish fit for a classic design.
> The color case receiver and checkered pistol grip walnut stock. A rubber butt plate absorbs recoil, and the wide lever size allows for easy use in all conditions. It also includes a weaver rail sight with a skinner peep sight on it.
> “All Taylor’s premium firearms are made using the latest in precision machinery and high-quality materials with one goal in mind: to create reliable and accurate reproductions of Civil War, Old West, hunting and tactical guns from the 19th century. The TC86 Takedown is a perfect example of this.”
Chambered in .45-70, a great old-school short-range deer (or bear) cartridge. And is that a threaded barrel-protector? 🧐 Suppressor anyone??
MSRP is $1,839.
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> Knowing when deer shed out is important in relation to when a state’s season opens. If it opens prior to the average velvet shedding window, it’s likely a good destination for a velvet hunt.
> …some really good public-land hunting out there, especially in terms of early-season hunting. Why? Fewer hunters and less pressure.
Depending on your location, the article suggests you consider KY, TN, SC, NE, ND, WY or MT:
> Once a state is chosen, it’s time to drill down on specific counties…zoom in even further to specific properties…plenty of resources to pre-scout from home. Call wildlife agencies and DNRs. Talk to their whitetail biologists and land managers.
> Because deer are bachelored up, you’ll feel like you’re seeing a bunch of bucks or none at all. Spend some time prior to the hunting trip…or the beginning of the hunting trip, finding and patterning deer.
> …they tend to bed in areas that offer sanctuary from the hot sun, such as on northern slopes, near water sources and in areas with plenty of shade. Also, under certain circumstances they’ll bed closer to major food sources.
> While calling and rattling isn’t advised, glassing from afar and seeing what deer do is huge. Find deer and go to them instead of trying to bring them to you. This time of year, there’s a good chance they’ll repeat patterns.
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