Hope you and your family have a joyful Thanksgiving! Very grateful for you reading the DeerBlaster and hope you have a peaceful and fun weekend…with hopefully some stand time…๐
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OSU student got this insane non-typ just 3 miles from campus!! ๐คฏ
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> The property has not been managed for deer hunting…. “Little did I know the amount of deer that were there or the caliber of deer. Within 2 weeks of having the camera out, I got about 12 to 15 bucks on camera, and he (the big non-typical) just showed up out of nowhere. I couldn’t even believe we were getting pictures of a deer that size.”
> …seeing the big buck in trail camera photos every night for 2 weeks. He never got a photo in the daytime. Then the buck disappeared from the trail camera photos for about a week, so Travis switched locations of the camera and started getting more pictures….
> “By then it was just about muzzleloader season and I’m hunting almost every single day for him.” …shoot the buck on Oct 29, 2 days before the muzzleloader season ended.
> “I wish I could say I patterned this deer and did all the right stuff and it was all because of everything I’ve done, but that’s not exactly how it happened. It just so happens I was in the right place at the right time. Pretty lucky.
> “Apparently the buck had put on roughly 50 or so inches from last year. He absolutely blew up.”
Yes he did wow! Congrats!
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Hunter hopes his amazing 220″ 18-point buck will help his son.
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> “I contacted a neighbor and learned they were hunting the buck for 3 years, but had never actually seen the deer. I got trail cameras out and started getting lots of photos of him in velvet all through May and June. Then he just disappeared, and I never saw him again on camera until Oct 30, working a scrape. I knew he was big, but I didn’t know how big.”
> …by the first week of Nov he had the rutting buck figured out. The deer was using a very tight core area, living on only about 40 acres…. “I got photos of that buck every dawn and dusk from Oct 30 to the day I killed him [Nov 13]. I just bided my time waiting for the wind to be just right before I got close to hunt him โ trying to stay away from his core area as much as possible.”
> …CJ climbed into a Lone Wolf hang-on stand. That morning four bucks 140″ or better walked to within bow range…he passed them all waiting for the bigger buck. At 9:15 am the giant deer showed.
> “I looked up and he was coming down a ridge right to me, moving along steadily looking for does. I watched him work a scrape at 35 yards, and he came right to me and stopped at 20 yards, broadside.”
> CJ drew his Elite Ritual 30 and sent a 4-blade fixed broadhead through the deer’s heart. The buck ran 30 yards and CJ watched him fall.
It green-scored at 220″:
> “Grant took a nice 7-point buck in Sept with his crossbow, but recently he was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia, a disease in which the bone marrow fails. He’s my best friend and hunting buddy, and he missed out on hunting the giant buck….
> “I want this KS buck to catch the eye of people who can help Grant. There are over 4,000 people awaiting donors for life-threatening conditions, like my son, without a matched donor. This deer is dedicated to Grant’s fight with AA….”
Beautiful. We’re hopeful for you and Grant, CJ! Please pray for ’em, thank you…๐โ๏ธ
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Ever want 3D scope “camo”?? ๐ง
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It’s actually…clay??
> Man has decorated his weapons for millennia. …traditionally there has usually only been the option of creating decorations or surfaces by engraving or repainting. GnClay…making it possible for everyone to model shapes and structures.
> GnClay (pronounced Gun Clay) is a 2-component modeling clay specially developed for use on firearms. The properties of the mass make it possible to model a wide variety of structures on various parts of the rifle and thus ensure either permanent decoration or camouflage of the weapon.
> At the moment, the GnClay developed by GermanGunWorks is not yet ready for the civil market, because the processing is currently still too complex and there is a lack of investors with the necessary capital for mass production…. But let’s see what the future brings.
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“People say I got the ugliest deer in Virginia.”
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> “I looked down and it had nipples. I shot a female buck.” The deer also had female genitalia. Johnston called the game warden…because of the horns he was told to tag it as a buck.
> “My taxidermist…was speechless when he saw it.”
Lol congrats Steven!
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“…should hunters be worried about deer vaccination rates? Should deer be prepared to show proof of vaccination to enter their favorite hunting camp?”
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– Lol! That’s JD Crowe on AL.com, referencing all the “mainstream news” hyping the “deer have covid!” hysteria, which I guess means their “zombie deer disease!” hysteria is on the shelf for now.
> Doing the world a service. Harvesting all the unvaccinated deer I can ๐
> Lol you need to stay 6 feet away while cleaning too!!!๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
> I think the real problem here should be addressed with these irresponsible deer not wearing masks
> Thought the mask was to prevent giving it to others not to prevent infectionโฆ.๐ [stop making sense! lol]
> Our deer here in Texas all have legal green cards so we good.
> I ate three Flintstone vitamins on a dare in 1988โฆ..I’m probably good ๐
Bahahaha that last one is ๐ฅ FIRE ๐ฅ!
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> 27 days it took and I finally got it done. This buck was my #1 hit lister. We named him “Scar” because he doesn’t have a right eye โ the whole eye is missing.
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> On this particular day I took my mom on an afternoon hunt which ended with the kill of this dinosaur. The old buck didn’t have a chance.
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4,795 deer checked and:
> …top counties for deer harvested during the first 8 weekends of the season include: Coshocton (2,534), Tuscarawas (1,953), Licking (1,884), Muskingum (1,788), Knox (1,763), Holmes (1,707), Ashtabula (1,689), Guernsey (1,608), Trumbull (1,607) and Richland (1,341).
A lot from non-residents and it benefits rural areas the most, which is unusual in the tourism game.
Sounds like wireless only?
> The DWR is proposing to prohibit the use of transmitting trail cameras (or non-handheld transmitting devices) that are used to harvest or to aid in the harvest of big game between July 31 and Jan 31. The DWR is also proposing to prohibit the sale or purchase of trail camera footage or data that will aid in the harvest of any big game animals. …transmitting trail cameras on private property could not be used to help in the harvest of big game.
They said the recommendation is based on public comments?
Allegedly could be contaminated with PFAS.
Great to hear โ and great idea:
> …at least 2-dozen hunters and attendees gathered for the town’s first buck competition since 2003. The event was put on by the Crystal Falls Business Assn. …the idea was to get hunters from all around to pay a visit to the area. “Late into the fall we don’t really have anything until Christmas.”
> …junior, adult, and senior divisions. 2 winners from each division were chosen based on the buck’s weight and the antler spread/points.
Hung ’em in town like the old days:
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Need to do that deal in New York City or Chicago…๐คฃ
> …authorities found 8 illegal bucks in the barn โ five 10-pointers and three with 8 points. …a tipster reported another buck in the barn. DNR officials found a 9-point buck….
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The Thomson/Center Compass is just $399!
> …provided $1 mil…to support the acquisition of 8,107-acres of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) land [Cinnamon Creek property].
10. 2 new guys at Primary Arms.
Big Daddy Unlimited โ kinda a newer model for buying firearms-related stuff. Jason was at Microtech knives.
12. 2A stuff.
13. Keep an eye on…
Huge amount of deer-related fear “news” across the mainstream media: covid, CWD, EHD, etc. Yes it’s deer season, but this is way more than in previous years. Why? Why do many stories have the same text and similar headlines? Is it a “public service”? Just asking….
> After a deer crashed through a window at Grace Christian Fellowship on the opening day of hunting season, PETA’s Christian outreach division, LAMBS (which stands for “Least Among My Brothers and Sisters” from Matthew 25:40), sent a letter today to pastors Luke and Amanda Eicher urging them to honor God’s plan for all creation and Christ’s compassion by encouraging parishioners to give all deer sanctuary by not hunting them.
Line of the Week
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Deer Disease News
> Gibson and McNairy counties are now positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) after confirmation through multiple tests from hunter harvested deer. These results change the CWD status of both counties from high-risk to positive, and makes Carroll County high-risk because of the proximity to the new positive deer.
> As a result, carcass transport, feeding, and mineral placement regulations are immediately enacted. For more information visit CWDinTennessee.com.
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> With wider limbs and a longer, straighter riser, the EnVision strategically positions the weight over the grip and behind the shooter for a balanced and rock-solid platform.
> …easily tuned to optimize performance while the nearly 7″ brace height will
leave you experiencing new levels of accuracy.
> …ASYM Tri-Track Cam System with Versa Performance Mod allows for micro draw-length adjustment in just 1/4″ increments, can be customized from 70% to 90% let-off…speeds reaching up to 334 fps.
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Un-scent your stuff all at once:
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> Our 110 High Country journey began a couple years ago when the rifle was used during a 3-day precision rifle course in UT. We had 3 shooters on that trip, 2 of which used the Savage MSR Precision chambered in 6mm Creedmoor and the 3rd was using the 110 High Country chambered in 300 Win Mag. Not only did the 110 High Country hang with the precision rifles, it often performed slightly better.
> We witnessed many situations where the High Country held tight groups beyond 800 yards and also pushed out well beyond 1,000 yards. To say the rifle was a tack driver would be an understatement.
> …was used in Newfoundland to take a bull moose, whitetail in both TX and MI, axis deer, mouflan, black buck and more. The rifle time and time again delivered on precision, reliability and durability when and where we needed it.
> The 110 High Country has some really exceptional visual elements that not only check the box on looks but also have purpose. Savage Arms included a factory cerekote finish on it’s spiral-fluted barrel and bolt. The dark bronze finish gives it a custom look while adding additional protection to the action and barrel in harsh weather conditions. When you pair this with the TrueTimber Strata synthetic stock with overmold surfaces, the rifle is a sight to behold.
> …AccuFit and AccuTrigger, which are two of Savage Arm’s greatest strengths in the 110 line of rifles. The AccuFit systems gives shooters from novice to gunsmith the ability to adjust their length of pull and comb height in minutes. The Accutrigger system gives you the same customization in your trigger as well. The end result is a high-end looking rifle, perfectly fit to your needs.
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> Most hunters…are limited on the number of days they get to spend in the woods…. The last thing we want to do is give up 1 or more of those days walking around the woods scouting, but it’s a far better option than continuing to hunt unproductive spots.
> By getting out and burning boot leather, you have the opportunity to find what some hunters refer to as the MRS, or “most recent sign.” …I have been guilty countless times of just hunting spots because they look good and hoping to see deer rather than hunting fresh sign and expecting to see them. Don’t make that same mistake.
> Don’t just hunt a white oak tree because it’s dropping acorns. Look for signs…. You should see tracks or turned up leaves, acorn caps and busted acorn shells, and fresh droppings. For ag fields, tracks should be even easier to pick out….
> As the rut approaches [look for] fresh rut sign…fresh scrapes and rubs…. The key here is the sign must be fresh, and there must be enough of it to indicate the buck is using the area routinely. …look for some type of terrain or habitat funnel along that travel route to tip the odds of getting a buck in range for a shot opportunity.
> Once the rut winds down, it’s again time to focus on the food. …I’ll focus my efforts on any green browse that’s still available. Red oak acorns are typically still available this time of year…. Just like you did in the early season, look for fresh abundant sign around these food sources indicating deer are actively feeding in that location.
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“…she had her first child just a week earlier. She called her mom to stay with the baby, she brought her dog and trampled down through the woods.”
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Ultimate Outdoor Adventures TV gettin’ it done in what looks like snow? Light rain? No field-dressing before hanging โ must be an ATV drag? Cool shot:
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