Spent the day putting up tree stands. Once spot I chose looks very promising, I can't wait to give it a go on October 1st!

I have not seen any signs of fresh rubs or scrapes yet where I hunt but any time soon they will begin. I set up near some very active trails coming out of some bedding areas.

Are all of you ready for deer season?

Ann.....after Africa hunting the north woods is very different..... I still do it and still love it....but the deer look more like impala or springbok. I hope you find one like an ele.....but not likely. Not many deer with trunks.

Vapo,

I never tire of hunting, no matter the size of the animal. It's the challenge I love. Plus, at least here, I can put the meat in the freezer! I am not likely to see big antlers, I normally end up with two or three does. Lots of deer in Michigan but FEW are "trophy" bucks. I've only killed two bucks in my life, both little 6 pointers.

Good luck out there!

Yes, Michigan hunting is VERY frustrating. There are only 1 1/2 year old deer it seems, and no body is doing anything to make it any better. I've seen many spikes, 4-point young bucks that I would not think about shooting, but chances are someone else will take the buck within that week. Very depressing.

Good luck this year, I have yet to hang any newer stands this year, I'm behind the ball because of football season. Hopefully some of my old standby spots will produce.

Gibson,

I hear your frustration concerning yearling deer! I passed on so many last year I didn't think I was going to shoot anything. I ended up with one doe, so old her molars were worn down to the gum line. Now that's mature!

I know there are some good bucks out there but they are very nocturnal due to so much hunting pressure.

Good luck to ya!

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Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:
Vapo,

I never tire of hunting, no matter the size of the animal. It's the challenge I love. Plus, at least here, I can put the meat in the freezer! I am not likely to see big antlers, I normally end up with two or three does. Lots of deer in Michigan but FEW are "trophy" bucks. I've only killed two bucks in my life, both little 6 pointers.

Good luck out there!

Ann glue this image in your mind.....they look like this

Nice buck Vapodog, hopefully I'll see one like it this year either from my tree stands here in Eastern NE or in my crosshairs when I hunt in the Pine Ridge section.

Yep, one like that will do! I will dream on.....

I was thinking today that deer season was just around the corner, mid Nov. here in the show me state. It's always a good time with the group I hunt with. Most of the group, myself included, has a hog hunt planned in mid Oct. I'm looking foward to that also. Mule deer in the Rockies next year!

ElCab- I was just thinking mid November is a long wait! But that is when our two week firearms season starts. October is archery here but I also built a ground blind in a dead fall just for the firearms season.

Good luck on your hog hunt!