bronco1 Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 BIGDADDYDAVEHJ's post on the deer season thread got me to thinking.One of my favorite things to hear while I am deer hunting is a flock of woodducks coming through the trees. Squealin', twistin, and turning. You see a million things that might be a deer, then all of the sudden you see what you know for sure is a deer. Isn't it amazing how many things look like a set of antlers or deer head, only to find out its a stump or a palmetto.
tvc184 Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 It is interesting looking at the wildlife in east Texas from a deer stand. You can see coyotes, rabbits, mink, foxes, turkey, squirrels.... just about everything but deer. Actually I see a lot of deer also. It is kind of fun watching the deer a few feet away, especially when you know you are not going to shoot them. But on occasion one will step out that just needs to be eaten.....
STINGER Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 Best stress relief in the world for me... When I get up in that stand, all worries seem to disapear....
Guest Diva Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 Best stress relief in the world for me... When I get up in that stand, all worries seem to disapear....Hmmm....maybe I need to take up deer hunting......
gringo Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 I got a great deer stand - dry, warm, new carpet - I see lots of deer, quail, hogs, havies, coyotes, a few bob cats, and once in a while a few.........wetba....er.....uh...........illegal immigrants!
BIGDADDYDAVEHJ Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 I got a great deer stand - dry, warm, new carpet - I see lots of deer, quail, hogs, havies, coyotes, a few bob cats, and once in a while a few.........wetba....er.....uh...........illegal immigrants!hahaha thats funny...best thing about it is that no matter what you see your away from everyrthing and everyone and you dont have a care in the world!
bronco1 Posted January 30, 2007 Author Report Posted January 30, 2007 hahaha thats funny...best thing about it is that no matter what you see your away from everyrthing and everyone and you dont have a care in the world!Well said... Amen Brother!
tvc184 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 hahaha thats funny...best thing about it is that no matter what you see your away from everyrthing and everyone and you dont have a care in the world!I agree but that is not totally true. I care that my vacation ends in 4 days and I have to get back to the grind.
Guest Diva Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 I agree but that is not totally true. I care that my vacation ends in 4 days and I have to get back to the grind.tvc...you need to learn to relax man!
tvc184 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Posted January 31, 2007 tvc...you need to learn to relax man! You kidding? I do my best sleeping in a deer stand. Then I wake up, check for deer.... and remember I have to go back to work in 4 days.
gringo Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 You kidding? I do my best sleeping in a deer stand. Then I wake up, check for deer.... and remember I have to go back to work in 4 days. Bet cha didn't get much sleep under your raincoat in 28 degree sleet when you couldn't find your spot down in south Texas -now did ya !
tvc184 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 quote]Bet cha didn't get much sleep under your raincoat in 28 degree sleet when you couldn't find your spot down in south Texas -now did ya !Exaggerating a bit aren't you? It was only down to 29 and no, I didn't sleep. But then again, as per the title of the thread, I was not in a Deer Stand. Had I been in my stand, I would have been asleep with my catalytic heater keeping me toasty warm. BUT.... I am ready to go back.......
BIGDADDYDAVEHJ Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 i dont care what yall say if its rainging, 20 degrees outside or if its snowing, one way or another ima get sum sleep!
tvc184 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 i dont care what yall say if its rainging, 20 degrees outside or if its snowing, one way or another ima get sum sleep!I would say that also but sitting out in the rain/sleet and trying to hold a poncho over my head like a tent is not conducive to a peaceful sleep. Add the 29 degree temp and the sleet hitting the poncho did not help the cause.
BIGDADDYDAVEHJ Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 ok you got me there...i wouldnt be sleeping in that
tvc184 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 ok you got me there...i wouldnt be sleeping in thatThat is what gringo was talking about... that one was a bit tough, even for me to sleep.
bronco1 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Posted February 2, 2007 You mean that rain beatin down on the roof (poncho) didn't make sleepy. ;D
tvc184 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 You mean that rain beatin down on the roof (poncho) didn't make sleepy. ;DI was definitely tired. Between the cold and me having to hold the hood closed with my hands so it would not leak made it difficult to get some nap time.
mactiger Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 There are two of the biggest, fattest squirrels who run and play outside my deer stand. They are always there and I look forward to seeing them everytime.
bronco1 Posted February 3, 2007 Author Report Posted February 3, 2007 There are two of the biggest, fattest squirrels who run and play outside my deer stand. They are always there and I look forward to seeing them everytime. Excellent post. I know this might sound cheesy but it truly is the simple things that make life grand. The other day I was duck hunting with my boys. Some woodducks landed about 80 yds away through the flooded timber a few minutes later they swam right up to us. I mean one drake was about 5 ft from me, it was unbelievable. Ahhh, the simple things. Oh yeah, we ended wackin 2 of them. ;D
tvc184 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Posted February 3, 2007 Isn't it beautiful being in the outdoors. Seeing the wild animals in their native habitat. Watching them go about their day to day struggles to get through life and to procreate. To have them parade in front of you in the lovely awe of nature. Then kill them and eat their flesh.
Zoneblock Posted February 3, 2007 Report Posted February 3, 2007 Favorite thing about a deer stand is watching the sun come up on a cold clear morning out in the Texas hill country. All of a sudden the world just comes alive with all kind of animals and birds. Its the male version of calgon take me away.oh yeah Then you get hungry and start shooting things!!!
tvc184 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Posted February 3, 2007 Favorite thing about a deer stand is watching the sun come up on a cold clear morning out in the Texas hill country. All of a sudden the world just comes alive with all kind of animals and birds. Its the male version of calgon take me away.oh yeah Then you get hungry and start shooting things!!!I doubt hunger has anything to do with it. More like male bonding stuff. Go back to camp and show what poor animal was slaughtered. That really gets to me when guys do that..... unless I have the biggest one and then it is great.
Zoneblock Posted February 3, 2007 Report Posted February 3, 2007 All the big bucks this year where young so they all got to walk. Next year should be a good one like 2 years ago. With several deer taken with spreads 18 inches or better. Given we get some rain out there this spring. I know they get plenty of feed. Each hunter on our lease has a 1800 lb feeder that feeds twice a day. Not counting the protein blocks and alfalfa hay we give them. Yall should see the fat on these deer when we clean them.
mactiger Posted February 3, 2007 Report Posted February 3, 2007 I doubt hunger has anything to do with it. More like male bonding stuff. Go back to camp and show what poor animal was slaughtered. That really gets to me when guys do that..... unless I have the biggest one and then it is great.It not just male bonding. Once again, I am a girl and I love being in the deer stand and enjoying the nature around me.
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