Message Board: WOODHAVEN Custom Calls / Hunting / Deer Hunting

Killin' deer or killin' time?

jyoung — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:12:56 GMT

The deer hunting has been mighty slow here in Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi. Of course, I have not been able to go much due to work. Several friends have gone to Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky and have been very successful, but I’m just not hearing much around my neck of the woods. I am hearing that the pre-rut activity is beginning though so hopefully the action will begin to pick up. Happy hunting!

Jonathan Young

Deer Pics

ScottT. — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:18:01 GMT

Let's bring a little life to the forum before spring. I'm sure some of you guys have killed a deer or two so post up some of your trophy pics!

Shed Hunting

Jason Isabelle — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:54:32 GMT

Has anyone had any luck finding shed antlers yet this year?

Jason

any of ya huntin ohio this fall

Greg Keeton — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:03:18 GMT

i was wondering if any of u will be in the buckeye state this fall, there has been 3 pope and young bucks killed that i know of since satudays opener, and the best is yet to come.im on vacation nov 6-13 cant wait

Whitetail Hunts for the Upcoming Fall

Jason Isabelle — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:11:43 GMT

Now that turkey season is over, I'm counting the days until deer season starts, as I'm sure many of you are as well. Does anyone have any big out of state trips/whitetail hunts planned for the upcoming fall?

Jason

Can't wait until hunting season

Chalk N' Talk — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:55:13 GMT

Checked one of my trail cameras the other day, and this big boy showed up. Can't wait for the hunting season.

Eastern N.C. Deer Hunting Club

country280 — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:37:52 GMT

Quality managed hunting club located in Eastern N.C. seeks new members for 2011.Club is still hunting only for big game.Land is one large tract with two main roads entering from each side.Club is bisected by a high voltage electric line right of way.Prime deer and bear hunting land.Excellant turkey hunting as well.

Membership is limited to 40 members and with over 10,000 acres of land,there is plenty of room to enjoy your hunting.Annual membership is $1200.I may be contacted at 910-840-6821.

Thank you!

Barry Estes — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:30:18 GMT

I lost my reed out of my deer grunt call this past Christmas season and went into panic mode. The Alabama rutt was coming on hard and I didn't have the use of my favorite call.

Made a quick call and ya'll had one coming to me pronto! Thank you so very much!!!!

Bow Season

jyoung — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:05:48 GMT

Plots are planted and cameras are hung in Kentucky! Come on Sept 4th! We ought to have a pretty good year this year, ole blue tongue still haunts us, but we've been seeing some nice potential shooters the last couple years. I'm interested to see what we have on camera.

Down here in Louisiana, we plan on planting in the next week or so. I've had cameras out all summer. There are three on my hit list!

S.C. Deer Hunting Club Looking for Members

BIG KEV — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:53:08 GMT

Hey guys just wanted to let you know about our hunt club in South Carolina. We are looking for a few members for our 5000 acre hunt club in ceneral South Carolina. Our deer season runs from Aug.15 til Jan. 1 and our turkey season is the month of Apr. If interested send me a reply and I can give you the details, or just ask Scott Ellis about our club he hunted with us when he lived here in S.C. and still makes it up for a hunt now and again.

Findin' Sheds while Turkey Hunting

Jason Isabelle — Fri, 21 May 2010 22:01:46 GMT

Came across a beautiful 160 class matched set of shed antlers while turkey hunting this spring - anyone else find any sheds this spring while hunting?

Jason

South Carolina Buck

Scott Ellis — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:22:31 GMT

Just wanted to share a little succes with you guys. I bagged this guy in South Carolina last weekend. 17" inside spread, main frame 9 pt.

Doe with a bow...

Scott Ellis — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:02:06 GMT

I arrowed this doe last night. It was my first bow harvest. Bow hunting is almost as exciting as a gobbler slipping into gun range, gobbling and strutting!

Myself and my buddy David Kelley(property owner)

It's getting close

Scott Ellis — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:29:36 GMT

You guys and gals ready? I've been shooting pretty regularly and fine tuning my bow with the addition of a new 6 pin lit TruGlo sight. I'm chomping at the bit to get in the tree!!!

S.E.

Trail Cameras

TTBenelli — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:33:50 GMT

Greetings to all. I just wanted to get some insight on the use of trail cameras for scouting (successes and dislikes). If a lot of you use them, then what do you guys use/recommend. I've been researching trail cams on the web, but I can't wait to hear from all of you.

Thanks,

Tim

stick and string...

Scott Ellis — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:24:40 GMT

Anyone besides me ready to sling some arrows?

S.E.

spare time

billbuster870 — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:25:44 GMT

Hey once again I thought I post another hunt Until the Spring Hunting Season is in swing (may 1st here).

Well This hunt took Place on November 18 I believe it was The opening morning of Connecticut Rifle season. Prior to this i Had been Having a Really rough deer season due to Work and yada yada. I went to canada for a week and sat in the stand for 6 straight days. dark to dark. didnt see a deer it was unusually warm...it was very testing.

I then came back to NY for the opener and shot a small buck althought it felt like the biggest buck ever lol. Didnt have a picture of that one to post. 3 days later Went to Conn. It was a Very cold Morning and I had to stand up and few times to get warmed up.

3 does came running down the hill side and then this guy followed. One shot from my 30-30 and he was down. 173 yards my farthest shot i've made on a deer. I shoot the Leverevolution ammo and I swear by it! Anyway here he is.

7 point he had a funky right side prolly due to injury. Not the biggest buck But I'd take him any day.

Couple PA Bucks

Strait Struttin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:44:39 GMT

Both of these bucks were shot out of the same deer drive about 10 minutes and 750 yards apart. It was one of the best drives I have been a part of over the years...everything worked EXACTLY like we planned it - gotta love it when a plan comes together!!! 49 deer later...these two lay dead on the ground waiting for the most pain in *** drag I have ever had to make in 21 years of hunting deer!!!

My neighbor and deer hunting partner, Ryan, is on the left.

Deer I shot with muzzel loader

bigdogg2002 — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:36:31 GMT

any guesses on what he scores, I already know, just want to know how good you think you are.

Ohios Gun Season Opener Dec.1

zipperman — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:25:48 GMT

ohio will be shooting up them deer at day break,,be safe and bag the big one....zipperman

Woodhaven Deer Grunt

FloridaCracker — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:02:10 GMT

My success with deer calls over the years has been sporadic at best, but I have been lucky enough to call in at least one buck every year since I started trying several years ago. Which has been enough success to continue the effort, one more trick in the bag. Yesterday I recieved my second Woodhaven grunt and loaned it to a buddy who has never had any luck at all with grunts. He had two does come in just before dark and tried the new grunt with immediate results, the buck came in busting brush and looking for trouble. He was a small eight point and the .50 cal did the rest. Add another Woodhaven believer

If you guys haven't tried the Woodhaven grunt it is the best I have tried it is even tuneable enough to not scare of these smaller southeastern bucks and by far the best looking and most durable call I have seen.

sorry for the long post

Ronnie

Bow Season

Turkman18 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:13:30 GMT

I am so ready for bow season, i just planted my fall plot a week ago because we are now getting some steady rain fall. I have a question though regarding stand positioning. I have always have had this stand in the same spot for many years its been a very affective stand in the past but the only problem is the way its positioning your view is block because of a bluff. The stand is along a bluff only because its blocks your wind. I am planning on repositioning the stand soon any advice on how i should go about this?

Hunting style

Aftershock — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:57:55 GMT

What is your favorite method to hunt deer? Do you like stand hunting,still-hunting,drives,etc..

pics of the trailcam whtas he score

turkeyobssesion — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:53:16 GMT

taken in rock county in wi.

Sydney's First Deer

Dr. Cliff Higgins — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:06:50 GMT

My nine year old daughter recently bestowed "The Smack" upon her very first whitetail. She put a perfect shot on this doe with her Youth Model 770, .243 Remington. I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was as happy as mine and Sydney's!!!

God Bless,

Any of ya hunting Ohio this fall????

Greg Keeton — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 19:31:24 GMT

Just wondering if any of ya is hunting Ohio this fall, If so where at? Greg

130" Va buck down

Buckmark15300 — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:07:45 GMT

I've been at it hard all season but haven't been seeing very many mature deer. This guy growled/roared at 3 oclock but stayed in a thicket for an hour and a half. I had the Mathews and the DISC Extreme with me in the tree. He came in to 35 and started to walk away on the angle so I switched out for the DISC. I'm kind of disappointed because he got back on a 40 yard trail and I could've sent a Rage through him but there wasn't time to swtich back. Shot him with the DISC Extreme at 40 yards.

Cliff's first buck of the year.

Dr. Cliff Higgins — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:47:12 GMT

I shot this buck Saturday on an early gun permit hunt on a WMA in Northwest, AR. 30-06. 75 yards. He weighed 130 lbs field dressed.

Won't Be Long!!!

buckfever7 — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:02:47 GMT

Thought I'd post a couple pics from my cam...looking forward to October 1st as I'm sure ya'll are! These are Hoosier bucks.

VS-1 Estrus

OO7(aka Roy S) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:21:33 GMT

Many of you all have probably seen this, or have used it. But, this is some great Estrus Attractant. Check er' out!

http://bordercrossinglabs.startmystore.com/Category.asp?Category=1

Last deer of the season

buckfever7 — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:07:26 GMT

All in all it was great comming back to the midwest this deer season (Indiana). New england is great but I honestly saw more deer in a coulple of days of the rut here this year than entire month in Maine. Big Timber hunting is tough. Ended up with 3 doe including this on I shot on Dec. 26. Missed the big guy below on Nov. 12th by misjudging the yardage. uuugggggg!

Bring on the TURKEYS!!!

my first buck ever with a muzzleloader.

Hillbilly — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:24:39 GMT

Here's my first ever button buck, I have killed plenty of big bucks, but never took down a button before. This one was 115 pounds on the hoof. He field dressed out at 91pounds.... gonna be tender and good eatting.

ohio 8 pointer

aimatdeer — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:25:46 GMT

decent 8 pointer here in ohio came to rattling, woodhaven grunt and a little tinks 69. little over 200 pounds and you know he ran down a big hill before expiring.

TAGGED OUT!!!

Dr. Cliff Higgins — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 19:21:39 GMT

Deer season has been good to me, here in Arkansas! I have achieved the "Triple Trophy" for the second year in a row! The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recognizes hunters with a patch and certificate if they succeed in killing three deer in one season with all three methods of harvesting an animal: bow, rifle, muzzleloader. The heck of it is; gun season doesn't even open state-wide, here in Arkansas, until Nov. 11. I was fortunate enough to be drawn for a special early season gun hunt on a Wildlife Management Area that opens the weekend before regular gun season. I shot a 5 1/2 year old doe with my .30-06 this past Saturday. (This hunt had a one deer, either-sex limit.) The same thing happened about four weeks ago when I was hunting on that same WMA during their early muzzleloader season. I couldn't believe that I got drawn for both hunts this year. The Good Lord was looking out for me. I had to kill my deer quick because my wife is about to have our fourth baby, and I needed to tag out ASAP! I shot an 8 pointer on this muzzleloader hunt. He weighed 118 lbs. field dressed. Not bad for a mountain buck! I'll try and get a photo of the 8 pointer on here soon! My last buck came two days ago with my bow. He was a small one, not even picture worthy, but he sho-nough ate good. And my wife sho-nough was glad to get that phone call saying I was THROUGH! The jake I shot with my bow a couple of weeks ago was just icing on the cake. Man the Lord really blessed ol' Cliff this fall! Ya'll have fun in the woods! The bucks are really chasin' in Arkansas right now. And BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!!

God Bless,

Cliff's 8 Point Buck

Dr. Cliff Higgins — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 23:44:07 GMT

Here's a photo of my 8 pointer taken in Arkansas with a muzzleloader. .50 cal. Knight Disc with a 100 grain powder charge and 295 grain Power Belt Hollow Point bullet did the number!

Deer Down

showbird — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 01:28:49 GMT

Opening Day of Missouri Bow Season starts off with a big doe. Shot her at 7 yard and she only went 60 more yards. What a way to start off the season!

Early Sightings

GobblerSlayer — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:03:14 GMT

Has anyone been seeing any bucks with their antlers? I have got a couple on my trail cameras but nothing too big yet. Just wondering what everyone else is seeing.

Semper Fi

Georgia Archery

FloridaCracker — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:26:03 GMT

Georgia archery season starts in two weeks, it has cooled down to 94 and the heat index is below 100. At least we have had no storms and the mosquitos are not like they were last year.

Looking for a frost and ready for some fresh venison.

FloridaCracker

Hoosier Deer

buckfever7 — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:02:20 GMT

This is just one of the farms I'm on already here in IN, so far 7 different bucks, I'm guessing 4 to be over 2 1/2 and 2 of those are over 3. Here are a few of the pics. Love the one with the frisky fawn that got a little confused.

Deer Grunts (Attn: Mike)

GobblerSlayer — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 14:03:20 GMT

Mike,

I am going to get one of your deer grunts but I dont know which one to get. Do they sound different? Can the Classic get wet? You know hunting in Iowa your bound to get wet. Well thats all I need to know. Thanks for your help.

Semper Fi