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by dan » Wed May 09, 2018 11:50 am » in Deer Hunting

I got some shocking and devastating news today... A man, a real man, my friend, Stanley Schmidt passed away yesterday.
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View first unread post Busted! What do I do now?

Last post by Randyflash « Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:34 am
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by Randyflash » Wed Oct 09, 2019 3:45 am

Got a question for you veteran beast hunters... Last night I was setup in a bedding area over a fresh scrape anticipating some good action. Wind was...

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View first unread post Locating the security cover

Last post by greenhorndave « Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:06 am
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by JPiskun1080 » Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:42 am

I feel like I’m having a hard time finding “security cover” on the few pieces of state land I hunt here in upstate NY. Majority of it is usually...

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View first unread post Best state for public land bowhunter to live?

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This topic has a poll. by mike_mc » Mon Mar 18, 2019 6:43 am

Considering things such as amount of public land, season length, weather, employment, taxes, and species to hunt, what state do you feel is the best...
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View first unread post How many trucks

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by DhD » Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:26 am

I've only been hunting public for a couple of years, I'm wondering what you guys actually consider high pressure. Yesterday I went to an area that...
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View first unread post School me: Shedding some light on nocturnal bucks

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by Mathews94 » Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:15 pm

Something I’ve struggled with growing up was busting those big, nocturnal bucks that you swear the my only move during day light. You’d get them...

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View first unread post Great tool for Sun/Moon expected twilight times

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by whiteoakacorn » Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:10 am

I'm not sure if I'm posting this at the right spot or not but I have been using an App that has been great and I wanted to share. I check it daily...

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View first unread post GOOD LUCK DAN AND JOE !!

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by Singing Bridge » Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:58 am

"Big Buck Serial Killer" Dan and "Natural Born Buck Killer" Joe are headed to Michigan shortly to participate in the Public Land...
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View first unread post Deep swamp/woods

Last post by Mapmaker « Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:56 am
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by Mapmaker » Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:54 am

To all,

In regards to BIG woods and finding transition zones and lines within the greater expanse and locating travel, staging and bedding areas...
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View first unread post Water thermals

Last post by PK_ « Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:16 am
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by Randyflash » Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:29 am

So a lot has been discussed about water thermals in the evening when the water stays warm after the sun goes down. I am curious, does the opposite...

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View first unread post Scouting preferences? Time & Stategies

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by PAbowhunter10 » Wed Sep 18, 2019 12:16 am

Just like everyone else on the forum, in the off season I’m constantly trying to consume information on bowhunting tactics that might give me an edge...
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View first unread post Did I find a buck bed ?

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by Mathews94 » Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:57 am

:oops: I’ve been on the beast movement for about 2 years now but still haven’t found any buck beds yet. I have definitely found a bed but I’m not...
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View first unread post First true beast style hunt, need help

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by BRoth82 » Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:07 am

Alright guys looking for some help here, I'm going out hunting tonight for my first true beast style hunt.

Here's my thought, I scouted this area...

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View first unread post Is Your Public Land Truly Pressured?

Last post by alfsisaiah « Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:53 am
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by funderburk » Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:33 pm

I think a misconception hunters can have (including me) is that all public land is pressured. No matter where you live. If it’s public, it’s...
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View first unread post First time post and new at public hunting

Last post by Loper221 « Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:12 am
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by Loper221 » Sun Sep 29, 2019 12:21 pm

I'm planning on going to Illinois in November to hunt public land and would sure appreciate any help I'm going in blind. Don't want no one's spot but...

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View first unread post urban deer hunting in parks

Last post by greenhorndave « Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:45 am
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by fr0sty » Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:12 am

I was drawn for an urban deer hunt here in central mn and could use some advice from any of you with experience. I've done three afternoon hunts but...
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View first unread post need advise on winds

Last post by Djp32 « Fri Sep 27, 2019 1:56 am
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by Djp32 » Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:53 am

So say winds are light and variable in hill country but the weather channel still gives a predominant direction, how much wind does it take for bucks...

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View first unread post Military crest

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by Homey88 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 3:49 pm

Got a quick question. I was scouting a ridge top and found a faint trail just above the military crest. Below is a nice bench. During the rut would...

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View first unread post Nocturnal buck movement strategies

Last post by Tennhunter3 « Tue Sep 24, 2019 2:57 am
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by Mathews94 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:27 pm

Was just curious how you guys would even start with a nocturnal buck moving at 9:30 at night, approximate 250 yards away in the bottom of the ride of...

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View first unread post Missouri camping options?

Last post by hambone « Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:43 pm
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by Redbeard91 » Wed Sep 04, 2019 5:55 am

Might make the trip down to Missouri for a week this fall if I tag out up here in Wisconsin early enough. Have never hunted down there and looking...

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View first unread post Opinions on spooked buck? Question on bedding

Last post by Mathews94 « Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:31 pm
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by Mathews94 » Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:59 am

I was setup with a trail camera about 50 yards away from what I thought might be a bed

I may have been to aggressive/too close to it but I’m not...

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View first unread post Help me figure out this mountain

Last post by flinginairos « Sat Sep 21, 2019 1:13 pm
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by Dcella » Fri Aug 30, 2019 10:35 am

I tried scouting this and the mountain side is loaded with nettles and I back out due to not being dressed properly, I am assuming that the deep cut...

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View first unread post Ridge top beds

Last post by Budgetbuck1 « Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:29 am
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by <DK> » Sat Sep 07, 2019 10:33 am

What kind of back cover or security is he using? Is there food on the top?

I have found many night beds on the tops where acorns are heavy but not...

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View first unread post Public Land - Singular Sign - PULL THE TRIGGER!!

Last post by BBH1980 « Sat Sep 14, 2019 4:14 pm
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by Singing Bridge » Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:22 am

I always find myself, at this time of the year, making statements along this line. We have so many new Beasts....

In heavy pressure, public land...
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View first unread post Public Land Iowa (First post on Beast)

Last post by muddy « Thu Sep 12, 2019 2:03 pm
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by malcom1286 » Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:09 am

After 4 long years this Louisiana boy was finally awarded my zone 5 tag for Iowa!! Super pumped!! I will be heading up for a scouting trip in two...

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View first unread post Define "Overlooked"

Last post by But dozer « Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:02 pm
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by MIRyan » Mon Sep 17, 2018 1:37 am

Hey everybody, looking for some guidance in regard to determining what's an "overlooked" spot on public ground. I understand the idea...
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