oxcowboy Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 hey folks TJ's post about going to his hunting camp got me thinking about my deer seasons past, deer season has become even more special to me now since my little one is big enough to go out and sit in a blind with me. Got to take him out last season for the first time, and he is hooked on it. yes it is unloaded. his first hunt was successful, we managed to bag this basket rack 8 pointer, but to him it was a monster! I have just started bow hunting this year. here in southern ohio we can take up to 6 deer this year, 1 buck and 5 does, 3 must be taken by bow and before shotgun season starts. so far i have drawn on 2 does, but havent let the arrow fly yet, its just been too warm here to let one cure properly. i hope all the hunters on the board have a great year in the woods/bush, remember to be safe, wear all the proper gear, know what your shooting at, and whats behind it. if ya got a young one, take a day to let them go out with ya. you might not bag a trophy, but you may gain a hunting partner for life. here are a couple of my better bucks from the past. nice 8 pt from 05 decent 9 point, just not real wide if ya got any good hunting pics of the past feel free to add them on. jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 First one with a shot gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Heres some of my favourites.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay T Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I don't have all my pics here at work but here is a few my dad and I got last year with the muzzleloaders. The doe has a 2" velvet antler, a good big doe with no young, perfect for the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay T Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Also my 150lb 4 1/2 foot Black bear, shot with a compound bow. The rug looks great on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I don't hunt. How do they count the points? And does this only apply to the male. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay T Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I don't hunt. How do they count the points? And does this only apply to the male. Nelly, no it just doesn't apply for males. Female deer (doe) have horns or racks also but not common. Here is a pic showing all points are marked in red. Hope it helps you understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Well,Well...theres a deer hunter in training,right on dad.!!!!!!!!!!! ..looks like you have a very helpfullo & willing hunting partner,to go on all those boys hunting trips. ...its great when your kids get right into what you love to do....my little daughter loves to fish with me....its greatthanks for sharing...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I'm still abit confuse. Besides counting the # of tips on the horn which = points, Don't they somehow measure the horns and where do they start the count process for the total inches? Am I totally lost or on the right track for counting the points in inches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay T Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I'm still abit confuse. Besides counting the # of tips on the horn which = points, Don't they somehow measure the horns and where do they start the count process for the total inches? Am I totally lost or on the right track for counting the points in inches? You are on the right track. You measure the length of the main beam from start to finish, then measure the thickest part of each base around and then measure the length of each tine add them all together and that will give your total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 You are on the right track. You measure the length of the main beam from start to finish, then measure the thickest part of each base around and then measure the length of each tine add them all together and that will give your total. Thanks for explaining the point system Outdoorsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickster Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 The first pic is the one I got last year. Small guy but tall and really even sides The second pic is of his daddy I got him on my trail cam this summer while still in velvet. Can't wait for season to open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) More of the area and my biggest so far,and the one Im still trying to get. Edited October 11, 2007 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnfiend Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 How's this for an image? I have done it to two deer so far. I strictly bow hunt. I live my entire year looking forward to the fall. Thanks again for getting me all fired up, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Thats great shooting bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 im gonna puke.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 im gonna puke.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 How's this for an image? Quite Frankly...it sucks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckster Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Quite Frankly...it sucks!! wonderfull pic did u frame that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxcowboy Posted October 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 i wish this one was mine, but he was killed by an amish hunter opening day of bow season last year. it is from my home county, approx. 8 miles from my farm. i think it scored around 295 and is the second biggest ever taken in ohio. not sure what i would do if one that big walked out infront of me. jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 not sure what i would do if one that big walked out infront of me. jason Wipe my butt.... while I was runnin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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