Pa.Flinty only season?

[Juniata]

 

[pacanis]

I sure wish we had one of those Sundays today. After raining all day yesterday, hunting today would be nice!

 

[pamtnman]

I sure wish we had one of those Sundays today. After raining all day yesterday, hunting today would be nice!

Official Sunday hunting should be every Sunday from September 15th until February 28th, for all small game, all big game, and waterfowl. It’s no wonder some people take this ridiculous situation into their own hands and surreptitiously hunt on Sundays. I understand their thinking.

 

[Africa58double]

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Please elaborate. Is this small space a area large enough for a person to get into?

 

[Juniata]

Please elaborate. Is this small space a area large enough for a person to get into?

You could yes. I just took a break there and warmed up before continuing my hunt

 

[Africa58double]

You could yes. I just took a break there and warmed up before continuing my hunt

That’s awesome
I once hunted a peninsula area really only assessable by boat. There was a small cave one could set up a cot in… small Dakota fire pit just outside if need. It was optimal… If you really wanted to rough it.

Seriously I thought about it, I’ve got a military cot to backpack in with and Good wool clothes. Walk out the cave and you’re hunting a very secluded area.

 

[pamtnman]

I want to see a picture of that 9lbs coat

Here ya go, made by Barb Shaputis in Perry County, PA. Look closely and you will see the Rogers Rangers buttons

 

[Africa58double]

Here ya go, made by Barb Shaputis in Perry County, PA. Look closely and you will see the Rogers Rangers buttons

Wow I bet that works well hunting in frigid temps

 

[pamtnman]

Wow I bet that works well hunting in frigid temps

Indeed! It’s the very best and warmest coat I have, but it really only works for very cold sits or very cold slow still hunts. Otherwise it’ll bake ya. Last week a lady asked me if I was concerned about it dragging on the ground, and much faster than I ever thought I was capable of, I responded No, I keep it zipped up. Fact is, it’s too nicely made to drag around in the woods like on a deer drive. Glad you like it, thank you

 

[JamesT]

Was out several days over the last week and really can't believe I didn't get into deer. Saw a couple the other morning but was still too dark to shoot. Hunted hard today in a prime area I thought but just couldn't find em. Did find the old bones of a 19th century homestead in a hollow so took the opportunity for a photo.
James

 

[Pipercub]

@Pipercub thats a nice buck, but what the heck is that on the end of his right antler?

Thank you! I’m super happy with him. He must’ve hurt it In velvet. The main beam turns straight down and the G3 curls and points straight out.

 

[Juniata]

Was out several days over the last week and really can't believe I didn't get into deer. Saw a couple the other morning but was still too dark to shoot. Hunted hard today in a prime area I thought but just couldn't find em. Did find the old bones of a 19th century homestead in a hollow so took the opportunity for a photo.
James

Late season is so stinkin' tough. They're either everywhere or gone it seems.
Great photo!

 

[Africa58double]

My favorite.. late season

As long as ya have the Wool duds to keep warm.

 

[pamtnman]

Why Mister Filson I presume

 

[pacanis]

It's been solid rain here the past few days.
I'm hoping to get back out today.

 

[pamtnman]

The huge buck I was after since archery season turned up as a doe. Despite carefully looking at his head this morning as he walked by, to ensure it wasn’t a spike or a button buck, I thought it was a doe and shot just as he had cut my scent at 35 yards and froze. I’ll go look for his shed antlers after I’m done butchering him. Crazy weather has gone from pouring rain and horrible fog to now hot sunshine. I kept the flintlock under wraps and under my arm until I saw him, and only then brought the gun up. The air is so moist now that ignition could be a challenge. I’m feeling conflicted about this kill. On the one hand success is important. A lot of people are going to enjoy this animal. On the other hand, he’s a very old bruiser who I’d rather know was out there waiting for this fall. He had a huge rack.

 

[pacanis]

The huge buck I was after since archery season turned up as a doe. Despite carefully looking at his head this morning as he walked by, to ensure it wasn’t a spike or a button buck, I thought it was a doe and shot just as he had cut my scent at 35 yards and froze. I’ll go look for his shed antlers after I’m done butchering him. Crazy weather has gone from pouring rain and horrible fog to now hot sunshine. I kept the flintlock under wraps and under my arm until I saw him, and only then brought the gun up. The air is so moist now that ignition could be a challenge. I’m feeling conflicted about this kill. On the one hand success is important. A lot of people are going to enjoy this animal. On the other hand, he’s a very old bruiser who I’d rather know was out there waiting for this fall. He had a huge rack.

Congrats on a fine deer.
That's why they call it "antlerless". Nothing you could do.

 

[superkodiaksteiner]

I haven't been out as much as I would like this season. Hoping we get past this wet spell in the western side of the state. I have been itching to get out!

 

[pamtnman]

Congrats on a fine deer.
That's why they call it "antlerless". Nothing you could do.

Thank you. I appreciate your nice words. I’m needing absolution on this. Last week on a deer drive I pushed what I could tell was a big animal to the standers. The shot went off and when I got up to it there lay a very big buck minus his antlers. Don’t recall seeing antlers drop this early. Bucks with racks are still moving, so I guess it depends on the health of the individual animal. Well, I wanted to share this to give hope to other late season hunters, who are all struggling with crappy weather. My hands are about to get real bloody for the next hour or two while I do a basic butcher job on him, so I wanted to put up the pictures before diving into the work.

 

[superkodiaksteiner]

Here's a doe from last year. This is my first kill with REAL bullets that my boys and I poured. That was super fun.