Jack Harris semi-live from OHIO
Contributors to this thread:Whitetail Deer
From: Jack Harris
17-Nov-14
Packing up for an early morning 6.5 hour drive west to stay with fellow member Matt Andersen. I plan on an early afternoon Tuesday hunt, then as much as I can stand (dare I say "all day sits") through Friday, in the land of the giants. 200 acres private hardwoods. Matt been showing me pics of some great bucks, and of course he scored early already and put another friend on a good 140 class 10pt. I am not placing any special limitations on my hunt, as for "inches" but I would certainly expect I won't release unless it's a class up from what I am accustomed to in NJ... My only concern is the weather - I have slowly become a big sissy over the cold as I age...
TUE - cloudy, high 20, low 11, winds W 17, gusts to 36
WED- some sun, high 33, low 22 winds S15 gusts to 30
THU -mostly cloudy and flurries, high 29, low 13 winds WSW 10 gusts to 18
FRI - clouds and sun, high 27, low 12, winds NW 7, gusts to 12
WOW - looks like I will have some VERY challenging temps and wind conditions... I don't have a HBS, but will do best I can... A goosedown vest and my Kamuk icefishing boots will be part of the standard apparel, as with a hand muffler with handwarmers and heavy fleece gloves..
Hope for bucks coming out of lockdown and big boys cruising all day, that will certainly help take my mind off how utterly freezing cold I will be!
I will give periodic updates but in those temps, phone will be in my pocket most of the hunt...
A little scared!
Jack
From: Jack Harris
17-Nov-14
if I survive this, I may have to consider a ND hunt!
From: HuntnBigGame
17-Nov-14
Good luck Jack, Just got back to Jersey Yesterday, Real slow the 4 days I was there. Thought the cold front would have them moving, but I think your right about being on lock down now. Only seen a few young bucks and no chasing at all. I feel for you, it's going to be miserable out. Maybe that will get them going again for you.
From: CAS_HNTR
17-Nov-14
Good luck jack.....hope they are moving for ya.....makes the cold more bearable!
From: AndrewManukas@work
17-Nov-14
Jack, Don't defeat yourself before you begin. My brother swears by the HBS and I may have to get one one day. I am with you though the older I get the less I like the cold. Stick a big one. I will be following along everyday now that I am back to work.
From: Mule Power
17-Nov-14
You are damn lucky you aren't hunting today Jack. YUK!
Which way do you go? I have a Heater Suit you could borrow if you pass by me.
Good luck!!!!!!! No, I'm not jealous. ;-)
From: Jack Harris
17-Nov-14
Route 80 all the way to CANTON... Then looks about 15 miles south of there, on the Tuscarawas river...
Will be snow on ground for sure, maybe I can keep my snowy buck streak going!
From: Fulldraw1972
17-Nov-14
Good luck Jack!!! I will be following along.
From: Bou'bound
17-Nov-14
Good luck Jack. Keep the good season going.
The temps really are not that bad, come on it's not like you are heading to northern Manitoba. A bit below freezing with winds of about 20MPH are normally survivable LOL
PS now if it was raining / sleeting that is a whole different issue.
From: Chip T.
17-Nov-14
Have a great time with Matt and good luck!!
From: GhostBird
17-Nov-14
Good luck... keep us updated.
From: midwest
17-Nov-14
g'luck!
From: fritz
17-Nov-14
Hooe your correct about the lockdown,its been slow in the Bucheye.
From: Mule Power
17-Nov-14
Too far north for me to hand it off to you. I'm near the airport in Beaver county. Nice day to not hunt eh Jack! Good luck. I'll be checking in to see how it's going.
From: mattandersen
17-Nov-14
Waiting on you Jack! As we spoke this morning, I am still seeing lots of buck sign. Fresh (huge) rubs and some scrapes. Less scrapes than a few weeks ago...It is currently snowing, heavy wet snow. Prob 3" now another 2" expected, then the COLD! The deer will be up and moving, hopefully Jack is in one of my stands when a bruiser comes by! Safe travels bud!
From: Jack Harris
17-Nov-14
yes the snow will tell us the deer patterns and where the hot scrapes are for sure! THe downside is, 5 inches of wet snow and what 12 degree temps will do to that... CRUNCH CRUNCH CRUNCH... I probably will be better off driving quad right to the stand! LOL
From: Chip T.
17-Nov-14
Can I assume that you will visit with your long, lost cousin 3 times removed Kelly Harris?
From: steve
17-Nov-14
good luck !
From: sureshot
17-Nov-14
What is the humidity supposed to be?
Good luck Jack and look at the bright side, at least your arrow won't be stuck in that frozen ground quite so far.
From: JW
17-Nov-14
Bucks should be cruising for you Jack. I filled my buck tag on 11/1 But I've been out filling some doe tags for the last couple of weeks. My buddies and I have noticed good movement early mornings and at midday. That's observation from 4 different counties so should be a decent average of movement. Good luck, shoot straight and stay warm!
From: Jack Harris
17-Nov-14
Chip - too far to visit Cuz Kell.... Maybe I will get invited on one of his excellent adventures some day!
From: fritz
17-Nov-14
Mule Power, glad to see another Beaver County guy on here.
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
Just hit the road 3:20am - 426 miles due west to go. 33 degrees here in NJ. It's 16 in Dover Ohio winds gusting to 27 out of the WSW. OH JOY!!!! I don't hunt in NJ if it's below 20 unless there is no wind. what the heck am I doing???
From: pav
18-Nov-14
Just part of the adventure Jack....enjoy!
Best of luck.
From: Mule Power
18-Nov-14
Rewards are better after overcoming a few obstacles Jack. Losing a few fingers and surviving hypothermia will make for a good story. It's freakin cold and windy out this morning!
Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel. Goin' to the treestand gonna have yourself a real... good time.
From: Tony Phillips
18-Nov-14
11 degrees here this morning with a -7 wind chill.
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
Oh well I nearly took a buck with my grand Cherokee 30 minutes into the trip this morning back in Jersey I am not sure if that is a good sign or not
From: mattandersen
18-Nov-14
As I already told Jack, I spotted a nice 110" 8 pt bedded/tending a bedded doe in the middle of a yard about a mile from my jobsite. The property he's hunting is adjacent to my jobsite. Also saw a lot of other deer running around. Trying to stay warm I presume! haha Bundle up Jack! See you in a few hours!
From: Ace
18-Nov-14
Good luck Jack! Matt, I hope that you have fun too. I'm looking forward to the updates.
From: Franzen
18-Nov-14
As long as you don't make any errant left turns and drive several hundred miles without noticing you should be fine. I hear western Alabama is brutally cold this time of year. Good luck.
From: mattandersen
18-Nov-14
I'm bucked out and will be working this week, although I am working a half day today. I will prob sit another stand on the property. I don't want to booger up anything for Jack though...I sure do love shooting does though! Jack's latest update, 110 miles left but got pulled over. I think he is driving with his blow up doll in the passenger seat again! Think he calls her Sally! haha jk Jack!
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
I got a "break" he gave me 5mph over limit. Apparently I was going 83 in a 65. I told him the blue sign said "80" and thought I was close. No points but $145 fine. Damn!!!! Fueling up now my hands have frostbite already
From: SCKS_Bowhunter
18-Nov-14
Franzen, LMAO you beat me to it. Good luck Jack! Will be following from the office.
From: DcoleinPA
18-Nov-14
Good luck Jack!
I see that Doors reference Mule Power :)
From: orionsbrother
18-Nov-14
orionsbrother's Link
Ha! I'll see your Doors, Joe and raise you a Robbie Robertson.
Good luck Jack. Have fun. Stay warm.
From: elmer@laptop
18-Nov-14
Good luck Jack!
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
Well I am in a stand. 20 degrees and am quite warm so far. My view looking down this mini Mtn at the tuscarawas River. Lots of trax walking in.
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
Still pissed about the speeding ticket but thanked him for no points and shook his hand. It pays to be nice
From: Chip T.
18-Nov-14
Give'm hell Jack and show those bucks what the Jersey Boys are made of.
From: Rick M
18-Nov-14
Good luck Jack. It is supposed to warm up a bit over the next couple of days
From: staywarmguy
18-Nov-14
"A goosedown vest and my Kamuk icefishing boots will be part of the standard apparel, as with a hand muffler with handwarmers and heavy fleece gloves.. "
I hunted in Knox County, OH on Saturday and never needed gloves. I used the new "Hunter's Apron". Check it out here:
www.huntersapron.com
It also has a built-in hand muffler - really keeps me warm in cold weather!
From: GeeQ
18-Nov-14
Jim (staywarmguy), are you a sponsor here, or are you just hijacking this thread for your own benefit?
Good luck Jack. It's cold out there.
From: willliamtell
18-Nov-14
It's chilling off around here - only going to get to around 60 today. Was in short sleeves shroom hunting and looking for pig sign last weekend. Had to get in a dig in the otherwise unrelenting misery of commie Cali. I'd rather be hunting big bucks and heck with the temperature - knock one dead Jack!
From: PghHuntress
18-Nov-14
It may be a cold hunt Jack, but brave the weather because it is some truly beautiful property! Plus, Matt has about 10 heaters waiting for you at his place to warm your toes when you finish! Enjoy!
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
Matt rattled in a120 class 8 that got down wind of him but he doe hunting anyway. I am on my 3rd snickers peanut butter square and thinking about a hot steak dinner later. Still keeping warm
From: Chip T.
18-Nov-14
Focus man focus!! Forget about the food and concentrate:) You can hit the Walpack Inn when you get home.
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
Passed a young 6 pt
From: otcWill
18-Nov-14
Ha! Walpack Inn was my favorite as a kid cuz of all the deer watching at dinner. Make it a trifecta Jack!
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
That 6 was out of his freakin mind just running with no purpose. If he were big he be dead
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
Just passed another wide young 6 that winded me then ran behind me and stopped at 10 yards. Swirling winds no good I'm this side hill. Matt has a doe down
From: CAS_HNTR
18-Nov-14
Saw a bunch of deer on the way home about 2 hrs from where you're hunting.....the cold has them up!
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
Well for a bitter cold afternoon maybe topped 17 degrees and gusty we did alright. Matt rattled in the 8 and shot this doe. I passed up two six pointers. Hope for warmer temps and less wind rest of week. 12 degrees in morning. Time for a steak dinner!
From: HuntnBigGame
18-Nov-14
Sounds like your off to a good start.
From: HUNT MAN
18-Nov-14
Do you ever rattle in does ?
From: Jack Harris
18-Nov-14
matt saw the Buck and wanted to practice and it worked. I pretty sure it had no bearing on the doe later on
From: mattandersen
18-Nov-14
I was rattling in does! I saw Stan Potts do it once! ;) It helped keep me warm and why not!? It's fun!
From: mattandersen
18-Nov-14
And the steak dinner was awesome! Thanks Jack!
From: drycreek
18-Nov-14
Luck guys !
From: Mule Power
18-Nov-14
otcWill and Hunt Man you guys are everywhere I look! lol Not a bad thing. Checking out those Lowas Will.
JJJack, dddid you chchchange your last name to Frost yet?
From: Jack Harris
19-Nov-14
Long walk over hill over dale deep in the property. Hope for a nice morning. Followed fresh yote trax most of way in
From: sureshot
19-Nov-14
Good luck today, it looks like good weather.
From: jax2009r
19-Nov-14
Jack are you hunting private or state land ?
From: Jack Harris
19-Nov-14
Just passed up a 110" 8pt. Followed 2 doe and two fawn had him at 20 yds. I was watching buck and a doe saw me move. End of that. . Actually grunted him back in after.
From: Jack Harris
19-Nov-14
200 acre private. All woods steep ridges and ravines. Very rugged
From: Julius K
19-Nov-14
Good Luck Jack!
From: Bonecracker
19-Nov-14
Ahhh!! That BH looks familiar!! Love those VPA's Jack!! The have worked very well for me on elk and deer!!
From: HUNT MAN
19-Nov-14
Was just asking. Never knew you could rattle in does. Good luck. HUNT
From: Jack Harris
19-Nov-14
9am had two doe come blasting past me. Saw the chaser. Another 110 class 8. Looked same but last I saw him he was way behind me this guy in front 75 yds.
From: Jack Harris
19-Nov-14
Not sure how healthy this was for lunch but after being I 14 degree breezy weather all morning it sure hit the spot served piping hot. "Hamburger gravy" was the name. Over mashed taters!
From: Bowbender
19-Nov-14
Love that pic of early morning, bow and snow. Just awesome.
From: sureshot
19-Nov-14
Jack, Something tells me that dinner won't look much different when it comes back out later!
From: Jack Harris
19-Nov-14
Back on same stand by 1:30 pm. Best stand for south wind. I have a Baggie full of fresh venison jerky Matt just made to add on top of that slop I just ate which was quite good. . It's 33 degrees it feels like a heat wave. Rut still on need a big cruiser to come by.
From: Jack Harris
19-Nov-14
The tru-fire caliper makes an excellent jerky holder! Next level thinking right there for sure.
From: otcWill
19-Nov-14
How big he gotta be to catch an arrow Jack? Thanks for posting
From: Jack Harris
19-Nov-14
Will- bigger than this guy I passed up this morn
From: willliamtell
19-Nov-14
Jack, what are you hoping/holding out for? Maybe get Matt to post upwind and do some rattlin for you.
From: Jack Harris
19-Nov-14
Williamtell his one on Matt's cam will do just fine. Just saw a doe running full speed 250 yds aw aw an hour ago. Then had a young fawn browsing around me for 30 minutes best hour yet to come
From: Jack Harris
19-Nov-14
Just had a 90" 8pt come from behind me and stop 10 yards on downwind side of tree. Is was as if someone punched him in the nose! I should smell like a deer all the jerky I ate.
From: Fulldraw1972
19-Nov-14
Jack my mom has always made hamburger gravy and mashed potatoes. It is one of my all time favorites. Good luck!!!
From: deerslayer
19-Nov-14
I'm rootin' for ya Jack!
From: cityhunter
19-Nov-14
glad to see u are out of NJ best of luck
From: standswittaknife
19-Nov-14
Keep at it jack!
From: Charlie Rehor
19-Nov-14
What kind of broad head do you use?
From: CAS_HNTR
19-Nov-14
Charlie......hahaha
Pretty sure he shoots rage!
;-)
From: kellyharris
20-Nov-14
Damn Cuz are you trying to keep the family traidition going here in Ohio?
Kill something!!!
From: GhostBird
20-Nov-14
Keep after em Jack... just make sure your release is not clogged up with jerky!!!
From: Jack Harris
20-Nov-14
Tried a new spot this morning had 3 doe come by in range at 7:35 and saw another 200 yards behind them that looked Bucky but didnt follow. Slow till 10 and went for breakfast. Back in stand by 12:45 where I saw 3 8 pointers yesterday. There is a fresh rub 30 yds from stand tree is 6" wide all fresh shavings on top of new snow. I don't think the small 8s made this rub. Charlie my VPA BH is ready to kill!
From: Jack Harris
20-Nov-14
27 degrees winds WSW 17 gusting to 28 according to weather. It feels like a heat wave
From: Bullhound
20-Nov-14
love that rub! let that VPA eat!!!!
From: Jack Harris
20-Nov-14
Well wind shifted and now blowing right at the fresh rub. Also just got long distance winded by two doe that I saw. 120 yards beyond the rub this hunt could be fubar'd
From: GhostBird
20-Nov-14
Damn hamburger gravy!
From: GhostBird
20-Nov-14
... and jerky!
From: Jack Harris
20-Nov-14
Just put a nice thick 9 or 10 or down. Probably what made the rub. Story to follow
From: Ace
20-Nov-14
Awesome Jack, Congrats! Can't wait for pics.
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20-Nov-14
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From: Chip T.
20-Nov-14
Way to go Jack!! Can't wait for the photo shoot.
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20-Nov-14
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20-Nov-14
Busted up heavy 10
From: sureshot
20-Nov-14
Good shooting Jack!
From: Panhandle Bob
20-Nov-14
Nice!
From: deerslayer
20-Nov-14
Sweet man! Great buck! You got the killer eyes this year....
(I was checking this thread in my stand last night right before I whacked my buck!)
Congrats!
From: Bullhound
20-Nov-14
good thing you kilt him, he woulda kicked your butt! looks like a tough deer!!! Congratulations!!!
From: Mark Watkins
20-Nov-14
Congrats Jack! Your snowy buck streak continues! Looked like a fun hunt!
Mark
From: cityhunter
20-Nov-14
nice going jack keep going west !!!!!!!
From: boothill
20-Nov-14
Looks like that VPA made a nice trail of red to follow in the white snow. Congrats Jack! Heck of a fall your having so far.
From: standswittaknife
20-Nov-14
Great job Jack!!!
From: otcWill
20-Nov-14
Nice! Great season for ya, thanks for posting
From: elmer@laptop
20-Nov-14
Cool!
From: Ace of Spades
20-Nov-14
Nice buck, good job!
From: mattandersen
20-Nov-14
Jacks buck
From: Jack Harris
20-Nov-14
Well I was cursing myself for over hunting that stand and getting winded and second guessing myself. He surprised me from behind I had zero time to react it was get bow off hook release on d-loop all I had was side view at 8 yards and quick decision "shooter" and shot him walking. Watched him trot away and he stood by his fresh rub and teetered and did the death run down a steep ravine. Tried to move him he has to be over 200 undressed I had to wait for Matt and the quad. Could not budge him too steep
From: mattandersen
20-Nov-14
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From: standswittaknife
20-Nov-14
That is a nice heave deer!
From: HUNT MAN
20-Nov-14
Very nice. congrats. HUNT
From: mattandersen
20-Nov-14
Thanks for coming out Jack! I have had fun guiding 4 successful hunters this year! Unfortunately one buddy gut shot a nice buck and didn't recover it but Jack, my girlfriend and my buddy Jeremy all shot and recovered their bucks! Jack sat it out in the brutally cold, snow and ice and made it happen!
From: mattandersen
20-Nov-14
My girl the Pittsburgh Huntress!
From: mattandersen
20-Nov-14
Here is Jeremy with his 9, same spot less snow...lol sorry don't mean to hijack Jacks thread but I'm pretty proud of myself! It feels good to put others on nice bucks and my girl on her first!!! Not to mention Jack and I both have had incredible hunting seasons!
From: Jack Harris
20-Nov-14
Thanks for having me Matt I was starting to lose hope and with 10 degrees in morning was already thinking about my next and last day game plan. You did a great job placing 3 ladder stands for me and showing me around the most critical was having your quad. No way I could have walked over a mile that bundled up! I love Ohio!
From: Urbncwby
20-Nov-14
Congratulations. Nice buck. Its not easy to stay out in the cold!
From: Bou'bound
20-Nov-14
great job Jack. what a brute.
From: Andrew W. Manukas
20-Nov-14
Yeah Buddy! That is a great buck.
From: ryanrc
20-Nov-14
What a horse! Nice, congratulations.
From: HuntnBigGame
20-Nov-14
Way to go Jack, Way to get it done in the cold. Congrat's to you both.
From: SteveB
20-Nov-14
Congrats...great buck! Way to stick with it!
From: Rick M
20-Nov-14
Waite, did you say Jack was your girlfriend?
Nice Job guys!! Congrats.
From: T Mac
20-Nov-14
Great job guys!
From: midwest
20-Nov-14
Nice work fellas!
From: Ace
20-Nov-14
Great buck Jack! Well done Matt, you're quite the guide. Its good to see Jeremy's buck, he called in my Moose for me last October, he's a hell of a hunter, guide and a great guy.
From: Jack Harris
20-Nov-14
Thanks everyone. I did put my time in for sure in 3 days in really brutal conditions (for me) but I had a great time passed up 2 six points first hunt then an 8 next hunt then a diff 8 next hunt then 3 nice doe this morn and saw a buck In distance. Also saw several othe other doe and a few other bucks. Just a great experience in beuatiful rugged cold snowy country. I am amazed how big they can grow out here and can't thank 'Matt enough for being a great host and guide! And by the way his venison jerky was awesome and I am gonna smuggle as much as I can back to Jersey!!!!
From: Jack Harris
20-Nov-14
Rick M for a trip back here next year I could be! Lol. ( in warmer conditions that is). I am gonna have this chill in me till May from this hunt!
From: Rick M
20-Nov-14
It is a little rough for this time of year for sure! Nice buck and glad you had a good trip to the Buckeye state!
I am going to do my best to get to Nj. to see Pete this year. Can't believe I just typed that:)
Well done guys.
From: Chip T.
20-Nov-14
Not bad, not bad at all!!! Congrats.
From: mattandersen
21-Nov-14
It was a pleasure to have you Jack! Glad I saw this so I can go hide my jerky stash! ;)
From: trkyslr
21-Nov-14
Congrats on an awesome buck!!!!!!
From: GhostBird
21-Nov-14
Congratulations Jack!!!... and Matt!
From: Gaur
21-Nov-14
Congrats Jack and the other hunters too.
From: Jack Harris
21-Nov-14
What a way to end the trip!!! Scrambled eggs & fresh tenderloin from Matt's doe with garlic hot sauce!!! Mmmmm mmm good! Thanks again Matt for an awesome 3 day hunting trip you have "pro-guide" in your blood.
From: Notnormal
21-Nov-14
thanks for sharing.
From: Trophy8
21-Nov-14
Jack...Wow! Great buck, some year your having! Congrats!!
Matt...All I can say is you did good! Congrats to you as well!!
From: DcoleinPA
21-Nov-14
i knew you guys would do it!
From: mattandersen
21-Nov-14
You are very welcome! See you in a week!
From: Julius K
21-Nov-14
Congrats Jack, that is another nice buck!
From: Beav
21-Nov-14
Fun following along, congrats!
From: Bullhound
21-Nov-14
boy oh boy, did you folks do good!!!! Congrats to all of you! some really nice deer.
From: Grunt-N-Gobble
21-Nov-14
Nice going fellas. Congrats on the buck.
From: Two Feathers
21-Nov-14
I also enjoyed this thread - from the speeding ticket to the 10 point. Congratulations!
From: Jack Harris
22-Nov-14
Update - dressed weight was 155 on my butcher's scale.. Seems that was about my average this year, the 10/30 9pt was 159, The 11/14 8pt was 150, and the 11/20 Ohio 10pt, 155...
From: Fulldraw1972
22-Nov-14
Congrats Jack on a great buck and great year.
