2017 Deer Camp NH
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From: Moons22
09-Nov-17
Well it's that time of year guys! Rifle opened up yesterday here in NH. I will be heading down to camp right after my 1230 class, and hopefully get in for a quick afternoon sit today. There will be 5 of us this year. My father and two of his buddies. Me and one of my buddies. I just got a call from my dad. They are already tracking one! Franky shot a small buck around 9 this morning. I hope to bring you guys some action from the big woods of NH! Tough hunting, but there are some monsters running around up here.
From: Moons22
09-Nov-17
I won't have great service, but ill try to update when I can.
From: EBow10
09-Nov-17
Good luck moons keep us posted
From: Will
09-Nov-17
Have a blast and stay safe!
From: bowandspear
09-Nov-17
Have fun
From: captain
09-Nov-17
push them my way
From: Moons22
09-Nov-17
Update.... franky shot a piebald buck. Good blood for 50 yards, pin drops, nothing. We searched and searched. The dog guy is on his way up now so hopefully we find it!! Fingers crossed.
From: Dthfrmabove
09-Nov-17
Awesome !! Take one down and get us pics of the piebald
From: BruceP
09-Nov-17
If you had any blood at all the dog should be able to find it.
From: Pi
09-Nov-17
Pi bald ... crap that's me ! Good Luck finding him !
From: Moons22
10-Nov-17
Wow long night. The dog got on the trail right away. Took us about 500 yards and we found no blood or anything. We went back to last blood to see what the dog would do. Took the same exact trail so the guy let the dog do what it wanted to do. About 1/2 mile into the track we found it's bed. Bumped it out of its bed. We backed out and he's coming back in am with the dog. My buddy and I are hunting tmrw morning while franky, my dad, and the dog guy track. Trying to stay optimistic but it's not looking good. We will see tmrw. Good luck to u fellas that can make it out tomorrow.
From: bowandspear
10-Nov-17
Arrow or gun? Good luck
From: Moons22
10-Nov-17
Freezing!
We are going to still hunt the south side of the hill mid day. Wind is out of the NNW. They clear cut it about 5 years ago. It's overgrown and the deer like to bed in it. Hoping to get a crack at one that may be bedded on one of the ledges out of the wind and in the sun. I'm thinking the does will be there so hopefully the bucks are too.
The other guys just got back on the track. Really hoping they find it.
From: Moons22
10-Nov-17
Well the dog tracked that deer well over a mile. A few pin drops here and there after the spot we bumped it for. Sucks.
We're all back out for the afternoon but this wind is not fun!
From: Moons22
11-Nov-17
Only sightings so far have been a cow moose and a black bear! Where are all the deer??? I saw the moose this am followed by a guy in a blaze orange jump suit 20 mins later. I whistled and he left. We are making game plans for the afternoon. Should be a good one!
Here's a pic of the cabin.
From: Will
11-Nov-17
Have a blast bud... Not always easy, especially in those big woods :)
From: Eastie778
11-Nov-17
Good luck moons,have fun!!!
From: Tajue17
11-Nov-17
I never rifle hunted in my life,,,, I always thought it would be cool to go rifle hunting just to check it out but I'd love to bring a vintage military rifle like a No1Mk4 or even a K98,, my Cousin would hunt in Maine with a Italian Carcano 6.5 same type of rifle that shot JFK and he said it did some damage on the deer but max range with open sights was 75yrds,,,, wow I just zoned out on rifle hunting but good luck out there..
From: Moons22
11-Nov-17
I've never got one with a rifle either. We're usually good for one deer during deer camp week, but it looks like franky already blew our chances........ franky!!!!! 40 yards with a 308 with scope and that deer got away! We thInk he grazed the bottom of it
From: arch2112
11-Nov-17
Used to go to Maine so I could use my rifles once in awhile. Marlin 35 Rem is my fav but I have a lot more. 7600 in 270 and Ruger Deerfield in 44 mag are others I would bring. I need to head north one year and dust off a rifle. Good times with a bunch of friends. Hope you have more chances.
From: drslyr
11-Nov-17
Custom built TC 30/06 2 lb trigger pull stainless steel. Handloaded ammo by me. Hornady 150gr bullets. Have just had a serious complication from spinal surgery. May not be able to hunt again.
From: spike78
11-Nov-17
Arch the 35 Marlin is my favorite. Would love to take it deer hunting.
From: arch2112
11-Nov-17
Spike, mine was a special run in stainless and a carbine length barrel. Beautiful gun and handy in the woods. No problem carrying it all day. I would hand load for that gun but Core-Lokt's are a great woods round and at the distances I would shot, they were accurate.
From: spike78
11-Nov-17
Arch, the Corelokts are great but the Hornady Leverevolution shot unreal with touching bullet holes. Give them a try.
From: arch2112
11-Nov-17
Will do
From: Moons22
11-Nov-17
This afternoons set. Behind the tree line in the right hand side of this field it drops way off into a swamp. A lot of runs cutting through the tall grass. We will see what happens
From: Moons22
11-Nov-17
Single shot opposite side of the swamp.... bastard!!
From: arch2112
11-Nov-17
drslyr-hope all is well and you can hunt
From: Moons22
11-Nov-17
Drslyr, you alright?
From: mrw
11-Nov-17
Thoughts are going out to you Drslyr, hope your post sounds worse than it is.
From: Pi
11-Nov-17
Same here Dslyr. . Sending a prayer for you .
From: Moons22
12-Nov-17
One of the guys at the camp up the road got a giant this am!!
From: arch2112
12-Nov-17
Nice deer.
From: spike78
12-Nov-17
Nice buck! Drslyr what’s the word?
From: Moons22
12-Nov-17
I'm set up in this big bush tonight. Last hunt up here. Hoping for some action!
From: Moons22
12-Nov-17
Here is my view. About 50 acres of swamp behind this tiny field. Small stretch of hardwoods to my right, and a cut corn field at my 5 o'clock probably 200 yards. The deer have eaten every last piece of corn in that field so I think they'll be hitting this tonight. A few French rubs and a new scrape in the right hand corner..
I could see where someone had dragged a deer out on the opposite side of this piece where we park. Hoping I can leave the same trail tonight lol
From: Moons22
12-Nov-17
Got the ole Remington woodsmaster 742 30-06. I think everyone has owned one of these at some point..
From: Bowhunt3138
12-Nov-17
Good luck Moons !! I'm out in NY hunting my buddies place in the Finger Lakes.
From: drslyr
12-Nov-17
Thanks for the well wishes boys. While up at Ny camp this wk I had some complications from a yr. old neck fusion surgery. It was a 5 month recovery from hell. I began to lose feeling in my arms. My right one especially. It went completely numb and the nerve pain was excruciating. I have medication and was eating it like candy without much results. I toughed it out for a couple days till I couldn't take the pain anymore. The neurosurgeon is in waterbury ct. about a 6.5 hr drive from camp. I decided to make a run for home. In MA. It took me 9hrs to make a 5hr drive cuz I had to stop and scream from the pain a few times. I finally made it back and the drugs are starting to help. I'm just off the razors edge now and supposed to be getting an emergency appt. with him mon. The possible cure is a second operation to widen the holes in the spine that the nerves run through down to your arms....no guarantees though sonny.....we could kill ya or paralyze ya...... oh yeah and if it works get ready for another 5 months outa work. How wouldya like this vacation? And the best worst part was the action was the best. I was getting shot opps. almost every day. The trail cams were showing the bigger bucks starting to move too. If you followed the live hunts there was action almost every hunt with drslyr patiently waiting for the chance at the big buck that he may never again get.....
From: Moons22
12-Nov-17
Good luck man! Is that giant still running around out there?
From: Bowhunt3138
12-Nov-17
Yup he saw him Friday evening heading into the piece I'm in tonight. Just getting to see him would be great.
From: Moons22
12-Nov-17
Jeeez drslyr sorry to hear. I really hope that everything goes smoothly and that you're back in action soon! Good luck with you're recovery
From: arch2112
12-Nov-17
Love the old Rem semi's and pumps. Nice gun. Good luck.
drslyr - hope you feel better. Good luck with your appt.
From: bowandspear
12-Nov-17
Drslyr + vibes brother
From: stillhunter
12-Nov-17
Ill cross my fingers and say a prayer Drslyr. good luck in Nh moons thou you don't seem to need it.
From: EBow10
12-Nov-17
Send a prayer your way drslyr
From: awalk228
12-Nov-17
Sending a prayer your way deslyr!
From: Proline
12-Nov-17
Wow, that puts things in perspective drslyr. Best wishes to you and the family.
From: DeanMan
12-Nov-17
Seems like a awesome place to be Moons! Drslyr Prayers sent brother!
From: Bowhunt3138
12-Nov-17
Wow sorry to hear that Drslyr. Will be thinking of you. Good luck.
From: Moons22
13-Nov-17
Well that's a wrap. Great time as always. Here are some more pics from the weekend.
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13-Nov-17
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From: Buckshot89
13-Nov-17
Moons that woodsmaster is an icon. My grandfather handed me down a Remington woodsmaster in .308. It's so accurate and semi-auto makes any follow up shots very quick if needed. I only killed one deer with mine the first year he gave it to me and I also took out 3 coyotes once in about 4 seconds. Man seeing that gun reminds me of my grandfather. Good post.
From: Ungie01201
13-Nov-17
Moons... I have that rifle in .308... love it.
From: steve
13-Nov-17
I have the same gun but a BDL I think that is a ADL ? Going to try mine wed in ct haven't shot a deer with the gun since the 70s .Steve
From: Will
13-Nov-17
Drslyr - man - hope you are able to recover, at the least, to feel well. Positive energy your way man!
Moons sounds like a fun trip!
From: drslyr
13-Nov-17
Love the camp moons. Looks like use guys got some of that there fancy whatchoo callit. EEEEE LEC TRXITY.
