Kansas Meat Pole 2023
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From: Kansan
11-Sep-23
Well folks, the Kansas deer season has once again graced us with its presence. The days are getting shorter, and the temps more crisp. Soon the leaves will begin to fall, and our dreams of rutting bucks will become reality. I pray that we all have a safe, successful, and blessed hunting season. With that said, it’s time to head out amongst ‘em, fling some arrows, and get some meat hung on the pole! Best of luck to all, and share pictures of your successful harvests here.
From: drbonner
11-Sep-23
Good luck everybody
From: Jug
12-Sep-23
Lets Goooooooooo!!
From: Lord o'horns
13-Sep-23
Good luck too everyone... be safe
From: Joe Holden
02-Oct-23
Guess i'll bring this up top even though this one was out of MO.
Nostalgic hunt with my brother on the place we grew up hunting. Packed her up a hill for one picture with him.
Landowner has changed a lot, but we sure had some great memories there growing up.
From: Slate
02-Oct-23
Nice Joe congratulations.
From: keepemsharp
02-Oct-23
Looks like fun and good meat.
From: Catscratch
02-Oct-23
Congrats!
From: sitO
02-Oct-23
Always a good time with family, congrats!
From: Bwhnt
03-Oct-23
Sounds like fun! Enjoy those tenderloins!
From: Kansan
03-Oct-23
Nicely done, Joe!
From: ksq232
03-Oct-23
Packing a deer for a picture, sounds like something my wife would make me do. :-)
From: Dale06
03-Oct-23
Congrats on killing some nice venison.
From: Dale06
03-Oct-23
Congrats on killing some nice venison.
From: bentstick54
04-Oct-23
Congrats. Sounds like a great time with your brother. Wish I was stout enough to pose for a photo like that, I’d be laying on the ground ;)
From: Joe Holden
04-Oct-23
Thanks for the kind words all. He was my hunting buddy growing up. Since I moved west, haven't been able to get much time in woods together so special morning.
Brian - there's a reason i haven't mentioned how many breaks i needed on the way out!
From: GoodWood
05-Oct-23
Beautiful chilly morning
Beautiful chilly morning
Beautiful crisp morning, change is in the air. Watched him come across 100yds of grass and right by my stand headed for corn. Judging by his fat content, winter is coming early and hard.
From: Kansan
05-Oct-23
Nicely done Mr. Wood!
From: Joe Holden
05-Oct-23
Congrats!
From: Thornton
05-Oct-23
Bout' time somebody posts some antlers.
From: cherney12
05-Oct-23
Congrats!
From: sitO
05-Oct-23
Got-r-dun!
From: Slate
05-Oct-23
Congratulations Wood.
From: be still
06-Oct-23
Good job Goodwood!
From: The Kid
06-Oct-23
Awesome!! Congrats guys!
From: GoodWood
06-Oct-23
Thanks everyone, kids enjoyed a few hours playing hooky until mom made them go back to school, after dragging, gutting, and helping dad load the deer. Did some scouting tonight and seems like their starting to move a little. Good luck everyone and god bless! Jerkey for me tomorrow 20lb first batch.
From: Bwhnt
07-Oct-23
Nice looking buck. Good move letting them skip a couple classes I got a chuckle out of your daughter in the picture
From: Neverdull
28-Oct-23
Decoyed this guy in .
Decoyed this guy in .
From: Kansan
28-Oct-23
Nicely done, John!
From: Bwhnt
28-Oct-23
Wow nice one! Just a wild guess....lung shot?
From: sitO
28-Oct-23
Yessir!
From: Neverdull
28-Oct-23
I also shot a doe last night.
From: cherney12
28-Oct-23
Great night it sounds like
From: cherney12
28-Oct-23
Great night it sounds like
From: be still
28-Oct-23
Congrats John.
From: Joe Holden
30-Oct-23
Pic from 2021
Pic from 2021
pic from 2022
pic from 2022
Fiance's first ever archery deer off my 42 acres last night. I made sure to mention to please not hold me to this every year for her!
From: Catscratch
30-Oct-23
Wow, very nice! Congrats!
From: sitO
30-Oct-23
Pretty cool!
From: Bwhnt
30-Oct-23
That's about as nice an 8 point there ever was. What a buck!
From: crestedbutte
30-Oct-23
Congrats to you both!
From: bentstick54
30-Oct-23
Great looking buck Joe. Congrats to both of you.
From: Kansan
30-Oct-23
Great buck!
From: Kicker Point
30-Oct-23
Haven't been on in a while. Congrats to all! some nice harvests here!
From: The Kid
01-Nov-23
Congrats Joe!!!
From: The Kid
01-Nov-23
Congrats Joe!!!
From: The Kid
01-Nov-23
Congrats Joe!!!
From: 74maximus1
08-Nov-23
Not a whole lot going on the pole. Guess I'm not the only one not seeing shooters!
From: bentstick54
08-Nov-23
Heck, I have hardly seen anything yet.;(
From: Ksgobbler
09-Nov-23
Not seeing many deer in general. I don't know that I have seen it this dead. Very few does on camera.
From: Jug
11-Nov-23
Dead zone on my end as well in central KS. Cams over my mocks have died in the last week. I get the joy of the 70 degree weather first of next week.
From: Jug
11-Nov-23
Dead zone on my end as well in central KS. Cams over my mocks have died in the last week. I get the joy of the 70 degree weather first of next week.
From: be still
11-Nov-23
Same here for my 2 1/2 days so far fellas.
From: Westksbowhunter
11-Nov-23
I had a giant around me for 2 hours this morning. I was just waiting for him to give me a shot. Then he blew out of there and ran across the road when about a dozen pheasant hunters came waltzing in. Had to involve the game warden.
From: doubledrop
11-Nov-23
I was extremely blessed with an opportunity at my #1 target on November 9th. He gave me the slip last Veterans Day as I wimped out to get down and briefly warm up at truck. I freshened a scrape and changed a trail cam card over it only to find later he came in 12 minutes after getting down. He earned the nickname “The General” that day. Never had another chance at him last year.
I played my cards and even worked November 8th for the first time I can remember. I just knew I needed the right wind and got one on the 9th that I could hunt all-day. He was using that wind to quarter along the scrape line I had made. The sun was up and I didn’t risk too much on the video but stopped him in front of me at just 23 yards and made the shot count. I feel very fortunate to have gotten the chance after hunting some of those brutal warm temps. Good luck to all of you and congrats to all who have had success.
From: sitO
11-Nov-23
What a unique buck, great history too, congrats buddy!
From: KB
11-Nov-23
Hell of a buck Dylan!
Bummer Jeff. Assume they were trespassing?
From: be still
11-Nov-23
Good buck Dylan with lots of character…congratulations.
From: Westksbowhunter
11-Nov-23
Nice deer. Yep trespassing.
From: Bwhnt
11-Nov-23
Damn fine animal!! Congrats
From: Lord o'horns
11-Nov-23
That's what I'm talking about.... congratulations dylan
From: doubledrop
11-Nov-23
Thanks all. Westks, that’s a tough break for sure. Some seasons seem to be full of things out of our control and others we just somehow avoid. Sorry to hear you dealing with that. Keep after it!
From: doubledrop
11-Nov-23
From: drbonner
12-Nov-23
Congrats Dylan! Can’t wait to see the footage
From: bentstick54
12-Nov-23
Great buck Dylan. Congrats
From: Thornton
13-Nov-23
Excellent buck Dylan
From: The Kid
13-Nov-23
Awesome Dylan!! Can't wait to see the film!
From: Kansan
13-Nov-23
Some dandies have been taken on the family ranch here in the past week. Things are starting to get good around here!
From: bentstick54
13-Nov-23
That’s a hell of a buck Kyler.
From: Kansan
13-Nov-23
There is an even bigger one in there with him that I hope to cross paths with. ;)
From: HUNT MAN
13-Nov-23
You gentlemen have a wonderful state.
11-10-23
From: crestedbutte
14-Nov-23
Hunt Man....looks like you got yourself a fighter! Open country too. Did you get him via spot and stalk, decoy or other? Congrats!
From: be still
14-Nov-23
Some good deer y’all….congrats.
Kyler I didn’t think y’all had big deer in the southeast part:?)
From: Kansan
14-Nov-23
Nicely done, Hunter! Glad you enjoyed your time in our state!
Mike, if they can make it to maturity, the bucks around here generally turn in to something worth looking at.
From: doubledrop
14-Nov-23
doubledrop's Link
Not the best quality, but I’ve always said I won’t let the camera cost me an animal. Not sure how much that’s true, but I do believe overall if calms me as I attempt to capture the moments. Looking forward to following all of your adventures and stories.
From: doubledrop
14-Nov-23
doubledrop's Link
From: Thornton
14-Nov-23
From: Trebarker
14-Nov-23
Very nice deer Dylan, congrats !
From: HUNT MAN
14-Nov-23
About 300 miles away from pat and no corn in sight. But you know Old Thornton knows it all!!
From: The Kid
14-Nov-23
Awesome bucks guys!!
From: MichaelArnette
15-Nov-23
From: MichaelArnette
15-Nov-23
From: crestedbutte
16-Nov-23
Michael…nice job. Always look forward to what you hang on the meat pole each year.
From: cherney12
16-Nov-23
Nice one Michael! Congrats.
From: sitO
16-Nov-23
Wide load! Congrats MA
From: bentstick54
16-Nov-23
Love them wide racks. Congrats Mike.
From: Quinn @work
17-Nov-23
Huntman- Ole JT knows most anything about everything. Master of his trades from mowing lawns to Nursing. A true Cazador when it comes to deer hunting. Just ask him. :)
From: The Kid
17-Nov-23
Congrats to all those who have tagged out and good luck to those still with tags. I will live vicariously through your posts!
Below is the buck I shot on the 5th of November. Hope you guys enjoy it.
https://youtu.be/IpnPN-a2rGA?si=Z0Y899oE8UI7OvvP
From: The Kid
17-Nov-23
From: cherney12
17-Nov-23
Nice job Chris, congrats!
From: cherney12
17-Nov-23
Nice job Chris, congrats!
From: sitO
17-Nov-23
I just took time to watch both videos, some great stuff guys! Chris that "unicorn" buck was cracking me up, he's trouble!
From: Trebarker
18-Nov-23
Great stuff Chris!
From: Kicker Point
18-Nov-23
Started saddle hunting this year. Been a learning curve for sure, but I really like it so far. The mobility factor is huge, especially this time of year. Couple that with my faithful buck decoy and I got lucky on this old buck yesterday morning. Shot him at 8 steps!
From: crestedbutte
18-Nov-23
Kicker….congrats he’s a beauty!
From: cherney12
18-Nov-23
Awesome Tony congrats
From: sitO
18-Nov-23
Heck of a buck Tony, congrats!
From: be still
18-Nov-23
That’s what I’m talking about Tony…congratulations
From: The Kid
18-Nov-23
Thanks guys!!
Awesome Tony! I have yet to try the saddle I bought a couple years ago.
From: be still
18-Nov-23
Chris I didn’t make the time yesterday to watch your video but I just did now. Awesome footage as always and I love the bobcat…they have a cool walk. Great buck as well and thanks for sharing.
From: Trebarker
18-Nov-23
Excellent Tony!
From: crestedbutte
19-Nov-23
Chris…loved the video!!! Tell your dad he did a great job videoing. Look forward to seeing the video of your dads when he eventually tags out.
From: bentstick54
19-Nov-23
Enjoyed the video Chris.
Great buck Tony.
From: Kicker Point
20-Nov-23
Thanks guys. I wish everyone well and for good hunts going forward. Still lots of good days left.
From: Jug
20-Nov-23
Shot this guy Friday night at 4:15. He was trailing a doe. He went by at 50 yards behind the doe at first. Then 5 minutes later the doe came back by at 20 yards and he was right behind her. I came to full draw and of coarse he stopped at my 20 yard window but had 2 small trees blocking his vitals. He let out a big snort wheeze at a yearling that was 10 yards away. He then took his needed 2 steps forward and the arrow was on it's way. He crashed maybe 50 yards away. He's an 8X6 . Gross scored him at 178 5/8"
From: Ksgobbler
20-Nov-23
Thats a beast. Congrats
From: sitO
20-Nov-23
Heck of a deer Ryan, I think the hat sealed the deal!
From: Thornton
20-Nov-23
That's what we're all after!
From: Ironbow
20-Nov-23
Not a whitetail, but shot in Kansas.
From: Two dogs mobile
20-Nov-23
Todd, That is a rare Kansas trophy.
From: Buckdeer
20-Nov-23
There has to be a story on that cow
From: The Kid
20-Nov-23
Awesome guys! What a beast of a buck and an awesome cow!
Jason- I self-film all the time. Dad was in a tree about 800 yards away when I shot that buck. Hopefully, we can get one on film for him as well!
From: bentstick54
20-Nov-23
Awesome buck Jug. Congrats. Some good looking elk steaks Ironbow. Congrats
From: crestedbutte
20-Nov-23
Chris…even more impressive. You did great on that!
Ryan….great buck for sure!
Todd… a special trophy right there and great meals ahead too!
From: be still
20-Nov-23
Congrats on a good buck Jug and I love the scenery in the pic.
Ironbow that’s a lot of good eating…congrats
From: Kicker Point
20-Nov-23
Wow. What a buck, Ryan!
From: Quinn @work
20-Nov-23
Jug congrats on that huge buck. He’s impressive.
From: Ironbow
23-Nov-23
Having a really good year. Shot this 5 x 5 tonight. I passed him Saturday night and regretted it. He came back tonight and there was no hesitation.
From: be still
23-Nov-23
Okay Todd that’s enough:?)
Man that’s a great buck too and way to get it done…congrats again
From: Jug
24-Nov-23
Great buck IronBow!! Congrats
From: KSBOW
05-Dec-23
Son and I tagged out about fifteen minutes apart. Check out full story on main page Black Friday Double!
Son and I tagged out about fifteen minutes apart. Check out full story on main page Black Friday Double!
From: KSBOW
05-Dec-23
Son and I tagged out about fifteen minutes apart. Check out full story on main page Black Friday Double!
Son and I tagged out about fifteen minutes apart. Check out full story on main page Black Friday Double!
From: sitO
05-Dec-23
It was a great write up, and hunt, congrats to you both again!
From: bentstick54
05-Dec-23
Now that’s a double right there. Congrats to both ou and your son. Memories neither of you will forget.
From: Kicker Point
06-Dec-23
Very cool! Congrats!
From: Tmac2015
07-Dec-23
A little late to post my buck, but I shot this old 8 on 11/2 at an abandoned farmstead. He ran and expired right by the old sheds. Very blessed!
From: cherney12
07-Dec-23
Congrats Tanner and Lucas
From: sitO
07-Dec-23
Cool brows on that guy!
From: bentstick54
07-Dec-23
Great buck Tanner. Congrats
From: be still
07-Dec-23
Oh yeah I like that one…he looks old too. Congrats Tanner.
From: non typ
25-Dec-23
Wy rifle.
Wy rifle.
S Tx free range.
S Tx free range.
I did manage to tag out on 12-14. It has been a great year. I missed a nice bull in ID but managed to connect on one in WY and an aoudad in Feb with my dad.
From: sitO
25-Dec-23
That's a great year Jason, congrats!
From: Two dogs mobile
25-Dec-23
I took this big doe on Thanksgiving morning. I was supposed to be at my sister's at noon for Thanksgiving. I called her and said I would be a little late, just save me something to eat. She said she would and did so.
From: bentstick54
26-Dec-23
Congrats on some great animals Jason. Looks like a big doe Lee, congrats.
From: be still
26-Dec-23
Yep…congrats Jason and Lee
From: Thornton
28-Dec-23
From: Ironbow
31-Dec-23
I love December 31. Have killed 10 deer on this day over the years. Here is tonight’s! Great way to end the year!
From: KsRancher
01-Jan-24
Yes. It's a rifle kill. But my 17yr and 14yr old sons (Ethan and Ely) went out this evening by themselves. Ely got the first deer for our family this year. Ethan got an elk in Colorado in October. It's a good time to be out doe hunting. Everyone has quit putting out corn so the deer are starting to pile in on the nearby food sources. Could count on one hand how many deer I seen on this property all season. 10-15 been out on it every evening for over a week now. They will probably go out next weekend for the Ethan to get one. Will be set for meat for a while.
From: sitO
01-Jan-24
Good job men, and thanks for passing it on Rusty
From: be still
03-Jan-24
Congrats Rusty and Todd.
Rusty with me having 2 teenage boys I can relate to this but the only difference is my youngest boy hasn’t caught the hunting bug yet. Pretty special you have both of em in the outdoors.
From: KsRancher
07-Jan-24
The boys went out tonight so Ethan could fill his tag. I haven't filled a tag since I think 2019. So I wanted to try something a little different. I took my 44 mag Ruger revolver out last night and shot a doe. 50yds with iron sight. We are done for the year. 3 does
From: Catscratch
07-Jan-24
Congrats Rusty! Glad you and the boys all got deer this yr!
Your .44 mag a Blackhawk or Redhawk?
From: KsRancher
07-Jan-24
Blackhawk
From: KsRancher
07-Jan-24
I bought a pair of them from a pawn shop probably 15yrs ago. Traded one for a S&W M&P15 about 10yrs ago. Always wanted to shoot a deer with it. Probably take it elk hunting on my next tag
From: sitO
07-Jan-24
That's pretty cool, congrats boys!
From: Catscratch
07-Jan-24
Love those Ruger .44's! That's a nice one!
From: Bwhnt
08-Jan-24
Break out the garlic butter! Nice going!
From: Thornton
08-Jan-24
Always wanted to shoot one with my revolver KsRancher. My buddy and I went out Saturday because he had a tag left and the buck doe ratio is way put of whack. Saw over 40 deer in an afternoon and only 10 were bucks. I shot mine with an 1892 lever action in .44-40 WCF, the round that "won the West". It only shoots about 1100 fps in a 200 gr bullet. It was so slow, you can see the bullet on both shots at 140 yards on the video of my young doe. We picked young, barren does with no fawns. I carried mine 3/4 mile.
From: Bwhnt
08-Jan-24
Rifle hunting is alot of fun, and some great meat there.
