Discuss our Live Kansas Hunt
Contributors to this thread:Whitetail Deer
From: Pat Lefemine
07-Nov-19
Pat Lefemine's Link
I didn't waste any time getting to Kansas. The previous hunters are all tagged out with record book bucks and Kent invited me here early. I already did the morning hunt and saw 15 different bucks including two shooters and 3 buck fights! So it's on!
I'm hunting a giant this year. They have several booners on cam this year.
From: T Mac
07-Nov-19
Good luck Pat this is always fun to follow knowing the caliber of bucks they have in their area. Who’s joining you?
From: Shug
07-Nov-19
I saw 6 doe this morning... Have fun
From: Pat Lefemine
07-Nov-19
This is the buck I’m after here.
This is the buck I’m after here.
Two Bowsite guys are coming Saturday. I’ve not asked their permission to post their names yet. They are new to CRO this year.
From: Pat Lefemine
07-Nov-19
And yes, that’s a corn pile. Get over it. They bait here. If you want to debate the pros and cons of baiting please start a new thread rather than cluttering up this one.
Thank you in advance.
From: jdee
07-Nov-19
Good luck Pat, should be a good week !!
From: yooper89
07-Nov-19
Looks like a damn Texas buck. Good luck Pat!
From: lewis
07-Nov-19
Good luck Pat looks like great timing Lewis
From: keepemsharp
07-Nov-19
Might even qualify as a Texas size corn pile.
From: leo17
07-Nov-19
You can post away Pat. I’ll see you Saturday. If you don’t tag out by then. Good luck
From: Pat Lefemine
07-Nov-19
Thanks Leo, safe travels.
From: Habitat for Wildlife
07-Nov-19
Good luck to all of you.
From: BigOk
07-Nov-19
Good luck!!
From: Hawkeye
07-Nov-19
Good luck boys!
From: PK
07-Nov-19
i love these live hunt reports, second to NONE! keep up the awesome work (FUN) !
From: Charlie Rehor
07-Nov-19
Have a great tine!
From: t-roy
07-Nov-19
I just hope, for your sake, that the corn is, at least non-GMO!
Good luck ;-)
From: Bou'bound
07-Nov-19
This will be epic. Go get em’
From: Buffalo1
07-Nov-19
One musketeer is on the property hunting- where are the other 2 musketeers?
Best of luck on a great hunt. Hunt hard and hunt safe.
From: bigswivle
07-Nov-19
I. Am. Jealous.
From: Rupe
07-Nov-19
Charlie I see what you did there. “Tine”
From: bowhunter24
07-Nov-19
Good luck Pat!
From: FORESTBOWS
07-Nov-19
Killem
From: midwest
08-Nov-19
That wasn't a typo, was it Charlie....lol.
From: ROUGHCOUNTRY
08-Nov-19
The left antler is a giant but the right antler has a "dwarf" G2 or it's busted off.
Good buck either way...….."Pile it high and they will come" Corn Field of Dreams
From: Grey Ghost
08-Nov-19
"And yes, that’s a corn pile. Get over it. They bait here. If you want to debate the pros and cons of baiting please start a new thread rather than cluttering up this one."
LOL. Apparently "Discuss...." means only back-slapping and attaboys. Everything else is "clutter".
Matt
From: Scooby-doo
08-Nov-19
Nice buck and they do bait in Kansas but not everyone!! Hope everyone shoots a giant, best of luck!! Shawn
From: Bou'bound
08-Nov-19
Do you rattle and call on this hunt given that it is peak rut
From: leo17
08-Nov-19
Leaving at 6am. No sleep tonight. Hahahahha
From: Huntcell
08-Nov-19
You passed a MATURE spike in range? What the .....
From: BIG BEAR
08-Nov-19
Good luck Pat !!!!
From: drycreek
08-Nov-19
Good luck guys !
From: Charlie Rehor
09-Nov-19
Have a great hunt Leo! C
From: t-roy
09-Nov-19
As much as you HATE coyotes, instead of swapping out arrows, I would think you’d simply re-assign your #1 to coyote duty.
From: Pat Lefemine
09-Nov-19
That thought crossed my mind
From: Pat Lefemine
09-Nov-19
Just passed a mature 10. He’ll be a 170 next year
From: Michael
09-Nov-19
I used to do the ol arrow swap for coyotes till it costed me a coyote. Now #1 flies no matter what.
Good luck
From: FORESTBOWS
09-Nov-19
We are locked down bad here.
From: skull
09-Nov-19
Good luck
From: Wayne Helmick
09-Nov-19
Boubound x2. I rattled a real nice buck in this morning from the ground in the black hills of South Dakota. Unfortunately he circled and winded me. It's worth a shot to tickle the tines though.
From: Wayne Helmick
09-Nov-19
I can see why you wouldn't though because usually you are just educating deer. Like I did today and Kent probably doesn't want that. Either way, good luck.
From: Pat Lefemine
09-Nov-19
Holy crap
From: Guardian hunter
09-Nov-19
Holy crap what?
From: itshot
09-Nov-19
he just realized its been several months, not weeks, since CF re-intro due?
or, the mathews flagship demo loaner just got dry-fired in camp, again
From: T Mac
09-Nov-19
......this could be good!
From: Bou'bound
09-Nov-19
big boy down.................congrats
From: Norseman
09-Nov-19
did you see a wold? Short haired, im sure.
From: DJnKS
09-Nov-19
You can't just " holy crap" someone and leave them hanging.
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
09-Nov-19
^^^ This...Lol
Is there a age restriction on Bucks at CRO?
From: Ambush
09-Nov-19
I think SitO snuck in and crapped in Pat's corn pile!!
From: JL
10-Nov-19
The neighbor just got a decent one there that dressed in at 220lbs. The thing is pretty big.
From: jdee
10-Nov-19
Congrats on another great buck . I’d like to see a pic of all your deer mounts you’ve done a live hunt with over the years.
From: INbowdude
10-Nov-19
Pat, Congrats on 2 great bucks. Just a couple of questions and feel free to pass on these if you want. I am curious what you do with all that venison? Do you take some and donate the rest or take it all, or donate it all? Secondly, I'm sure you have a ton of nice bucks and racks from years of hunting. What do you do with bucks like these? Do you do Euro's, shoulder mounts or just take the antlers for a later use? Thanks.
From: Bou'bound
10-Nov-19
You are becoming as lethal and predictably consistent in taking tremendous bucks as lee Lakosky. Very impressive. Piling up the monster bucks annually is a real accomplishment. Might as well go to Illinois on the way back and shoot another It’s on the way back. Charlie knows where to go there. Congrats.
From: BullBuster
10-Nov-19
Hard to tell by pictures provided, but I suspect that’s a 4.5 yo, although possibly 3.5.
From: T Mac
10-Nov-19
Well done again Pat! Congrats on your buck!
From: leo17
10-Nov-19
Congratulations Pat on a great buck. The other Bowsiter arrived last night. I’m sitting in the tree belt right now. It’s the same spot that I saw multiple bucks from last evening. I heard an intense fight going on last night. I mean these 2 were absolutely hammering each other.
From: Huntcell
10-Nov-19
Didn’t you notice the broken tine and crab claws? Lee Lakosky wouldn’t look twice at that buck. Put it on his watch list for a ranch hand management buck if those crab claws don’t disappear in one or two years.
From: Bowbender
10-Nov-19
Congrats on two great buck!! Well done!
From: ki-ke
10-Nov-19
Congrats Pat!
From: Hawkeye
10-Nov-19
Congrats!
From: JL
10-Nov-19
Congrats.
From: BIG BEAR
10-Nov-19
Way to go !!!!
From: leo17
10-Nov-19
Holy crap
From: RK
10-Nov-19
Leo must have killed one also !!!
Nice shooting Pat!
From: Heat
10-Nov-19
I would shoot that buck in a heartbeat. That being said, I am a bit surprised you killed him. Not even close to your target buck. Congratulations nonetheless! Thanks for sharing. I am also curious why the other two stooges didn't make it this time.
From: skull
10-Nov-19
Congrats on a successful hunt
From: Bowboy
10-Nov-19
Congrats Pat!
From: Pat Lefemine
10-Nov-19
Leo??
From: Jaquomo
10-Nov-19
Great job, again!!
From: FORESTBOWS
10-Nov-19
I have done that 3 times. Hate the feeling from high to low as you realize it's the wrong buck
From: Ambush
10-Nov-19
You're on a roll with great bucks,congratulations!!
That pic with the deer doing the bucking horse jump and the clearly bloodied arrow underneath is a beauty!
From: Charlie Rehor
10-Nov-19
Fantastic, Two great bucks, both self videoed and just a few days apart. Congrats! C
From: BigOk
10-Nov-19
Congrats!!!
From: Pat Lefemine
10-Nov-19
Leo shot a beauty this AM but I'll let him post the photos. Perfect shot and only went 30 yards!
From: Pat Lefemine
10-Nov-19
Forest, I know the feeling. I had does under me and could only video the buck's approach from a distance. He has more mass than my target buck and he also had a kicker on his left G2 - same as my target buck. Tines and configuration looked similar - from a distance. The target buck was at that stand last night so I was convinced it was the same buck. As he approached, I was in kill mode. Did not look at the antlers once as he got close. Had I been able to pull my binocs up I would have noticed that broken g3 and passed him up. But, I never looked since I was sure it was him. I concentrated on the shot and I hammered him.
Am I disappointed with the buck? Not at all. He's a great buck. Do I feel a little stupid? Absolutely. As to his age, nobody here thinks he's 3.5. The general consensus is 5.5. If you see his rack and how beaded and massive it is you would agree. Regardless, we will find out as I popped his tooth and will be sending to DeerAge.com.
Now for the best part. I got to hunt yotes this morning and successfully called in one. That little bastard no longer walks the earth! And I'm going back out to kill some more.
What a great hunt!
From: Shuteye
10-Nov-19
Congrats Pat, you are doing great. The picture of the buck up in the air reminded me of Saturday morning when I made two orphans. I put a bolt through an old doe and she did that jump. I knew instantly that she was dead on her feet. Only went 40 yards and that was 71 that died from a Jak Hammer expandable broadhead. Ray Charles could have followed the blood trails. Both sides and down the middle from her nose. That was my target deer and have passed bucks to get her. I can't draw my compound any more so I went to a Ravin crossbow. I can't even play music any more due to cramps in my hands. Having deer heart stew for supper. I love a crock pot.
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
10-Nov-19
Way to go Pat, great Buck...
From: lewis
10-Nov-19
Congrats Pat on a great buck and a shitty coyote kill em all job well done Lewis
From: leo17
10-Nov-19
This morning was eventful to say the least. I had deer right from the beginning coming and going. Around 830 I look to my right and there he is standing 20 yards away. I had no idea how he got there. I also was not expecting a deer from that angle. I had to turn completely around and try to draw. Only problem was my safety harness was stuck around my left shoulder. The tree I was in was to large to tie my safety strap to so I had to tie in to the lifeline which was way off my shoulder and low. I saw the big wide frame and stood up to grab my bow and kneeled down to take tension off my harness. By now he’s at 7 yards. I draw and aim in one motion and watch my arrow disappear into his chest. He runs 30 yards and falls. That’s when I had to sit down. Keep in mind this all happened in less than 30 seconds from seeing to watching him fall. Thanks for having me kent and clay.
From: Shug
10-Nov-19
I was just coming on here to ask about the other guys hunting... congratulations Pat.. and Leo..
From: Sean D.
10-Nov-19
I get this whole place to myself now lol. I might be picky and hold out for a giant now.
From: T Mac
10-Nov-19
Saved the best for last go get em Sean
From: Bowboy
10-Nov-19
Congrats Leo!
From: Charlie Rehor
10-Nov-19
Way to go Leo! Kansas will now be an annual hunt. Enjoy!
From: Habitat for Wildlife
10-Nov-19
Congrats to both of you!
From: drycreek
10-Nov-19
Congrats guys. Super bucks !
From: FORESTBOWS
10-Nov-19
Need better trophy pics......come on guys.
From: keepemsharp
10-Nov-19
Boy if I had a chance at something with a broken G3 would kick myself for not passing. :( :( :(
From: Thornton
10-Nov-19
The one he shot looks nothing like the one he was after pictured above.
From: jdee
10-Nov-19
X2 FORESTBOWS
From: Bigwoodshunter
10-Nov-19
Holy corn piles!!!
From: leo17
11-Nov-19
Big woods hunter. Thanks for pointing that out. It was an amazing pile actually. I didn’t even have to use the ladder to climb down. I would just pitch down off my platform and land in a nice fluffy cloud of corn. You should try it sometime
From: Jeff Pals
11-Nov-19
Great buck Pat. Congratulations on self filming too!
-Jeff
From: Bou'bound
11-Nov-19
great deer leo. well done
From: Quinn @work
11-Nov-19
Congrats Pat and Leo. Thanks for sharing your Hunt and pics.
From: Sean D.
11-Nov-19
From: Alexis Desjardins
11-Nov-19
Congrats guys.
From: Pat Lefemine
11-Nov-19
Sean, how are you able to type on your phone? It's crazy cold and windy here. Glad you took my boots?
From: Bou'bound
11-Nov-19
Hang in there Sean you know he’s coming. Just be there when he shows up
From: leo17
12-Nov-19
Thanks Guys. It was a great trip. Kent and clay were amazing hosts. Hope to be invited back someday but until then these memories will stick with me forever. I drive to my Illinois lease yesterday. Sitting in a tree right now. It’s 3 degrees out. Ouch.
From: Sean D.
12-Nov-19
From: leo17
12-Nov-19
Thanks Guys. It was a great trip. Kent and clay were amazing hosts. Hope to be invited back someday but until then these memories will stick with me forever. I drive to my Illinois lease yesterday. Sitting in a tree right now. It’s 3 degrees out. Ouch.
From: Snizzler
12-Nov-19
Pat,
Congratulations and thank you for sharing your hunt! Which Sitka jacket are you wearing for your outer layer in your success picture with your fine buck?
From: RK
12-Nov-19
Sean
Give us an update
From: Sean D.
13-Nov-19
From: Habitat for Wildlife
13-Nov-19
Sean,
Last night I had zero pictures of deer using my small bean/rye grain plot at home. I have deer every night usually. I think they are in lock down for sure right now. At least in my area. And there were none at the gravity feeder with corn, again, very unusual. As those does finish breeding we should start seeing the action pick up again. Hang tough, it will happen. I know you know that, just trying to encourage you sir.
From: TD
13-Nov-19
From: Sean D.
13-Nov-19
From: wildwilderness
13-Nov-19
Will the videos to the hunts be posted?
From: RK
13-Nov-19
Big wood. I doubt there is anyway Leo would be able to do anything to your post. Just not set up that way.
Sure you even got it posted ?
If it was a snarky post like your last one it's good to know someone dumped it.
From: leo17
13-Nov-19
Big woods hunter how would I be able to delete your post? Scroll up it’s still there. Do you actually think I care about what some stranger in the internet thinks. Let Alone someone from Massachusetts
From: Bigwoodshunter
13-Nov-19
lol. Don’t skip the question!!! Explain the challenge of shooting deer over 100# of corn? I’m honestly curious.
From: leo17
14-Nov-19
First of all it’s way more than 100 pounds. Don’t insult me. 500 pounds is my minimum for hunting over. I’ll explain it to you when you explain why Something a stranger on the internet does bothers you so much.
From: Bou'bound
14-Nov-19
Big
Explain the challenge of starting your own thread on baiting pros and cons instead of corrupting this one.
Here are the steps: Go to new topic and click on it. Pick a category. Type a title. Enter the first post. Hit submit.
Walllahh there you have it. Your very own thread to love and hug and make your very own for all time. Give it a whirl.
It’s really easy.
From: Sean D.
14-Nov-19
From: RK
14-Nov-19
Sean are they moving mid day at all? How many more days do you have to hunt
From: Sean D.
14-Nov-19
From: RK
14-Nov-19
Hang in there!! Hope it happens soon for you!!
From: Hawkeye
14-Nov-19
I've got you all beat...I actually sit in it;)
Congrats on some great deer guys and good luck Sean. It'll happen!
From: Boreal
14-Nov-19
Congrats Pat and Leo! Good luck Sean!
From: bigswivle
14-Nov-19
Lmao!!! Some of you guys worry way to much about other people. Congrats on some great deer and good luck Sean
From: Charlie Rehor
14-Nov-19
Any moment Sean! Believe!
From: Sean D.
14-Nov-19
From: Rut Nut
14-Nov-19
Nice bucks guys- Congrats! Hang in there Sean...............................pulling for ya!
ANd just ignore the "static"! Does anyone think a pile of corn(even a BIG one) will have any effect on a buck in the PEAK of the RUT?!
From: RK
14-Nov-19
Hey Sean
Just curious. Are you seeing coyotes on you sits?
From: Bou'bound
14-Nov-19
For that matter Does anyone think a pile of corn(even a BIG one) will have any effect on a doe in the PEAK of the RUT?! Let it go and celebrate a pair of very large deer being taken by fellow Bowhunter’s.
From: Grey Ghost
14-Nov-19
"For that matter Does anyone think a pile of corn(even a BIG one) will have any effect on a doe in the PEAK of the RUT?!"
Yes. And where the does go in the rut, the bucks will follow.
Matt
From: Sean D.
14-Nov-19
From: Sean D.
14-Nov-19
From: leo17
14-Nov-19
Hey Sean. We better start paying rent because we’ve been living in some of these haters minds all week. Good luck man
From: Grey Ghost
14-Nov-19
Leo,
Just so you and I are clear, I don't hate hunting over bait. I just don't understand the appeal.
That said, I truly hope you fulfill your hunting desires.
Matt
From: Heat
14-Nov-19
Great Job Leo! Good Luck Sean D!
From: leo17
14-Nov-19
Grey Ghost. I completely understand. I just love hunting. I left Kansas and went to Illinois where I sat 3 days over natural funnels and saw some great deer. No shots. Of course baiting gives hunters an advantage. I dont deny that. I just dont have a problem with it. I don’t claim to be some super hunter. The guys that deserve the credit are kent and clay. They put countless hours in. I was just fortunate enough to be at the right place at the right time.
From: BIG BEAR
14-Nov-19
I’m with you Leo !!! Way to go on a buck of a lifetime !!!
From: RK
14-Nov-19
Sean
I was wondering about the coyote activity up there when the deer are slow vs here.
When our deer go underground so do our predators. Don't see coyote-fox-cats and even the hawks and eagles are not as active
Good luck tomorrow. Knock it out early!!
From: 'Ike' (Phone)
14-Nov-19
Great Buck, way to get it done...
From: RK
15-Nov-19
Sean
Keep us posted !!
From: Bou'bound
15-Nov-19
Let’s see some video
From: Pat Lefemine
16-Nov-19
Here you go!
From: Bowboy
16-Nov-19
Pat great video. Thanks for sharing.
From: Habitat for Wildlife
16-Nov-19
Nice!
From: KsRancher
16-Nov-19
Awesome! That's pretty dang footage and shooting for self filming.
From: Bou'bound
16-Nov-19
Spectacular video.
From: Sean D.
17-Nov-19
From: Habitat for Wildlife
17-Nov-19
Thanks for your honesty. It has happened to me, and it is a terrible feeling. Sorry!
From: mn_archer
17-Nov-19
Sorry Sean, that sucks. It's a tough thing but something we've all likely gone through.
thanks for taking us along with you
From: Grey Ghost
18-Nov-19
Grey Ghost's Link
"We did have a guy come with a drone to help search the CRP fields but again came up empty."
I'm surprised your outfitter doesn't know that is illegal in Kansas.
Matt
From: Bou'bound
18-Nov-19
You did your best. Good luck on the next hunt. Sounds like he may be fine.
From: Smtn10PT
18-Nov-19
Nice deer gentlemen! Pat no stabilizer or back bar on that new Mathews?
From: Pat Lefemine
18-Nov-19
I am the stabilizer
From: Shuteye
28-Nov-19
Great video.
