Lessons learned from last season

[Tim Reese]

Oh and be weary on Public Land. Never know what ya might find!!!! Like I did last year. Lol.

[buckeyebowhunter]

You can bend at the waist as much as you want to, but you still better prepare for a deer to duck. Especially on public land.

[ESP]

Tim ,  I bet there is a great story behind that find. 

[Etter]

I learned I shouldve gone deep into Joel Turner’s teachings years ago. Ive wasted a lot of time.

[PICKNGRIN]

Pay attention to locust trees for drawing in deer!  They love to eat the beans in the the curly pods of locust trees.  They don't eat the whole pod, but chew on them to get the seeds inside.  Looks like they are chewing on a big curly fry!

[Sam McMichael]

Didn't learn much this year. My wife had a hip replaced, so I missed most of bow season taking care of her. When she got a little better, I still didn't feel right being away from home. The funny thing, and this really surprised me, I was OK with not hunting much. Guess I'm getting old.

[Horsehide]

Borrowing this from a friend: "All broadheads will disappoint and fail you at some point"... found that to be tru when one of my Abowyer heads curled on a large pig and failed to give me more than 6" of penetration.

[J. Cook]

When acorns are heavy...you better get it done early before the acorns are gone or rotten. 

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Shoot the first buck to stand broadside at 12 yards with his head behind a tree. You can always fill your brother's tag if a buck of a lifetime comes along.

If a buck of a lifetime is bedded at 40 yards and you have to pee, piss your pants because you're not sneaky enough.

[SuperK]

Praise the Good LORD for each day HE gives you the health and strength to go hunting!

[Sojurn]

Ghullie suites work great for hiding. but if a buck comes into a call, and is looking for a doe in the spot your sitting, just because he can't see you, that doesn't mean you can draw your bow back.
  You have to have that part worked out before he's looking at you.

[Pauljr77]

Stay mobile and don’t be stubborn

[Bvas]

Two does are cheaper and tastier than one trophy buck.

[PASQUINELL]

Just got diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in September. Haven't smoked in over 25 years.

Don't get wrapped around the axle on things and enjoy life and your hunts. It could all change in a heart beat. I sooo missed sitting in a tree this year but more than that, the prep and excitement that goes with it. live each day as it could be your last, as you never know.... Enjoy the hunt regardless of size etc.

[1Arrow1Kill]

When walking in the dark, holding my bow at arms length in front of me keeps spider webs from wrapping around my face.

Age Appropriate Hunting - At 67, drag out a deer like I'm 67, not 27.

[Over&Under]

Pay attention walking back to the truck after a morning hunt. Never know what might be standing next to it when you get there...

Please tell us more about this one 

[smag]

When grinding over 100lbs of meat and mixing or cutting it with suet, fat or pork butt grow another arm or two. Will makes things gr=o way faster.

HH~

[Cory Mattson]

Stay ON sign. That is the deciding factor on where to hunt.
Only hunt your best wind direction. This is the deciding factor of when to hunt where.
Terrain features are the deciding factor- Tree - or Ground ambush.

Deadly silence of my longbows and heavy arrows shot 9 deer and NONE dodged my point of aim.
Sharks & Centaur Short Mags Never Disappoint !!! Short blood trails profuse sign.
Wasted too many days scouting doves I can’t believe I did that.
Wasted too many days in my public areas working through a gate - going back to my decades tried true proven “water entry”.

Fantastic season- basically just stick to what I already know and don’t do dumb stuff.

[ssoden]

Don't eat a "bunch" of pickled eggs before heading out to your stand ...

[Sam McMichael]

ssoden, I understand you completely. One night before hunting the next morning, I ate a bunch of pickled eggs and smoked sausages. Plus, I drank a couple of beers. I couldn't stand being close to myself, so certainly I could not expect a deer to come around.