LFTT 1/16/19

LIve from Freedom Hills today. I had no idea this many people gun hunted during the week. They need to get a job. I guess it’s because the ruts kicking. Finally I arrived at spot number 5 and nobody was here. It was breaking daylight as I was walking in. I’m hunting red oaks and 4 scrapes this morning for a buck only with restrictions gun hunt with my bow. Thank goodness I have put in the scouting homework or I would be back at camp sitting by the fire. I have about 8 spots scouted, and they all have plenty of sign, so I should be in good shape. The first gun hunter I talked to said he only had one spot picked out, so I guess that was a hint for me to get my azz out of there. Well shoot, looks like I was early, because I got somebody driving in on me now. Oh my goodness he is going to block one of the trails I’m hunting with his truck. I never hunt WMA on gun hunt days unless I’m on the opposite zone that is bow only, but said to myself everybody’s at work, boy was I wrong. I’m in a good area so I’m going to hold tight and see what happens. Oh yeah my boats tore up........ good luck y’all.

good luck JD

Been a heck of a morning so far. I have seen seven so far with a spike chasing does all over in here. No shooters yet, but I got two dang good decoys. They look real don’t they............ I will be back shortly.....

There is two deer bedded in this picture. Thank goodness for my ozonics.....

That’s better bait than a corn pile. No telling what may step out on ya. Good luck!

The deer are up eating red oaks now. I just watched a pileated woodpecker get chased by a small hawk, I guess the woody was making to much noise. I sure am hungry! All my food is in the truck and I hate to get down. I have watched a big doe & button head work two scrapes in here this morning, now I need a shooter to slide in here to check them out.

Well things are still hot in here. Just had a big doe run through and a 1 1/2 old spike hot on her tail and then a huge buck bringing up the rear lagging behind about 150 yards, but it was a spike also. A trophy spike if I might add. He was every bit of 4 1/2 years old.

Deer Selfie!

That Sparrow Hawk is still messing with woody woodpecker. He only attacks in flight. Once woody has his feet planted and pecking away he won’t mess with him. I guess he is scared of that beak?

The wind has swirled all morning, but with me on top of this mountain my thermals have been rising.

Appreciate you taking the time to update, especially with pics. Headed to some corps land tomorrow through Sunday. Hope to see some movement.

Just getting settled in, already seen 3 does. I think its going to be a good afternoon

Still a few Red Oaks hanging on. I got to run eat. I’m leaving my stuff right here. I will be back shortly.......

Ok I finally got my belly full now I’m going back up the mountain to the redoaks again. I moved my stand 50 Yards. Probably a mistake, but I found a red oak they are hitting better than the one I was hunting this morning. I’m guessing I will get blown at multiple times this afternoon. Good luck y’all.

Man u on them!!

I’m set up on a slough, imin a water oak flat with a 2 yo cutover next to me. Tons of sign in here, I got my climber set up only to realize my safety belt is in the truck, so I’m in a makeshift hunting blind. Good luck and stay safe.

Here is a picture of the red oaks that still have acorns falling. I hunted it this afternoon, but nothing showed up.