Old Dog New Hunt

Old Dog New Hunt We specialize in hunting and fishing on a tight budget as well offer tips and advice for hunters new and old trying to learn about our sport

Hunting is a totally different game now compared to when I was a teenager. Allow me to explain:When I hunted as a kid the gear was vastly different. Almost no one wore Camo and if they did it was most often surplus military camo from the Vietnam war era. Portable deer stands especially climbing stands were practically unseen and those that used them were considered daredevils with a death wish. Ev

eryone used re-curve bows and most people considered the new compound bows to be cheating. The only attractant we had was doe urine and most often you harvested it yourself from a doe you killed (which was rare because doe used to be quite restricted). No one had a range finder and most never even used any type of glass (binoculars or spotting scopes). The best we had for a “cover scent” was to rub some pine straw on us. I hunted with a 20 gauge pump shot-gun with 00 buckshot because few used slugs back then. My bow was a Bear 45 pound draw re-curve (which I never killed so much as a mosquito with). I never even heard people talk about calls. Trail cameras did not exist. It was a different time – almost prehistoric by today’s standards. This old dog is ready to learn ALL the new tricks. Just about everything I knew no longer applies. So at 49 I am a novice hunter all over again.

04/01/2015

Well the season is over. Look for this spring and summer for me to post tips and ideas for next season as well as things I am doing to prep for next season , not the least of which is I have quit smoking and am training for long distance hikes loaded with gear.

11/09/2014

So went to my roommate/hunting partners fathers lil piece of land hunting today. About 25 minutes before sunset saw a doe pushed by a small buck. Couldn't get a shot. Then right behind them another doe being pushed by a nice mature buck. Shot it. It mule kicked and nose dived. Got up then ran about 20 yards and fell again. Laid there all of 30 seconds then ran off. went to track and could not find blood but it was right at dark and flashlight died.So returning in the am.

10/28/2014

Cold Front and clear skies this weekend. Should be some great hunting here in Georgia!

10/28/2014

100% Disabled Veteran Made Mouth Calls for Waterfowl, Predators and Big Game. Made out of Brass Cartridge of your choice. Get them in close get the job done!

10/27/2014

OK so I had some questions for DNR and emailed them. This morning one of their region 1 lead biologist called me to answer my questions. One answer may be of interest to all of you. The reason Paulding Forrest is only open for gun hunting November 20-23 is because on those four days each year over 100 deer are harvested there. To open it for more than that would risk decimating the deer heard there. Makes perfect sense to me.

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