The public land around here is full of idiots.
I'm bummed out this year. I had private land for the last 5 years but the owner passed this spring. His kids are looking to be greedy with the property and are trying to sell to a homebuilder looking put a subdivision in. Wouldn't give me permission.
What ticks me off the most is I never met his kids because they couldn't bother to help their dad out. I mowed his grass, cleaned his gutters, took him grocery shopping once a week, etc. In trade to use the property. Even offered the kids the option of I would upkeep the yard maintenance thru the year to keep access to the property, but was a no go. This will be the first time in over 15 years I probably won't bother going out. The public land around here is full of idiots.
Well that sucks. I've been in that boat the last few years. In my line of work it happens every year about the middle of October. Overtime starts this time every year, waiting on it and hoping I can get one before it starts. I've been out a few times and watched lots of does and passed on a pretty nice 6 a couple of weeks ago. Like Hookeye, I don't get too excited until Halloween. Seems like I always get "lucky" on the weekend before gun season. I miss the scouting, checking trail cams, etc. I've gotten used to planning my hunt time wisely and making quick decisions in the stand. I haven't taken a wallhanger for a few years but we eat good.I haven't been out and don't know how much I'll get to. I've had it really good for years but a new job is putting a real damper on my season.