Always enjoy this thread and pics and it did not disappoint this year as well.  Y'all had a very successful hunt and have an envious camp and group of hunters to share it with.  Thank you for keeping it going.

Great stuff, thanks for sharing it with us!

Looks/Sounds like great time
Purchased a Bodnik Hunter Classic II recently. Soon as Ortho clears me from shoulder surgery, will be flinging 'em. Can't wait!

Always a great thread, thanks for keeping the Tradition alive ... 

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messing around in Kevin's stand

Great spot! How high is that stand?

Quote from: BUCKY on October 31, 2023, 07:01:04 PM
Great spot! How high is that stand?

Maybe 10 feet? Not real high

Like lower, more concealed stands.

My broadhead of choice this year, ABOWYER 250 grain. Easy to tune, sharpen, and fantastic penetration.

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Pine's comment about his hunting buddies being gone and looking back through some of the old threads is certainly haunting and as we age brings that reality to the forefront.  Thirty plus years of camp with the same core group.  Ron is gone now.  Greg and Tim are in their early 70's, Kevin's mid 60's and Roger and I are early 60's.  Eric I/Eric II are the kids in their 40's.  Henry is the newcomer in camp and he's starting to understand.  Fortunately we still laugh about the same old stories mixed in with the bloopers from the current year.  Much of the conversation with Ron's son revolves around stories about his dad and what different things hanging in the cabin meant.  To a casual observer it's just 'stuff', but there's always a story.  We're all thankful we've been able to share in those stories.  We have a group text with the camp members that goes year round.  We're like brothers and are always checking in on each other and our families.  At least one thing has been settled—I'm the greatest archery shot of the group. 

As many deer as I see hanging on that pole that might just be saying something.   

Thanks for sharing!  Neat you are carrying on the tradition.

Quote from: Ray Lyon on November 01, 2023, 10:05:31 AM
Pine's comment about his hunting buddies being gone and looking back through some of the old threads is certainly haunting and as we age brings that reality to the forefront.  Thirty plus years of camp with the same core group.  Ron is gone now.  Greg and Tim are in their early 70's, Kevin's mid 60's and Roger and I are early 60's.  Eric I/Eric II are the kids in their 40's.  Henry is the newcomer in camp and he's starting to understand.  Fortunately we still laugh about the same old stories mixed in with the bloopers from the current year.  Much of the conversation with Ron's son revolves around stories about his dad and what different things hanging in the cabin meant.  To a casual observer it's just 'stuff', but there's always a story.  We're all thankful we've been able to share in those stories.  We have a group text with the camp members that goes year round.  We're like brothers and are always checking in on each other and our families.  At least one thing has been settled—I'm the greatest archery shot of the group. 

Why do I sense another "Worlds Greatest Archer" event coming on.....

 

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My ShrewHaven doe all canned and ready for winter suppers😀

Inquiring minds want to know who is the "world's Greatest Archer" at Shrewhaven!

Wudstix,
That's an easy answer:

1) Me
2) Myself
3) I

That represents the top three places.  The rest are consolation prize winners 😆😆

 

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You will notice in this picture that Ray's deer is substantially smaller. So yes, Ray is a great shot, and proves it every year by choosing tiny targets.

Roger's Always trying to cloud the issues with facts and smokescreens. 

Don't make me put you on pie probation.