Mitch Rapp
Well-Known Fanatic
Seems like we had a lot fewer entries this year. Most people I know had a bad season, wind killed my Rifle season, so I was real thankful that I got that early doe.
2012-2013 Deer/Elk/Antelope Hunting contest
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dennishoddy
Moderator
I agree.
Deer hunting was tough this year because of the ongoing drought. We have a DMAP (Deer management Assistance Program} going on at the property (5000+ acres) because of too many does, causing the buck to doe ratio to be skewed.
We normally have to take 40-45 does off the property every year. This year around the first of December, the Wildlife Department Biologist called and said to call off the doe hunt.
Reason being the ongoing drought. Deer don't need ponds, creeks, etc to survive, as their body's absorb the moisture that is contained in the food they eat.
Woody browse contains 40% water.
The does/bucks can survive just fine. Its the fawns that are the problem. The does can't make enough milk to feed the fawns.
Last year in the NW counties, the ODW estimated a 20% loss of fawns to the drought and This year, its estimated that up to 60% of the fawns did not survive. I suspect when we start shed hunting in April, we will find lots of small skulls along with the shed antlers. This last spring, I found 5 fawn skulls on 160 acres of land. Its not good.
Deer hunting was tough this year because of the ongoing drought. We have a DMAP (Deer management Assistance Program} going on at the property (5000+ acres) because of too many does, causing the buck to doe ratio to be skewed.
We normally have to take 40-45 does off the property every year. This year around the first of December, the Wildlife Department Biologist called and said to call off the doe hunt.
Reason being the ongoing drought. Deer don't need ponds, creeks, etc to survive, as their body's absorb the moisture that is contained in the food they eat.
Woody browse contains 40% water.
The does/bucks can survive just fine. Its the fawns that are the problem. The does can't make enough milk to feed the fawns.
Last year in the NW counties, the ODW estimated a 20% loss of fawns to the drought and This year, its estimated that up to 60% of the fawns did not survive. I suspect when we start shed hunting in April, we will find lots of small skulls along with the shed antlers. This last spring, I found 5 fawn skulls on 160 acres of land. Its not good.
dennishoddy
Moderator
The contest is over.
No more entry's will be accepted.
We will have the drawing in a day or two. My work schedule is keeping me totally busy right now.
Thanks to all that contributed to this thread.
No more entry's will be accepted.
We will have the drawing in a day or two. My work schedule is keeping me totally busy right now.
Thanks to all that contributed to this thread.
dennishoddy
Moderator
Ok, here are the entry's:
Kevin S.
Imhntn
Porter
Brandt9913
Wormeydog1724
Dux-R-Us
Matt Washburn
Handlebar
KLG(Kenny Gant)
Kevin S.
Imhntn
Porter
Brandt9913
Wormeydog1724
Dux-R-Us
Matt Washburn
Handlebar
KLG(Kenny Gant)
dennishoddy
Moderator
Ok, here are the entry's:
Kevin S. 1
Imhntn 2
Porter 3
Brandt9913 4
Wormeydog1724 5
Dux-R-Us 6
Matt Washburn. 7
Handlebar 8
KLG(Kenny Gant) 9
These are your numbers.
I'm going to use a random number generator, and post the vids on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXvYaDcNsGc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Kevin S. 1
Imhntn 2
Porter 3
Brandt9913 4
Wormeydog1724 5
Dux-R-Us 6
Matt Washburn. 7
Handlebar 8
KLG(Kenny Gant) 9
These are your numbers.
I'm going to use a random number generator, and post the vids on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXvYaDcNsGc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
dennishoddy
Moderator
Kenny Gant wins the 1st place, and Wormeydog gets second.
Congrats to all that put in for the contest, I hope your enjoying your venison, and look forward to doing this again next year!
Pm me your mailing address, and we will get the prizes sent out.
Congrats to all that put in for the contest, I hope your enjoying your venison, and look forward to doing this again next year!
Pm me your mailing address, and we will get the prizes sent out.
Mitch Rapp
Well-Known Fanatic
Congrats guys!
Wormydog1724
ATAS Ninja
Woot! Thanks Dennis for putting this on. And for everybody else that participated in the contest. Things like this is what really makes the forum a community.
Wormydog1724
ATAS Ninja
Got my mount back today. I've taken some nice bucks in the past, but this is the first one I deemed worthy enough to get mounted.
Wormydog1724
ATAS Ninja
Precisely!
Nah jk. It's for their inspiration.
Nah jk. It's for their inspiration.
dennishoddy
Moderator
Dammed nice looking buck! Have you had an opportunity to get it scored?
dennishoddy
Moderator
I'll bet we will. Stay tuned!
JustSayWhen
Well-Known Fanatic
I'm in if we do!
