Anyone else getting antsy?

[EastTNHunter]

I see you’re eastern TN. Will you hunt the early velvet hunt?

No. It’s a private land only hunt. Most of the land that I hunt is public, and bow season to me is just getting a doe or two in the freezer early. Too much heat, humidity, and mosquitoes to take it seriously that early. If they let me take a doe on public land then I may consider, but the heat, humidity, and mosquitoes would probably keep me away anyhow.

 

[elkhuntinfool78]

Just hunting my home state of Montana as I do most years. That said I'm always antsy and excited to see what the year will hold for me.

This year will be my first year hunting with a recurve and I will be giving it my all to put a bull on the ground in September.

Good luck to all!

 

[DFS]

Season starts 8/1 but I am in scouting mode until I find something I like. So more than likely I will scout the whole season.

 

[Pagosa]

Im going to hunt a couple days of grouse season, 3 days of elk in late Oct, and a long weekend mule deer hunt for my daughter. Im working out of state so my time will mostly be spent watching the kids in sports and doing some fall fishing where Im working at. I do plan to chase some coons and bobcat this winter with my hound. Good luck to those going on extended trips.

 

[Bullshot]

Probable OIL AZ archery tag, leaving in under 6 weeks. Haven't researched anything or looked over maps in 2 months, havn't touched my bow since last Sept. Havn't worked out. Havn't packed gear. Havn't worked on truck or trailer or ATV. I don't know WHAT is up. I'll get my act together somehow, soon, but this is alarming.... I was completely consumed by all the years of research and the wait and the various draws... but now... barely giving it a 2nd thought. I just want to go, have some fun, shoot a probable dink, and get home. Think I am just burned out by trying so long to get to this opportunity and the constant pushing of the boulder uphill to make it happen, and the way I have to do it there back and everywhere in between the hard way. Get a great tag and then I apparently just wing it for the scenic drive. Good grief!

 

[Nick87]

caribou is priority.

maybe throwing some lines for salmon if there's time.

Nice. Good luck.

 

[Dave N]

Not one bit. MIGHT buy a hunting license this year. Not much of a need to seeing how I only would get a few doves or a rabbit here at home. Better to be legal I guess. About the only thing I'll do is pick up a case of shotgun shells at Bass Pro and use some of the points that I've accumulated.

 

[JEL]

I’m antsy but it not for hunting yet..gotta get 1800 acres of wheat and chick peas in the bin first. All gravy after that. Archery antelope, elk cow tag and deer in MT.

 

[Hawk Tuah]

I am antsy for sure. I had a pretty extensive nasal surgery 5.5 weeks ago and have been trying to stay fit for the season. It has limited a lot of my summer. I planned the operation around hunting and hockey.

-Aug 15 ewe bighorn archery in WY (Oct 1 rifle but my 12-year-old daughter really wants to tag along for archery so I figure I'll go ruin some arrows on the rocks behind the sheep)
-Sept 8 mountain goat in CO
-Then helping with sister-in-law who drew bull moose in the unit I live in in ID. (Aug 30 opener until mid-Nov, but I won't get serious until end of Sept.)
-Add some OTC stuff with my kids and it should be a good season.

Pro tip: don't get nasal surgery it sucks