Virginia Hunting 2011 Update

Nothing incredible so far but I have got a crow and a deer!

2011 Deer Season

How is archery season going for everyone? I'm seeing lots of does but so far haven't been able to get one down. No bucks at all yet. Hope everyone out there is fairing well this year!

Crow Hunting and Gobbling Report

Yesterday I went out to do some crow hunting and got a very pleasant surprise not involving crows. It was late yesterday evening, sometime after four and I started in on my crow call. What happened next made me check the time of day, a gobbler and several hens started going off! They were paying so much attention to my crow calls that I had to listen to myself and make sure I hadn’t grabbed a turkey call. I did have a few crows call back to me and two flew to a tree about 100 yards away but none would come close enough to think about shooting them. I did have a big smile on my face from listening to the turkeys though. I was already getting excited about the upcoming turkey season but now I’m up another notch from that. Are any of you hearing any gobbling yet or seeing any strutting? Good luck in all your pursuits!

2011

Another year has arrived! I never did get any more deer on the ground but I had a blast deer hunting last season. Time to turn my attention to small game and predators now. How did your seasons go? Good luck in the new year!

2010 Virginia Deer Hunting

I've been really busy since my last post. I have managed to put two deer on the ground though! I didn't get any good pictures of either but there is still a lot of season left! I love this time of year and if you're reading this you probably do too! Hope you all have had a great season and that it only gets better!

Bowhunting Groundhogs

Here is a little of what I've been up to this summer!

Archery Talk

I get lots of technical questions emailed to me. I have to be honest I'm not the most technical minded guy in the world but I'll help you if I can! I will give anyone this tip though if you don't already know it... there is a wealth of knowledge to be had at www.archerytalk.com. Search the forums for almost anything archery related and you will probably have pages of responses! Sure there are some nuts on there but it's definitely worth checking out if you're not already a regular reader! Happy hunting!

Bow Madness Review *follow up*

I get a lot of emails regarding my review of my PSE Bow Madness MC. People want to know if I still like it after all this time. If it still shoots well and is still quiet. The answers are all yes! This bow should be renamed… Bow Sweetness because it is as sweet as honey!

I’m getting revved up to start doing a little predator hunting and some varmint hunting. Got to stay in shape physically and mentally for deer season! I hope all is well in your lives!

VA Spring Turkey Gobbling Report

Yup, misleading title for me... I've yet to be sure I've heard a gobble at this point this year. Dad and I have heard a few distant rumblings that we believe were gobbles but nothing that I would bet my life on. I've hunted as hard as I can so far this year and no luck at all. As frustrating as it can be at times it's also what I love about hunting. If it were easy it would be called killing lol. I love the challenge of these old gobblers but I wouldn't mind a break soon either! I put in some serious and hard miles on my boots Saturday and didn't hear or see anything but a couple of hens headed to roost. I'm going to keep hard at it though and eventually my luck will change! After all, luck is hard work and persistence meeting opportunity for the most part!

VA Spring Turkey Season 2010 Update

Spring Turkey season has been open for over a week now in Virginia and Dad and I have found time to go hunting three times now. We haven’t had much luck, we haven’t even heard one gobble anywhere near us but we did see one hen Saturday. We’ve not had very good weather once while we’ve been hunting either. With all of those negative things out of the way I can say we’ve had a good time though! We’ve been in places where we know there are turkeys at but it just hasn’t been the right time. We are going to persevere though and eventually we’ll catch the break we need and we’ll get a turkey or two down!

How are your seasons going? I hope well! Hunt hard and don’t give up!

Virginia Spring Turkey Season 2010

Spring turkey season is almost upon us! Are you ready? I think I am... went through my gear last night and I'm doing all of the scouting I can. I can't wait until I get in the woods Saturday morning. Good luck and God bless!

Bass Pro Shops Turkey Event

Come out and hang out with us Mossy Oak ProStaffers this weekend in Concord NC! We will be there attending the Bass Pro Shops Turkey Event! See you there!

Western Virginia Sports Show & The Greater Virginia Sports and Big Game Show

Two great events coming up at the end of this month! The Western Virginia Sports Show and The Greater Virginia Sports and Big Game Show, click on links for more information!

Snow, Snow, Snow

There has been no small game hunting for me. All I seem to do is shovel snow. Oh well, life is good! I'm just trying to enjoy the white beauty that's outside! I should have some show announcements up soon!

Looking Forward

My last minute attempts at bagging a deer this year did not work out. I became ill this weekend and didn’t have the strength to hunt very hard. I did enjoy my time in the woods though, except for the extreme cold! It was beautiful in the mountains with all of the snow and it made getting a read on where the deer were moving easier as well but I couldn’t close the deal.

Now that deer season is probably over, unless I do some late season doe hunting further North, my focus will now move toward small game hunting, post-season scouting, indoor archery, and eventually turkey season! There is always something to look forward to! Stay warm!
PS – I forgot to mention that show season is coming up for the Mossy Oak ProStaff. There are some great shows coming up and I’ll have more on them soon!

Starting Over

My apologies for the lack of posts recently. I don’t want to turn this in to a sob story but I’ve been going through a lot of personal changes and I just haven’t had much time to hunt or blog. My long time girlfriend and I split up and I’ve been trying to find a new home and get my life back on track. It is a positive thing for both of us in the long-term but the short term was very time consuming. My financial situation also took a downturn as well and it’s just taken me a while to get everything back on track. The good news is we are all happier now and Harry has two loving parents and two houses to run around a play in! I’ve done a lot of soul searching the past few months and a lot of prioritizing as well. In the short term hunting and Mossy Oak had to take a step back on that list but both mean a lot to me and will slowly be heading back up that list as my life is coming back together! I really hope to get in a few days of deer hunting this week before the season closes and will definitely be doing some small game hunting in January! I’m really excited about getting back in to the woods with a whole new appreciation for the sport we all love. I did manage to get in a few hunts this year and even had a shot at a doe on Thanksgiving Day. Unfortunately I missed, but I was thankful for the opportunity. Having a chance at a shot is all I ask for while hunting and I got it. My new band has also taken up quite a bit of time. It’s been a necessary sacrifice for my personal life but the main portion of the work will be wrapped up soon and then the fun will begin.

I thank all of you for your love and support and you’re going to be seeing a lot more of me again now that everything is moving in the right direction in my life.

Again, this was not meant to be a sad story. My life is great and I’ve been so very blessed. I just wanted to be honest and upfront about what’s been going on in my life and why I haven’t been posting. We all go through set backs in life but the important thing is to pick yourself up and keep moving forward, things will always get better! May God bless you all as he has blessed me!

Magnus Stinger Buzzcut Broadheads Review

I’ve agonized for a while now about what to write for this review. I always feel like I need to write and in depth review of the product I’m talking about but to be honest the Buzzcuts are so great I just felt a long review would be completely unnecessary. So after thinking debating it out in my head here is my review.

The Magnus Stinger Buzzcut 2 and 4 blade editions are incredible! I received in a pack of 2 blade and 4 blade 100 grain broadheads and tested them both. They are exactly what you want for a cut on contact broadhead. They are RAZOR sharp and fly exactly with field points. I shot both sets of broadheads through my target several times and they would still shave you when I was finished. The penetration was also amazing. Both penetrated completely through my target and in to my backup behind it, the two blades going just a little bit further in. I can’t speak to the durability of the broadheads yet but they are well made and everything I’ve read about them says they are tough as nails. However if one fails you Magnus has a lifetime guarantee on these heads and will replace them no questions asked.

If you have any questions about the broadheads feel free to contact me at tnunley@gmail.com or of course through this blog. Magnus has a complete line of great products to check out at www.magnusbroadheads.com. I hope to soon be able to post the videos of my testing but I don’t have them ready just yet.

Abingdon, VA Hunting and Fishing Expo

It’s that time of year again! Deer hunting is almost upon us and the Hunting and Fishing Expo in Abingdon Virginia is next weekend. Several of us Mossy Oak ProStaffers worked at this event last year and we had an absolute blast! This years event looks to easily top last years so you should definitely come out and join us! I’ll be working at the archery range so be sure to come by and say hello!

Don’t forget to be out shooting and prepping your bows as archery season begins on October 3rd here in Virginia unless you’re in one of the early opening areas. Check out the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for more information.

Remington's The Buck Stops Here with Mike Hanback

Mike Hanback's new show premiers tomorrow on the VS. Network. Mike is a great guy, a fellow blogger, user of Twitter and Facebook, and of course a great hunter and TV host. Check out his new show tomorrow and let him know what you think!

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