Tales from the Treestand

2010 Deer Season Site Preparation…..

With the help of Shaun at Bennett’s Bait and Tackle, Birdee has decided to setup a “Mineral Site” out front of her stand to monitor the deer in the area she will be hunting in the Fall.  Shaun suggested Adrenaline … more…

Birdees new "Perch"….

Birdee has had some success on her deer hunts in the past 2 seasons but we decided after seeing deer just not taking that last step out in front of her that she needs to go to them! After getting … more…

Trail Cam Update…..

With the REAL frigid temps hitting Eastern Ontario the deer have really herded up.  Big numbers of deer showing up for Birdee now.  As seen in the trail cam photos still no big bucks.  Just good Ol Drumsticks showing up … more…

Trail Cam Update..

Since that first large snowfall late last week we received in Eastern Ontario things have picked up with deer movement. It appears that we have a few new travelers through the area. That lone Spike Buck whom I’ve nicknamed “Drumsticks”, … more…

Birdee is still at it….

                              With reports in our area of the worst deer season in recent memory circling around, Birdee is still determined to avoid “Tag Soup”. I envy … more…

Trail Cam Update…

Just a quick update from the trailcam. Interesting to see the return of the same spike Buck from last season. Birdee is still putting her time in and is still hoping the weather brings her some snow to get them … more…

Trail Cam Update…..

With the cold weather finally arriving we are getting more and more regular visits by the trailcam. It is situated at the corner of our property which is the main trail to access the bush behind our place. While Birdee … more…

Trail Cam Update……

When Birdee decided to jump right into the hunting last year we decided fairly early on that we needed a trail cam to help her scouting. Not only helpful for scouting but it is great entertainment to see what is … more…

Birdee’s Hunting Beginnings…

Birdee got bit by the hunting bug last summer. Big Time! After consulting with many of our friends who hunt she decided she wanted to archery hunt only. One of the fellas hooked her up with a perfect starter crossbow … more…