Michigan 2022 Rifle Deer Season

[JD338]

November 15 is the opener for Michigan Firearms Deer Season. Just wanted to wish my fellow Michiganders a safe and successful deer season.
Good luck gals and fellas.

JD338

 

[Dr. Vette]

Thanks!

I anticipate seeing my usual 0 deer.

 

[KinleyWater]

Best of luck all. And stay safe.

 

[NYDAN]

Wishing good luck and straight shooting to all of you Michigan hunters.

Jim, I hope you or Sue get to tag Henry the Eighth.

 

[salmonchaser]

It sure would be nice to hunt at this time of year. No, wait, seems like last year in Montana it was minus five and sustained 25 mph wind. That was not fun! Hope you have better weather in Michigan. Good luck.

 

[Dr. Vette]

Thanks!

I anticipate seeing my usual 0 deer.

OK, I was shocked.
Wednesday morning (second day) I saw a buck, then a doe and fawn, then another doe.
Unfortunately each was crossing the two-track I look down, and saw each for about 2.5 seconds as they trotted by.
Lots of tracks in the fresh snow on Wednesday morning as well. It's the most activity we have seen in a long time.

So far Dad hasn't seen one on our land in 4 (?) years.

 

[JD338]

Here is my opening day buck, 19" 8 pt.
We have seen plenty of deer. I saw 7 bucks opening day, 2 bucks on the second day and 1 buck yesterday. This morning, 2 does but no horns. With a foot of snow on the ground, there are tracks everywhere. Should be a good hunt tonight, just a matter of time.

Dan,
Henry the 8 should have had my arrow in him the same morning Sue shot her 11 pt but that's another story.
We still have 3 big bucks hanging around and I'm hoping Sue and Danielle connect.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

Superb! Congratulations.

 

[AFG270]

Congratulations, nice buck! What bullet did you use, a Hornady? LOL

Good luck to the rest of your crew.

 

[JD338]

Congratulations, nice buck! What bullet did you use, a Hornady? LOL

Good luck to the rest of your crew.

Nosler M21 308 Win 165 gr BT.
Scope is a Leupold VX-6 3-18x44mm with the FireDot Duplex reticle.

JD338

 

[wvbuckbuster]

That's good en. Congratulations, Dan.

 

[ShadeTree]

Nosler M21 308 Win 165 gr BT.
Scope is a Leupold VX-6 3-18x44mm with the FireDot Duplex reticle.

JD338

Congrats on a good buck JD. How far was he?

 

[NYDAN]

Here is my opening day buck, 19" 8 pt.
We have seen plenty of deer. I saw 7 bucks opening day, 2 bucks on the second day and 1 buck yesterday. This morning, 2 does but no horns. With a foot of snow on the ground, there are tracks everywhere. Should be a good hunt tonight, just a matter of time.

Dan,
Henry the 8 should have had my arrow in him the same morning Sue shot her 11 pt but that's another story.
We still have 3 big bucks hanging around and I'm hoping Sue and Danielle connect.

JD338

Very nice, Jim. Your investment in that rifle and load has worked out very well. I wish your family continued success. I especially hope Danielle gets a wall hanger. Dan

 

[JD338]

Congrats on a good buck JD. How far was he?

It was a 100-105 yard shot through the timber.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Thanks!

I anticipate seeing my usual 0 deer.

You kill me Patrick! LOL

 

[FOTIS]

Here is my opening day buck, 19" 8 pt.
We have seen plenty of deer. I saw 7 bucks opening day, 2 bucks on the second day and 1 buck yesterday. This morning, 2 does but no horns. With a foot of snow on the ground, there are tracks everywhere. Should be a good hunt tonight, just a matter of time.

Dan,
Henry the 8 should have had my arrow in him the same morning Sue shot her 11 pt but that's another story.
We still have 3 big bucks hanging around and I'm hoping Sue and Danielle connect.

JD338

Rifle? Nice buck BTW

 

[JD338]

Rifle? Nice buck BTW

Nosler M21 308 Win with 165 gr BT over 46.3 grs IMR4064, Nosler case and Federal GM210M primer.
She shoots .350" at 100 yards allowing me to thread the needle in the woods.

JD338

 

[Dr. Vette]

You kill me Patrick! LOL

Unfortunately, it's usually true.
It's been 3 years since we saw any deer during deer season on Dad's land. This year's 4 a week ago is a recent record.
The deer I've shot were on other friends' land.

 

[FOTIS]

Nosler M21 308 Win with 165 gr BT over 46.3 grs IMR4064, Nosler case and Federal GM210M primer.
She shoots .350" at 100 yards allowing me to thread the needle in the woods.

JD338

Thought you might have drilled it with the 375 Ouch & Ouch!

 

[JD338]

Thought you might have drilled it with the 375 Ouch & Ouch!

Patience Grasshopper
The new VX-5HD 2-10x42mm with Illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle arrives today.
I'll drill one with a Speer 270 gr SPBT!

JD338