buck fever

[scotty30-06]

I know it's on everyone's mind....but I gotta say I got it bad....last couple days I can't eat or sleep or do anything without looking at horn porn or searching for better hunting spots.....does buck fever take over anyone else's life lol

[Carrollizer]

Yes, I've been doing the same.
I can't stay off this site and google earth, just waiting for September to roll around

[steveo]

Yup, running a bit of a fever myself as we speak. Sitting here going over flash earth and choosing some spots for Thursday morning. Hitting the bush for the next couple of days to do some scouting and try to bring the fever down some what, usually seeing some deer will help.

[wideopenthrottle]

Is that not just normal anticipation of the hunt...heheheheh...I have always thought of "buck fever" to mean getting shaky and nervous when the big boy is in your sights...??? that will be here soon enough ...I hope!

[steveo]

Is that not just normal anticipation of the hunt...heheheheh...I have always thought of "buck fever" to mean getting shaky and nervous when the big boy is in your sights...??? that will be here soon enough ...I hope!You mean by buck fever totally coming unglued and shaking violently like a dog trying to pass razor blades. I will agree at this stage of the game anticipation is a better description but this is when all that build up is started.

[351BII]

Me too!! For the last couple weeks. Quads loaded up with hunting gear, new gun boot is on, few boxes of ammo loaded, gear is already packed and countless hrs on this site and maps. But I dont let it get to me:mrgreen:

[scotty30-06]

Hahah....awesome to hear....and yes this is the first signs of buck fever the and eventually only being cured by a loud bang or a whisp of air being broke by a release of a arrow.....its that deep predatory instinct......feeling that cold autumn air starting last night kicked it into over drive....i work nights an it was the first time all summer I needed a hoodie at the end of the night.....bag is pack.... gear lined up....come on Sept

[351BII]

Makes sense. That first cold fall weather night sparks the hunter rut. lol.

[warnniklz]

People think I'm weird because when they look through my computer's history, all they find is hunting and hunting related sites... no porn or online dating sites.

[scotty30-06]

Oh they find porn.....but it's horn porn hahhahah.....my buddy bugs me all the time about stating at pics of wildlife....and I respond....funny how he drools over cars he will never have.....atleast I can get the north American animals I look at hahah

[itsy bitsy xj]

I got it! Been out set up cameras, looked where I'm going to be getting the camper ready

[FortBoy]

packed up and ready to go, leave in 7 days/21 hours/17min hahaha

[scotty30-06]

Hahhaha down to the minute...I love it hahha

[bacon_overlord]

I'm dying to get out in the woods, going from go for bunnies just as an excuse to go. Worst of all, my work shifts changed from 3-13 hr days 4 off (giving more time to hunt) to 4 10's. What a difference one day less makes, especially to the ever patient wife and toddlers. Can't wait until November when shift changes back and my moose and doe draws open.

[Ourea]

Let me throw a little gas on the fire then :grin:

This is what 288" looks like

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd428/browndog100/288_zps7nezwzbj.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/browndog100/media/288_zps7nezwzbj.jpg.html)

[Dash]

This will be my first full season. (I started about half way through last season) and I'm hoping for my very first buck :) I'm glad someone made this thread because I started to think there was something wrong with me.. Lists made.. bags packed.. new scope is mounted.. And all I do is lay in bed at night looking at google earth and reading..lol

[scotty30-06]

Well dash.....welcome to sick Bay...hahaha....no judgment here brotha....we all got it bad bud....real damn bad

[tenrag]

Google Earth is consuming a lot of my time and my hunting area has new photos since 2014 so some areas are interesting to revisit and see the new roads and access points. This site is the first thing I do in the morning and the last thing I do before hitting the hay. I even pop on a couple times during the day just to read the headings so I can anticipate reading the full posts in the evening.

Knifes are sharpened, day pack it reloaded, and the kids and I are driving my wife crazy with all the elk calls around the house.

When I'm not on here I'm glass out the front LR window towards the large alpine meadow where the elk have been hanging around. Even seen a couple sheep grazing.

I sense a bit of sick time from work for buck fever in another week.

[scotty30-06]

Oh man that would have me shaking....being able to see wildlife like that from your window....i look out mine and all I see is the old fat east Indian dude taking his trash out...or mowing the lawn with no shirt....c'mon Sept lol

[RackStar]

anyone hunter who isnt obsessed just does not make sense to me.

[CodyRules]

Ourea thats just awesome !!!

[Ourea]

Ourea thats just awesome !!!

That's what $400 grand and a President's tag get's ya.
The state of Nevada produces some pretty insane Mule Deer

Speaking from experience......so does BC!

[scotty30-06]

Is that you in the pic....did you take that buck....or is it horn porn for us lol

[goatdancer]

What's the difference between buck fever and beaver fever?

[steveo]

What's the difference between buck fever and beaver fever?Buck fever is hunting related, beaver fever is trapping related.

[tenrag]

10 years ago when we were looking to purchase our house we looked at two houses on the same street. The main deciding factor for me was the view of the ridge. Pre-season scouting from the lazy boy in the living room is a nice sales feature of the house. Our house is the second last house in town and has ALR across the street so in the am and pm I get to also watch the huge mule deer bucks chase the does from the lakeshore to their bedding site. Garbage day almost always guarantees bear activity on street because some neighbours dont understand we live in bear country. There was also the day we discovery our cat missing and cougar tracks beside the house.
Never a dull moment in the spring or fall.

[scotty30-06]

That's it....im moving out of LML....question is. Who's has work hahahha.....always jelouse of the guys living in interior or northern...or the EK.....man you guys are lucky

[Ourea]

Is that you in the pic....did you take that buck....or is it horn porn for us lol



Solely Horn porn

Recent kill in Nevada

Would I ever spend 10 grand on a hunt....let alone 400 grand...never.

If I cant earn it and do it on my own......I have zero interest.

[goatdancer]

Buck fever is hunting related, beaver fever is trapping related.

Thanks. I'll have to remember that.

[twoSevenO]

Solely Horn porn

Recent kill in Nevada

Would I ever spend 10 grand on a hunt....let alone 400 grand...never.

If I cant earn it and do it on my own......I have zero interest.

serious question .... is that a wild buck on public land, or a fenced ranch? Or a farm buck released onto public land for a hunter to get guided to on the season opener after he pays his $$$

Because i can't figure out where the $400k price tag comes from :/
That is an absurd amount of money to shoot an animal.

[shortrange]

packed up and ready to go, leave in 7 days/21 hours/17min hahaha

I couldn't wait. Went to QCI and got a nice little buck last month. Need to get another one or three ...

[HarryToolips]

I get that feeling for hunting, hiking, shooting, camping, fishing, but most of all for hunting and hiking...I've got the fever year round..I'm so excited for this hunting season that I think I've got every hunting day in September planned in my head..couple hunts in during bow season, one being on a bike, followed by a 4 day elk hunt in the Kooteneys, followed by a couple more day elk/deer hunts in some spots I've scouted this season..

[scotty30-06]

Man I love all the people that are as sick with the fever as I am....its gonna be a great season

[Ourea]

Man I love all the people that are as sick with the fever as I am....its gonna be a great season

I respect all those that suffer the "syndrome"

U will eventually learn to manage it

[Sportster]

Yup had it for a while, been to the range once already and going again this weekend. Going quading on the long weekend with brother in law wifey and sis they live up in Salmon Arm area.( not wifey )know the main conversation is going to be about are two annual hunting trips in October and November to northern and Eastern Alberta. can't wait going nuts just thinking about it.

[Murder]

End of July/early August and it consumes me. I usually buy some new gear and look forward to backing off the throttle a bit at work. I honestly don't get as jacked for anything else, ever. You are not alone my friend. We are a passionate bunch

[TrickleCharger]

Beyond excited, way more hunts dreamed up than I will possibly have time for. On google earth and in the backroads mapbooks steady. Just thinking about my upcoming weeklong elk hunt gets the heart pumping! With my little ones born last summer I didn't get out much last fall and I'm just itching this year!! Now to figure out how to keep the wife happy for the next 3 months ??

[Murder]

Beyond excited, way more hunts dreamed up than I will possibly have time for. On google earth and in the backroads mapbooks steady. Just thinking about my upcoming weeklong elk hunt gets the heart pumping! With my little ones born last summer I didn't get out much last fall and I'm just itching this year!! Now to figure out how to keep the wife happy for the next 3 months ??

Focus on keeping her happy the other nine. These are your three

[scotty30-06]

^^^^^^^^ good advice right there lol

[Ourea]

serious question .... is that a wild buck on public land, or a fenced ranch? Or a farm buck released onto public land for a hunter to get guided to on the season opener after he pays his $$$

Because i can't figure out where the $400k price tag comes from :/
That is an absurd amount of money to shoot an animal.

Business contact of mine in Alberta sent me the info.

The Arizona (not Nevada, sorry) governor's tag was purchased at SCI's convention during their annual auction.
Crazy money is paid for these elite "special" tags

[charlie_horse]

List is done at least 4 times, I don't go anywhere without my diaphragm s and bugle tube around my neck. I have mapped out 12 different ways to go the same route on Google Earth. When I close my eyes all's I see is a still shot of the ridge I'm going to hunt. I text my hunting partner 10x for every 1 text I send my girlfriend. You could say I'm going effin mental. 4 weeks away from trip #1 and I'm not sure if I'll last.

[scotty30-06]

I'm thinking about going for elk next season....i have some personal goals in mind for this one.

[drok]

Its awesome aint it! On the mind constantly, hard to concentrate on anything but.

[sawmill]

I respect all those that suffer the "syndrome"

U will eventually learn to manage it

Yeah, I must be getting old.I get a twinge but nothing like these other guys. I`ll go out, shoot my winter meat, get the rest of my firewood and be done with it. Like always.

[Ourea]

Yeah, I must be getting old.I get a twinge but nothing like these other guys. I`ll go out, shoot my winter meat, get the rest of my firewood and be done with it. Like always.

Don't get me wrong.......
Once I find something I want to pursue....I am ALL IN...unrelenting
Again, Ive learned to manage it

[Darksith]

That's what $400 grand and a President's tag get's ya.
The state of Nevada produces some pretty insane Mule Deer

Speaking from experience......so does BC!
actually its an arizona deer according to the source, and it was a statewide tag...so maybe the same thing?

Guided by A3 trophy hunts

[Darksith]

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[markomoose]

I got the moose fever.Gonna hit a local spot hard this fall and try to bag the elusive 2 point.I prefer the first 2 weeks of November for deer.Good Luck to all!

[Rugernator]

Reminds me of the song "Buck Fever"

Buck fever gonna get ya boyz! Yeah all ive been thinking about the last few weeks has been deer.. Not big or small.. Not huge racks or little spikes.. Just being out there with deer.. And bringing one back and filling my freezer.

Happy hunting fellas! Bo.

[351BII]

Well.....First morning I woke up and the fog was so think at my place that I couldnt see the house across the street!! Its almost here fellas. I guess I can stop hunting the dog with the kids nerf gun. Good luck everyone:grin:

[scotty30-06]

Hahahah Yup I put a mean spot and stalk on my dog in our backyard.....even had the daughters nerf bow and arrow....normally he knows what's going on but I got him fooled this time....would have been a double lung but the arrow is made out of foam so well ya know....he ripped the arrow apart before I could catch up to him hahahha