Field Notes 10: The Buck Worth Waiting For
from Boondocks Hunting Podcast Hosted by Boondocks Hunting
Send us Fan Mail A gritty urban whitetail story moves from a painful miss to a clean seven-yard heart shot less than 24 hours later. We share what it takes to ignore social pressure, read suburban habitat, and stay steady when the season tests your patience. • passing deer on purpose and trusting the plan • hunting amid construction noise and retention ponds • adapting to wind in urban edges and funnels • camera intel, mock scrapes, and timing the drop in temps • diagnosing a high miss and rebuilding confidence • Wisconsin tags, gun week strategy, and late-season moves • food shifts, pressure migrations, and habitat pockets • social media noise, realistic expectations, and respect for women hunters • why bowhunting’s grind builds better decisions and better shots Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there who's listening Don't worry about what other people say on social media. You shoot what makes you happy Support the show Hope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment! Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFF GET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA
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Send us Fan Mail A gritty urban whitetail story moves from a painful miss to a clean seven-yard heart shot less than 24 hours later. We share what it takes to ignore social pressure, read suburban habitat, and stay steady when the season tests your patience. • passing deer on purpose and trusting the plan • hunting amid construction noise and retention ponds • adapting to wind in urban edges and funnels • camera intel, mock scrapes, and timing the drop in temps • diagnosing a high miss and r...
Chapters
- 0:00 Welcome Back & Thanksgiving Wishes
- 1:45 Craig’s Yearlong Bet On Himself
- 3:10 Urban Hunting Amid Construction
- 6:05 Giant Goes MIA And New Targets Emerge
- 8:20 Frustration, Near-Misses, And Learning Moments
- 12:20 The Missed Shot And Hard Reset
- 16:15 Nighttime Camera Hits Spark Resolve
- 18:20 Redemption: Buck Returns And Goes Down
- 20:30 Weigh-In, Mount Plans, And Tag Options
- 23:00 Weather, Gun Season, And Strategy
- 26:20 Urban Deer Adaptation And Habitat Pockets
- 29:05 Pressure, Regulations, And State Differences
- 33:10 Why Bowhunting’s Grind Matters
- 37:10 Social Media, Expectations, And TV Shows
- 41:30 Camaraderie, Memories, And Late Rut Tactics
- 45:10 Respect For Female Hunters And Online Negativity
- 49:40 Passing Deer, Public Risk, And Reality
- 54:35 Gun Drives, Safety, And Bowhunter Mindset
- 1:00:00 Gratitude, Safety Reminders, And Sign-Off
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