For you hunters 55 and older

[Nicodemus]

I am 81 and have bowhunted over 50 years and have not slowed down. Hunt by myself and have 8 different places I hunt from my sub-division to Fort Stewart which is 50 miles. Am hog hunting FS this summer and doing some scouting for deer season. I do some hard exercising every day except Sunday which keeps me in shape to climb trees. Hunting by myself is not the safest thing to do but I got to be out in woods looking for tracks. No bait, camera, scents or calls. Just my PSE and Summit.

The way my knees are, I`m not gonna make as far as you have, and while I admire no man, I tip my hat to you, Sir. The best to you.

 

[shdw633]

It would not drag out an animal but some put a cart on the back and then you could.

In general I exit, dump the bike and go back in sometimes with help. That allows the deer to die in peace too.

Also here is a video on the benies of electric bike while hunting

For those that are veterans out there Rambo bikes has a great deal going on for their 750 watt mid-drive G3 model. Regularly it's $2600 plus but they have it on their website on sale for $1599 plus you get free bike rack and fenders (this weekend for fathers day). That's a good deal on it's own, but if you are a veteran you can request a code from them and get the bike for 20% less as a military discount, that's only $1280 for the bike. If you have done any research at all on electric bikes you will know that's an outstanding deal on a mid drive electric bike, especially a Rambo bike. I just thought I would pass that along.

 

[Milkman]

I started a thread here that may be of interest to you.

http://forum.gon.com/threads/medicare-part-d-question.946658/

 

[Milkman]

Some of you can appreciate that I know this.
There are 176 working days until I retire. That does not include the days I will take off between now and May.

 

[Dutch]

I plan on dying in the stand or on the water...screw dying in bed.

 

[bfriendly]

I can’t wait til I get to go everyday........

 

[Gbr5pb]

I can’t wait til I get to go everyday........

Haha thought that myself but now babysitting at least 3 days a week

 

[elfiii]

I'll be 68 this November and I'm still determined to meet the Great Spirit in the woods with my weapons and wampum close by. In the mean time I'm not as good as I once was but I'm good once as I ever was.

 

[oldguy]

I am 81 and have bowhunted over 50 years and have not slowed down. Hunt by myself and have 8 different places I hunt from my sub-division to Fort Stewart which is 50 miles. Am hog hunting FS this summer and doing some scouting for deer season. I do some hard exercising every day except Sunday which keeps me in shape to climb trees. Hunting by myself is not the safest thing to do but I got to be out in woods looking for tracks. No bait, camera, scents or calls. Just my PSE and Summit.

I'm only 73, but I want to be like you when I grow up!

 

[switchbackxt1]

I’m 58 just had Back Surgery and having a fit because I cannot drive yet. Surgery was performed a month ago and walking and exercises. Just taking it slowly bow season is probably out but rifle season will be welcomed. I’m going to hunt and fish and work until I simply cannot go or pass away. That’s just the way it is. When you love the outdoors it’s

 

[Milkman]

4 months since a post. We musta been deer hunting.

What’s up ?????

I hear @Nicodemus qualifies for Medicare now , Congrats!!!

I qualify this May.

 

[oldguy]

GREAT SEASON!
Topped off the freezer this a.m. Blessed.
Reckon I'll set a few traps for coyotes and beavers now. Anybody want/need a hide for something?
Might try to kill a hog with my Big Jim's "Thunder Child"bow.
Heck, it don't look like it right now, but we'll be wading the creeks and the river 'fore you know it!

 

[Wayne D Davis]

Turned 56 back during the rut and about forgot about it

 

[hdgapeach]

4 months since a post. We musta been deer hunting.

What’s up ?????

I hear @Nicodemus qualifies for Medicare now , Congrats!!!

I qualify this May.

Dang! I literally forgot about the thread. Must be "part timers" creepin' in on me already (or again? I can't ever remember........).

 

[Timberman]

I was busy being old

 

[XIronheadX]

55 and still ruttin. Ripped 2 trees out of the ground this morning. Wish I was headed out in the woods tomorrow.

 

[brdyhll]

I figure as long as i can walk in the woods, i'll hunt.
When it comes to the point that i have trouble walking in the woods then MAYBE i'll think about giving up.

Told
My dad that I’d push him into the woods in a wheelchair if I had too. Never got the chance but would’ve gladly done it if I’d gotten a chance or needed too. Hope that I get to hunt till I die, but if I can’t walk I hope my boys love me enough to shove me into a spot so I can still go

 

[phillips david 123]

I'm fixing to turn 69. I'm bow only for deer. I hunt 4 to 5 days a week. I hunt deer from mid Sept to mid Jan then i hunt hogs at night from mid Jan to mid March then i hunt turkeys from mid March to mid May then i start working towards the next deer season. Please don't make me quit.

 

[Milkman]

TTT

 

[Twiggbuster]

Seeing a few thread responses of guys giving it up for various reasons. If you are physically suffering I hope you find relief. Getting older ain’t no picnic. If are not feeling it mentally or spiritually, I hope find something to fill the void.
I need to go find my turkey hunting tote.
I see maples tips are showing color, won’t be long now!