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I just jumped into the world of muzzleloaders after much trepidation as well. I kept going back to the Wolf, as the Gander Mountain closing here has them for ~$160. In the end I didn't go with it though as a trade deal popped up. I ended up trading for an old Knight LK-93 .50 cal, converted...

Not even that eventful. Tampons... tampons everywhere.

Out here all day. Per the usual, I haven't seen a thing aside from evidence of hunters from a week or two ago.

Well, my first two days of hunting (in my entire life) are over. Yesterday I saw three doe in the distance. Today I saw woodpeckers. Barely even saw squirrels or anything. I know persistence is key, but I must say I'm quite jealous of you guys! Guess I have a lot to learn.

Zilch.

Moved deeper down the creek than yesterday, and set up on the other side. Found some fresh scrapes, but no activity yet. Day two...

After 0800 I saw dick-all. Sitting above where two creek gorges converge. There is a higher clear field to the north side, but it's private. Didn't see many scrapes or rubs though a few weeks ago I saw many tracks and scat. Should I move on in the morning or hold fast?

How late do you guys stay out?

Tread swiftly and carry a big stick. Got it. Thanks!

No signs of anything since 0830, which was way off in the distance. How long do you wait to give up on a spot? Hours? Days? Weeks?

Yeah, chili dogs last night have me contemplating my existence. But at this point I'm afraid to move in this thing. Well, at your advice, I did irrigate the land, and I'm now watching a drop evaporate off of the metal bar. That cold you know... shrinkage...

Through my several times out scouting locations, and ultimately up to today when I first got out in the woods with my climber, every step I take seems loud as hell. On top of that I have no clue how to get to where I'm going in the dark without my light on. To get deep, I can't seem to find an...

Oh, and I now realize the worth of bringing an empty bottle, which I didn't do.

Saw three does way off in the distance which I'm pretty sure were laughing at me climbing with this stand. This is my first day ever out to hunt. I figure I've screwed everything up by now, but I did find some old timer's homemade steps in a tree next to me so I guess this spot isn't 100% awful.

Thanks for the replies. Figure I won't get anything, but I hadn't come across any threads about them. Figured I'd ask about your experiences during them.

Has anyone here had any luck with the ODNR lottery hunts? Are they anything worthwhile and worth pursuing?

I have a tendency to over-prepare. What are the absolute essentials gear-wise for a complete novice to hunting, for my first whitetail hunt? I'm assuming I'll be going at this solo and hunting on public lands. I've been accruing things over the course of the year and I'm sure I've bought...

After being invited so that I could have some knowledge dropped on me over the course of the weekend, I hoped to work it so that I could attend. But then I went out and bought a tree stand just before my marriage anniversary. Between having no dough to travel to the other side of the state...

The invitation is much appreciated. I will have to see if I can convince the wife to let me go since it's the weekend before our anniversary.