New hunter in North Bay ON

northbaydude · Post by **northbaydude** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:09 am

Hi There

a new hunter here with an excalibur crossbow and a climbing tree stand. Would love to connect with some local Folks here in North Bay for learning and enjoying deer and grouse hunting this season. Thanks.

groundpounder · Post by **groundpounder** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:40 am

Welcome to the sport and to the forum. If in doubt ask. A wealth of information on this forum waiting to get tapped into.

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:23 am

Welcome to the forum, Northbaydude! Your a little far from me, but good luck hunting!

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:26 am

Welcome!!!!

Peach · Post by **Peach** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:13 pm

Welcome to the forum. I am in North Bay. IF you have any questions or are looking for advice, by all means, feel free to ask.

Unfortunately, I don't grouse hunt here anymore but could tell you of a few spots that used to hold birds.

In terms of deer hunting, again, I hunt at a camp, and then bowhunt on a few private properties, but could tell you of a few good areas.

northbaydude · Post by **northbaydude** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:30 pm

that will be great Peach. Thnaks for replying back so quick. Yea if you could help me with an area for deer and grouse that will be awsome. Do you keep your crossbow cocked while hunting for grouse and walk with it cocked or cock it when you see a bird? thanks

Peach · Post by **Peach** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:24 pm

I don't bird hunt with the bow. If I did, I would not walk with it cocked...you have plenty of time to cock the bow...grouse aren't all that skittish.