Solo Trip - New Stand and Logging Roads Part 2

[@robert-hg5jy]

Thanks Tom , great to see u are about to enjoy another season. This will be the first season after 32 years of hunting at my Fulton county pa cabin that we will not be there to do the same.. As i mentioned before distance and age forced us to sell. Your vedios helps keep the memories of hunting at my cabin with friends and family alive. The years went by so fast. Thanks again ! Bob k.

[@whiterook85]

Will take you along for the ride Bob and bring back those great memories, and what seemed to be simpler times. Take care and stay well!

[@misterp158]

Good Stuff,tThe drone footage is Breathtaking, Absolute beauty Thanks for sharing

[@whiterook85]

Thanks, was a good time of the year to be there.

[@alexgauthier2901]

Great deer habitat management. Inspiring.

[@whiterook85]

We are seeing more deer on our cams, lets hope they hang around. Take care Alex!

[@dennisp5373]

Ya buddy! Another great video. Wishing you good luck and great memories in that new stand. And have a great time and fruitful hunt down South.

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Dennis, should be great to hunt out of it, warm and dry, will hide my movements. NC trip coming soon.

[@marcusaurelius2770]

That new stand looks great. Staying out of the weather seems like a nice idea for us old guys.

[@whiterook85]

Yes it does, a lot more comfortable that being up in that ladder stand. Should be great, see you soon!

[@marcusaurelius2770]

That's right!!!

[@devinleclaire160]

Nice hunting hut. I built one similar. I bought strips of plexi glass off of Amazon for windows…. I put them on a hinge. I sit with just the one infront of me open, it’s two separate pieces on the front window. Keeps the scent in , stops the wind, keeps in the heat from buddy heater and you can still see….. just food for thought. I like your videos, you make me wanna do solo trips to my cottage as well.

[@whiterook85]

Thanks for the info Devin, I thought about the plexi strips for the windows. Would be good to have when you don't need that entire area open. Will check into it. Going to make some adjustments to the front window, so will take some measurements when I'm finished up.

[@blueboy1183]

Always enjoy the cabin videos!! That is a nice box blind!! Beautiful views from the cabin for sure!!!

[@whiterook85]

Thanks 👍Will be fun being in there this year. Out of the rain or snow (if we get some). Will hide me pretty good in there.

[@shenadojoe]

Entertaining as always. Looking forward to hitting our Tioga camp outside of Leetonia this fall.

[@whiterook85]

Thanks! Have a great trip, will be up in a few weeks myself.

[@DouglasSpear12]

Lots of good dirt for some honey hole food plots and scrapes. All those downed tops are great bedding spots too. Once the activity slows down from the equipment and noise, the deer should be all over that property!

[@whiterook85]

That they should Doug. Got a text last week that he is just fixing up the roads now which means he's done pulling logs out.

[@thomasgordon489]

Thank you for sharing your trip. Great video as always. Really enjoyed the terrain/map view of the property. Good luck this season.

[@whiterook85]

Thanks, you too Thomas!

[@bobkester5640]

Tom Good Luck Hunting out of your new enclosed stand .I know you will enjoy it.Logging roads came out nice as well as the tree cutting.Your other hunting friends should be up at camp helping you.Good luck hunting in North Carolina. All the best to you all.Robert Kester Three Brothrrs Camp .

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Bob, cant say enough about the stand. Will be a pleasure to hunt out of. Haha, those guys always seem busy. Take care and good luck this year to you and the Three Brothers Camp!

[@cottrellshuntingandtrappin3016]

Your blind looks good my friend wishing you all success this upcoming season.

[@whiterook85]

Thanks, you too Mark, hope your feeling back to yourself again. The season will be here soon.

[@DCOutdoors]

Tom, I really liked how you toured us through the property. The fresh cut lanes are going to really help your hunting in a season or so when you get a bit of regrowth. Can't wait to see how tour hunting season unfolds.

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Dan, seeing some more bucks on the game cameras. Could be the rut also but we'll take it!

[@andyparstino7280]

Definitely seed that log deck for next year

[@whiterook85]

Absolutely Andy, the logger did say he was going to put some down for us now. But definitely some more next year.

[@backcountrypipe]

Great part 2. The new stand looks awesome, should make for some comfortable hunts. The land is great with all those trails and not just one big clear cut. You guys are doing it right with all around good wildlife habitat. Beautiful drone shots and Happy Birthday to Senior. Regards Mark

[@whiterook85]

Thanks 👍, I will be hunting in style and and staying dry! Will see over the next few years what happens. We will have some work to do. Getting some seed down on those trails will help also. Thanks for the Happy Birthday to Sr also. Take care!

[@reedmitchell6716]

Sit all day in comfort. Nice trip for you. Those bare road should show tracks for you well.

[@whiterook85]

You are right about that Reed, will extend my time in the woods for sure. Tracks up and down those roads.

[@bmk506]

I get the blind....but no way could I ever sit in a box that I cant see anything behind me. Especially on opening day of gun season.....it would drive me crazy I'd probably go nuts 😂

[@whiterook85]

I know what you mean That is a steep hill behind me, traditionally we don't see too many on it. But of course there just has to be that one that I can't see and will get past me. I think that is one of the things I will be doing this Spring. A port or two out the back and some other things.

[@WVChad]

Couldn’t wait for Part 2. Thank you for posting so quick. The new deer blind looks awesome and went up quickly. The new trails look good and will well used for years to come.

[@whiterook85]

Glad you enjoyed it Chad! That blind really did go up quick, that time lapse was only about 45 minutes or so.

[@johnandree2331]

Great 2nd 1/2 of the video Rook looks like you have good things to come for deer season everything looks great can't wait for the next video safe travels my friend

[@whiterook85]

Thanks 👍 John. Our NC trip is coming up soon, hope to get some action down there this year.

[@Bigrossaustin]

Great video Mr rook property looking pretty good and the movies is a hard one lol I want to say Bullet with Steve McQueen but it's black and white. Or Robert Vaughn man from uncle🤷

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Big Ross, I do like how things are coming together up there. When I get back and all the leaves are down it will be an entirely different look. Sorry, no on the movies, there was a remake done of it in 2004.

[@Bigrossaustin]

@@whiterook85 that great I wish I can go hunting again but here in Arizona the hunting laws suck you gotta get picked in a lottery if you get pick thats cool if not than sucks but yeah.. The movie part that was a tuff one 😂

[@whiterook85]

Here's another clue, 'Old Blue Eyes", but if you can't get it, check the comments it's in there.

[@Bigrossaustin]

Frank Sinatra's ocean 11

[@whiterook85]

Not that one.

[@ianmccutcheon6319]

Good stuff . Beautiful weather and drone footage of the PA mt's. The logger guy with that small bull may be slower but he is able to slip in and take out the desired trees without wrecking and smashing everything else down like a crew might do with a big skidder machine. With the new blind up, firewood stacked and the cutting done you guys are in a pretty good position for the deer season. Those steaks with Pete were mouth watering. He must of really liked his. Nice to see it all coming together at the cabin. Hoping you have a great hunt down south .Looking forward to the vid. Until next time take care and RITP's !

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Ian, was a good 8 days up there. Got things accomplished, but didn't over do it. We are set, in the process of making some plans now. NC hunt coming up soon. Lets hope they are moving down there. Pete came a long way, I hope he enjoyed, they came out pretty nice. Hope your feeling back to yourself now. Until next time RITPs!!

[@whitetailfreak2275]

Was great of Big M to hook you up with a nice blind. Once your logger has finished, I would look into broadcasting some winter rye or winter wheat on those logging trails. Clearly, the deer are using them, but having them knowing there is food in them would benefit your hunting even better. As always, enjoyed the video!

[@whiterook85]

The logger is going to do some of that for me. I gave him the rest of the Food Plot mix which was about 86% winter rye. He is going to do some of the trails and that landing area. Thanks, more to come.

[@turningleaf100]

Got to watch this one with a great glass of bourbon in hand! Tom the property is really looking good for the future….lots of browse coming some great shooting lanes….that box blind is a great set up! Dry in fowl weather with a little space heater you’ll be all set. Kudos to the guys for helping build and get that set up…they earned their steak! Deer camp is only a few weeks away for us at this point 3 I think. Starting to get things ready and set aside today. Getting excited for the trip. Can’t wait to see the PA deer camp video again…one of my favorites. Good luck in North Carolina too!

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Tim, seems like you enjoyed both! I know they are all over the place eating the tops. The later in the year it gets, the more they will be doing that. Blind is just about perfect. A few "Rook" touches over the next year or so and it will be a home away from home. NC is soon! Take care, and good luck this year.

[@justinswineford671]

Nice to see the second video, I’m glad the logging is all but concluded. The deer action should wonderful. The stand looks great, tuck a buddy heater in there and get comfortable. Wonderful job, see you in a few weeks for deer camp. Good luck to you all. I’ll be hunting further south in the state. Hoping for a plentiful season full of good times, and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Till next time.

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Justin, looking good and the game cams are picking up some bucks as they normally do this time of year. Hopefully a few will stick around this time. Good luck this year, get a big one!

[@jeffkoons7165]

Exciting new changes for this deer season, thank for sharing Tom!

[@whiterook85]

You bet Jeff, should be very interesting up there. Have been seeing a lot of does while I was there.

[@JefF-rv7gp]

Beverage in hand, ready for part 2 !

[@whiterook85]

Hope you enjoyed both Jef!

[@Twobarpsi]

Congratulations on the new stand!! Looks great. I knew the deer would love those trails. Some people think logging scares them away. On our lot, we saw them flourish, after our logging project.

[@whiterook85]

That seems to be what is happening there also. Still seeing them on my camera just about everyday.

[@johnsabat3553]

Great video as always. Very nice stand Tom should serve you well for many years.

[@whiterook85]

Thanks John. Needs a few touches and some camo, more to come.

[@bigracer3867]

Have to move my stand for next season. Aarrgg. And my box blind was destroyed in recent wind storm. Years of use and fun But time for something new

[@whiterook85]

Sorry to hear about the blind, but you'll have some fun building a new one and adding a few things you may not have had on the other one. Good luck with it! Also if you're in the area, you can check with Big M and see what they can do for you.

[@JoeTheFarmer]

Man; loving this video! I appreciate the tour of the property man; feel like I have been all over that place over the years but this really puts it in perspective. Also think that new blind will be awesome! Well built and quality that will last. Thanks Tom!!!!

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Joe, think I gave everyone the grand tour in that one. New blind will be great, now only if I can stay awake, get too comfortable, I will drift right off to sleep! A little camo work and some rubber mats inside I will be all set. Take care!

[@coreysine3952]

Great Videos as always Rook. Stand looks great, I am sure those trails will be hot spots once you get them seeded and growing.

[@whiterook85]

Hope so Corey. Weather isn't too cold up there yet. A lot of leaves coming down now.

[@1111111idiot]

Just a great video. Your new blind looks really good and with the extra room it gives, will be appreciated by you I'm sure. The walk around the property was great. That map you made is a very good thing, to have something like that at your fingertips is special. I'm also sure all of your hunting Pals will feel the same. All the best whiterook 85.

[@whiterook85]

Thank you very much Ray. Was nice to go around and check out the property, was an easy walk now with all the new trails. Will have a copy of the map on my phone for easy reference.

[@JLamond219]

Great to see you again my friend....it's almost hunting time again here in Pa. "Rifle" Good luck to you guys. Nice stand..

[@whiterook85]

Should be great in there in rifle season, comfortable and dry. Just need a buck to cooperate.

[@andrewhibbard4790]

I’m so excited for you Buddy! The stand is great,but Mrs.Rooks chili looked amazing!! I can’t wait until the day we see a video of you or one of your grandkids getting one!! Best of luck Tom 👍

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Andrew, good time, and a lot done. Chili was great and hit the spot!

[@brucestapleford4923]

Good job great video hope the blind works out for you hope you get a big buck

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Bruce!

[@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88]

looking good tom, there doing a good job for ya. that sure is a very nice blind, one thing you might want to do to it is paint the inside of it black to hide yourself better. just a thought. great video as always thanks for taking us along and sharing it with us.

[@whiterook85]

Was thinking that myself. I even checked with Pete to see what they do. Getting the stand in was the first step, more to come with that. Looking for some nice rubber mats also.

[@mudbugsoff-road4081]

Looking great, I think I might try to put a small culvert in at the spring maybe a 12” and fill with pea gravel might dry up the road and would be a pretty easy dig in that soft ground… would be a pretty easy spring project..looking forward to the next trip

[@whiterook85]

Good idea, I know over time that will wash out. We do need to do something there.

[@douggoodrich7456]

That’s a dandy stand,trapping right now been busy,but like told you they will come and by what you said and pics it’s a good deal

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Doug, very nice stand, was quick and easy to get set up. Should make a difference with the new roads and all the browse around.

[@douggoodrich7456]

I have 5 tree stands up ,before season we will have one blind up,been seeing a lot of deer and a lot of bucks,but we don’t have a lot of hunters,nobody really moves except us,but it’s time with grandsons and son in laws,the guys at camp,that’s what it’s about

[@whiterook85]

Agree with you Doug on everything there, same with us. Take care and good luck this year!

[@jellybean9396]

Thanks for the video

[@whiterook85]

You bet Jellybean!

[@robert-hg5jy]

Tom another great video and great work with your drone. May i ask, how many acres is the property? This is the first deer season since selling our hunting cabin, having enjoyed it for 32 years. Your videos help bring back so many memories. Good luck with your season. Big Bob

[@whiterook85]

Hello Big Bob, thanks for the kind words. We have 38 acres. I can image this year will be a little different without your cabin. Take care!

[@thomasoc9408]

Congrats to your Phillies... my Yankees blew it. good video

[@whiterook85]

Appreciate it Thomas!

[@danielbetz1886]

Would you consider a small buddy heater for the blind ? Might extend your time even more in the stand . Always enjoy your videos and can’t wait to get to my Sullivan county camp in a few weeks . Good luck and shoot straight , always looking for you guys at buckhorn when I’m making my way to my camp.

[@whiterook85]

Will be checking the weather, if it's going to be pretty cold I will have one in there for sure. Look for me over at Panara's this year. I don't see too many Grand Cherokees with the red tow hooks, look for that and a black DE plate. That's me.

[@kathyholt8686]

I really enjoy your videos! I’m wondering if you have any suggestions for a game camera

[@whiterook85]

Hi Kathy, first thing, go with a cellular game cam. No going back and forth to check your pics, sent right to your phone everyday. Browning is the best, good quality pics, long lasting batteries. On a budget, try Tactacam, or Stealthcam, super budget, but can disappoint there is always Spypoints. (I use them and really don't have issues with them like some people do).

[@chillymoe0331]

Good luck this season. Hope y'all bag a few deer.

[@whiterook85]

Us too! Marty, should be a very interesting few years after all this work was completed.

[@robertbird9735]

Sean bears a striking resemblance to senior!

[@whiterook85]

He does, must be that German/Irish on his Mom's side.

[@lukedog7028]

Might want to invest into a electric pole saw to keep the trails in good usable condition.

[@jacobpoucher]

lol yea because theres lot of outlets in the woods.

[@lukedog7028]

@@jacobpoucher they are lighter, quieter,always crank, don’t have to worry about gas, 90% as strong as a gas one. I maintain many miles of roads and the electric pole saws are the best. He has access to power in the cabin. I am not some green nut but I know what works.

[@whiterook85]

I am definitely thinking of getting one, either gas or electric. Two options with the electric, battery, or corded which might not be bad if we had one of those solar power generators with us on the 4-wheeler. I think Eric does have the battery one already if I remember correctly. I know those trails grow in quick if you don't keep up with them.

[@jerryjennings4504]

Nice stand

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Jerry!

[@ganderson1972]

You guys need a little wagon with a quad and a saw. You will have wood for months.

[@whiterook85]

We have a cart that can attach to a 4 wheeler. Equipment wise we are set, it is the motivation we seem to lack.

[@OldPackMule]

Do you think you might try archery or muzzle loader to extend your season?

[@whiterook85]

Maybe when they all retire and have more time. Seems like are always busy with something.

[@denisamerson2858]

Are you going to be rifle hunting this year hope see yall vidoes this year hunting hope you doing will be safe god bless 🙌 🙏 stay strong in America 🇺🇸

[@whiterook85]

Yes will be there for a week again this year. We are hoping the logging pulls them in and we get a chance at one. Thanks Denisa, take care!

[@patlatier2722]

How come you don't have a Delaware deer camp

[@whiterook85]

We hunt from my house. Not as fun as being at a camp. If something good happens I normally add it in to the PA camp video.

[@michaelropelewski5337]

I love your videos! What PA County?

[@whiterook85]

We are in Tioga, just a little bit outside of Wellsboro.

[@jasonmausteller2488]

How did you make the over hang on your old stand?

[@whiterook85]

Do a search on "Tree stand umbrella" a few should come up. They really do work well unless the rain is blowing sideways.

[@Freedom2219]

I see a buddy heater and a office chair 💺 👀 😏 in the near future in your new blind

[@whiterook85]

It could happen!

[@bohaniganrcb325]

🙏🏻

[@richarddecker555]

Do you plan on putting in a heater in the stand ? Good luck this hunting season .

[@whiterook85]

Will keep an eye on the weather, a nice "Little Buddy" heater in there would be perfect.

[@johncollins2282]

White heat?

[@whiterook85]

No, not that one either. There was a remake, remember that clue, it should help.

[@WayneMarkley]

😊

[@FARMALLL666]

LOTS OF EASY MAKING FIREWOOD..GET BUSY BOYS.. HOW ,MANY ACRES ROUGHLY YOU BOYS OWN? WHEN SEASON OPEN? GOOD LUCK MATES..BE SAFE...

[@whiterook85]

38 total, yeah, there is firewood for a while if they are willing to put some effort into it. Season starts the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

[@mikemikovsky3112]

Did you get any doe tags for the hunting season

[@whiterook85]

I have to check with the guys, Shawn and I don't because it's a bit harder for out of state people. We also have really unlimited doe in DE.

[@stephensylves7079]

I wish our laws and regs would get with the times. Eliminate Sunday hunting prohibition. Get rid of the pink envelopes. BTW, I've been a fan of your cabin videos for a long, long time.

[@whiterook85]

Thanks Stephen, definitely could use some updating. Another is the buy your license online and print it right out.

[@mickrisko8092]

If you have Does, you’ll have Bucks during the Rut

[@whiterook85]

That's what we are hoping, around this time we normally see some bucks we never saw in the Spring and Summer.

[@ryantowers2313]

You can buy wendys chili in a can now it is better than most other can chili but still has a canned chili taste

[@whiterook85]

Haven't seen it yet, will take a look. They have their place, quick and easy meal.

[@jameslingenfelter4749]

I’m a long time subscriber (Active Duty) guy from North West PA that would like to send you a pin for the blue pot cafe…

[@whiterook85]

Thanks James! Put my email in your other post. Take care!

[@jameslingenfelter4749]

Do you have an email where o could personally contact you?

[@whiterook85]

Drop a note to [e-mail]

[@phillangowski5309]

Can I get your p.o box. I have a few movies I watched and want to pass them on to your camp. Hope you guys enjoy. Phil from kasson Minnesota.

[@whiterook85]

Hello Phil, can you send an email to [e-mail]

[@jacobpoucher]

pretty irconic seeing you holding a yeti cup yet i remeber the video a ways back when you were trash talking yeti about there political views and showed another brand cooler because of that. . lgbfjb

[@whiterook85]

Yeti is the only brand that would put my logo on a cup for a reasonable price. Yeah, didn't want to really, but did.

[@jacobpoucher]

@@whiterook85 I hear ya. I don't like their political stance either but there products are some of the best for what we do and well, I reluctantly buy them.

[@whiterook85]

You are right about that. Looked at a few others, and ended up back with Yeti. I'm not hearing as much out of them lately.

[@bro718]

Was that a revolver with a can on it?

[@whiterook85]

Unfortunately no, can't get them in my home state.

[@Upstatedeerhunter]

Just in time for dinner

[@whiterook85]

Enjoy both!