Well yesterday was the last day of our deer season here in Maryland. Its been a great year with a lot of highs and a couple lows mid-season when my shooting went to the S$%T. A little tip from a tournament shooter friend of mine got me shooting better than ever in the end.
We got a bunch of snow last weekend (24") and the woods were a nice white that we do not get that often. I figured it was a good day for just walk around and note the deer movement in the snow and gain a little knowledge for next years late season. I carried my new to me TT Titan.
I went to new urban spot that I have wanted to check out for the last couple years and instantly go into plenty of sign. I worked my way up a creek bottom and when I came to a spot where two valleys converged I noticed a bunch of tracks moving to the one that moved north. Problem was the wind was coming out of the south so I went up the west valley a ways then cut up and over towards the valley with all the movement. As I started to fall over he edge I knew something was going to happen thinking this is the perfect spot of deer to bed. It was about 1:30 in the afternoon. I nocked and arrow and moved forward. I had not gone 30 yards when I noticed a buck bedded right below me. He was shielded by some holly so I cautiously moved down and to the right. I finally got a clear shot when I was around 18 yards away. This area has a lot of vehicle traffic and I have to think it helped quiet my approach. I settled in and let the FMJ with 100 grain insert and 200 grain VPA two blade on its way. It hit perfectly and the buck jumped up and disappeared over a ridge 60 yards away. It was pretty evident by the blood trail that it was a good hit. I walked to the edge of the ridge and he was laying about 10 yards over the hill. I've taken a deer on the last day of our extended gun season but never on the last archery day. To top it off I met the pastor of a small Baptist church when I came out of the woods. Very nice gentleman and was very grateful when I offer to donate some meat to his parishioners in need.
(http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh324/Tracker12/DSCF2589_zpsmqdpefnw.jpg)
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Congratulations! Nice buck!
Wow - great buck!
great job
Congrats on the last day success Nicebuck!
Nice work! Congrats & well done...
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Good job..!!
Man that is just awesome! Getting that close, making the shot,,,,,dont get much better then that! To top it off, he's a pretty buck! Nicely done sir!
:thumbsup:
Great job, Tony. Way to hang in to the end and a super nice buck.
:thumbsup: :archer:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Way to go. Good reminder to hunt till the end
Congratulations!!!!
That's a great story and kudos on the donation. Nice way to end the season :clapper:
Very well done!
That is kool! Congrats!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
OUTSTANDING :thumbsup:
Thanks for all the congratulations. This deer is very special to me taking him on the ground while stalking around and using traditional gear. Brings back memories of my first archery kill. Back in 1969 I killed a nice mature doe in PA using a Browning Nomad Stalker that I had barrowed from a friend. I was using bear wooden arrow with a greenie on the end. Boy that seems like a long time ago.
Congrats!
Now that's the way to end the season! Congratulations, that's a nice looking buck! :thumbsup:
Bernie
out standing
Congrats, certainly not something many have or will accomplish in a lifetime. :thumbsup:
Very nice. .... on both!!!!
Congratulations
God bless,
Rodd
Good deal!
Awesome Deer!!!
Great buck!
Congrats again Tony, perfect way to end the season.
Great way to end it off
Congratulations!
Excellent, congrats on a nice buck!
Congratulations. What a way to close out the season. Nothing beats a failure but a try. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Tony
Congrats on a great end to your season!
Way to get it done on the last day!
Congrats,
Bisch
That's too cool! One of these days I'd love to spot a whitetail in his/her bed.
I'm afraid I'm a little too loud when I'm waling around.
Congrats!
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper: great story.
Nice buck and great shot. Congrats!