I did a thread two weeks back about the new property I'm hunting this year and the doe I took on it during Ohio's opening weekend.
For any who missed and want to see it, here's the thread:
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=132059;p=1#000000
I was able to get out again this past Friday, the evening before Ohio's new antlerless only weekend (muzzleloaders allowed).
This property has been amazing so far, and I haven't had a single sit where I haven't at least seen deer. This evening was no different and it wasn't long before I had a nice fat doe approach my tree along a mowed trail from behind and to my left.
The trouble was, I didn't see or hear her until she was 5 yards from the base of the tree. I was out of cover at this point and not able to position for a draw without spooking her.
Luckily, she didn't wind me and eventually moved up the hill to my left and gave me a 1/4 away shot at 15 yards.
The shot was true and before long I had my hands on doe #2 for the season. I was running out of light by the time I got her drug out to an open spot for a pic, so all I have is this poor cell phone one:
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa421/Claym12/photo15_zpsdc576819.jpg) (http://s1197.photobucket.com/user/Claym12/media/photo15_zpsdc576819.jpg.html)
I've been fortunate enough to have an amazing couple of weeks so far and put a lot of meat in the freezer. And with most of the season still ahead of me, I can't wait to get back out there.
Thanks for reading, and good hunting everyone!
Nice shot! Congrats on a fine doe.
Excellent for you on the success. Are you in a 3 or 4 deer county? Keep it up.
BTW, reading the ODNR website only a 3rd of deer hunters actually bag a deer a season. Then only 19.6% of those who are successful kill a second deer in Ohio. More than that the numbers really plummet. And you've done this with a stick bow.
Wonderful achievement.
great start this fall
Congrats on a nice doe! :thumbsup:
Nice shooting!! :archer2:
Way to go on a great start to your season!
Congrats on your doe!
Bisch
Congrats!! Great shot!
Congrats!!
Congrats again to you!
Congrats on a nice doe and a great shot. :clapper:
Congrats, I bet she didn't go far with that exit hole!
Well done!
Thanks everyone!
Christopher, Thank you! I'm in a four deer county. Those are some interesting stats for sure. I've really been fortunate this year! It usually doesn't happen this fast lol.
Great start to your season Clay! Congrats! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
:jumper: :jumper: :jumper:
Nice shot Clay!
congrats and good shooting
Great job! :thumbsup:
Nice shot !!
Congrats.
Good deal! Read the other story too :clapper:
Clay,
Is that a Dwyer longbow? I just got a Dwyer Dauntless and love it. Great job! Ken
QuoteOriginally posted by kluzakd:
Clay,
Is that a Dwyer longbow? I just got a Dwyer Dauntless and love it. Great job! Ken
I too was going to ask you about the bow. It's a beauty!
Congrats!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Ken & Wayne, Thanks! Yep, its a dwyer endeavor. Good little bow for sure.