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Title: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: JoeM on November 19, 2014, 08:56:00 PM
The piece of woods I frequent most is public land, but its a beautiful piece I've come to enjoy.  There is this one little ridge, that when I cross it always signifies the beginning or end of the hunt for me. So this morning as I pause on top I see the headlights of another truck pulling in. I'm about 300yds ahead and these guys still have to gear up, so i figure I'm a half hour ahead, I'll be tucked into the thickets about .25 miles past where they hunt in the open hardwoods. Very cold this morning but had a lot of action to pass the time. Had several does in and out of the thickets but no shot opportunities.  I laugh at  how after all these years I still love to watch deer, it never gets old. Also how my heart rate still quickens when the chance of shot opportunity starts to materialize. About 10:45 I climbed down to change spots and warm up a little I found a nice sunny spot out of the wind an laid down for about a half hour and soaked up some sun.  Back on stand at about 12, that afternoon the deer were up early and I had this young fella come in to my can call about 4pm.  Caught a branch when i shot and ended up spining him, but a quick follow up anchored him for good. I climbed down gave thanks to the woods and began the work.  As i hauled him out over the ridge I paused to catch my breath it was exactly 12 hours since I had crossed it that morning. A quick glance back and a smile knowing I'll be back soon...
 (http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg177/Joe-Mart/IMG_7842_zpsaa73fcb9.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/Joe-Mart/media/IMG_7842_zpsaa73fcb9.jpg.html)
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Fellow hunter
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Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: ISP 5353 on November 19, 2014, 08:59:00 PM
Congrats on your buck!!!!
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: Izzy on November 19, 2014, 09:06:00 PM
Congrats brother! I knew you'd be along any day.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on November 19, 2014, 09:11:00 PM
Good deal , Comgrats sir....

,,,Sam,,
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: kennyb on November 19, 2014, 09:15:00 PM
Real nice Joe. Congrats! Cool lookin' Red Tail!

Kenny    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: Jayrod on November 19, 2014, 09:16:00 PM
Congrats
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 19, 2014, 09:18:00 PM
Congrats Joe. Beautiful Buck.   :thumbsup:  

Way to keep at it during the rifle season.
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: on November 19, 2014, 09:18:00 PM
Awesome!

Sounds like you had a great day!

Congrats,

Bisch
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: Wannabe1 on November 19, 2014, 09:18:00 PM
Congrats on the buck and great pics too!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Kopper1013 on November 19, 2014, 09:19:00 PM
Congrats!!
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Post by: Whip on November 19, 2014, 09:35:00 PM
Congratulations Joe!  Sounds like a special spot you've found.
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Post by: mangonboat on November 19, 2014, 09:36:00 PM
Well done!
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Post by: Bernie B. on November 19, 2014, 09:42:00 PM
I really liked your story!  Nice reward for an all-day hunt.  Congratulations!     :thumbsup:

Bernie
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: RedRidge on November 19, 2014, 09:43:00 PM
Thanks for sharing. I enjoy reading about your connection with the woods. Nice pics!
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Post by: KyStickbow on November 19, 2014, 10:00:00 PM
Congrats brother!!
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Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on November 19, 2014, 10:13:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :archer:
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: steadman on November 19, 2014, 10:27:00 PM
Pretty buck! Congrats!
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Post by: Fletcher on November 19, 2014, 10:53:00 PM
Way cool, Joe.  Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on November 19, 2014, 11:02:00 PM
Congrats Joe!
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on November 20, 2014, 01:43:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on November 20, 2014, 02:27:00 AM
Cool stuff.  Nice deer.
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Post by: glenbo on November 20, 2014, 04:42:00 AM
Nice deer Joe. Congratulations
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Post by: Joeabowhunter on November 20, 2014, 05:29:00 AM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: Guru on November 20, 2014, 05:47:00 AM
Congrats again Joe, way to go brutha!!
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Post by: Longbow58 on November 20, 2014, 06:09:00 AM
Good job, always fun taking a deer when the gun hunters are out.
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Post by: Stone Knife on November 20, 2014, 07:19:00 AM
Congratulations Joe   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Homey88 on November 20, 2014, 07:34:00 AM
Congrats on a fine deer! Love the story!
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on November 20, 2014, 08:05:00 AM
Good job Brother!
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Post by: fmscan on November 20, 2014, 08:12:00 AM
Joe, Nice story and great result. The picture of "the fellow hunter" is outstanding.
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on November 20, 2014, 08:36:00 AM
Way to go Joe!  I am with you, this never gets old!!!!!!!!! nice buck congrats to you!
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: pitbull on November 20, 2014, 03:39:00 PM
Very nice, congrats!    :thumbsup:
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on November 20, 2014, 04:58:00 PM
:thumbsup:  

 :campfire:
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: doubleo on November 20, 2014, 05:31:00 PM
Congrats on your buck and nice story!
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Post by: drewsbow on November 20, 2014, 06:15:00 PM
congrats
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Post by: randy grider on November 20, 2014, 07:07:00 PM
Thats what its all about, sounds like you got it. Id share a hunting camp with you anytime. Grilling backstraps over a campfire, and telling stories.
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: Killdeer on November 20, 2014, 08:24:00 PM
You sound like someone I would enjoy a campfire with.
Good Karma, hunting alongside a redtail!
Killdeer   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: Tater on November 20, 2014, 11:18:00 PM
Nice Buck... thanks for sharing the story and pictures..
Title: Re: The little ridge (pics)
Post by: JoeM on November 21, 2014, 08:00:00 PM
Thanks guys.  No gun season here guys it's archery only till shotgun season in January.