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Title: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 17, 2015, 03:07:00 PM
Well just got settled in for the last dance of the season. Seeing the white side of 15 white flags running out of the bedding area beside my stand as I walked in wasn't a good thing. Can't go to other stands on this south wind. Not looking good!
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: maineac on January 17, 2015, 03:18:00 PM
Good luck. maybe they will filter back in.
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Post by: varmint101 on January 17, 2015, 03:44:00 PM
They'll be back Tom!  I had 7 run by the house about 1130 this morning.
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Post by: kennym on January 17, 2015, 03:52:00 PM
Hang in there bud! There may be 15 new ones come past!!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Jwilliam on January 17, 2015, 04:58:00 PM
Way to stay after it Tom !!!!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: AkDan on January 17, 2015, 05:09:00 PM
I'll trade...I'm at work  ;) !
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: on January 17, 2015, 05:21:00 PM
Good luck, TJ! I got tomorrow afternoon left to try to fill my last tag!

Bisch
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Biathlonman on January 17, 2015, 07:47:00 PM
Was thinking of heading out today, shot a few arrows in the yard and decided against fighting the high winds.
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: A.S. on January 17, 2015, 07:57:00 PM
You had a season to be proud of Tom!  I always hate to see them end.
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 18, 2015, 08:34:00 AM
Well thanks for all the well wishes! You know what they say..."It aint over till its over".

(http://i58.tinypic.com/fcoemg.jpg)
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: kennym on January 18, 2015, 08:46:00 AM
Yep!! And....   :thumbsup:
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Post by: jt85 on January 18, 2015, 08:57:00 AM
Alright Tom! When you hadn't posted again by 8 or 9 last night I said I bet he got one.
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Post by: Cwilder on January 18, 2015, 08:59:00 AM
Awesome job.
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Post by: VA Elite on January 18, 2015, 08:59:00 AM
Nice!
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Post by: Jayrod on January 18, 2015, 08:59:00 AM
:campfire:
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Post by: wapiti792 on January 18, 2015, 09:10:00 AM
Yeah Tom, it ain't. Now bring it    :campfire:
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 18, 2015, 10:42:00 AM
Well this one all began two days ago on Friday when my brother and I went out for a scout and set up two stands that we knew would be our last sits of the '14-'15 Kentucky hunting season. He found a great spot and 20 minutes later I found one as well. I knew the deer where bedding in a thicket in a corner of a large wood lot. I found a entry exit path from the thicket that looked like a cattle crossing through a small creek. Brother and I returned to the trucks and got all our gear and each returned to our spots to hang our final stands of the year.

You can see the white pad of the seat foam on the folded up seat here. Dang Squirrels!

 (http://i58.tinypic.com/14sgpqx.jpg)

 (http://i57.tinypic.com/21ppo7.jpg)
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Jwilliam on January 18, 2015, 10:45:00 AM
This is looking good TJ !!!   :D  


Bill
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 18, 2015, 10:52:00 AM
Well Saturday came and after watching my basketball team lose to Duke I gathered my clothes and headed out. My brother had gone to the game so he would be rolling in later, so I parked at the farm and walked in to the stand. On the way in I bumped a bunch of deer out of the bedding area. After I got situated in the stand I began this post from the tree as my heart really wasn't in this hunt. I didn't think for a minute I would see another deer the rest of the evening. I had bumped them, its was 50 degrees and it was quit windy.

Boy was I wrong.

 (http://i58.tinypic.com/330cole.jpg)
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: A.S. on January 18, 2015, 10:55:00 AM
:archer:
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Jake Scott on January 18, 2015, 11:00:00 AM
:campfire:  

Jake
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 18, 2015, 11:16:00 AM
Here is the bedding area I knew the deer were in and the small dot is my stand site. The deer were leaving and entering the bedding area going up to the field to the West of the stand. At this point late in the season you have to be close to the bedding as they tend to get up right before last light and return at dawn.

 (http://i60.tinypic.com/sc8a3b.jpg)
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 18, 2015, 11:29:00 AM
I had gotten situated at about 3 pm and at 4:30 the woods came alive with deer. It gets dark about 6 and those few hours never found me with my butt on my worn out seat. I had deer coming across the creek and filtering up all around my stand the entire evening. My final count was 11 and that was just due to me climbing down at 5:30 stopping the stampede as I walked to my prize.

I think what had happened is when I bumped them coming in they just stayed up in the thicket and then after an hour and a half began filtering back out by me on the trail.
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Tater on January 18, 2015, 11:54:00 AM
Well done ...again..!
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 18, 2015, 11:55:00 AM
One of the first groups was two mature does and three yearlings. The little ones came passed me and my sites were set on one of the mature does in the back. Well as I stood with bow in front of my face and readying for the shot one of them caught a whiff of something they didn't like and got weird on me. Well the two veterans made a 40 yard spooky circle slowly around me and on up to the field with their young ones.

The next bunch was a few does and three bucks. The best of which was a 130" 8 pointer with a bright white polished rack. I had deer all around me and with no buck tag of course he eased up the trail right under me clueless. One of his buddies followed suit and the other with the does where off my trail about 40 yards out picking their way up to the field.

After they all made it passed me I was about to sit down and rest my feet when I heard leaves crunching behind me coming from the field. Well I turned around slowly and see a young one walking down the trail I had walked in on coming right at me. Knowing this was my last sit of the season and with a full freezer I had the thought that this one would be perfect in all respects.

As she made it just behind me with a quick look at the top of its head told me it wasn't a button buck and I went into shoot mode. After situating my feet quietly trying not to make that rubber on steel squeaking sound I was ready and she continued slowly on down the trail. Once she cleared all the green branches that I hung that guarded my from behind I drew the Zipper and loosed a old 2016 shaft I have had for I have no idea how many years.

I was shooting off to my back left and had twisted a little and kneeled down a touch to get the shot. She was standing quartered away at 8 steps from the tree when the arrow zipped through her. The new Z4 recurve limbs Bill was letting me test sent the shaft perfectly straight even at close range and with very awkward shooting form and grip. Just like at home shooting the targets I can see no sign of the arrow trying to straighten itself after going around the riser. Its unreal how straight these limbs fling an arrow.

The little gal did a huge mule kick and ran off back down toward the bedding area. She got about 50 yards out and she stopped for a second then wobbled and feel over.

I knew the shot was good and of course knew the outcome of the trail job but always good to see this about 5 yards from the shot spot.

(http://i62.tinypic.com/21adcut.jpg)
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: 1/4 away on January 18, 2015, 12:02:00 PM
You da man !!!
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 18, 2015, 12:03:00 PM
(http://i60.tinypic.com/awqij8.jpg)

Here is the outlet side.

(http://i61.tinypic.com/apd2xf.jpg)

And the inlet side.

(http://i57.tinypic.com/15ectgx.jpg)

Sorry for the crappy pics. My camera was in the truck and I had to hang out down in my spot as not to mess up brother. He tends to get upset when you "unintentionally" mess him up.

(http://i60.tinypic.com/2uikyts.jpg)
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: kennym on January 18, 2015, 12:06:00 PM
Great job Tom!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Jake Scott on January 18, 2015, 12:10:00 PM
Great work!!!  I always enjoy your hunt threads.  Congrats on closing the season well.

Jake
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 18, 2015, 12:20:00 PM
I got her all reamed out and cooling and sat and waited until dark just reflecting and thanking God for this and the other fantastic days I have had in woods this year. On the walk back to the truck right before dark my phone buzzes in my pocket. It was brother...I was about at a spot where I figured he could see me and was ready for the fuzzing out but he just softly said "I just shot one".

We met up and he said he hit her perfect and we didn't hesitate going after her as earlier in the day I had bought some movie tickets online and promised mama a night of time together as our daughter was off and doing her thing. Yikes!

I texted her and let her know my predicament and all I got back was "Oh here we go" Haha. A hunters wife has to be patient right. We dated for three years so she knew what she was getting into.

We anyway as brother and I made it down to where he shot his we found cut hair and a few specs of blood. We had the so where did you hit her meeting real quick and he assured me the hit was good.

We kept going and about 25 yards out we found the first blood. It was good looking right away and we quickly walked down the trail hot on her trail. About another 50 yards I hear him behind me say "Oh Crap"!

I shine the light up to see what he sees about 10 yards ahead. There she was hunkered down trying to let us walk past still very much alive.  I stayed put and he walked back to the truck to get his bow. I could tell really quick she wasn't going anywhere and he got back and made a finishing shot. He cleaned her up and we got her on the cart and where rolling back to the trucks.

I don't have any pics of his because as soon as we got her in his truck I took off trying to save my marriage. Hehe.

On the mile and a half drive home I couldn't help but be thankful for having a brother to share all this with and if not it wouldn't be near as rewarding. I hope we have many more years doing this now that he has sold the wheelie bow and is all in with our TRAD game.
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Jwilliam on January 18, 2015, 12:23:00 PM
Well done brother !!! First blood on the new Z4 limbs   :clapper:  


Bill
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: twitchstick on January 18, 2015, 12:27:00 PM
Congrats!
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Post by: Jayrod on January 18, 2015, 12:32:00 PM
Awesome job tom way to close the deer season you have had a GREAT YR!!
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Post by: elkken on January 18, 2015, 12:39:00 PM
Congrats Tom, good story as always !! Nice looking hat, the Two Tracks Coup has mojo    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: BRONZ on January 18, 2015, 12:46:00 PM
Great stuff brother! Story is well written and the reflection is well done also. Congrats on a great season!
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: wapiti792 on January 18, 2015, 01:19:00 PM
Fantastic story, Tom. Congrats on a fine year, full freezer and memories made with your brother. It really doesn't get any better    :campfire:
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: 1/4 away on January 18, 2015, 01:43:00 PM
Congrats on a great season brother    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: KyStickbow on January 18, 2015, 02:06:00 PM
Wow...way to close the season Tom! Big congrats to you and ur brother!!
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Post by: bentpole on January 18, 2015, 02:26:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :archer:
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Gen273 on January 18, 2015, 03:06:00 PM
Tom,

Congrats to both you and your brother! As all ways your post was very well done and made it seem like we were there with you.
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Bernie B. on January 18, 2015, 03:15:00 PM
That's the way to end the season!  Congratulations to both you and your brother!     :clapper:

Bernie
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Joeabowhunter on January 18, 2015, 03:16:00 PM
A great night hunting!  Congratulations to both of you.
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on January 18, 2015, 03:48:00 PM
Congrats Tom on another great adventure and story!
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Post by: Possum Head on January 18, 2015, 03:54:00 PM
How sweet it is! Congrats
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Post by: pete p on January 18, 2015, 03:57:00 PM
awesome! well done
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Tim on January 18, 2015, 07:20:00 PM
Nice Tom.....what a fantastic way to finish up the season for you guys    :clapper:    

Our season finishes up this week.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for my son.  We've got 3 bucks patterned, so we will see how it plays out.    :pray:
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Big Ed on January 18, 2015, 07:38:00 PM
Well done brother, the Last Dance is always the best!!
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Post by: Chuck Janssen on January 18, 2015, 07:49:00 PM
Congrats!!!  :clapper:
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Post by: JJB on January 18, 2015, 08:05:00 PM
Nice job!
-Jay
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Tony Sanders on January 18, 2015, 08:29:00 PM
Congrats TJ to you and your bro. What a grand ending to a fantastic season. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Kudos to your brother for sticking it out with the stick and string.

 Tony
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Bill Kissner on January 18, 2015, 08:41:00 PM
Congratulations on finishing the season in grand style Tom!
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Tall Paul on January 18, 2015, 08:53:00 PM
Looks like that new hat will be good luck for you!
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 18, 2015, 08:58:00 PM
Thanks guys. Yeah the Bro is a natural for sure. He really shoots well. Tether that with his hunting ability and I am positive he will do very well.

Paul, yeah this hat does have the mojo. I really like it. It will get a 9 month break now. Hope it doesn't lose it in that time.
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Tsalt on January 18, 2015, 11:50:00 PM
Nice work as always!  Congrats to you and your bro!  I have to ask... did you make it to the movie with your wife?
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Wannabe1 on January 19, 2015, 12:02:00 AM
What a great way to end the season! Congrats.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Longbow58 on January 19, 2015, 06:14:00 AM
Congrats   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 19, 2015, 08:04:00 AM
Way to stick with it until the end Tom.

Congrats on your deer and being able to hunt with your brother.

Awesome on many accounts!
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 19, 2015, 08:16:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Tsalt:
Nice work as always!  Congrats to you and your bro!  I have to ask... did you make it to the movie with your wife?
Tim, We had planned to go to sit down at O'Charles and didn't have time for that but we did have time to go to her favorite sub shop and make the movie. She was happy all is well at the homefront!

P.S. go see American Sniper, great flick.
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on January 19, 2015, 11:46:00 AM
Way to wrap it up.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: Tsalt on January 19, 2015, 01:36:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by KentuckyTJ:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by Tsalt:
Nice work as always!  Congrats to you and your bro!  I have to ask... did you make it to the movie with your wife?
Tim, We had planned to go to sit down at O'Charles and didn't have time for that but we did have time to go to her favorite sub shop and make the movie. She was happy all is well at the homefront!

P.S. go see American Sniper, great flick. [/b]
Good deal Tom.  My wife and I saw American Sniper this past Saturday on our date night.  We went to two different theaters around 3:30 and they were both sold out for the rest of the night!  I finally bought tickets on Fandango at a third theater.  Crazy!  It was an awesome movie... I've never seen a packed theater so quite.  Especially at the end when the credits were rolling... everyone exited the theater in total silence.
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: SheltonCreeker on January 20, 2015, 06:44:00 AM
Congrats Tom! Great story. Glad you and your bro got to double down at the end of season.
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Post by: J. Cook on January 20, 2015, 09:12:00 AM
Killing machine!!!!!!   Great way to end.
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Post by: Michael Arnette on January 20, 2015, 09:53:00 AM
Awesome!
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Post by: Colotrad on January 20, 2015, 10:05:00 AM
You and that Zipper make a great team.  Congrats Tom.
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Post by: rastaman on January 20, 2015, 10:27:00 AM
Way to go Tom!
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Post by: wooddamon1 on January 20, 2015, 06:26:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
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Post by: varmint101 on January 20, 2015, 08:08:00 PM
Well you can't beat that Tom!  I guess you got to stretch out those new Zipper Z4 limbs proper.  Congrats!
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 20, 2015, 09:05:00 PM
Thank you all!
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: jonsimoneau on January 22, 2015, 10:33:00 AM
Really good stuff Tom. Love the detailed post explaining the situation and showing the layout with the overhead photo. Good job!
Title: Re: Last Dance
Post by: NoCams on January 22, 2015, 10:58:00 AM
Been busy and just read all five pages. Awesome stuff, great story and pics as always TJ. Especially like the part about reflecting and time with your Brother ! Still looking good in that Coup cap too, got to get me one for next season......  :coffee: