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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: frassettor on October 09, 2015, 09:45:00 PM
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As the Wisconsin youth hunt is about to get under way this coming weekend, I decided to get out and try my luck before things get squirrelly.
The wind was perfect for the stand I was going to. Beautiful 60 degree day with a low of 48. We have had a fair amount of rain the past month so the ground was still unable to soak up everything that Mother Nature has dished out. There was still a lot of standing water in my favorite spot.
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Needless to say i was a little noisy approaching the stand. I climbed up sat back and tried to unwind from a terribly busy work week.
The woods has such a soothing effect on ones soul. The smells and sounds has a way of erasing the stress of work.
A half hour before dark I look up and I caught movement in front of me. There was a couple of deer 40/60 yards out headed towards me. I stand up to get ready for a possible opportunity. Heart beating uncontrollably, adrenaline surging, fingers on the string I watched as they quietly slipped away nibbling on browse. They definitely had other plans this evening then I did. :dunno:
I sit back down with a smile on my face giving thanks for being able to whitness such wonderful creatures in their natural habitat. Although an arrow was never realesed, I consider it a successful hunt.
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On the way back to my vehicle, I look to my left and see my customary target I just can't resist loosing an arrow to..
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You had a good day. I did the same as you. I saw deer walking in and heard, but did not see any during my evening sit.
I DID have a group of turkey sneak past, just a bit out of range. I normally hunt the marsh and generally don't see any, though I have been trying for years for a fall bird.
I was following one with the bow, had the string half drawn, but just couldn't commit, it just wasn't gonna happen.
What a great evening !
Kids are gonna be out there making noise tomorrow. I wish them luck. They need a time too.
ChuckC
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Awesome! Thank you for sharing! :thumbsup:
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Chuck
I had 1 very plump doe in a few weeks ago. 13/15 yards broadside, although I could see her vitals clearly, I got about 1/4 drawn and saw 2 twigs that I would probably miss. I instantly was no longer comfortable. I let down. I've learned over the years to listen to my inner self no matter how bad I would love meat in the freezer ;)
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Thanks for the update, Rick. Glad to see you're back after 'em. Good luck!
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Stuck at the firehouse for the next 3 days , then I'm headed out to do the same....
,,,Sam,,,
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Nice man, I like it. I've enjoyed several of those evenings so far this year, a couple involving the boys of the woods. It's a wonderful time of the year!
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It was a beautiful October evening wasn't it? Keep after em Rick!
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A bunch of are enjoying very similar experiences, great is t it?
Thanks for sharing and good luck.
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Great hunt! I have been out a couple of times here in PA although I haven't seen a deer I enjoy my time out immensely.
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Thanks for the share. Good hunt.
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You certainly understand what it's all about my friend.
:wavey:
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As one of our own is quoted, "Being there was good enough..." :rolleyes: :bigsmyl:
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Keep after em, it'll happen. Another week or two and things will start hopping ! A good time to be in the marsh. Actually, this year seems to me to be WAY behind in terms of leaf color and drop. I wonder what effect that will have on the rut ?
Dang skeeters were still out as well.
ChuckC
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:thumbsup: Not bad......not bad at all!
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Originally posted by S2 Bowstrings:
Awesome! Thank you for sharing! :thumbsup:
X2
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Nothing like being out there to enjoy the scenery. Good luck for the rest of the season,Rick!
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A good afternoon in the woods is priceless!!!
Good luck next time!
Bisch
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:bigsmyl: :campfire: