What lurks in the dark forest?

Jerry Jeffer · October 17, 2007, 02:33:00 PM

I decided to trek into the dark forest of Hemlocks which covers about half the property I'm hunting. This is where the deer hide all day, and is why I have not been seeing much the past few days. I know of a trail that has a good rub and scrape line heading out on to a high point above a small ravine. It is also out in this dark forest. I settle into this nice ground blind. I tried some lite rattling. This little guy come in after a few minutes, but comes from behind. I have to draw quick, and he takes off like Santa's deer. I busted out laughing and he sped away. Better luck next time.

Coop · October 17, 2007, 03:03:00 PM

I enjoy hunting on the ground. I hunt from trees a lot still but some days I have to just get down to ground level. Sounds like you had a fun hunt

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Mr Vic at the cabin · October 17, 2007, 03:24:00 PM

Cool! I love hunting with my feet on Mother Earth also. No funnier way to match wits. Good luck!

bentpole · October 17, 2007, 03:32:00 PM

Jerry Jersey or PA.? Looks and sounds like a great ambush point.I have a couple of similar spots myself.

Jerry Jeffer · October 17, 2007, 06:44:00 PM

That was PA Tom. At least I get to take off the orange once I'm in the blind. It's over lapping black powder season now.

bentpole · October 17, 2007, 06:50:00 PM

WOWSERS! blackpowder/archery season overlap? You better meet us Jersey Boys on Old Mine Road Saturday!

yellow bow · October 17, 2007, 07:00:00 PM

hang in there Jerry,maybe some of those balckpowder guys will stir up a little movement for you this weekend.

joe skipp · October 17, 2007, 07:17:00 PM

Now there are 2 guys who could hunt with me anytime! Groundpounders Inc.....

Deadsmple · October 19, 2007, 10:12:00 AM

Nice pic Jerry. looks like you got a nice spot there. I'm glad one of us is getting some action. I sat the Junction blind Saturday and just saw a lone doe just as it was getting light.

BamBooBender · October 20, 2007, 12:36:00 AM

Great info/pics for someone just coming out of the treetops.

electric blues · October 20, 2007, 12:21:00 PM

I get a special feeling hunting with as little equipment as possible, and in my head I guess a glass bow is less technology than an aluminum treestand. :/

Now I need to figure a way out on how to climb a tree and just sit in the branches without falling.

But nothing beats ground hunting, just be careful and don't get too into it when your with other hunters, no one will ever forget the sight of a lil camoed guy crawling towards deer.