Indiana Double

IndianaBowman · November 16, 2014, 08:52:00 PM

Had a good day on Monday while hunting at my place in Indiana. The morning was cool and crisp and right at first light a nice looking doe came sauntering by at about 12 yards. The shot looked perfect and I watched the direction she went. I didn't see her fall, but knew she wasn't far. I decided to stay on stand to see if a buck might be interested in her as well. I did see a few small bucks, but nothing I wanted to shoot. I stayed on stand until about 10 AM and then got down to track the doe. I got to about 40 yards and heard movement. I snuck forward and saw a coyote. I inched forward a bit more and saw three coyotes tearing at the doe I had killed. I launched an arrow at the biggest yote from about 40 yards, but came up a bit short. Here's a picture of the doe.

I went out for lunch and checked some Emails and was a little concerned to hear of a pretty big work reorganization. I knew it was coming but didn't know when the formal announcement would be made. I also learned my boss had been let go. I knew I would need to cut my hunt short and head back to NY and work to just calm things and be close if needed. I decided I would hunt that night and the next morning and then head home. I then decided I wouldn't be too selective in choosing a buck to shoot. I'd already passed probably 10 different small buck. I have two sons in college that love deer meat and the last time my oldest son came home he left with a 40# suitcase of venison. My younger boy took about as much. My wife said to be sure to shoot lots of deer this year for them. Oh gee, I guess I'll do what I can.

The evening hunt was pretty slow until a big bodied buck decided to show. He wasn't the big trophy I was hoping for, but he had lots of meat on his bones. My shot was right where I was looking and I watched him run in a half circle, bounce off a tree and die in sight. I stayed in the stand hoping for a doe, but none showed.

Here's what he looked like when I walked up.

A good sized deer that will provide several meals for my family.

The next morning's hunt didn't provide any shooting opportunities for a doe I was wanting for more meat. I did have a little doe in heat scent on my boots and this guy tracked me right to my tree. That's love in his eyes and he thought I smelled sexy.

Hopefully, he'll find me just as attractive in a couple years when he grows up.

Overall, it was a good day and a fun hunt with an old buddy.

November 16, 2014, 09:19:00 PM

Congrats on the double!

That last picture of the buck looking up at you is awesome!

Bisch

Bernie B. · November 16, 2014, 09:23:00 PM

Nice! I really like the picture of the buck looking up at you! Congratulations!

Bernie

KyStickbow · November 16, 2014, 09:27:00 PM

Congrats brother....and I agree the deer lookin up at u is a pretty cool pic!!

Bel007 · November 16, 2014, 09:29:00 PM

Way to go!

MR BILL SHORTY · November 16, 2014, 09:34:00 PM

Jacquesbonin · November 16, 2014, 09:40:00 PM

Hey Bud, that's getting it done! Nice! A big congratulations! Jacques

steadman · November 16, 2014, 09:46:00 PM

Congrats Terry! A pretty buck for sure!!

Fletcher · November 16, 2014, 09:48:00 PM

Congrats on a great day! Good luck back in NY.

Huntrdfk · November 16, 2014, 10:02:00 PM

Great hunt Terry, both are fine animals. Hope your "old buddy" had a good hunt too, and that things work out back at the job.

David

John Scifres · November 16, 2014, 10:02:00 PM

Nice!

mparks · November 16, 2014, 10:40:00 PM

Way to go! I shot a buck during my college days and my roomates and I ate like kings for a month! Your sons will be Big Man On Campus with all that venison!

sheepdogreno · November 16, 2014, 11:17:00 PM

Congrats!

sheephunter · November 16, 2014, 11:33:00 PM

Too cool! Don't know if you could even hope for a better day than that! Congrats!

Jerry Jeffer · November 17, 2014, 01:09:00 AM

Nice couple of deer.

SAM E. STEPHENS · November 17, 2014, 02:17:00 AM

Great shooting sir , congrats .....

,,,,Sam,,,,

cacciatore · November 17, 2014, 04:44:00 AM

Congrats,Terry. Well done!

Sean B · November 17, 2014, 05:54:00 AM

Awesome Terry!!, congrats!

Stone Knife · November 17, 2014, 06:10:00 AM

Congratulations Terry

Guru · November 17, 2014, 06:33:00 AM

Congrats again brutha!