A wonderful evening...just a story.

frassettor · October 09, 2015, 09:45:00 PM

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.

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.

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.

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..

ChuckC · October 09, 2015, 09:50:00 PM

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

Ryan Sanpei · October 09, 2015, 09:53:00 PM

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!

frassettor · October 09, 2015, 09:59:00 PM

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

knobby · October 09, 2015, 11:20:00 PM

Thanks for the update, Rick. Glad to see you're back after 'em. Good luck!

SAM E. STEPHENS · October 10, 2015, 12:47:00 AM

Stuck at the firehouse for the next 3 days , then I'm headed out to do the same....

,,,Sam,,,

Tim · October 10, 2015, 05:24:00 AM

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!

Whip · October 10, 2015, 06:34:00 AM

It was a beautiful October evening wasn't it? Keep after em Rick!

fnshtr · October 10, 2015, 06:56:00 AM

A bunch of are enjoying very similar experiences, great is t it?

Thanks for sharing and good luck.

Homey88 · October 10, 2015, 07:00:00 AM

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.

LONGSTYKES · October 10, 2015, 07:40:00 AM

Thanks for the share. Good hunt.

Charlie Lamb · October 10, 2015, 08:17:00 AM

You certainly understand what it's all about my friend.

Doc Nock · October 10, 2015, 10:55:00 AM

As one of our own is quoted, "Being there was good enough..." :rolleyes:

ChuckC · October 10, 2015, 03:01:00 PM

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

ron w · October 10, 2015, 04:19:00 PM

Not bad......not bad at all!

John146 · October 10, 2015, 08:10:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by S2 Bowstrings:
Awesome! Thank you for sharing!

X2

doubleo · October 10, 2015, 08:44:00 PM

Nothing like being out there to enjoy the scenery. Good luck for the rest of the season,Rick!

October 11, 2015, 09:22:00 AM

A good afternoon in the woods is priceless!!!

Good luck next time!

Bisch

Terry Green · October 12, 2015, 07:08:00 PM