Well yesterday was the last day of our deer season here in Maryland.  Its been a great year with a lot of highs and a couple lows mid-season when my shooting went to the S$%T.  A little tip from a tournament shooter friend of mine got me shooting better than ever in the end.

We got a bunch of snow last weekend (24") and the woods were a nice white that we do not get that often.  I figured it was a good day for just walk around and note the deer movement in the snow and gain a little knowledge for next years late season.  I carried my new to me TT Titan.  

I went to  new urban spot that I have wanted to check out for the last couple years and instantly go into plenty of sign.  I worked my way up a creek bottom and when I came to a spot where two valleys converged I noticed a bunch of tracks moving to the one that moved north.  Problem was the wind was coming out of the south so I went up the west valley a ways then cut up and over towards the valley with all the movement.  As I started to fall over he edge I knew something was going to happen thinking this is the perfect spot of deer to bed.  It was about 1:30 in the afternoon. I nocked and arrow and moved forward.  I had not gone 30 yards when I noticed a buck bedded right below me.  He was shielded by some holly so I cautiously moved down and to the right.  I finally got a clear shot when I was around 18 yards away.  This area has a lot of vehicle traffic and I have to think it helped quiet my approach.  I settled in and let the FMJ with 100 grain insert and 200 grain VPA two blade on its way.  It hit perfectly and the buck jumped up and disappeared over a ridge 60 yards away.  It was pretty evident by the blood trail that it was a good hit.  I walked to the edge of the ridge and he was laying about 10 yards over the hill.  I've taken a deer on the last day of our extended gun season but never on the last archery day.  To top it off I met the pastor of a small Baptist church when I came out of the woods.  Very nice gentleman and was very grateful when I offer to donate some meat to his parishioners in need.  

       

Congratulations!  Nice buck!

Wow - great buck!

great job

Congrats on the last day success Nicebuck!

Nice work! Congrats & well done...

   

Good job..!!

Man that is just awesome! Getting that close, making the shot,,,,,dont get much better then that! To top it off, he's a pretty buck! Nicely done sir!

Great job, Tony. Way to hang in to the end and a super nice buck.

   

       

Way to go.    Good reminder to hunt till the end

Congratulations!!!!

That's a great story and kudos on the donation. Nice way to end the season    

Very well done!

That is kool! Congrats!