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Success ... And never drew back.

Started by Bob B., September 18, 2016, 09:14:00 AM

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Bob B.

September 18, 2016, 09:14:00 AM
I snuck into the hardwood timber, the wind was right, the brush was thick .... So were the bugs .... And the peace of the quiet timber was soaking in.  It feels so good to be back doing the thing that stirs my soul the most.  Also, thank goodness for Thermacell!

After a few hours of enjoying the change in the understory light as the sun slowly sunk in the west, with woods quitting down for the evening, a squirrel started furiously barking about 40 yards to my right.  I slowly stood from my pack chair to look over the brush.  Nothing was there.  As I sat back down I noticed to my left a fawn looking at me 14 yards away.  Just then Momma walked down the trail I was set up on ... Oblivious to me.  Her fawn started to act a little spooky, which in turn made her very nervous as she was completely broadside to me.  She looked around, checked the wind, head bobbed, stomped ... All the while her 2 fawns looked around, softly bleated, browsed, played ... But did not stray too far from momma.  

After about 10 minutes, she took her fawns away.  15 minutes later, she came back, circled me and did eventually catch my wind as evidenced by three deer blowing at me.  Shortly after that, a squirrel calmly walked to my boots, looked me over and went on its way.

It is good to be back in the timber with my bow - so close to the game I seek.  I had no intention of shooting her or her fawns, but it still felt like a win, and I am so glad to be back hunting again.

Best of luck to all this year,

Bob.
66"  Osage Royale    57lbs@29
68"  Shrew Hill      49lbs@29
68"  Deathwish       51lbs@29
68"  Morning Star    55lbs@29
68"  Misty Dawn      55lbs@29

Rough Run

#1
September 18, 2016, 09:20:00 AM
Sounds like a fantastic day - for all involved!

ron w

#2
September 18, 2016, 09:23:00 AM
:thumbsup:  Good times.
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

ChuckC

#3
September 18, 2016, 09:32:00 AM
Nice... I might get out tonight or tomorrrow.
ChuckC

dirtguy

#4
September 18, 2016, 09:32:00 AM
That was a big win!

#5
September 18, 2016, 11:34:00 AM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  
It is not always about the kill!

Bisch

Sam McMichael

#6
September 18, 2016, 01:10:00 PM
I always enjoy fawns and watching them begin their "education".
Sam

Eric Sprick

#7
September 18, 2016, 01:55:00 PM
Good stuff!

Eric

Longtoke

#8
September 18, 2016, 02:03:00 PM
what a cool experience that must have been.

Birdbow

#9
September 18, 2016, 02:50:00 PM
Your story brought a smile to my face!
Unadulterated truth is not pablum.

A simplification of means and an elevation of ends is the goal. Antoine de St.-Exupery

#10
September 18, 2016, 03:51:00 PM
QuoteIt feels so good to be back doing the thing that stirs my soul [/QB]
The "things that stir my soul" are many years of snapshots like this...the all inclusive, and ever -changing relationship with the natural world as I sit with arrow nocked, feeling the shiver of the cool morning as the sun rises....or sets to force the end of a day....momentarily kept alive with the hope of that one encounter mixed with dreams of a perfectly placed arrow...until the next time.

Gotta have it!

EWill

#11
September 18, 2016, 05:19:00 PM
Success isn't always considered in kills. When you defeat their eyes, ears, and nose you've been successful.
"It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy." Romans 9:16 (NIV)

I don't like to be high, low, left, or right.

MnFn

#12
September 18, 2016, 05:46:00 PM
Yup, makes me want to get out there all the sooner.
"By the looks of his footprint he must be a big fella"  Marge Gunderson (Fargo)

"Ain't no rock going to take my place". Luke 19:40

jono446

#13
September 18, 2016, 05:50:00 PM
Sounds like an awesome day for sure. I can't wait til our season starts here

PeteA

#14
September 18, 2016, 06:06:00 PM
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
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kennyb

#15
September 18, 2016, 07:08:00 PM
Way to go Bob! More evidence that it is not about the killing but how awesome it is to see the world through the trad hunters eyes!

Kenny    :thumbsup:
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Bud B.

#16
September 18, 2016, 07:23:00 PM
:coffee:  

Sometimes it's just about sipping up and enjoying the things around you.
TGMM Family of the Bow >>>>---------->

"You can learn more about deer hunting with a bow and arrow in a week, than a gun hunter might learn all his life." ----- Fred Bear

imbowhunt10

#17
September 18, 2016, 07:27:00 PM
That's what it is all about.........
Never measure the mountain until you have reached the top, then you will see how low it is.

Yewbender

#18
September 18, 2016, 09:24:00 PM
Sounds like you had a grand ole time     :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:     It is a shame their are people who hunt that will never understand or cherish moments like that.

flyflinger

#19
September 19, 2016, 06:35:00 AM
Awesome experience AND awesome attitude! Many successful hunts never involve the release of an arrow. Hope you continue to have a great season:)
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