just had the best day ever hunting

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just had the best day ever hunting

Postby critrgitr jr on Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:41 pm

Today was probably the best day I have ever had in the woods and I didn't even take a deer. I saw about 22 deer today (I think,I lost count). Some of them were probably repeats, but not for sure. I know that I saw at least 8-9 different bucks, but no shooters. There were a couple hot does in the area. I didn't get to the stand until 10am because of errands this morning, but I started seeing deer as soon as I got in the stand, and it was non-stop all day. There was one sort of humorous encounter where a doe came storming out of the cornfield with a small buck and a larger buck behind it, hot on its trail. They flew past me a what seemed like 100 miles an hour. I felt kind of bad for the doe, she was running for her life. After they blew past me, about 3 seconds later, a tiny button buck came behind them at full throttle trying to keep up witht he chase. It was funny to watch because the button buck couldn't keep up and he was breathing heavy. I bet he was thinking "no tail is worth this". :D

Anyway, I had the hardest time getting out of my stand because so many deer kept showing up when I was trying to leave. After I finally got out, my buddy called me and took a nice 10 pointer, so I helped him haul it out (about had a stroke with that one, but it was worth it).

It was a great day. the wind was perfect and it is the same wind tomorrow, so I am going back there again tomorrow. giidddeeeaaappp!!!!
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Re: just had the best day ever hunting

Postby WI-DOE-MAKER on Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:47 am

Days like THAT make all the days that you see nothing all worth it!! Starting at 10AM no less :o ...good luck in the morning!!!!
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Re: just had the best day ever hunting

Postby Newarcher on Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:38 am

That's just dandy, have you tied your dad up and locked him in a closet? Where is he during this deer can can? :D

I love days like that, I have only had a few in my career.

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Re: just had the best day ever hunting

Postby critrgitr jr on Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:23 am

It's weird how you can see so many deer in a spot one day and nothing the next. not even a squirrel.

Dad has been working a lot of hours and only has been out a couple times in the last couple of weeks. works for FS (farm service) so the farmers are bringing in all the crops now. He had over 80 hours last week. poor guy.
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Re: just had the best day ever hunting

Postby critrgitr on Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:54 am

I had 89.5 hrs. in last week and i'm not poor anymore. :D :D :D
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Re: just had the best day ever hunting

Postby Newarcher on Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:06 pm

Am I to accept that as an excuse for not fulfilling your hunting obligations to your team? I mean you are only working a little more than 50% of the week! :D

Use some of that money to sub out your job to Junior and go hunting! :D

Get some rest buddy, we gotta make up for JB with some does!

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