Sunrise was at 6:20 am.  Wind was from the South at 5 mph.  Temp 54 degrees.  Got to stand about 5:55 am.  I did kick a couple of deer up on the way to the ladder stand north of the house.  After settling in 1 doe came through when it was still dark about 10 yards to the north.  About 7:30 am a doe and fawn came by and hung around for about 15-20 minutes.  At 7:45 I did see a small fork horn about 30 yards to the south that went east down the hill.
At 8:00 am things started getting interesting.  Coming from the north was this nice 10 pointer.  (see attached video).  I had him at 10 yards and was videoing him using my new camera.  It is the second day of the season, so I really didn't want the season to be over so quickly.  That, and I turned the camera on but forgot to hit record.  By the time I realized that I forgot to hit record, he started to move off.  When he turned, I made my decision that I probably should have shot.  You can see, I get to full draw, but would have had to rush to get the shot off.  Oh well, he should be awesome if he makes it to next year.  I may be kicking myself come December is the freezer is still empty.
Climbed down at 9:00 am, and I didn't know it but he and some does had bedded down about 100 yards behind me.  A doe saw me, and took off with 3 others, and he decided to follow.  I am quite sure that he never saw me.  At least I hope so.  Totals: 2 bucks, 6 does/fawns
2 comments:
Whacko!
Dude,
What were you thinking? I expected something like this out of Lon perhaps, but not you. I can only chalk it up to you being out of practice and with a long season ahead of you.
Your Bro
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