I hunt a small place (80 ac) with a creek bottom and not a high population but have seen 6 different bucks so far this year. Half of them meet the AR rules.
Yesterday AM was in the tripod and about 8:30 I watch a small 5-pt walk the fence, cross under the fence at the water gap and start down the creekbed towards me. Well, never saw him again!!!! The creekbed is deep enough I can't even see the tips of their antlers--and he just disappeared. Didn't go up the hill, come on through the creekbed, or go back through the fence that I saw. Only explanation I have is that he got in the sun and evaporated!
Last night, hunted my other stand. About sunset, had a good 15-16" heavy 8 come in. Presented me with broadside shots and quartering away both sides, and all I did was draw, aim, think "release" and then let down. Why you ask? Well had too much to do last night and am leaving town this morning for 3 days, and didn't have time to take care of the venison.
Oh well, he'll be back next time. And, I know the "No Picture" rule, but when I pull the game cam card next time I'll post up his picture, as he got "flashed" at least 3 times.
Sure was a great hunt though.
Yesterday AM was in the tripod and about 8:30 I watch a small 5-pt walk the fence, cross under the fence at the water gap and start down the creekbed towards me. Well, never saw him again!!!! The creekbed is deep enough I can't even see the tips of their antlers--and he just disappeared. Didn't go up the hill, come on through the creekbed, or go back through the fence that I saw. Only explanation I have is that he got in the sun and evaporated!
Last night, hunted my other stand. About sunset, had a good 15-16" heavy 8 come in. Presented me with broadside shots and quartering away both sides, and all I did was draw, aim, think "release" and then let down. Why you ask? Well had too much to do last night and am leaving town this morning for 3 days, and didn't have time to take care of the venison.
Oh well, he'll be back next time. And, I know the "No Picture" rule, but when I pull the game cam card next time I'll post up his picture, as he got "flashed" at least 3 times.
Sure was a great hunt though.
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