I was leaning out and waiting, hoping he'd come back. He had spent a lot of time at this feeder over the last several years. I was betting he'd not be bothered much by the feeder. I was right. I saw him circle back behind the feeder, go under the fence and start eating.
Years ago, I would have killed him pretty quickly. He stayed in that 25 to 28 yard distance that I wanted my deer to be in. It's where I practiced. Now, I won't hardly shoot 20 yards. He went back and forth. About the time I would think he'd come close enough and give me a shot he'd quarter in and then go chase a buck or doe from the pen. Back and forth. I finally turned the camera off and just watched him.
Finally, he came into the 15 yard range and started to turn broadside. I left the camera on and paid it no more attention. If I got it on video that was fine. I was going to shoot at the first opportunity no matter the camera.
I had a second problem. I have a Texas Blindfold out my east window. I had a couple does and fawns eating there. One old doe just stood and stared at the blind. Never spooked, but just stared. I was worried that when I drew, she might catch movement, spook, and run FYB off. I had that problem rememdied by a young buck. He made a run at the does and scattered them. When he did, FYB took a look and turned that way. I drew.
Years ago, I would have killed him pretty quickly. He stayed in that 25 to 28 yard distance that I wanted my deer to be in. It's where I practiced. Now, I won't hardly shoot 20 yards. He went back and forth. About the time I would think he'd come close enough and give me a shot he'd quarter in and then go chase a buck or doe from the pen. Back and forth. I finally turned the camera off and just watched him.
Finally, he came into the 15 yard range and started to turn broadside. I left the camera on and paid it no more attention. If I got it on video that was fine. I was going to shoot at the first opportunity no matter the camera.
I had a second problem. I have a Texas Blindfold out my east window. I had a couple does and fawns eating there. One old doe just stood and stared at the blind. Never spooked, but just stared. I was worried that when I drew, she might catch movement, spook, and run FYB off. I had that problem rememdied by a young buck. He made a run at the does and scattered them. When he did, FYB took a look and turned that way. I drew.
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