I have a really nice set up in a thick island of persimmon and oak trees that are in the middle of a field. All morning I watched deer move about the field. I had a single fawn eat persimmons directly below and in front of my stand for about 10 minutes. Decided to pass and let it grow. Later that morning I heard a series of grunts. I looked to my right and a doe was grunting continuously and coming toward me leading her fawn. I thought they would pass in front of my stand instead they decided to go THROUGH the island! As they worked toward the back of my stand I took a shot at the doe. The arrow clipped a branch and missed her clean. She bolted and went about 30 yards over the fence line an huffed at me. She never saw me. About 10 minutes later I saw her bound across the field. The fawn in the mean time went about 30 yards into the field in front of me and watched the island with curiosity finally trotting off. I won't be able to hunt that stand again for about 2 weeks. I hope that's enough time for them to get over it. I still feel sick about that miss.[:-] Dang branch!
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its alright man you win some you lose some but i think you will be able to hunt that spot much sooner than you think. i have shot a deer with my 270 in the morning and came back and killed another that evening at the same spot
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Hunting Gear:
Hoyt MT Sport 60# @ 26.5"
Remington 700 ADL .270
Browning Gold Hunter 12 ga semi auto
Fishing Gear:
3 Berkely Lightning Rods
1-Quantum Accurist
1-Daiwa Strikeforce
1-Abu Garcia Ambass.
1-Daiwa Mega force combo.
2008 Ross Cardiac 70Lbs, QAD pro HD, Sims modular stab, Copper john dead nutz 2 sight, Scott Sabertooth release, G5 Meta peep, beman arrows with ONESTRINGER arrow wraps topped with Slick Tricks or GT2's and RIDGERUNNER sling
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Grrrrr. Missed her.
Its bear hunting time folks and I am getting ready again.
