So it's in the 80's.
Rain - T'storms forcasted.
Mosquitoes to make a Minnesotan proud.
I go out this Am to hunt. Everything is ready. I'm in the stand for an hour with nothing going on (I did get to donate at least a few ounces of blood to the mosquito corps). Then voices and the sound of an edger being used on the road near me, next a loud leaf blower. What could be next? - Oh how about the rank smell of TAR! Ah a blown opening morning.
Shoot off to the office - get some work done.
Leave early - get home - re showered and go out to go hunting. I'll try a pop-up blind this afternoon near some hay rolls.
In the blind and an hour or so goes buy, and here she comes. A huge beautiful doe. I get set - pull back - and clank. The arrow came off the darn string. Couldn't believe it. The doe bolts about 15 yards away and turns to face me. She starts to browse again. Quarters away, I draw back and a mosquito flies right in my eye. I blink, shake my head and look up - I no longer have her quartering away. Nothin but butt showing. She just browses away from me. No decent shot available.
I'm sick of the skeeters, and decide to stalk her. I'm hunting a semi rural/suburban area with lots of hedges and windbreaks.
I leave the blind and stay down-wind. I try to cut her off but I spot another doe moving ahead of me around a corner. I ease around the corner.......it's a yearling.
Beautiful little thing. She looks right through me. Couldn't determine friend-or-foe. We play hide 'n seek around the hedges. What a great workout (you guys that only ground pound - I'm impressed - you guys must be in great shape). I make a little squeeking sound and get her to come within 3 yards. Couldn't believe it. There she is - broadside to me at 3 yards.
I couldn't shoot her. Way too little for me I guess (bet she would have tasted great though <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>).
I have yet to take a deer - this is the start of my second year hunting. I've had the best time and this board has provided me with some great help. Thanks!
Mistakes - 1. Forgot my Cardeer Necklace! <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle> 2. Did not fully nock my arrow <img src=icon_smile_blush.gif border=0 align=middle> . 3. Did not put on any bug repellant
Positives - 1. Great pop-up placement (I hunt the in-laws property - the pop-up will stay where it is 24/7). 2. Great Cammo. 3. Great stalking experience.
"It's not the kill, it's the adventure and challenge! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>"