Jeff about 18 years ago I got my step Dad into hunting.

He had first 5 years that I envy[&:]

Year 1 12 pointer(gun)
Year 2 2 big 8's opening morning with bow
Year 3 132'' 8 point(gun)
Year 4 Great 7 point(bow)
Year 5 Another Great 8 point(bow)

Year 6-13 blanked, the hunting change on our farm, more pressure.

The secret is keeping a good spot a secret If folks start to see or hear about the mature deer you are taking it might get a bit crowed.

You keep hammering those does, you'll keep pace on your current trend. We let the does get away from us[&:] When I started hunting our land it was real easy, I was the first bowhunter ever, I wish I could have those days back[&:] I educated a lot of deer[8D]