When I have a deer at 15-20 yards and it is completely unaware that I am in its world. I just love that feeling and that makes the trip worth while right there. Just being able to observe them acting naturally and going about their own business. I feel like I learn something from every encounter I have like this. From knowing when I can and cannot move to seeing how the deer constantly is checking its surroundings for danger.

Just knowing I have entered their world without letting them know gives me a great sense of accomplishment. Wether I intend to shoot that particular deer or not. Sometimes I learn more by not killing a deer. And it might help me pick the right time to draw on the next monster that presents a shot. Now that truely would be the best feeling in the world.

I hope to get that feeling quite often this season.