Make sure to note the wind direction today had when you bumped him from that spot. And note the direction he ran away.. could lead to his demise later.
NNW...and duly noted in my log. I won't hunt that area on anything other than something westerly.
Don't fret Jeff. It's WAY not over.
Oh I don't believe that either, Mike.
He's just a "little" more educated, now. he might know he's being hunted.....or he might just know he's encountered another human. He's been in close proximity to them before. My No. 1 landowner's seen him when he's been walking the road. Maybe no one has been in his bedroom.....but he HAS seen people a lot. Heck....last time I saw him (other than today) he was in the horse pasture not 200yds from the lady who owns the horses' house.
Coming clean....this deer is a 2.5 yr old. I've talked to you about him, before. he's no prze in many people's eyes.....but he's the first buck I've hunted outside the rut. I'm having a blast.
Knowing what I know now......I might try to beat him home one morning......if I get a good wind. That would be awesome. I also said I might not even shoot this deer. But if I get the opportunity.......I'll feel like I won....and I'll consider THAT an accomplishment. Maybe I'll get a good photo of him?
If he isn't what I thinkI wanna shoot.....I'm not gonna shoot him......even if I do get the opportunity. He's a cool deer, though. I named him "J.R.", today. He looks just like my '07 buck.....only younger. Honestly....if I thought he'd stick around.....I'd leave him alone. He's good practice.....if nothing else. I'm gonna hunt him likeI want him.....and see what happens.
Thanks for your help.