I was out today for another bowhunt. Free of scent(I hope, used scent killing landuary soap and such) and the wind in my favor, I was able to stalk up on a young buck(looked like a 2x2). I got to within 20 feet of him and I was able to just sit and watch him(until the badger found out I was by his den..heh) for an hour today.

Without a doubt the closest I have ever been to such a beautiful animal. I had no intention to take him, however the thrill I got just being near him is unmatched by anything in the years I' ve been hunting.

My first year, and I' m hooked.