Just got back from my first hunt of the year. It was unbeleivably hot and humid--hunted in S Carolina near the coast. I had a nice 8 point in bowrange, but he never gave me a good shot. i estimate(conservatively) him to have been 115-120". I would have been happy with him as the deer here are not known for being tremendous. It was frustrating to endure the heat and get so close without getting the shot, but I was happy to be hunting and enjoyed seeing a nice buck and a few others at a time of year that is tough. I will return in 10 days and hopefully he'll give me, or maybe one of his bigger brothers, will give me a second oppurtunity.

Persistence will get the job done! It sounds like you got that basis covered.Good luck to you!

hey shoot, at least you seen something. up here in my area the heat would have made a difference in a chance of earlymovement.

i can`t wait to get out there,even if it is hot here also.
there`s alwas water holes.

PT

I'd have been happy to see a deer too.I was out all day over by Andrews and the only thing I saw all day was a squirrel and a rabbit.It was VERY hot. Where were you hunting?

Man im so jealous that your season has started, only three weeks for me, cant wait.

I was hunting near Ridgeland in a small community called Switzerland, believe it or not. I have permission to hunt some private land--only a coupkle hundred acres, but it is a perfect funnel in between a pine plantation and a swamp.Andrews is where? I know I've heard of it. Isn't it in Williamsburg county near Kingstree? I used to live in Hemingway and went there in high school.

Well done manuman. Many hunters would have taken a questionable shot just to try for that deer. It's great to hear from hunters that have the discipline to hold off if the game doesn't offer the shot your need to make a clean, humane kill. Hats off to you manuman, I bet you'll get a shot at a bigger one the next time you venture out.
Good Hunting...

I sure hope you're right! I'll be expecting a B&C nontypical then!

Glad to see someone is hunting. I have to wait till Oct 1st. Not sure
I could stand this heat right now though. Good luck!

I wish you luck though I cannot imagine what it would be like to hunt in such warm weather. It must assuredly be a test of your resolve and dedication. But, if the bucks are as nice as you described then maybe I understand.