Im a big softy...
09-19-2006 | 01:04 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Im a big softy...
ORIGINAL: Diesel77
Well I cant honestly say Im any different. I feel your pain. Ive had at least 30 fawns/does within 20 yards the first 3 days of the season and must be getting soft in my old age I havent even picked up my bow yet on any of them. Ive also had some decent bucks within range and am just enjoying sitting in my tree watching all the deer interact, feed, be on alert, etc ... I wont hesitate to take a doe when Im ready, nor will I hesitate to shoot at a big buck if hes one Im willing to harvest
One of the coolest things I saw was a little spike watching a bigger buck, rub a tree from 50 or so yards away. He watched from a distance very intently. Once the big boy moved on, the little spike ran over to the same tree and started doing his best at tearing it up, bucking and jumping as he ran off behind the bigger buck, he thought he was the MAN when no one was watching, was pretty funny.
Well I cant honestly say Im any different. I feel your pain. Ive had at least 30 fawns/does within 20 yards the first 3 days of the season and must be getting soft in my old age I havent even picked up my bow yet on any of them. Ive also had some decent bucks within range and am just enjoying sitting in my tree watching all the deer interact, feed, be on alert, etc ... I wont hesitate to take a doe when Im ready, nor will I hesitate to shoot at a big buck if hes one Im willing to harvest
One of the coolest things I saw was a little spike watching a bigger buck, rub a tree from 50 or so yards away. He watched from a distance very intently. Once the big boy moved on, the little spike ran over to the same tree and started doing his best at tearing it up, bucking and jumping as he ran off behind the bigger buck, he thought he was the MAN when no one was watching, was pretty funny.
Now, that would be cool to have on video!
09-24-2006 | 10:09 PM
#17
Typical Buck
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RE: Im a big softy...
Last year I was watching a couple fawns milling around my stand for 20-30 minutes. They worked their way behind me up on the hill. I was watching ahead of me and about 35 yrds I saw a squirrel dart up at tree. Then I saw the mother heading my way. My first instinct was to grab the bow, but I seen the fawns start heading for her. 20 yrds right in front of me they both start suckling on her, one on each side. The only shot I had of her was while they were doing this (so I passed). After they stopped she was gone quick. They hung around for a short while and then off to find her. It sure was something to just watch.
I totally agree, Hunting isn't always about filling the tag!
I totally agree, Hunting isn't always about filling the tag!
09-24-2006 | 10:20 PM
#18
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Barbourville, Ky
RE: Im a big softy...
I feel the same man, last week i was setting in the stand, and some does and fawns came threw, knowing i had a doe tag to fill, but i let em walk, the fawns could have made it on there own, but i rather set there and watch them, just being in the outdoors and in my treestand is what its all about, i figured that i will have plenty of time to fill my tags later on in the season
good luck
good luck