What a season!
 

The bright sun made it feel much warmer than 35 and for the first time in over a week the wind wasnt blowing at 20mph. I knew I was a little late when I saw 3 deer bound off from under my stand it was 2:30 but then it really didnt matter I just wanted some quite time after the holidays.

It was a little hard to get into the stand with the addition of more clothes then usual but finally I pulled my bow up and got comfy. I hadnt been in this stand since the last of Oct and had passed on several deer the last time here. The sun was warm and the scene peaceful as I sat and watched birds searching for food on the snow covered ground. Finally at about 5:00 things started to happen I listened to about 50 turkeys flying up to roost in the pine grove across from me it seemed they would never stop. My brotherinlaw has been putting out corn for them as there is nothing for them to eat.

I heard what sounded like a deer jumping over the fence above me and I turned to see one going out the hill away from me about 50yds out for the next few moments I saw nothing, then suddenly 4 deer bounded out into the field above the one I was watching,I knew they would head my way I just hoped it didnt take too long as legal shooting time was running out and it was getting cold since the sun had went behind the mountain. Finally the lead doe headed my way and trotted directly in front of me at about 40yds I turned my attention to the others and hoped one would come closer but they didnt so I looked back at the lead one. She had fed over to the edge of the field about 30yds away but behind some brush and then she looked me right in the eyes, I was uncomfortable the way I was standing but couldnt move as she kept looking at me this went on for several moments and not only was I starting to be in a cramp but I was fast running out of time. She started coming toward me all the time looking me right in the eye I had my bow out in front of me ready to draw and had been in that position until my arm was shaking so badly I knew she would see it,she finally came just to my left still looking at me in the tree and then she turned broadside at about 10ft from the tree and looked back at the other deer at that time I drew put the pin just behind her shoulder and released she kicked up and ran about 20yds and then stopped and stood ther for a moment and then just lay down and expired.

To me a perfect ending to my best season ever a total of 7 deer this year 3 with my bow on crop damage permits then 3 with bow by tags and 1 with rifle its hard to believe I have been that successful when I think back at how many years that I didnt even get a shot.

For those that read this sorry its so long but it was a great day and an even greater season and some may say it was only a doe but to me a very special doe.

Roy

Edited by - royak on 12/28/2002 13:38:54

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Congratulations on a great season and thanks for the post. It was so well written, I felt like I was there with you.

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Nice story, sounds like a great way to end a very fortunate season. We still have one week left, I hope to get out, atleast a few more times, I have been fortunate too, 4 deer so far but would like to get one more, I would have to say this has been my worst year as far as deer numbers, but I have seen more quality deer this year ,I guess that quiet time makes it all worthwhile in the end anyway. Congrats to you, and wishing you many more successful seasons.....~Ben

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Royak,

"Good on ya," my friend. What a great way to finish a great season! Super congratulations!

Loved your story, keep'em coming.

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Roy, congrats on your lukcky 7 deer! Sounds like a great season, and one to remember for sure! With all those deer running around maybe old 5 shot needs to slip down that way next season!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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For sure come on down always room for one more and thanks guys for all the congrats I sure had a wonderful season. Sure a lot of memories to carry me through until next season.

Edited by - royak on 12/30/2002 05:56:08

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Roy, Congratulations on a great season, sounds like one you will always remember.

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congrats on an awsome season. i myself have had one of thoes seasons i harvested 5 all with bow and it has been my best so far.
my son has been bothering me every 5 min. so he walks in my office and your post pops up i just started reading your story aloud and it was an awsome story he did not even interupt me one time. so congrats on the penmanship also.

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Congratulations on a great hunt. That's the reason I keep coming back to this forum. All the great stories about bowhunting deer. It keeps me optimistic even though I haven't gotten 1 yet. My turn at telling stories will come. But until then, thanks for sharing yours.

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