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I have to post this because some of you were saying Len never drove for me. So this AM I took my bow and walked back into a spot. Len went a different direction and decided to sit on the ground with his smoke pole. He got busted by a small herd around 7:30 so said he would walk around and see what he could drive my way from the front of the woods.

I had already had two come within 75 yards and walk back and forth on this ridge but never came close enough. Then 6 of the ones he spooked came trotting up the hill and crossed the ridge, again 75 yards away. Then a single came by. I was all set and was going to shoot but since it was a single I decided to look real close. He got to within 30 yards and I could see his bumps so I let him walk by. Then Len told me he was on the move. He gave me a progress report as he moved. When he was still about 500-600 yards away I saw deer coming straight on. Well they veered off just enough to put them at about my max range. If they were relaxed and calm I probably would have taken a shot... but they were all wired. There were 18 walking single file. It just wasn't right so I didn't shoot. I didn't want to be trailing some wounded deer today. They passed by and went up between two houses into a neighborhood behind our woods. I called him and told him. Looked up and here came 3 more... same deal 40-45 yards. Then another single came by on the other side about 75 yards away. Then a Len showed up coming up the hill. In all I saw 31... no shots fired... no arrows fired... no blood on the ground. It's tough with them so spooky this time of year and all herded up. Found a couple trees to move more into the thicket with the major trails for the next time. Took some camo pictures and came home. Pictures later.

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Sounds like fun. How many crop damage permits were you guys given?

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We have 30 right now but can get more when they're filled.

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You have absolutely no idea how jealous I am of the fact that you and Len still are able to hunt this far past the regular season limits. It is simply not fair.:([>:]


I will give you credit though. I know alot of lesser men who probably would have taken a few shotst that you passed on. Ofcourse, they probably would not have as much time to hunt though either....:)

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Do you guys donate alot of the venison? Do you have to pay processing for donations in maryland?

I am beating my head off the wall here wishing for Oct 3rd.
Deer hunter 2004 on the PC just isn't cutting it[&o]

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Sounds like a great day in the woods!Lucky dog!:)

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He got busted by a small herd....

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That's a little understated. I heard a lot of noise behind me. I slowly turned my head and caught about 4 deer out of the corner of my eye. I patiently waited and slowly (VERY slowly) reached for my gun.

What I had no knowledge of was that there were about 8 more deer behind those 4. With all those eyes, ears and noses, it was easy for them to bust me on the ground.[:D]

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Tell the truth.... you were probably snoring and they woke you up by answering.

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we don't like you guys very much any more

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Yes ! I'm jealous too I have month's to go before i can get out deer hunting.

nubo