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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

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Well helll guys, just go sit in a tree. Take a camera and a soft cushion. How about a paint ball gun?;) We haven't killed anything in a weeks. It's tough to get on them this time of year. AND... we aren't really working at it too hard. We're just exploring the fringes seeing what's going on. Len carried his gun today because a fellow wanted some deer meat. When the leaves get on or later in the summer is when we really will get serious. We'll probably stop pretty soon and let the young be born etc and get weened. We'll whack some along the way, but we're in no hurry. August is good. Right now you have to be careful you don't end up shooting a buck. If it's a BIG deer it gets a pass if we don't get a look between his legs. We watch for buttons. Right now a good target is last year fawn.;) Yum yum

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The reason I've been trying so hard here lately and decided to carry a gun is like Dave said. I have a friend who has a son with MS and needs/wants the venison for his son. I will get one soon.

Dave and I found a REAL HOT SPOT this afternoon. We also put down in another area some juicy tidbits for those deer with a 'sweet tooth'.;)

Next time we go hunting we'll argue for 10 minutes about who will go where. It always happens that way. Then, by the time we get to our stands, it's almost daylight.:D

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We never argue... I say where are you going and I go some where else.:) I can't be sitting in the hip pocket of someone who's getting busted all the time. Nyuck Nyuck Nyuck.[8D]