I finally saw something!
 

Today I went hunting with a friend on some farmland. I had the option of hunting over a feeder and getting a deer, which I would never do, or hunting a deer fair. I am glad I picked number two.

I got in my stand at about 2:45 PM. I saw about 4 dead deer on the highway on the way up. I was hoping that was a sign. I heard "foot steps" as soon as I got up in my tree. I could only get about 12' up. I picked my bow up and looked in the direction of the noise. It was only leaves.

At about 3:30 PM I saw 2 turkey. One of them ran across the field, and the other one stayed. I took out my binoculars and looked at the turkey. It had a nice sized beard.

At about 4:15 I heard leaves and sticks breaking. I was so excited! I was shaking so bad! My heart almost fell on the ground. I just about fell out of my treestand when I stood up! After about a minute of this I saw a deer's head! This was the first time I ever saw a deer while hunting! I am pretty sure it was a doe, but it could have been a button buck.

I watched this deer for a few minutes then it started walking away. I decided to look around and see if there were any other deer in the area. I didn't think there would be any. I looked straight out across the field and saw a basket 8 point! MAN! I was so happy! I watched him for about 5 minutes and he left the field. I could hear him walk but never saw him again.

I looked behind me where the other deer had been and heard more foot steps. I saw two more deer! This time it was a mature doe with her baby. I had a clear shot at it. I looked at the two deer and sat back down. I couldn't do it. No way, no how. I could not take that baby's mother away. I know it would have survived but I just couldn't bring myself to it. She stared at me, and I stared back. I wanted to take the shot so bad but didn't have it in me. She stomped and took off. I swear she looked back as if to say thank you. Then her and her baby left for good.

I glanced out in the field and saw another definite buck and 3 other deer. I got down after sunset.

I did not get a shot off, but it was a ton of fun. I hope to see some more this weekend!
This is the first time I saw anything while hunting. I was wearing my ASAT pants with a Mossy Oak jacket. I guess the ASAT warranty is voided!

RE: I finally saw something!
 

Congratulations!!

How long you been hunting?

RE: I finally saw something!
 

aww come on now zak! lol jus givin ya crap. its exciting hunting and not even killing n e thing isnt it? thats what its all about.

RE: I finally saw something!
 

This is my first year. I have been hunting about 60 hours this year. The problem is my location. There are dump trucks running up and down the roads daily. Plus the winter was warm.

RE: I finally saw something!
 

How far off of the feeder were you located?

RE: I finally saw something!
 

I was far away from it. The deer were not even affected by it. I made sure not to be illegal.

RE: I finally saw something!
 

I love that feeling, it still happens every time I see an animal. Good luck and keep up the good work.

RE: I finally saw something!
 

congrats, it sure is a good feeling when you make the right choice and the deer show up just like planned isn't it? :D Are you gunna get out any more this season??

RE: I finally saw something!
 

Dude, no offense but I thought I read here before, that you had progressed to trad bows from compounds, but now it's your first sighting of a deer out of your stand? What gives? Am i wrong?

RE: I finally saw something!
 

Glad you had a good time ,thats what matters

RE: I finally saw something!
 

I do shoot my recurve but I still hunt with my compound. It will take a few years before I am good enough to hunt with my recurve.

I am planning on getting out Saturday and Sunday. Our season ends the 31st.

RE: I finally saw something!
 

Congrats on what sounds like it was an awesome hunt. Some of most fond memories of hunting come from trips afield where I never get a shot but just have a chance to enjoy nature and hopefuly learn something from the deer I'm watching.

As for the doe with the yearling. There is nothing wrong woth passing up a deer. If in your heart you felt like you shouldn't shoot her then that's fine.

I wish you more luck in the near future. Hopefully you have a chance to arrow one soon enough.

RE: I finally saw something!
 

Shame on you Zak for even thinking about shooting momma. You should have been thinking on shooting bambi. You shouldn't let the little dude suffer through your harsh Mississippi winters scavenging for food. It's just not right.

Congratulations for finnally seeing a deer. Next time go ahead and drop one. When it's your first deer, a deer is a deer. Get that one under your belt and you'll find your next one will be easier. You also always have an open invitation to hunt up north when ever you want. I'll put you on a herd and you can take your pick. For that matter you can empty your quiver dropping deer because now you can shoot as many as you want.


Good luck this week end!

RE: I finally saw something!
 

good luck this weekend (i cant shoot does with there mom either)