Quick Deer Hunt

[DaveS]

Well, I wanted to get up and hunt this morning but couldn't bring my self to get up early. So about 1100am I decided to head to my property for an afternoon hunt. I arrived at my property at about 1215, got my 4 wheeler out of the garage, loaded everything up and off I went. Got to the top of the ridge, parked, grabbed my gear, and down hill I went to my ladder stand. On my way down to the bottom to my stand, I jumped the bigboy I'd been hunting off his bed. He disapeared quickly into the thicket. OK, my day is done before I get started. I get to my stand and as I'm tying my SS 7mm/08 to my pull cord, I hear a rustle in the leaves. When I look up, two big does were walking right toward me at about 40 yards. I picked my rifle up, dropped a shell and the chamber and readied for a shot. Both does stopped and looked at me. One turned broadside and snorted at me. I said "well, bye"...BOOM!! Away they went! Big sister went about 50 yards and gave up. I looked at my phone, time: 1235. Done deal! Time to work and go home!

 

 

I hung her on my scales and she hung, dressed at 103 lbs. Good enough for me!

 

Me, Rufus and Giblet Gibson

 

 

Dave S

Edited December 14, 2012 by DaveS

[Guest USMC 2013]

Very nice!  Congrats on the successful hunt.  I've had a rough go at it this year.  I haven't even had a "shot opportunity" on a buck yet this year.  I'm hoping I can still bag one before the season ends.

 

Joe

[R_Bert]

I shot mine about 25 minutes in.   Dad's comment was "well, you sure know how to screw up a two-day hunt !"

 

'grats. I bet you are going back for the big one.

Edited December 14, 2012 by R_Bert

[DaveS]

The second rut is in. I'll not shoot anything now but the big 10 I'm after. I know he is still kicking as he was seen in the driveway last night. It's just a matter of time!

 

Dave S

[DaveS]

I shot mine about 25 minutes in.   Dad's comment was "well, you sure know how to screw up a two-day hunt !"

 

'grats. I bet you are going back for the big one.

I'll get on him Sunday. I don't want to hunt him every day. It'll all come around!

 

Dave S

[ShaunM]

Nice deer Dave! I haven't even seen my big deer lately. Not sure if they are still kicking or have retreated to the protected land that borders my hunting property. Either way I've had a great season. Got to see one of my best friends get his first deer and another buddies son shot a doe with me. Still a lot of hunting left so you never know. I plan on taking some more first time hunters so hopefully they will get a deer as well. The property I shot that 8 on there is a bigger buck. My mom seen him a couple of days ago in the field. Just got to get some time off of work and head down there. Good luck to everyone!!!

[UncleJak]

Nice!  So, is the dog "rufus" or "giblet gibson"? Both names are great dog names!

[DaveS]

Nice!  So, is the dog "rufus" or "giblet gibson"? Both names are great dog names!

Rufus is the Beagle, Giblet Gibson is my grandkids hunt club mascot, and my good luck charm. Giblet goes everywhere!!

 

Dave S

[Guest 270win]

Nice deer. That will make good eating.  7mm 08 is a good round especially with what looks like an H&R handi rifle.

[DaveS]

Nice deer. That will make good eating.  7mm 08 is a good round especially with what looks like an H&R handi rifle.

It is a handi rifle. Actually it's my 16 year old Daughters rifle. I kinda "borrowed" it for the day....not good on the homefront!  lol

 

Dave S