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Title: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 25, 2008, 10:42:00 AM
For a few months my friend Serge (Drifter2)and I planned a deer hunt in South East Ontario.

I hunted a few days with Serge last year on his hunting ground, and was waiting for this hunt so bad!

I knew the man, I knew the land, and last sunday I unpacked at Serge's place and felt welcomed by Serge's wife Kim instantly
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 25, 2008, 10:45:00 AM
Serge's place is a hunter's dream:
Marshes, beaver dams, cedars, maple, fields...

 (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/frenchymanny/P1010016-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 25, 2008, 10:48:00 AM
We hunted hard, saw deer every day, turkeys, partridges, geese, rabbit... I was in heaven for the all week...
Right there it was a complete success...

On Friday I was ready to savour these memories and go back to my ordinary life, but it was not the plan Serge had for me
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Terry Green on October 25, 2008, 10:53:00 AM
:campfire:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 25, 2008, 10:54:00 AM
On the last afternoon of this wonderful hunt, we were discussing the gameplan and I was suggesting an old stand bordering hard woods and a marsh, but Serge said that the open field we previously hunted might be the key.

Being the superb hunter that he is, I followed his advise and setup in a natural blind in acorner of the field
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 25, 2008, 10:58:00 AM
Right there, with about an hour of sunlight left, I picked up a movement at a hundred yards down.. a nice doe...I checked for a fawn while she headed to my corner of the field, but none followed her,and I knew the wind was good for me for a little while...
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 25, 2008, 11:04:00 AM
being sure now that she hadno fawn, and prepared for the shot with my heart rushing in my chest.

She came at about 12 to 15 yards and I decided to shot just before she cut my wind

I came at full draw, released, she bolted and I saw my yellow feathers thrown in the sky...I knew then it was a good hit, I stood up and saw her crashing in the field at about 80 yards

   (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/frenchymanny/P1010024.jpg)
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 25, 2008, 11:09:00 AM
The arrow with a snuffer went right through the ribs and stopped on the opposite shoulder, and what I saw was the broken shaft and feathers flying...

It was a perfect hunt, nature was a feast, friendship was build and nothing could have been better...

Thank you to you Serge my friend   :notworthy:      :campfire:      :archer:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: d. ward on October 25, 2008, 11:12:00 AM
Great read beautiful county good friends and a critter on top of that.....fine story.Thank you bowdoc
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: tradtusker on October 25, 2008, 11:16:00 AM
congrats Manny that's awesome and well deserved.
   :thumbsup:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: turkey522 on October 25, 2008, 11:24:00 AM
Thanks for the story and pics,congrats on a fine deer.That's just a bonus while getting to hunt and spend time with good friends.
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: BOFF on October 25, 2008, 11:48:00 AM
Reads like a great fellowship, and a wonderful time. Congrats on the doe.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 25, 2008, 01:35:00 PM
Thank you all for the kind words.
Here is a picture of Serge and the doe:
 (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/frenchymanny/P1010021.jpg)
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Chris Surtees on October 25, 2008, 01:35:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :campfire:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: LONGHORN on October 25, 2008, 01:57:00 PM
Good friends,good shooting,good hunting and a bonus,can't ask for anything else.
We spent a wonderful week my friend,we hunted the hard way all the way and we will do it again soon.
We passed-up on numerous doe with fawns waiting for a good dry one and patience finally paid off.
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: HARL on October 25, 2008, 02:00:00 PM
Great stuff fellas !!!Great way to end the week for sure.
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: LONGHORN on October 25, 2008, 02:16:00 PM
Thanks Tom, how are things in your part of the province?
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: The Baron on October 25, 2008, 03:36:00 PM
Excellent stuff!   :clapper:

What a great way to spend some time, and getting that doe is a bonus.  She'll be good on the table.

Great shooting Manny - I'm glad you didn't have to settle for "close" again!   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: yellow bow on October 25, 2008, 03:54:00 PM
good job guys.  :clapper:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Ontario Longbow on October 25, 2008, 07:03:00 PM
Congrats on an awesome hunt!!,, Way to go guys,,

Frank
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: 4runr on October 25, 2008, 07:13:00 PM
Congrats Manny! Sounds like a great time.
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Wannabe1 on October 25, 2008, 11:04:00 PM
What a way to end an already great hunt! That's what I'm talkin' about.
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on October 25, 2008, 11:11:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Aeronut on October 25, 2008, 11:31:00 PM
Good job my friend.  Congrats on the hunt.

Dennis
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Hot Hap on October 26, 2008, 02:37:00 AM
Congradulations. Looks like it'll be great table fare. Hap
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 26, 2008, 09:35:00 AM
Thank you all for the kind words  :)

I am still replaying the hunt in my mind, those memories are for life!

F-Manny
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: kennym on October 26, 2008, 09:44:00 AM
EXCELLENT ALL AROUND!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on October 26, 2008, 09:44:00 AM
F-Manny, That was great. I sense the appreciation you had for the whole experience.  I like that bow you have. Congrats!!
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: LONGHORN on October 26, 2008, 10:55:00 AM
"The sportsman who accepts the sporting code of ethics keeps his commandments in the greatest solitude with no witnesses or audience other than the sharp peaks of the mountain, the stern oak, and the passing animal"
                              José Ortega y Gasset

What else can we add??
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on October 26, 2008, 11:18:00 AM
Congrats  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: HARL on October 26, 2008, 02:52:00 PM
Serge things are good here.Seeing a few deer but the scrapes are really starting to show up everywhere.Seen first rub today.Just a matter of time now.Hope the rest of your season goes as well .
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: BMN on October 26, 2008, 04:29:00 PM
Great stuff. Congrats.  :clapper:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on October 26, 2008, 06:44:00 PM
I liked your story, because the way you tell it I know that you appreciate just being there. The animal was an awesome bonus, but I'm betting it's just part of the memory. The venison will be gone in a few months. The memories will be always there.
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Jim Godden on October 26, 2008, 07:58:00 PM
Manny, congratulations on an excellent hunt and a good story too.  Serge is quite the guide and a wealth of knowledge too.  It's no surprise he would put you onto a good looking deer like that.

Congratulations again!!!!

JIM
Crecy, Poitiers, Agincourt
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: LONGHORN on October 26, 2008, 08:43:00 PM
Good to hear from you Jim,and like they say perseverance always pay    :saywhat:    :D    :thumbsup: .
Serge
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Longbowwally on October 26, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
Nice pics and I enjoyed the story! Thanks for sharing it with us....
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Bakes168 on October 26, 2008, 10:07:00 PM
Congrats!
Would you mind describing your bow, it caught my eye and I'm curious.

Bakes
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: JEFF B on October 26, 2008, 10:58:00 PM
awesome bro thanks for the story and pics.  :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :archer:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: vermonster13 on October 26, 2008, 11:04:00 PM
Congrats Manny!
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 27, 2008, 04:01:00 PM
Thanks All!

Like Jim said, I am so lucky to have a great friend and a hunting partner with Serge! I'm learning every single outing, his wealth of knoledge is unbelievable!

And an awesome archer too!

The bow is a mild reflex deflex Mississippi lake longbows, 56#@27 64"

Jeff and David, thank you!
    :wavey:        :campfire:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: hunt it on October 27, 2008, 04:49:00 PM
Way to go EH!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: LONGHORN on October 27, 2008, 06:56:00 PM
Manny,it's all about team work and good friendship,I knew that ground blind would produce sooner than later,that field never stop to give me opportunities,just have to be there at the right time    :thumbsup:    :campfire:
Serge
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Al Kidner on October 27, 2008, 07:18:00 PM
Well done fellas, gotta be happy with that!

AK.
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Terry Green on October 28, 2008, 09:28:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :jumper:    :jumper:
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Patience on October 28, 2008, 01:57:00 PM
Congrats,

I am glad you got a nice doe this year.
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 28, 2008, 03:21:00 PM
Thanks Nick  :wavey:  

How's the family?
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: LONGHORN on October 29, 2008, 11:58:00 AM
Well,what a difference from just a few days ago    :( ,Brrrrrrrr    :scared:    "[dntthnk]"

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/udboss2/DSC00360.jpg)
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: Frenchymanny on October 29, 2008, 03:38:00 PM
Snow, that's the best!   :scared:

You're right Serge, we had warm sunny weather last week
Title: Re: The last hour of the last day
Post by: HARL on October 29, 2008, 08:30:00 PM
The deer will be on the move to warm up then I guess !!!!!!!!!