A wonderful evening...just a story.

[frassettor]

As the Wisconsin youth hunt is about to get under way this coming weekend, I decided to get out and try my luck before things get squirrelly.
The wind was  perfect for the stand I was going to. Beautiful 60 degree day with a low of 48. We have had a fair amount of rain the past month so the ground was still unable to soak up everything that Mother Nature has dished out. There was still  a lot of standing water in my favorite spot.

 

Needless to say i was a little noisy approaching the stand. I climbed up sat back and tried to unwind from a terribly busy work week.
The woods has such a soothing effect on ones soul. The smells and  sounds has a way of erasing the stress of work.

A half hour before dark I look up and  I caught movement in front of me. There was a couple of deer 40/60 yards out headed towards me. I stand up to get ready for a possible opportunity. Heart beating uncontrollably, adrenaline surging, fingers on the string I watched as they quietly slipped away nibbling on browse. They definitely had other plans this evening then I did.      
I sit back down with a smile on my face giving thanks for being able to whitness such wonderful creatures in their natural habitat. Although an arrow was never realesed, I consider it a successful hunt.

 

On the way  back to my vehicle, I look to my left and see my customary target I just can't resist loosing an arrow to..

 

[ChuckC]

You had a good day.  I did the same as you.  I saw deer walking in and heard, but did not see any during my evening sit.  

I DID have a group of turkey sneak past, just a bit out of range.  I normally hunt the marsh and generally don't see any, though I have been trying for years for a fall bird.  

I was following one with the bow, had the string half drawn, but just couldn't commit, it just wasn't gonna happen.  

What a great evening !

Kids are gonna be out there making noise tomorrow.  I wish them luck.  They need a time too.

ChuckC

[Ryan Sanpei]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!    

[frassettor]

Chuck
I had 1 very plump doe in a few weeks ago. 13/15 yards broadside, although I could see her vitals clearly, I got about 1/4 drawn and saw 2 twigs that I would probably miss. I instantly was no longer comfortable. I let down. I've learned over the years to listen to my inner self no matter how bad I would love meat in the freezer    

[knobby]

Thanks for the update, Rick. Glad to see you're back after 'em. Good luck!

[SAM E. STEPHENS]

Stuck at the firehouse for the next 3 days , then I'm headed out to do the same....

,,,Sam,,,

[Tim]

Nice man, I like it.  I've enjoyed several of those evenings so far this year, a couple involving the boys of the woods.   It's a wonderful time of the year!

[Whip]

It was a beautiful October evening wasn't it?  Keep after em Rick!

[fnshtr]

A bunch of are enjoying very similar experiences, great is t it?

Thanks for sharing and good luck.

[Homey88]

Great hunt! I have been out a couple of times here in PA although I haven't seen a deer I enjoy my time out immensely.

[LONGSTYKES]

Thanks for the share. Good hunt.

[Charlie Lamb]

You certainly understand what it's all about my friend.
   

[Doc Nock]

As one of our own is quoted, "Being there was good enough..."    :rolleyes:    

[ChuckC]

Keep after em, it'll happen.  Another week or two and things will start hopping !  A good time to be in the marsh.  Actually, this year seems to me to be WAY behind in terms of leaf color and drop.  I wonder what effect that will have on the rut ?

Dang skeeters were still out as well.
ChuckC

[ron w]

 Not bad......not bad at all!

[John146]

Originally posted by S2 Bowstrings:
Awesome! Thank you for sharing!      

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[doubleo]

Nothing like being out there to enjoy the scenery. Good luck for the rest of the season,Rick!

A good afternoon in the woods is priceless!!!

Good luck next time!

Bisch

[Terry Green]