two bucks in two minutes

[Possumjon]

Walked out today, longbow in hand. There's nothing like hunting on the ground on public land during the rut. Got to my spot a little late and busted two deer on my walk in. Scrape city here!

about 9:30 I hear something and next thing I know a spike is coming in. I get ready, I draw when his heads behind a tree . He's 15 yards out, I release, the shot looks good,BAM he ducks my arrow. He runs off about 10 yards then starts coming back!

I knock another arrow hoping he clears my lane. I then see a fork horn coming in from the same trail. He's moving faster, I swing with him and release, half way there my arrow hits a branch and launches 3 feet in front of him. I was still shaking pretty good from the spike and should have waited till he was completely clear of the brush. Both deer take off and I find both arrows clean as a whistle. Ahh I love bow hunting , just wish I'd connect!

[Gen273]

Sounds like you had a fun few minutes.

[joe ashton]

Catch and release bow hunting....

[Homey88]

Great encounter!

[Irish Archer]

Don't give up!

[BlacktailBowhunter]

I like using an attractant or bait to put them in the perfect spot for a shot

[Possumjon]

Well today was pretty eventful also. Got into my stand to start a beautiful morning. Had a flock of 20 turkeys or so come in and feed around me. The first time in 5 years I haven't got a fall turkey license of course! Lots of birds out today, I was joined by chickadees, cardinals and woodpeckers all morning.


At about 11 I decided to take off. On my walk back I broke my rule of 'stalking' out and busted two deer. Then on the trail to the car I got lost in thought about knives of course and was startled by a spike in the middle of the road

 He saw me but couldn't figure out what I was. He curiously circled me while I was perched on one foot. He started feeding again. I was able to get an arrow nocked while he was behind a tree.

 Moments later as I  tried to shift to take a shot and he was off! Good times lol

[pdk25]

It is exciting, but it can be tough balancing the happiness you get from that adrenaline rush, and the clear minded calmness that allows you to pick and control your shot well.

[maineac]

That is some fun hunting!!

[curlis]

Sounds like high excitement

[Terry Green]

Stay after em.....its happening!