Well today was the last day of the season for me. I had a general deer tag left in my pocket. I never really got out to hunt for a buck. Some much to hunt sometimes you have to chose. Well the antlerless season runs till the end of November and we have a bunch of does around the house. For the last three days I have been trying to fill my tag.
The weather changed and it started to blow and snow this afternoon. I almost did not go out and was ready to hang it up. I had good season which I will tell you all about at another time. But as I was looking out the window I saw a small buck poking around and that was it I had to give it one last try.
I have been busy and really needed to keep working but with fresh snow and deer moving it was all I could stand. I put on my wools grabbed my bow and tried to get out the door with out the Black Lab. He was upset and I could hear him protesting till I got about a 100yards away.
Well I had to move my blind quick for the deer where moving through a little different than I originally thought. It was 4:00 so I went at a trot. I got the blind quickly moved it and settled in. I saw a deer with in 10 minutes. About another 10 here comes a doe and she is moving. She jumps the fence and goes past the blind and I whistle to stop her but nothing. Then two little bucks come winging by after her. Well I think to myself maybe they will run her buy again. I no sooner say that to myself and her she is coming buy again.
I have my bow up and I figure she is not going to stop like I would like. But she is just at a walk now and auto pilot takes over. I just remember focusing on my spot and watching my bright fletching disapear. She turned on a dime and headed back where she came from. That is a great feeling I knew she was dead on her feet. I got out of the blind to see if I could see her running away.
As I cleared the brush to get a better look I can see the two little bucks standing and looking at the ground. They are only 35 yards away. I thought to myself there she is. I went to the spot I hit her at and looked for some blood I never found much blood. I looked again back at the two bucks they are still looking at the ground. Just like bucks that stand over a hot doe that is bedded down. So I walk a little closer and I can see her. I approach with a knocked arrow but no need.
It truly amazes me how a double lunged animal with a sharp broadhead expires so quickly. This animal went at the most 35 yards. With both lungs collapsed they don't make it to far. I have had deer go further with good shots from a rifle.
Well know for the long trek back to the house for the camera. Ha about 200 yards and I was there. Grabbed the camera and my knife and make the long trek back. As I get to the fence one of the love sick bucks is back standing over the love of his life. It takes a while and he decides to get gone.
I love looking over fresh killed game. This deer was just beautiful. She was all haired out for the long winter. I love looking at their eyes It gives me a great mental picture for when I set eyes for taxidermy. I have plenty of good reference photos but there is nothing better than to study a fresh specimen. Well on to pics and then field dressing. Oh yeah I better go back to the house to release the hounds before they blow the roof off.
So another 200 yard trek back to open the door and almost get run over. I grab some rope and we head back to do the big drag. As I finish writing the wind is blowing about a hundred miles and hour. Some times its nice to be able to hunt in your back yard.
Its been a great season and when I get a chance I fill in the middle. For know enjoy some pics of fresh snow and some good back yard scenery.
Scott Teaschner
Heart Mountain.
Looking back at the house.
McCoulgh Peaks
Why won't she get up?
Who is that?
I am out of here!
Last day doe.
One more pic for good measure.
Topic: The Close of the Season (Read 642 times)
