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Author Topic: On the ground in my ghille  (Read 476 times)

Offline BrushWolf

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On the ground in my ghille
« on: October 22, 2012, 04:43:00 PM »
A few weeks ago I found an apple tree that was just loaded with apples. There were a couple problems though. First there aren't any trees to put a stand in. Second a popup blind wasn't going to work because the ground is just too steep. So my solution was to set on the edge of the weed line in my ghille. I have wore it before but haven't had any deer go by to try it out. I wasn't sure if my plan would work or not. Last night after about an hour of waiting I could hear something coming through the weeds. My plan of attack was about to be tested.  :eek:
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Offline ckanous

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2012, 05:03:00 PM »
And then .......
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Offline Day Dreamer

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2012, 06:14:00 PM »
Awesome, I hunted out of my ghille sunday and I had a blast. Didnt see any deer but the wildlife was amazing, up close and personal.

Cant waite to hear the rest of your story.
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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2012, 06:19:00 PM »
:campfire:
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Offline owlbait

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2012, 06:33:00 PM »
Hunted Friday evening and Saturday morning on the ground with my ghillie. On Friday I didn't see any deer and my hunting partners didn't see me, although I could clearly see them. On Saturday morning I had a spiker at 8 yards and one at 12 yards. The close one saw me move but didn't notice me until then. He followed my homemade deer lure to within 10 yards before the wind gave me away. The second spiker (much smaller) came in at 12 yards hit the lure and came right to me. Didn't spook until he got straight downwind. Then he looked/searched for me before walking away. He never identified me. Can't wait to give it another go. Good luck.
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Offline USN_Sam1385

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2012, 06:37:00 PM »
Owlbait.

What is your homemade deer lure? You have sparked my curiosity.
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Offline owlbait

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2012, 06:41:00 PM »
Combination of doe urine, glycerine oil, tonquin musk, and star anise seeds. Those deer were ON IT!
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Offline Rustic

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2012, 06:42:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by Day Dreamer:
Awesome, I hunted out of my ghille sunday and I had a blast. Didnt see any deer but the wildlife was amazing, up close and personal.

Cant waite to hear the rest of your story.
x2 Day Dreamer. I have a "leafy Jacket" and I've had turkeys within 10 yds and I had a fox within 15 yds. These animals cant figure out why this bush is holding a recurve....
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Offline BrushWolf

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2012, 06:44:00 PM »
Had to get some dinner. Now this is where things start to get exciting. Over my left shoulder about 8 yards away 2 deer are coming down the hill. I was sure they would spot me sitting in the weeds as they passed by. Seeing that they were headed straight for me I got ready for what was about to happen. The first one to step into my window of opportunity was a fat old doe. She picked up an apple and stared in my direction as she chewed it. She is a mere 10 yards away. I told myself any sec now she is going to pick me out. To my suprise she finished that apple and started to look for another. All the while I hid behind my recurve. She stepped forward to get another apple but it rolled down the bank. The ole girl took 2 steps to chase it, revealing her chest. I thought now all I have to do is get to full draw. It was just like she read my mind. She grabbed that apple and looked away from me as she ate it. I came to full draw and picked a spot....
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Offline BrushWolf

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2012, 06:57:00 PM »
I will get back to the story in a little bit.
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Offline GWV

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2012, 07:12:00 PM »
Come on man!!!
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Offline Butchie

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2012, 07:16:00 PM »
:thumbsup:
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Offline limbolt

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2012, 08:43:00 PM »
Man that's just not right!!!!  :nono:
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Offline Bob B.

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2012, 08:55:00 PM »
You are killing me man!  :(  

Please tell me at the end of this story there will be a picture.

Bob.
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Offline screamin

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2012, 09:41:00 PM »
I gotta get me a ghillie jacket for sure...
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Offline captain caveman

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2012, 10:02:00 PM »
Good stuff.  Would love to see pic of you from deer's view in your set up.
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Offline BrushWolf

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2012, 10:28:00 PM »
Sorry guys. Back to the good stuff. There I am at full draw, with a big doe at ten yards, and looking the other way. The shot was off. As she ran I couldn't believe I had pulled it off. I've finally done something I have tried many times. I think the ghille jacket I had on worked perfectly. There is nothing more exciting than when every thing comes together. I am one happy hunter. Thanks for looking.                      
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Offline Bob B.

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2012, 10:31:00 PM »
Outstanding job!!  Boy that was a great story and real awesome picture man ... good on ya brother!!  :archer:  

Bob.
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Offline BRONZ

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #18 on: October 22, 2012, 10:33:00 PM »
Great stuff!  10 yds on the ground is up close and personal!
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Offline SELFBOW19953

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Re: On the ground in my ghille
« Reply #19 on: October 22, 2012, 10:38:00 PM »
Way to go, Mike!!!  That horsehead doe is truly a trophy-she taught those wiley bucks everything they know!!!
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