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Author Topic: #2 Down in Ohio  (Read 607 times)

Offline Claym

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#2 Down in Ohio
« on: October 14, 2013, 07:59:00 PM »
I did a thread two weeks back about the new property I'm hunting this year and the doe I took on it during Ohio's opening weekend.

For any who missed and want to see it, here's the thread:

  http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=132059;p=1#000000  

I was able to get out again this past Friday, the evening before Ohio's new antlerless only weekend (muzzleloaders allowed).

This property has been amazing so far, and I haven't had a single sit where I haven't at least seen deer. This evening was no different and it wasn't long before I had a nice fat doe approach my tree along a mowed trail from behind and to my left.

The trouble was, I didn't see or hear her until she was 5 yards from the base of the tree. I was out of cover at this point and not able to position for a draw without spooking her.

Luckily, she didn't wind me and eventually moved up the hill to my left and gave me a 1/4 away shot at 15 yards.

The shot was true and before long I had my hands on doe #2 for the season. I was running out of light by the time I got her drug out to an open spot for a pic, so all I have is this poor cell phone one:

   

I've been fortunate enough to have an amazing couple of weeks so far and put a lot of meat in the freezer. And with most of the season still ahead of me, I can't wait to get back out there.

Thanks for reading, and good hunting everyone!
-Clay

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2013, 08:05:00 PM »
Nice shot! Congrats on a fine doe.
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Offline ChristopherO

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2013, 08:12:00 PM »
Excellent for you on the success.  Are you in a 3 or 4 deer county? Keep it up.
BTW, reading the ODNR website only a 3rd of deer hunters actually bag a deer a season.  Then only 19.6% of those who are successful kill a second deer in Ohio.  More than that the numbers really plummet.  And you've done this with a stick bow.  
Wonderful achievement.

Offline rolltidehunter

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2013, 08:14:00 PM »
great start this fall

Offline pitbull

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2013, 08:15:00 PM »
Congrats on a nice doe!    :thumbsup:

Offline JMG

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2013, 08:19:00 PM »
Nice shooting!!   :archer2:

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2013, 08:29:00 PM »
Way to go on a great start to your season!

Congrats on your doe!

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Offline CHENRYIV

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2013, 08:31:00 PM »
Congrats!!  Great shot!
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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2013, 08:34:00 PM »
Congrats!!
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Offline Irish Archer

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2013, 08:45:00 PM »
Congrats again to you!

Offline limbolt

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2013, 08:49:00 PM »
Congrats on a nice doe and a great shot.  :clapper:

Offline RAU

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2013, 08:55:00 PM »
Congrats, I bet she didn't go far with that exit hole!

Offline buckeye_hunter

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2013, 09:15:00 PM »
Well done!

Offline Claym

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2013, 09:20:00 PM »
Thanks everyone!

Christopher, Thank you! I'm in a four deer county. Those are some interesting stats for sure. I've really been fortunate this year! It usually doesn't happen this fast lol.
-Clay

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2013, 09:46:00 PM »
Great start to your season Clay!  Congrats!     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2013, 10:09:00 PM »
:jumper:    :jumper:    :jumper:
Relax,

You'll live longer!

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Offline rwbowman

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #16 on: October 15, 2013, 06:49:00 AM »
Nice shot Clay!
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Offline rick7

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2013, 07:27:00 AM »
congrats and good shooting

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2013, 07:32:00 AM »
Great job!   :thumbsup:

Offline Pat B.

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Re: #2 Down in Ohio
« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2013, 10:31:00 AM »
Nice shot !!

Congrats.

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