Hey guys just figured I would share my story of tonight's hunt. At 2pm this afternoon it was raining and 37 degrees with a NW-W wind. It was cold and nasty, the perfect night to go hunting ! I was out in the woods by 4:30, sitting in my double bull archery QS3 magnum stool. Quick note for anyone looking for a hunting stool the double bull stool is pretty awesome ! folds up, not too heavy, and the V bottom is perfect for a bow hunter. anyway back to the story....
So I was overlooking a small ridge on the face of a hill overlooking a nice swamp and some flat bottom lands. I had a good wind but just wasn't feeling it at this particular spot. The trail was too close and I didn't have enough good shooting windows. By 5:40 I was on my way to another spot. I chose a nice spot right off of a picked soybean field. I had nice cover around me along with a good window at a trail opening on the edge of the field 14 yards away. At 6:35 I was surprised to see a young doe pop out on the trail in front of me. She was unaware and kept walking past as I raised my bow. I decided to pass as more deer where coming.
Another young one, followed by yet another emerged from the woods. They where all to small. Just than I saw a big doe. The woods came alive and 6 deer came out at once. I was eyeing up the big doe heavily when I heard a grunt.
I could see antlers moving along the trail. A nice young 6 point emerged on the trail at a mere 14 yards. I drew back and picked a spot.......
I let my draw down as I could see he was a young deer with great potential in a few years. He sniffed around and than chased a doe towards the woods. She ducts into the woods and circles directly behind me at less than 10 yards. Luckily I smoked my clothes and she didn't catch my scent. She did catch me move to look at her though. She stomped and blew but couldn't find me as I froze motionless. After a minute she walked back behind me and down the trail. The sun was past set and I quietly gathered my pack and stool and snuck out. I know where I will be looking for a buck when the rut hits hard.
I have been hunting from the ground for a week now and I absolutely love it! With my stool and 3D leaf ghillie suit I can sit down and completely disappear in seconds. Being able to move easily along with the added challenge of being on the same ground as the deer is unbeatable! Now I just need a good opportunity at a nice buck. Cheers SS.
Topic: Great night in the woods! (Read 189 times)
