Well we had a great day in the woods this past Saturday here on PA's closing day to an awesome season.
My buddy Curt put an arrow in this nice 9-point at 7:05 a.m. with a great double lung shot, after having this buck come too close to his stand while chasing a doe. We waiting until the end of the morning hunt to pick up the trail. He went about 150 yards and expired in a valley just west of his treestand. It was by far, the largest buck we've harvested on the farm. It took three of us to drag him up the hillside.
After getting him to the truck, we all went out for our evening hunt. At 2:45 this 6-point came by my stand and offered many broadside opportunities, however I had chosen the wrong side of the tree to get prepared for a shot as the buck approached from behind. After letting him pass by, I shot him quartering away with an arrow placement further back than desired. We decided to let him lay for the night.
The next morning we commenced a tedious but flawless 650 yard tracking job looking for pin drops at some points. I think I was more excited about our epic tracking effort than the hunt itself!! Big thanks to my brother-in-law Trav for the help. There were some points where he was on his hands and knees finding that next clue to the bucks direction. I don't think I would have found the buck without him.
Great season. I ended with 2 doe and 1 buck on the season. A new personal record.
Made some memories this weekend, that's for sure.
Topic: Last Day Success - PA Archery Season (Read 731 times)
