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Author Topic: The little ridge (pics)  (Read 716 times)

Offline JoeM

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The little ridge (pics)
« on: November 19, 2014, 08:56:00 PM »
The piece of woods I frequent most is public land, but its a beautiful piece I've come to enjoy.  There is this one little ridge, that when I cross it always signifies the beginning or end of the hunt for me. So this morning as I pause on top I see the headlights of another truck pulling in. I'm about 300yds ahead and these guys still have to gear up, so i figure I'm a half hour ahead, I'll be tucked into the thickets about .25 miles past where they hunt in the open hardwoods. Very cold this morning but had a lot of action to pass the time. Had several does in and out of the thickets but no shot opportunities.  I laugh at  how after all these years I still love to watch deer, it never gets old. Also how my heart rate still quickens when the chance of shot opportunity starts to materialize. About 10:45 I climbed down to change spots and warm up a little I found a nice sunny spot out of the wind an laid down for about a half hour and soaked up some sun.  Back on stand at about 12, that afternoon the deer were up early and I had this young fella come in to my can call about 4pm.  Caught a branch when i shot and ended up spining him, but a quick follow up anchored him for good. I climbed down gave thanks to the woods and began the work.  As i hauled him out over the ridge I paused to catch my breath it was exactly 12 hours since I had crossed it that morning. A quick glance back and a smile knowing I'll be back soon...
 
 

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Offline ISP 5353

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2014, 08:59:00 PM »
Congrats on your buck!!!!
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Offline Izzy

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2014, 09:06:00 PM »
Congrats brother! I knew you'd be along any day.   :thumbsup:
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Offline SAM E. STEPHENS

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2014, 09:11:00 PM »
Good deal , Comgrats sir....

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Offline kennyb

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2014, 09:15:00 PM »
Real nice Joe. Congrats! Cool lookin' Red Tail!

Kenny    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Offline Jayrod

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2014, 09:16:00 PM »
Congrats
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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2014, 09:18:00 PM »
Congrats Joe. Beautiful Buck.   :thumbsup:  

Way to keep at it during the rifle season.
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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2014, 09:18:00 PM »
Awesome!

Sounds like you had a great day!

Congrats,

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2014, 09:18:00 PM »
Congrats on the buck and great pics too!   :thumbsup:
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Offline Kopper1013

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2014, 09:19:00 PM »
Congrats!!
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Offline Whip

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2014, 09:35:00 PM »
Congratulations Joe!  Sounds like a special spot you've found.
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Offline mangonboat

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2014, 09:36:00 PM »
Well done!
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Offline Bernie B.

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2014, 09:42:00 PM »
I really liked your story!  Nice reward for an all-day hunt.  Congratulations!     :thumbsup:

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Offline RedRidge

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2014, 09:43:00 PM »
Thanks for sharing. I enjoy reading about your connection with the woods. Nice pics!
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Offline KyStickbow

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2014, 10:00:00 PM »
Congrats brother!!
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Offline MR BILL SHORTY

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2014, 10:13:00 PM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :archer:
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Offline steadman

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2014, 10:27:00 PM »
Pretty buck! Congrats!
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Offline Fletcher

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2014, 10:53:00 PM »
Way cool, Joe.  Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
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Offline South MS Bowhunter

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #18 on: November 19, 2014, 11:02:00 PM »
Congrats Joe!
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Offline Jerry Jeffer

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Re: The little ridge (pics)
« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2014, 01:43:00 AM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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