|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,386
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,386 |
I lost that good one with a bow early on, shot under a big one the day after Christmas, and now this evening I shot a good 8 that bled awhile and we jumped him and lost blood. Going back in the morning to look. I am ready to hang it up.
I did manage to find a good 8 and biggest deer to date I shot on the last evening of the season last year. Skull and horns are perfect. Sad to find them like that, but part of it.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 926
6 point
|
|
6 point
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 926 |
I feel ya man... it's been a rough one for me as well. "Part of it" is the best way to put it. I always try and remind myself that things can change at any second........... as long as you're in the woods. Perseverance pays off.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 430
4 point
|
|
4 point
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 430 |
Keep on keepin' on. I've had a rough one myself but I know of two bucks in my area that would flip it to one of the best seasons ever if I could get one of them down. Lets tighten up the belts and put it to 'em from here 'til the end.
Always remember that safety comes first. Then pull the trigger.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,531
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,531 |
Do you mean bad as in not being able to capitalize on your chances at good ones or bad as in slow year not seeing much?
Parked in a holler, beneath the mountain moon light.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 12
spike
|
|
spike
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 12 |
At least you have seen something! It's terrible where I hunt.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,644 Likes: 17
Old Mossy Horns
|
|
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,644 Likes: 17 |
Hang in there. I've got a buddy who got down on himself for a little while this season. Killing a doe seemed to get him back in the swing of things...
Jesus... I hope you know Him personally like I do.
Si vis pacem, para bellum.
Proud crossbow hunter!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,740
8 point
|
|
8 point
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,740 |
I know the feelin, I missed a couple Does early - seen a ton of deer with no shots to be taken...
I just took a 8 point this past weekend...
Climbed up 30 feet, got my rifle loaded and BANG there he cam - pretty as you please waked right in front of my stand...
Three more weekends and we"ll start planning for the next season...
Keep at it!
*V*
Memento mori (Neck shot, 75 yards) - - I'll see you at the lake, around the beach, on the mountain & in the woods on this side or the other by & by.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,386
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,386 |
Do you mean bad as in not being able to capitalize on your chances at good ones or bad as in slow year not seeing much? Just not doing my part finishing the deal.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,531
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,531 |
Yea that sucks worse than not seeing any I missed a nice 8 earlier to
Parked in a holler, beneath the mountain moon light.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,515 Likes: 12
Booner
|
|
Booner
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,515 Likes: 12 |
I lost that good one with a bow early on, shot under a big one the day after Christmas, and now this evening I shot a good 8 that bled awhile and we jumped him and lost blood. Going back in the morning to look. I am ready to hang it up.
I did manage to find a good 8 and biggest deer to date I shot on the last evening of the season last year. Skull and horns are perfect. Sad to find them like that, but part of it. what are you shooting? maybe time for some practice or some glasses! 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,386
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,386 |
257 Weatherby mag I got to shoot these fields. I shoot all the time, I don't know what the deal is. Kill deer that far every year. I can't catch a break I do know that.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,077
6 point
|
|
6 point
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,077 |
Get closer and get a bigger gun.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 18,299 Likes: 71
Old Mossy Horns
|
|
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 18,299 Likes: 71 |
Hey look at the big picture........your hunting season is alot better than pushing daisies 6 ft in the ground.  You just have to view it from a different perspective. Then it seems like a good season.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,386
10 point
|
|
10 point
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,386 |
Oh yeah, I am better today. Glad I am getting opportunites, just got to do better. I got called in to work 12 hours last night after I looked around all day yesterday with no sleep. That wasn't much fun.
FastXD, I have found me a new spot I think I can have just as good entrance and exit as I do now but will be much closer. That is my main concern and why I am so far back right now. Going to change that after the season.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 40
spike
|
|
spike
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 40 |
I haven't seen a buck since October and only about 5 does. This has to be my worse season ever .
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 36
spike
|
|
spike
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 36 |
Don't worry, everyone I talk to is having a similar season, its un-explainable. The club I hunt the deer sightings have been down probably 80% from normal. Two guys just went in for a hardcore 4 day - all day hunt. THese guys were on a mission to kill a good deer. They hunted all day, everday and from the report I got they 5 deer from stand total, in 4 days, with 2 people hunting. One good buck chasing a doe one afternoon, no shot. They say the woods are torn up with scrapes, but nothing is moving in the daylight. Hard to get excited about going Saturday, but headed that way. This is Sumter county. Anyone seeing in action over there?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,021
6 point
|
|
6 point
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,021 |
stop complaining, i have had one 6 point in my scope all season.chose not to shoot and my freezer is still empty.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,567 Likes: 3
8 point
|
|
8 point
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,567 Likes: 3 |
"You just have to view it from a different perspective. Then it seems like a good season." - BowtechDan
That's it! Great advice! There's lots of things much worse. Obama could've been re-elected and coming after our guns! Or you could have lost all access to your hunting land! Or your kids could be sick.
Count your blessings! ; )
2019, 2020, 2026 ALdeer Wild Turkey Competition Champions
1200 Point Club
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 40
spike
|
|
spike
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 40 |
Had not seen a buck since October until this afternoon Killed him 5 minutes before dark 200lb 8pt and there was a small 7pt and doe with him It was 75 degrees out
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 18,299 Likes: 71
Old Mossy Horns
|
|
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 18,299 Likes: 71 |
"You just have to view it from a different perspective. Then it seems like a good season." - BowtechDan
That's it! Great advice! There's lots of things much worse. Obama could've been re-elected and coming after our guns! Or you could have lost all access to your hunting land! Or your kids could be sick.
Count your blessings! ; ) Not sure your intention. You have to understand my side of the story. I've been stationed overseas and missed YEARS of ENTIRE hunting seasons. I have a different perspective. Carry on.
|
|
|
|
|
