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Good night on Lake Shelbville
bambambam
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I got to the woods late. I caught 4 deer out in the open and they caught me as well.
They headed north back into the woods and I snuck in the south end. I was in my climber for about 15min and here they come....I out smarted them:)
They came down the hill and all ate and played about 50yrds from me. Was nice to have them close enough to enjoy watching them that long.
About 30min later here comes a buck. He was decent sized in the body and only had half a rack, busted off left side.
He dilly dallied around with the does sniffing and chasing. When the wind gust layed down I gave him a snort weeze with my mouth.
This got his attention, he slowly walked through the bushes and brush right to me. He stopped in the brush about 20yrds broadside. I could've let on rip, but I decided it was his lucky day.
I figured I had already won since he had fallen for my call & walked right to me.
Today is my birthday and I just didn't fell like shooting a buck w/ one side.
Was a good night and I enjoyed spending some time in the tree & watching the deer.[:)][^]
They headed north back into the woods and I snuck in the south end. I was in my climber for about 15min and here they come....I out smarted them:)
They came down the hill and all ate and played about 50yrds from me. Was nice to have them close enough to enjoy watching them that long.
About 30min later here comes a buck. He was decent sized in the body and only had half a rack, busted off left side.
He dilly dallied around with the does sniffing and chasing. When the wind gust layed down I gave him a snort weeze with my mouth.
This got his attention, he slowly walked through the bushes and brush right to me. He stopped in the brush about 20yrds broadside. I could've let on rip, but I decided it was his lucky day.
I figured I had already won since he had fallen for my call & walked right to me.
Today is my birthday and I just didn't fell like shooting a buck w/ one side.
Was a good night and I enjoyed spending some time in the tree & watching the deer.[:)][^]
Comments
You didn't have to worry much about spooking them today ... taking no shots and all! [:0] [;)] [B)]
Where are the photos? [?]
Thanks for the good report. [^]
Where are the photos? You didn't have to worry muvh about spooking them today ... taking no shots and all! [:0] [;)] [B)]
Bow season breaks today and this weekend for firearm season( shotgun slug, muzzleloader, and handgun).
I went out today and didn't see anything. My friends dad got a nice buck.
quote:Originally posted by Alan Rushing
Thanks for the good report. [^]
Where are the photos? You didn't have to worry muvh about spooking them today ... taking no shots and all! [:0] [;)] [B)]
Bow season breaks today and this weekend for firearm season( shotgun slug, muzzleloader, and handgun).
I went out today and didn't see anything. My friends dad got a nice buck.
Nice buck that your friends father got himself! Antlers appear to have good form and mass also. Very good. Congrats to him! Thanks for the photo! [:)] [;)] [:D]
Wishing you good hunting. Going out now with your blunderbuss this weekend then?
Best
It's been steady 20mph winds with 40-50 gust last few days with no end in sight.
Last night I jumped 2 deer on the way to my spot. They were fawns, and DUMB! Stood about 40yrds and looked at me for about 8-10min.
I could have shot one, but I'm sure there wasn't enough meat on one for a hotdog.[:D][:D]
Getting ready to head back out in a few minutes. Cross my fingers[^]
Hunted hard all weekend. After watching them run across the middle of the fields, I set up there. Shot a huge doe on Sunday morning. Went to another property that evening for just the last hour and head shot a yearling. Done for Moultrie Co for firearms now. I have a Cass tag for second season.
Everything I saw was all about the size of an English Poniter!
I have a tag for Moultrie and one for LSP Shelby. Both either sex, and unfilled.[:(]
I'm going thur & fri morning in Moultrie Co.
All day sat & sun in LSP Shelby.
Just want something bigger than the dog size ones I saw 1st season.
I've got 2 either sex tags.
I'm going thur & fri morning in Moultrie Co.
All day sat & sun in LSP Shelby.
Just want something bigger than the dog size ones I saw 1st season.
two either sex for firearm? I didnt know they did that in Illinois, Ive always just got one
quote:Originally posted by bambambam
I've got 2 either sex tags.
I'm going thur & fri morning in Moultrie Co.
All day sat & sun in LSP Shelby.
Just want something bigger than the dog size ones I saw 1st season.
two either sex for firearm? I didnt know they did that in Illinois, Ive always just got one
Heck, I could get 5 either sex or more... Just can only shoot 2 antlered deer total per year(no matter the weapon). You can shoot as many does as you can buy tags.
Couple years ago they started selling left over tags over the counter, unstead of the send it in and get drawed way.
I'm all set for in the morning(2nd season). Got my clothes in the truck, gun barrel fouled, and tank on my personal heater filled. Hope I don't catch my straw blind on fire.[:0][:0][:D]