longislandhunter Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 My good friend, and hunting buddy Eric, turned 40 today so I took him out bow hunting with me to one of my favorite spots. He hasn't been able to hunt much this year due to his wife going through cancer treatments, but he had a few hours this morning free so for his birthday I took him to a location where I've been seeing deer for the past few days and set him up in one of my favorite trees. Just before legal shooting light I said a prayer and asked God that if any deer came to our location this day please let them walk in front of my friend who's been through so much this year. At 8:12 am we had 4 does walk in on us, one of them giving Eric a good shot, but he cleanly missed. I motioned for him to stay in the stand and be quiet and sure enough, 2 minutes later, a nice 7 pointer started coming our way. It looked like he was heading straight for my buddy, but the buck turned and started walking away. I reached into my pocket, pulled out "the can" and gave a few bleats. At the first bleat the buck stopped, turned his head, sniffed the air, then made a left turn and walked straight towards Erics tree. At 10 yards Eric dropped the buck dead in his tracks. I don't know if Eric and I will get to hunt again togeather this season due to his wifes treatment schedule, but he's got a nice 7 pointer that he's gonna have mounted, a supply of venison to enjoy during the winter, and a 40th birthday that he won't soon forget. I won't forget his birthday either,, being able to help my buddy harvest his deer and sitting there getting to watch the episode play out made this hunt my most enjoyable day in the woods in a long time. We didn't have time to take any pictures as my friend had to get home to his wife, otherwise I would've posted them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest generallee Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: My friends birthday buck great story, congrats to your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: My friends birthday buck That is a great story! A day you two will never forget. Congrats to Eric and prayers on their way for his wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: My friends birthday buck congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: My friends birthday buck kool congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodOlMossyHorns Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: My friends birthday buck congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: My friends birthday buck Thats what friends are for l.i.h. your a good man ! congrats to your buddy and best wishes to both him and his wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Re: My friends birthday buck Cool story congrats to your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Re: My friends birthday buck Congrats to Eric! Great Story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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