EIGHTPOINT Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Finally got a nice 8 pt this morning on the last day of archery season in Pa. After what I thought was going to be a dismal year due to my work schedule and other obligations I was pleased with the time I did get in the woods. I actually think my conjested schedule kept me from getting in my stands early in the season and that may be the reason why we've seen good deer in our hunting spots this past two weeks which have been very active with rutting bucks. I think the lack of hunting pressure early may have actually helped me this year. It all started last Saturday when I hunted this stand and had a 130 class came in behind my creek bottom stand at 10 yards but a tree limb and ground brush kept me from getting the clean shot so he walked away with the doe he was with. My brother who saw the event unfold from the top stand was jumping up & down jestering if I had taken the shot. I had to give him the " no shot " sign. Later we got together and I explained that the limb and brush were a problem with the way these deer were coming up from behind the stand instead of in front. Sunday morning we were back trimming out the ground brush and we took out the tree limb. We let it sit most of the week with no one in either stand. With the rain yesterday it gave me the opportunity to sneak down to that creek bottom stand quickly with the wet leaves. After a very cold morning the deer started to move about 9:30 with a doe that immediately drew attention from my buck that came from nowhere . He caught me off guard while watching this doe through my bino's. I still had my glove on my shooting hand and could not get the string loop on my release with my glove and he was by me before I could take my glove off. He went up the hill and coralled the doe who luckly came back my way but on the trail farther away from me. I tried to stay calm and when she turned back towards me I knew the buck would follow and he would pass right by the same spot as the first time . This time I was ready and at full draw with the doe passing first and with a mouth bleet he stopped and the arrow was already there. The spot he stopped at was the very spot the 130 class was at with the ground brush. The buck went about 40 yards and went down in sight with the doe standing next to him for about 10 minutes before she wondered off. I got down about 30 minutes later just to make sure all the time keeping an eye on him through the bino's. If it was not for clearing this spot last Sunday this shot would not have been possible. The 130 class buck is still out there for my brother to hopefully get a crack at during the regular season and late season . As for my 8 pt. he is about a 100" buck with a 14" spread. I am very happy with him and the events that my brother and I shared that lead up to this point. PS : If I could get some help about posting pictures I would like to get one posted here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Re: Down to the wire Nice! Great story and congrat on your last minute success... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Re: Down to the wire congrats---great story! e-mail me the pics and I will post them for ya! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Re: Down to the wire Here are the pics partner---very nice! congrats again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Re: Down to the wire Congrats, nice buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Re: Down to the wire Nice job. That is about the exact same size as an 8 pointer I had running around me this morning. Tomorrow, i'm gonna but a some lead in him, if I have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Re: Down to the wire Congratulations ... nice buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Re: Down to the wire Congrats!!! Good story too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Re: Down to the wire Good Story awesome buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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