tedicast Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Yesterday afternoon I went out to hunt another piece of land . It was real warm, around 60, and dead quiet. I got settled in about 2pm sitting on a ledge, over looking a swamp. At about 2:30 I picked up the rattle bag, and did some semi aggressive rattling, grunted a bit, rattled some more. then I did a few more grunts, and hit the Primos can. Just as I put everything down, I hear something coming fast. I can't believe it. This has to be a buck. He comes into view about 120 yards away. He gets into a hemlock thicket, and starts thrashing at the trees, and making a ground scrape. I need him to come around the near side of the thicket, giving me a 35 - 40 yeard shot. Of course he goes around the far side. I pick up the grunt, and grunt at him trying to get him to turn. He is oblivious to it. He walks into an opening about 65 yards away. and almost stops. He is about 20 yards from going into the swamp and out of sight. I'm shooting an open sight 870 with a smooth slug barrel. Its a longer shot than I have taken with it at a deer. I fire, and he folds in his tracks. I couldn't believe it. I'm standing there watching him, and his rear leg is moving a bit. This went on for a while, so I walked down to him, and I see I necked him, so I put another one in his lungs to finish him off. I can't believe it after 17 years with no bucks, and only having shot at 1, I take 2 bucks in 2 days. He isn't huge, but I'm so happy. It was so cool to actually rattle a deer in. I'm even smiling this time !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMSD5 Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics congrats on your harvest....nice deer there looks just like my 5 ...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasksheds Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Congrats!Looks like some mighty tasty steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Great story, 2 bucks in 2 days. Congratulaitons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Talk about a heck of a season!!! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Congrats. That's a nice story and a nice size buck. He looks nice and heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics congrats to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Congratulations...again! The deer gods are definitely shining down on you this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Sweet Congats man! Glad to see your smiling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted November 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Thanks for all the congrats guys... I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckshot Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Congrats on a great season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Way to go on the two buck, they'll be good eatin, right next to the tater's and gravy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Re: Scored!!!... again...pics Congrats, looks like you are having a great season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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