Ohiobucks Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 ...in central Ohio! The Hoyt Trykon is 1 for 1 right now. I was fortunate enough to take a mature doe this morning. With the full moon, I was thinking deer movement would be minimal. Boy, was I wrong. I didn't need the flashlight to get to the woods because of the moonlight, which was very cool. Shadows being cast into the darkness is really neat to see. Once I got to the wood line, I needed the flashlight as I moved through the woods, because all the leaves still on the trees blocking out the moon light. Immediately I could hear deer running through the woods that I had bumped. I hate to hear something like that, but what are you going to do? Back out and leave? Nope. Just continue on and hope you don't spook them too bad. I must have bumped 4-6 deer on the walk in. Once I got set up and all together, things were very quiet. The occasional squirrel would make some noise running through the dry leaves. It wasn't until 7:45am until I saw my first deer from stand. A smallish doe made her way up the hill about 50 yards away, and ended up right behind me, on the neighbors property. She's safe. Two small 4 point bucks came through next, about 8:20am. 15 yards away, right in one of my shooting lanes....why couldn't you guys have been does or a big buck? I watched as the slowly moved off, down the hill into the corn. At about 8:50am, I spotted movement coming up the hill towards me. I stood up and got my bow ready. A big doe with triplets came into view. She cut my trail that I used on the way in, and paused. She put her nose into the air and knew something wasn't quite right. She back-tracked about 15 yards and moved down the hill. I thought she was going to make a loop around me, when she made the turn and came right in. At 20 yards, I grunted with my mouth to stop her, already at full draw, I settled the pin and let the Easton fly. It found it's make, and after 70 yards, she did the cartwheel and fell to rest. After slapping myself high five, I put the bow back on the hanger and decided to give it a few minutes before getting down the recover her. After 10 minutes, a button buck came right up to me. He had very visible buttons from 40 yards away. He came right in under my stand, and I noticed he had a growth right on top the middle of his head. It looked like a huge mole, maybe 2" in diameter. Very weird, but it didn't seem to affect him any. He moved down the hill and into the corn as well. I got my gear together and climbed down to my doe. Very nice sized doe, with a big old snout. I dropped her off at the butchers shop, since it was a little warm in the mid day and I had prior commitments to attend to. Her she is, sorry for the long story. A very exciting day in the deer woods for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... congrats on a fine bow kill, thats gonna be some good eatin. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Dandy doe Tom. Way to go man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... awesome bow kill Tom, mmmmm back straps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... WOW...awesome doe buddy...now put it in the success thread too.....man, Im hungry to get an arrow wet with the red stuff...........great job buddy......al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Good goin' Tom! That is a dandy doe indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMSD5 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... great doe and story thanks for sharin it with us,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Congratulations, Tom! That's some fine eating right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Congrats, Tom That's a nice doe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airman312 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... nice job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Way to go Tom!! At least the pic isnt ..on the tailgate...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Thats a Healthy looking Doe there Tom! Sounds like your stand was in a good spot too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Another Hoyt strikes.. congrats Tom on your nice looking doe. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Way to go Tommy. Miss being out there with you bud. BTW--That gallon head doe is almost as ugly as that gallon head I shot over in the turkey woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... nicw doe partner! way to go! great story too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lobsterman Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... nice one, congrats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Congrats Tom on the nice doe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... way to go Tom....great story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn57 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... great lookin doe I shot a buck on the 6th and saw tons of deer also out moving around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... Congrats on a fine looking deer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... congrats partner...you did your share now its my turn to do mine for the team..This up coming saturday starts my season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... congrats, sounds like you had a good hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Re: Blood on the tailgate.... wtg man congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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