bowin_in_illinois Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I had a pretty good opening morning. At about 6:45am I had a buck walk through about 60-70 yds. away. I couldn't tell how many points or anything but he looked big. I almost missed seeing him altogether. By the time I noticed him, I only had a few seconds to look at him. Then about 8am I had two does walk through and give me a 15 yd. shot opportunity. I drew back, but couldn't get my sight pin lined up right, and they walked out of range. I have a peep eliminator which only allows me to see my pin when my form is perfect. If my form is even a little off, my pin disappears. Tough break...but only the first day of the season. Of course, after they left I drew back and simulated the shot again, and the pin lined right up. I went out at night to a different stand...didn't see a thing. I was second guessing my stand selection the whole time I was in it. Maybe I should have listened to myself...lol I sure enjoyed being out there...and I hope everyone else enjoyed their time out too. Here are a few pics from the morning stand I was in: Looking to the North... to the East... to the South.... This one show the wind farm in the backround a little better... The acorn crop this year is unbelievable...they're everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Looks like a great setup. Often question to myself which stand I want to hunt and wonder if I chose the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Great looking stand there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckslayer Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Great pics!!! thanks for sharing. good luck --- I ALWAYS select the "wrong" stand in my mind hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Looks like a great spot!Lotsa time left.I'm planning on going out tomorrow afternoon for the first time this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Bow in Illinois, you hit the nail on the head when you said: "I sure enjoyed being out there...and I hope everyone else enjoyed their time out too".You have a great outlook on hunting. To me that's exactly what I'm talking about. I love being out there, away from work, fresh air in your lungs, looking at the wildlife and if "MR BIG" gives you the opportunity, it's a plus. You got some great hunting land. Good luck with your season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Cool pictures. Sure looks like a great spot to me. Looks like a great spot to set up a few mock scrapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Those are some awesome pictures! Good luck with the rest of your season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisM Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 At least you saw some activity in the morning Eric. Still lots of time....I'm sure you're going to have lots more close encounters this Fall. And I always question if I'm sitting in the right spot or not.....but then when you sneek an arrow behind the shoulder of that deer....you can smile and say...."yup...picked the right spot!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abear Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Great looking spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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