Tominator Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 So I pestered Ohiobucks into going out yet again, and he was a good sport and agreed. So off we went to Coshocton county for a little QDMA. Tom went to an area we have hunted a lot this year, and normally see a fair amount of deer. He asked me where I was going to go, and I thought about an area where I've seen deer in the past on many occasions. As I was walking in on the lane I was just looking for tracks in the fresh snow. I didn't see too many until I got to the area where I wanted to be, and then I saw about 5 or 6 sets. I continued on, but the tracks thinned out, so I turned around and headed back to where I saw good sign. I walked down the hill a little and cut another track, which appeared to be a buck's. I got downwind of all the tracks, found a perfect white oak tree and climbed about 25 feet up. It was 3:30. Fast forward to 5 p.m. Up until then the only thing I saw was nuthatches, flickers and red bellies. Right around 5 I heard a commotion in front of me in an area we call "the pines" for obvious reasons, and sure enough, out popped a deer on the lane that I walked in on. Two more deer followed. They milled around on the lane, and I thought they were going to pass me. I could now see that one of the deer was good sized and the other two were fawns. Anyway, they continued to walk away from me, and then the momma turned and started to head down the hilll towards me. I hooked my release on and turned to where I thought they were headed. At this point, one of the fawns freaked out and sprinted back up to the lane. The wind was perfect, so he wasn't winding me. Turns out, I think he was just acting like a fawn. So he turned and headed down to me again, ate an acorn and then did that crazy fawn dance they sometimes do. He turned and headed back up towards momma who at this point was headed down the hill, so he turned and headed down with her. I could see he was a button buck, so no shot on him, I just prayed momma would give me a shot. A few seconds later, she commited to coming down the hill to my right, I slowly turned and came to full draw. I got her in the peep, and she needed to take one more step, and she did, and then it looked like she was about to bolt for some reason, but she stopped which allowed me to anchor the pin and release. I watched the orange nock bury into her shoulder, but not pass through. I also noted that my string hit my arm a bit, I think because I was shooting across my body a little. Anyway, she took off like a shot back towards the truck, she got probably 150 yards away, started running up a little hill, but then doubled back, and then she disappeared. I figured she died in a little swale, but I wasn't sure. I called Tom and he went and got the 4 wheeler. Tom got to me about 1/2 hour later which was perfect, Tom took my stand up to the 4 wheeler and I got on the trail. 20 yards on the trail I found the back end of my arrow. 50 yards into the trail I found the Rage head. One blade was twisted pretty good, but the other was fine. By this time Tom was on the trail with me. 80 yards on the trail and you could see blood spray pretty good. Another 40 yards or so, and there she was right above us. It was over in seconds. The Rage did the trick. The shot was right behind the shoulder, taking out at least one lung, I'll know better tomorrow if I hit the shoulder blade, I think I did. I did not hit the heart, that I know. Anyway, here she is: Can't thank my buddy Ohiobucks enough. He's a real good friend. I pestered him quite a bit this year, probably because I missed so much last year. Sorry for the long post, but I know some of you like stories. Side notes: When I was gutting this deer, some kind of big bladder looking thing kept getting in my way. I asked Tom "what is this thing? The stomach?" It was too big for the bladder, but it was fluid filled, then I said, "I wonder if this is the uterus...." Sure enough it was. I could feel at least two fetuses in there. I think that doe was at least 3, maybe 4 or 5, her teeth were not sharp at all. Tom estimated her to be 250, 275 lbs, I guessed more like 120, 125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congrats on the doe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congrats on the doe Chris!! A pregnant doe too eh? Now that's a management decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congrats on the nice doe. She looks to be a pretty good size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congrats Chris!! and great story...she'll taste mighty fine :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Way to go Bart. Nice big doe buddy.:cool: Great story too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytman26 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Good job. Nice Doe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 CONGRATS on a great Doe Chris .... Nice shooting,, see you aren't that bad of a shot like Tom says your are .. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congrats Chris.....250 lbs is a big doe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blayze Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 way to get it done in the late season. it has been pretty cold the last few days. she has a real big head on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congratulations on a big doe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 nice looking doe there, chris. way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Good story Chris...nice doe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 WTG Chris!! Backstraps on the BBQ tonight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Good sized doe there. Congratulations Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 congrats on a great looking doe Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congrats Chris!! That is a huge doe!! "STO LAT!":D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congrats Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Way to go buddy! That's awesome you have a season running so late! She'll fill up the freezer! I got a huge doe one year during shotgun...and she was still producing milk which was interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Yep, that was a big old doe, closing in on 300lbs I'll bet. She sure felt like it dragging her up the hill towards the 4 wheeler. Chris made a great shot on her as well, and the Rage did it's thing. Those heads are awesome IMO. Congrats again buddy, I'm truly happy for you. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congrats again buddy, I'm truly happy for you. :cool: Wouldn't happen without you bud. Glad I decided to wing it. Here's another pic Tom took with his new camera. This one kind of shows the size of the doe; was a good sized doe. Tom noted on the way out, this is my first doe with a bow in over 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 CONGRATS! It's great to have a great friend to hunt with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congrats on the doe. It's funny I was in Coshocton county yesterday also.(Wrestling tournement at RiverView HS near Warsaw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congratulations Chris, awesome story and your friendship with Tom is one that will last a lifetime. Glad you two are having fun out in the woods and having success! Looks like backstraps for dinner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 nice job chris!! looks like some good eating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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