Ohiobucks Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Well, last night, Chris allowed me to invite myself over to some hunting property he has access to last night. We looked at the ariel map, there were a number of spots to pick from. We formed a game plan and off we went. Funny side note, at this point we always give a hand shake or fist bump for good luck. I reached for the hand shake, while he went for the fist bump. I went to the fist bump at the same time he switched to the hand shake. So I did what anyone of you would do, I grabbed him and gave him a big bear hug! :D He hunted on the south side of the farm while I hunted the north. This was a farm I had never stepped foot on, so I went in solely on Chris’ word and the ariel map stuck in my head. He mentioned what he thought would be a good place to go, so I headed that direction. The corn bordering the woods was torn up from all of the deer damage. I found a trail into the woods, walked for what seemed like a mile in a half circle before I found a tree worthy of climbing. I’m sure that woods look 100% different in the fall/winter without the foliage, but right now in early October, it is a jungle. The tree I found allowed me to see two trails, one upwind and one downwind. I could only climb up about 10-12 feet, because of the canopy cover. Anyway, long story short, I had two deer come in from behind me, both on the trail downwind of my location. The smaller one ran through my small shooting lane pretty quickly, I figured she winded something she didn’t like. I looked for the bigger doe, she was only 10-20 seconds behind, walking the trail. I stopped her at 15 yards broadside and my Hoyt Alphamax drove the Montec tipped Maxima through both lungs. She made it about 40 yards and fell over dead. I’m glad I was hunting with Chris, due to the terrain, that drag alone would have been a killer. She weighed in at 105 lbs dressed at the butcher shop. On Oct 10, we’ll have some summer sausage and some hot pepper sausage to snack on….. No pics, as I forgot my camera and it was really late by the time we got her out of there. I made it to the processors by 9:30pm and was home around 10:15pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Good deal!! Send some of that luck/skill east... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Congrats! No photos...for shame....you should know better,lol. Congrats again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 ATTA-BOY, good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Chris and I always joke about going in and "wing it", you know, going into an area you rarely - if ever - hunted, find a tree and wing it! This was what I considered extreme wingin' it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Gotta love the friendships that hunting builds! I'm 23 and my hunting buddy is 22, but we both act like 10 year olds on the playground when we're around eachother. Congrats on the doe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Nice job on connecting on your maden voyage. Now you'll have a little more time to scout things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Excellent! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 congrats Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yeah! Congrats again Tom. Awesome hunt. Had a lot of fun. We were literally 5 yards from doubling up last night. I saw at least 6 different deer, but 8 total. ( I think the original 3 backed out and came around the corner, not really sure). The first ones I saw were 2 buttons and momma. The buttons passed behind me, downwind and momma followed. Fawns being fawns, they kept walking, but momma knew better, I think she winded me. When I turned to see where she was, she had me pinned. I tried to hide behind the tree, but the gig was up and she boogied at some point. I never did hear her walk away. Anyway, while I was trying to call them back, Tom called with his news. I really thought we were going to double. Funny side note, at this point we always give a hand shake or fist bump for good luck. I reached for the hand shake, while he went for the fist bump. I went to the fist bump at the same time he switched to the hand shake. So I did what anyone of you would do, I grabbed him and gave him a big bear hug! :D Yep, our relationship is on a whole new level. Funny what new deer land will do to a man. I tried to tell Tom the creek bottom was the way to go, I'm glad he listened to my advice by going down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I tried to tell Tom the creek bottom was the way to go, I'm glad he listened to my advice by going down there. Did you say field edge or creek bottom? I thought for sure I heard you recommend the field edge..... Glad I could find that tree for you though, you're going to arrow a Booner out of there this year, I can feel it. You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 LMAO.....Love the fist bump/handshake story. Congrats on the doe, Tom. Did Chris charge anything for his guide services???(other than the "never let you forget it" standard fee?):D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 dont ya just love it when a plan comes together. great story and a good shot on that doe Tom. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Did you say field edge or creek bottom? I thought for sure I heard you recommend the field edge..... Glad I could find that tree for you though, you're going to arrow a Booner out of there this year, I can feel it. You're welcome. LMAO.....Love the fist bump/handshake story. Congrats on the doe, Tom. Did Chris charge anything for his guide services???(other than the "never let you forget it" standard fee?):D I swear to God I'm going to start taping our conversations. The "where to hunt" story is almost as good as the handshake/fist bump/hug story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I swear to God I'm going to start taping our conversations. The "where to hunt" story is almost as good as the handshake/fist bump/hug story. What direction did you say the deer would be coming from? Yeah, right.... :yawn: Thanks for the access, I'll figure the rest out for us both on my own I guess..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 What direction did you say the deer would be coming from? Yeah, right.... :yawn: Thanks for the access, I'll figure the rest out for us both on my own I guess..... Uh huh. Better question: do you have a deer at the processor right now? Right. I can't help that the deer got bamboozled in the corn and can't read a compass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Congratulations Tom! Great story guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 LMBO!! Great job guys! Congrats on the doe Tom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Uh huh. Better question: do you have a deer at the processor right now? Right. I can't help that the deer got bamboozled in the corn and can't read a compass. Corn fields can be confusing. Congrats Tommy. Don't hesitate to share some of them sticks with your hunting brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Corn fields can be confusing. Congrats Tommy. Don't hesitate to share some of them sticks with your hunting brothers. Ask him about the filets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 OH DINK, JK.... ,good shootin Tommy Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 congrats on the doe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Congrats on the doe! The hand shake story is great.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwhite Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter109 Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 well good job on cutting down on the does well atleast one of them well see you all latter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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