Jeramie Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Dad took the shots with his camera. Ill have to get the pics up later. I went out all weekend, saw lots and lots of deer. Friday evening I had anywhere from 12-14 does come through inside of about 10 minutes. I was in my blind and they werent too crazy about it. They blew, busted me, and were out of there. Three split off and I tried to stalk them. I made it to within about 60 yards and jumped some teal off of a nearby pond. Game over. They watched and stomped at me for about 20 minutes and then took off. I figured out the travel paths and what they were doing in the afternoons so I was ready when I got out. Last night I took the summit so I wouldnt get busted again. I picked a huge oak and went up to about 15'. I sat from about 3:30 to just before 5:00 and got the blackberry out and surfed Realtree for a while. About the time I put the blackberry in my pocket I hear movement behind me. I stood and turned to see a fat doe feeding behind a downed tree roughly 21 yards away. She was feeding the right direction and would soon step clear of the brush. A few more steps and she cleared the brush and then turned straight into me. I was so locked into her I didnt see the other two deer standing behind the tree too. I finally noticed them when one picked up her head and looked around. Both were offering a broadside shot. The last deer in still had its head down eating. It had a window just a little larger than a frisbee. I drew and sent an easton tipped with a 3-blade, 100grn muzzy through the opening. Instant blood. It was a good shot but maybe just a little high (or so I thought, it was actually perfect double lung). They bound off into the timber full speed ahead. I was afraid it was high so I waited even though I saw white belly in a dry creek bed about 50 yards away within seconds. Squirrels went nuts too. I knew it was game over. Still, I didnt want to get down just in case. About ten minutes pass and I hear something crunching off to the left side. In comes an amazing buck. I think he is a typical 10 but he came through pretty fast so I couldnt get a good look at him. He is probably 4 years and heavy both in rack and body. He came through at about 35 yards moving fast, not running but moving. I hit the grunt tube and it slowed him. He slipped into some heavy brush and watched for a few minutes and then finally moved on. I took the cue and got out of the tree and went to my deer. To my dismay it was a fork horn! I really am sick about that. He was traveling with two does which is pretty odd. They are not in Rut here right now so I cant figure out why he was with the does. I actually picked him out of the three because his head was down and I knew he wouldnt see me draw. I moved out into the field to get the 4 wheeler and as soon as I did there stood a fat doe about 50 yards away feeding up the fence line. She was headed right to me but I didnt want to press my luck. I went on to the 4 wheeler, was met by my brother, and we hauled him out. He dressed at 85lbs so he wasnt small for this area. He actually had a decently heavy body. He should be good eating. Ill get pics up asap. This is going to be a Really, Really good season. Im hopeing the cold brings the rut soon and HARD. I want that big boy. I never spooked him so I think he will likely still be in the area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Congrats Jeremy! Good eating! Any deer by bow is one to be proud of! I've got 5 days of waiting left still! Can't wait for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Allright Jeramie!!!! Seems like this weather really had the deer moving this weekend, thats for sure!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Congrats Jeramie!!! That Spike was probably an offspring of one of those Does. You did him a favor by saving him the frustration of being booted away when she went into estrus this season;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 congrats 5 more days can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Congrats! Only 370 days to go for me! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 That Spike was probably an offspring of one of those Does. Thats what I figured too. Still, he was pretty good sized. I rarely see that. Had he been a 50lb'er it wouldnt have caught me off guard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerdanmagic Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Way to go. Good luck with that buck! I can't remember a year with this much activity so early in the season. This cold weather has been awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Congrats Jeramie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Way to go. Good luck with that buck! I can't remember a year with this much activity so early in the season. This cold weather has been awesome! Tell me about it! They have really been moving. Im lovin this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okbwhtr Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Nice Harvest Where the pictures? DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Congrats Jeramie! Sounds like you were covered up in deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Where the pictures? DB We want pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Congrats on the little buck..Sounds like an awesome evening in the stand............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Pics, where are the pics???????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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