1st Deer of 2010

1st Doe - October 1st 2010 - Evening Hunt

Just had a great few days up in north Missouri.  We had a bit of a cold snap this last week and it really seemed to have the deer moving where I was.  They are all over the acorns right now.  The best advice I can give you for now is to find a grove of oaks and get ready!  As always, white oaks seem to be the tree of choice, but if you find a tree with a good mast of acorns, stay close!

I was all set to video, but this doe  came sneaking in from behind.  She made it all the way in to 20yrds before I heard her.   The wind was swirling on me and just as I got turned around she seemed to wind me.  She trotted a few steps away out to about 25yrds.  I knew it was now or never, so I let the arrow fly.  She was quartering away perfectly and my arrow caught the heart and at least one lung.  I saw her go down about 65 yrds away from where I shot her.  That was the 4th deer I had seen that evening, so needless to say, it was a great hunt!

I’ve got video I’m putting together of a really nice 11pt that came right under my stand.  Stay tuned …

In the meantime – best of luck!