Help pick me up while I'm down!!!

[lokidog]

I dragged a woman muzzleloader hunting that I had only been seeing for a month, through some thick stuff too. We celebrated our 14th anniversary in July.  :-)

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[boneill]

I think this is the one I missed little brother! Very similar rack, just much shorter.

I couldn't believe it. I have walked close to 15 miles in the last 2 days and haven't seen squat. This AM, I woke up at 4:30 and decided it sounded too windy and rainy out to sit in my stand (typically in stand set up 30 mins before light, 3 mile hike), so I slept in an hour or so. Headed out to the section of land I hunt with the intention of following this little ridge that pops in and out of three ravines and has some great glassing spots. I had seen some fresh rubs really close to the truck yesterday, so I knew there was a buck in the area.

I honestly hadn't really even started still hunting yet. I was walking slowly and quietly, but not super slow. I had gone about 400 yards and 40 yards to my right I saw him, head down, heading my way. I took a step behind a tree, took a knee, and waited about 5 seconds until he gave me a perfect broadside shot. BOOM! He ran RIGHT at me and dropped about 10 feet away. Couldn't believe it!

This was the first time I did the gutless method...and funny enough, this is the closet I've ever been to my truck. I usually have a buddy help me drag it, not fun. I'm definitely a convert! So much less work than dragging it out.

[fishnfur]

Problem solved.  No longer depressed about the missed shot.  No more waking up early and sitting in the rain.
No more fun! 
Good job getting it done!

[lokidog]

Congratulations!!!

[elkboy]

Well there you go!  Way to keep after it!  Patience and persistence.  And early mornings in the rain. 

Congratulations on a nice clean harvest and a beautiful buck!  Now you can join most of the rest of us in waiting for next year... 

[blackveltbowhunter]

 

[savagehunter]

Way to go dragging yourself back to the woods when your down is tough. Way to pick yourself up.

[boneill]

Thanks for all the kind words!

Tenderloin and backstrap were delicious last night!!!

I dragged a woman muzzleloader hunting that I had only been seeing for a month, through some thick stuff too. We celebrated our 14th anniversary in July.  :-)

That's awesome Lokidog! This lady passed the test...she asked if she could come over and help me process it and she enjoyed it (at least did a good job faking)

[headshot5]

I just told the lady I recently started dating that I can't get together tomorrow...going to be hunting all day. Should be a good test, ha!

So how were the test results?

[boneill]

I just told the lady I recently started dating that I can't get together tomorrow...going to be hunting all day. Should be a good test, ha!

So how were the test results?

Unreal, actually! She offered to come over and and help- dove right in helping cut, clean, and seal the meat. Might be worth keeping around...

[lokidog]

 

[riverrun]

Good job! Nice buck! Gutless method is the only way i will pack an animal out.

[Rainier10]

Congrats, way to get back out there and seal the deal.

[csaaphill]

cool so a sob story turned good Grats.