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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: szairborne on September 17, 2013, 08:30:36 PM

Title: Need to vent! Updated pic added
Post by: szairborne on September 17, 2013, 08:30:36 PM: So i think I have the worst luck so far. Ive been hunting JBLM and going to the same area again and again. I have had a deer skirt around me, walk up to me in the dark and leave and tonight I drove by that spot and two does were crossing across from my spot. It seems the hunting gods are not with me so I can seal the deal. I will keep trying since I only have the early season to hunt. Any suggestions to bring them in? Ive been on top of my sent control and been using a climbing tree stand. I am on a pathway that intersects like 5 trails. Should I try a little calling?? Looking for ideas.

Thanks
Shayne

27 Sept 2013

So I came down to the last few minutes on the last day of early season. I went out to a new area on lewis and setup my climber. Nothing happen till late in the day. I had a nice doe and a fawn walk right under my climber stand. So I had a 4 yard shot which was cool and the best part was the 15 yard recovery! I cant believe my luck. I guess it pays to be patient, I thought for sure I was going to eat tag soup. So thanks for the comments and the encouragement. Ill get some pics up later today!!

Shayne

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi784.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy127%2Fszairborne%2F20130927_190613_zps9095eccd.jpg&hash=b39f582520e8e222265a47393eea81a0e14ce8bc) (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/szairborne/media/20130927_190613_zps9095eccd.jpg.html)

Also some tips for jblm hunting. Find oak trees, choke points, and use a tree stand. Move often and find where the deer are. They are there but just really hard to find!
Title: Re: Need to vent!
Post by: lokidog on September 17, 2013, 08:35:39 PM: Stomp a bunch of apples out in front of you. They seem to be able to smell those from a mile away. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Need to vent!
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 17, 2013, 08:38:15 PM: Quote from: szairborne on September 17, 2013, 08:30:36 PM
So i think I have the worst luck so far. Ive been hunting JBLM and going to the same area again and again. I have had a deer skirt around me, walk up to me in the dark and leave and tonight I drove by that spot and two does were crossing across from my spot. It seems the hunting gods are not with me so I can seal the deal. I will keep trying since I only have the early season to hunt. Any suggestions to bring them in? Ive been on top of my sent control and been using a climbing tree stand. I am on a pathway that intersects like 5 trails. Should I try a little calling?? Looking for ideas.

Thanks
Shayne
What area?
Title: Re: Need to vent!
Post by: szairborne on September 17, 2013, 08:40:01 PM: Lokidog, I just might have to try that!!! Is that legal?

Button nubbs, If you want to know message me after early season and Ill tell you where I was. Heck Ill give you the grid to the tree I was in.

Shayne
Title: Re: Need to vent!
Post by: lokidog on September 17, 2013, 08:47:25 PM: Yes. :tup:
Title: Re: Need to vent!
Post by: szairborne on September 17, 2013, 08:48:09 PM: Getting some apples. Thanks Lokidog!!
Title: Re: Need to vent!
Post by: Button Nubbs on September 17, 2013, 09:43:21 PM: :tup:
Quote from: szairborne on September 17, 2013, 08:40:01 PM
Lokidog, I just might have to try that!!! Is that legal?

Button nubbs, If you want to know message me after early season and Ill tell you where I was. Heck Ill give you the grid to the tree I was in.

Shayne
Title: Re: Need to vent! Updated
Post by: szairborne on September 28, 2013, 07:41:30 AM: Updated
Title: Re: Need to vent! Updated
Post by: lokidog on September 28, 2013, 10:06:32 AM: Congratulations!
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Post by: steeliedrew on September 28, 2013, 10:11:52 AM: killer! pics?
Title: Re: Need to vent! Updated pic added
Post by: szairborne on September 28, 2013, 10:49:31 AM: pic added!!
Title: Re: Need to vent! Updated pic added
Post by: steeliedrew on September 28, 2013, 10:51:33 AM: Very nice. Way to get it done in the clutch.
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Post by: hntrspud on September 28, 2013, 10:58:11 AM: Well done! Sticking with it. Seems to be the hardest part. They can certainly discourage you at times. I feel your pain there.
Title: Re: Need to vent! Updated pic added
Post by: szairborne on September 28, 2013, 11:05:34 AM: Thanks for all the comments, Its been a long season. This is my first and sadly my last for the NW. I will be retiring from the Army in the next few months and heading out. I can say this has been the most challenging and rewarding hunts ever!!
Title: Re: Need to vent! Updated pic added
Post by: sakoshooter on September 28, 2013, 11:08:52 AM: Congrats. Is this a bow kill?
Title: Re: Need to vent! Updated pic added
Post by: szairborne on September 28, 2013, 11:13:51 AM: Yes it is, my first!
Title: Re: Need to vent! Updated pic added
Post by: Wazukie on September 28, 2013, 11:47:09 AM: So, did you shoot the doe or the fawn? :dunno:
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Post by: HornHoarder on September 28, 2013, 11:47:32 AM: Congratulations, and thank you for your service! I'd rather fill my tag on the last day of the season. The victory is just that much sweeter. Way to persevere.
Title: Re: Need to vent! Updated pic added
Post by: szairborne on September 28, 2013, 11:56:02 AM: @Wazukie I got the doe. :o