Harvest Report

 

 

 

 

 

Took a cull 4pt. Monday the 15th. We had a cool spell move in, it was 78F and overcast with a SE breeze. The wind was swireling a bit and The buck kept checking the air. He was due north of my stand and never winded me. He was by himself and browsed a belly full of soybean leaves. I usually save the culling for rifle season, but I told him not to come within 20yds. and don't be in the woods when you do. He didn't believe me I guess.

Something I hadn't reported on yet. I bought one of the Steady Ready arm supports by Knight&Hale. It is uncomfortable but for me it gave me my arm back. I can shoot as good as I ever have again. Anyway the buck browses in the beans for about a half hour and then walks the fields edge right to me. I am set to draw when he gets about 25yds. in and he takes a right into the woods to my left. He emerges thru some thick tangle at 12yds. and offers a broadside. Just touched the release and I heard him crashing thru the woods. He went about 70yds. and that was it.

Just got back from opening of duck at the camp.  Weekend was too short but a great time had by all.

Score - 19 ducks, 1 goose.  Just hunted the Saturday, jump shooting some ponds around the camp - worked on the camp Sunday and a little trap shooting (should have practiced before the hunt!).  Bright sunshine, 68 during the day, down to 41 at night.

 

Pretty neat hearing the wolves howling at night while sitting out in the bush.

 

Sometimes see snow geese but mostly Canada's.  The boys really like the ducks, given the chance I  prefer grouse (also don't have to get up as early).  They are really good eating.  See some woodcock but I am usually carrying a 12 and don't have the heart to massacre the poor little guys.  Need the 28 for that.