just 5 more minutes...............

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:52 pm

I got down early. I was on my knees putting my climber together and i heard a twig snap..I turn around and look up wind 20 yds from me is 160 class buck !!! draw dropped looking around not even worried about me. I had just threw my climber on my back . I know he saw that.but hes in rut so he dont care..great my crossbow is still on the ground. I reach for it as I watch him he just starts walking away. I get my xbow but hes put limbs between us and hes walking away now..I bleat with my mouth and he keeps walking. where did he go..I look no buck.. I grab my doe bleat from my pocket and go to follow him..I bleat after 25yds..I hear him. hes calling back at me..I see him coming now hes to the left of me but still to many limbs in the way..now hes crosswind. He is looking my way but not very worried, still coming. Hes working his way down wind of me cause he isnt sure what i am..I move to stay down wind ..keep in mind he is only 30 yds from me LOOKING at me..I bleat again he calls back. Still working his way down wind..he is wanting to smell me..His ears say girl friend his loins say girl friend but justa small bit of mature buck says " you better check"..I see a window in the twigs and limbs. I hold my varizone there. come on big boy come on just a few more steps and this arrow is flying..DAMMIT he stops one step before the window..Its not looking good hes bobbing his head..CRAP..he winded me whirlled around and flew the coupe as fast as he could...WOW what a rush that was..some lunch and Im back out there..what a deal..5 more minutes in the tree and he would have been stuck...the joys of hunting the rut..todays the first day ive seen the bucks running..Its begun...LATER..

LondonDave · Post by **LondonDave** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:58 pm

Great story Hoss. You had me on the edge of my seat reading it. We've all made that mistake.

Dave

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:16 pm

great story hoss i really thought it was gonna have a great ending. oh well next time

B-Logger · Post by **B-Logger** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:12 pm

Hoss, that is a great story and I'll bet your heart hasn't slowed much yet! It may never happen again, but if it doe to you or someone else, give them the head bob yourself! Especially if you are on your hands and knees. You might be amazed at the results. I could give some wild stories but probably most would scoff at them so I'll just leave it that sometimes things like this works and sometimes not.

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:12 pm

Nice play by play~!

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:44 pm

well im back..........forgot my stuff....think im to tired now...ill try tomorrow..well mabey not saw some ducks on the water may go kill some ducks in the morn anyway..thanks for the comments yes my heart is still going..

but you know it was so fun dancin around them bushes with him callin back at me..heck it would have been nice to have that ole buck but i feel blessed just to have been that close and messin with him..Like said before its not always the harvest but the hunt.. hes not outa the woods yet..but soon may be..

taureau noir · Post by **taureau noir** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:52 pm

Great story my friend.You nailed it when you said that is hunting.The real pleasur of hunting is trying to deal with a smart buck.Hearthrate does go up .
Taureau noir

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:55 pm

Glad you had a good time, Hoss!

flbuckmaster · Post by **flbuckmaster** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:00 pm

thats why I make a day of it during the rut.

jay

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:22 pm

Deer hunting deals excitement BIGTIME!!! It's moments like that that keep us interested in hunting.

raydaughety · Post by **raydaughety** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:45 pm

I saw one doe all day

Of course I'd of had a better day fishing with the temps almost 80

. Supposed to be the same tomorrow

.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:01 pm

Sounds like a memorable hunt for sure!
They don't have to end with a kill to be a success.

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:12 pm

I need a valium

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:38 pm

well i ended up going back out i couldnt stand it..Chris said it.."Its moments like that " That keep us juiced and ready to go for more" your so right Chris I have had a dry spell up till today. I hadnt seen any bucks to brag about. They just were not moving..well Thats all I needed..I went back out this eve about 3 hours before dark..got busted getting to my stand.. you can bet your butt i stayed that 5 more minutes tonight LOL..turned my light on to pack up and get down and got blowed at which startled me it was pretty close..going to stay away from that area all weekend and probably till tuesday..me and the boys are takin the labs tonight down to the creek gonna camp for 4 days and duck hunt..that will be fun and boy do i have a story to tell...your right Wabi dont have to kill to have a blast..until next time..stay safe..Ill bring back some pics..

Hoss

R.J. · Post by **R.J.** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:52 pm

Close encounters of the Monster kind ! ... Gotta love it !