The spooks were out

[B-Logger]

I just had to post this. It was a terrible morning on Halloween day but afterwards I just had to laugh and thought some might see the humor in it too.

I've done some mighty dumb things in my life and hunting is no different. Like the time I climbed up to the stand, got all set and dropped my gloves. Went down to get them and when I got back up I dropped my hat.

Halloween morning I sat in a pin oak as the only second time in this particular stand. First, I did not do enough trimming so had a problem getting my bow up. However, I persisted and got it up okay and settled in for the hunt. It was before daylight so I just sat and enjoyed the time.

Maybe an hour or hour and a half after full daylight I suddenly spot something in the brush or thought I saw something move. Naturally I brought up the binoculars. While searching, my bow was close to me hanging from a hook; closer that I had intended. Evidently as I was moving, I pushed the bow and the silent woods came alive with a lot of clatter! I quickly took the binoculars down and in horror watched my bow falling in the branches.

If you know pin oaks, you know they have lots and lots and lots of branches. Well, the bow did not make it to the ground...and thankfully did not fire while it was tumbling. But I can't reach the bow. I get down and can't reach the bow from the ground. The brances are such that I can not climb the tree to try to reach it that way.

So here I am, walking up to the barn to get the atv and a stepladder. No bow. Snort, snort! Deer running; me watching and muttering a few choice words.

I was able to get the bow after getting the stepladder but did not continue the hunt until evening. I just thought you guys might as well have a good laugh at my clumsiness on Halloween morning.

btw, I took the stand down too. I won't hunt from that tree again.

[Crispy]

Sounds like an interesting day Glad you and your bow are safe.

[AndreTTOW]

I can definitely relate...while stuff like this hasn't happened while hunting (yet) this generally sounds like my reno projects. Thanks for the laugh!

[one shot scott]

DONT GIVE UP ON THAT TREE! It sounds like a good spot!

[gerald strine]

Good story glad you shared it.

[strider23]

Thanks for that shot of humor. Glad to hear that your CB survived.

I did the "gloves" thing once. I was sitting in my tree stand and had to take my gloves off so I could pull out a kleenex to wipe a runny nose. I wipe my nose, pack up the snot rags...then...check my lap for gloves only to find that they are gone. Yep...over the side and down on the ground. If it hadn't been a cold day I would have let them be.

[sumner4991]

I've been donsidering a ladder stand . . .it's on the back burner again.

[bob1961]

that's why i hunt from the ground anymore....drop stuff it's right there, fall asleep not far to the ground .........bob

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[Kelley]

I've been considering a ladder stand . . .it's on the back burner again.

Ladder stands are all I use Scott. Of course I am old and broke down. I have 2 buddy stands and 2 1 man stands. Got my 2 man in prime areas and can move the 1 man as deer movement dictates. The 2 man stands are much more comfortable and you can shoot 360*.
Kelley

[j.krug]

That's a comical story! Don't you just love days like that!!

[Hoss]

Thats all i can say.....good stuff thanks for the story

[maple]

I sympathize B-loggeer. That DOES sound like a good spot!! Your luck might change.

Maple