Thread: It happened

That’s a nice one! I have tried deer hunting for the first time this year. I’m 59! I hunted religiously as a younger feller, but always small game. My passion was following a coon dog all night, and I lived for it! This year, decided to deer hunt. I bought my first high powered rifle. I’ve spent a lot of time shooting and assuring a good zero. I had to wait until gun season because I know nothing about bow hunting. A couple of different guys have been kind enough to take me, been probably six times. So far I’ve seen a doe that we spooked with the four wheeler (we only have a one week doe season during rifle), 1.5 billion squirrels, a flock of turkeys, and an owl! I’m having a ton of fun, and kicking myself for waiting so long! I’m still optimistic........!

Originally Posted by ET Fish

That’s a nice one! I have tried deer hunting for the first time this year. I’m 59! I hunted religiously as a younger feller, but always small game. My passion was following a coon dog all night, and I lived for it! This year, decided to deer hunt. I bought my first high powered rifle. I’ve spent a lot of time shooting and assuring a good zero. I had to wait until gun season because I know nothing about bow hunting. A couple of different guys have been kind enough to take me, been probably six times. So far I’ve seen a doe that we spooked with the four wheeler (we only have a one week doe season during rifle), 1.5 billion squirrels, a flock of turkeys, and an owl! I’m having a ton of fun, and kicking myself for waiting so long! I’m still optimistic........!

Keep at it. And teach me to catch fish like you do. haha. I checked to see where Alcoa is. On the western zone of the state, with a special doe tag, we can legally harvest 3 does everyday of the season. Does not seem fair to have such a short season where you are at. Of course you got to see one to shoot one. lol. Good luck, hope you get one.

Originally Posted by "D"

Keep at it. And teach me to catch fish like you do. haha. I checked to see where Alcoa is. On the western zone of the state, with a special doe tag, we can legally harvest 3 does everyday of the season. Does not seem fair to have such a short season where you are at. Of course you got to see one to shoot one. lol. Good luck, hope you get one.

East TN is known as a difficult area to hunt deer......not nearly as abundant as they are on the West side. My tag is good statewide, and we have entertained the idea of heading west before the season ends. Time will tell, as this is my favorite time to fish! Decisions of the Outdoorsman! My drive to avoid “deer failure” will probably win!

Originally Posted by ET Fish

East TN is known as a difficult area to hunt deer......not nearly as abundant as they are on the West side. My tag is good statewide, and we have entertained the idea of heading west before the season ends. Time will tell, as this is my favorite time to fish! Decisions of the Outdoorsman! My drive to avoid “deer failure” will probably win!

Don't forget to get that extra doe tag if you come this way. Extra $25.

Originally Posted by "D"

Don't forget to get that extra doe tag if you come this way. Extra $25.

Thanks for the heads up, but I already own that tag!

Congrats. She sure is a big doe be some good eating. Lot of Jerky.
LittleJohn

Congrats, Glad you enjoyed getting back in the woods, and had a successful harvest. How did the sausage turn out?