I've killed 2 in 52 years. We running a close race
Well, found out a new friend has 300 acres and wrangled an invite. Just had hopes of getting a young doe to make some pattie sausage and ground meat. Plus do something special with the tenderloin. Had a nice box stand. He dropped me off at 2 pm. At 3:30 a turkey appeared. Within 5 minutes I counted 42. About 4 they were 75 yards away. Knew it probably was not a good idea, but could not resist a pic. As you see in the second pic they became shy. Figured no chance of seeing a deer after that, but I never seen so many turkey's, and was pleased with that. Low and behold about 20 minutes later a couple does came out across the field I was watching. Out of range but exciting. 5 minutes later one stepped out about 90 yards away. I made the decision that yes I would take her, since I talked about it before hand. Using a 35 caliber Marlin, shooting Remington 200 grain, I cocked and put her in sight. At that time another stepped out next to her. i waited for them to settle and decided on the second. She went cross ways and bent her head down. A perfect target. I lined up and squeezed. She raised her head and shook it then turned and walked in the woods. I cocked and was lining up on the other when she ran in the woods. They were only 5 feet from the edge. I gave it a little time and walked down to look. Found no trace of blood, hair or deer. At least I can say I only missed one in 30 plus years. hahaha. Anyway, loved it and now with permission I plan on going at least twice more this week. Also, plan on buying into the lease next year and getting fully into it. I had a blast. Thanks Max.
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Nice read, thanks for that.
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Your better off to sight the scope in for your eyes and not someone else sighting in for you. Yeppers, shoot it before you hunt.
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I used to use a 308 but I only use a 30 06 now and have 2 of them . both weapons work well but I settled in on the 06 because I like the bark ...lol
sorry you missed your opportunity but a little range work in the off season will help that and of course some more time in the woods .
and Yes there is such a thing as doe fever , been there and done that myself ....nice read
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