Hallelujah! Bucks In Daylight

November 16, 2012

Well folks, after weeks of anticipation we FINALLY have a buck on cams during daylight hours--actually two, to be exact. It had been awfully quiet for daytime pics in recent weeks. Haven't seen much of anything to be honest. Pics below (also threw in some good night shots):

Can't help but love this photo...

Brrrr.....

November 14, 2012

Monday was cold. Yes, 27 degrees cold. The frost collected on our bows during our morning hunt. Very thankful and grateful for the individual who created the Hot Hands! We had those small, sticky packets all over our bodies--looked like white polka dots.

Morning didn't produce anything along with the afternoon/evening sit. Once again, we will give it our best next weekend and hope that one of us (or both!) will finally get the kill. I think we're due.

Enough said.

Rain, Rain, Go Away...

November 13, 2012

Alarm went off at 5:00am and heard thunderstorms in close proximity to us. Then the downpour came soon after and hasn't stopped.

Hoping it tapers off and we can get some afternoon/early hunting. Positive note the cold weather is here. Freeze warning for the overnight hours until 9:00am.

Not A Deer, But...

We do have a kill!

Could He Get Any Closer?!!?

Rut Time

November 10, 2012

Buck fever is in full-swing along with the rut! Morning produced two bucks and a doe (both large 6pts); one of the bucks chasing. Really cool to watch. Had a close opportunity with the buck/doe pair that were venturing towards the food plot, but a dog...yes, a dog...appeared out of nowhere in the trace at full-speed. No surprise the deer were spooked, and once again I left the woods with a good story. Second buck traveled around the area about 40yds out. Tried to pique his interest with a grunt call but no luck.

Evening was quiet. Extremely windy afternoon and evening. Received texts from a few friends and it was equally quiet for them.

Tomorrow's weather is projected to be yucky; chance of extreme storms, rain, and cold weather. Weather man projects the storm to roll out by tomorrow evening, and Monday should be great hunting weather. Clear and cold!

Pulled cam cards last night. Have some great photos, once again, with lots of movement! Mary is really excited about this guy who was in the "swamp" area. He's a looker!

Other photos:

Waiting Game

November 6, 2012

Weekend didn't produce much other than some GREAT cam photos that past week. Too bad the deer didn't want to play. We've been patiently waiting!

Muzzleloader was at full speed so the woods were populated. Friends' photos and texts have continued to roll in of their kills. Would be foolin' ya if I said I wasn't a bit frustrated. Saw two does on Sunday morning, but other than that pretty quiet. Threw out some more feed before weekend's end and called it good. Doing a longer hunt this next week/weekend. Think the deer are starting to chase!

We are ready.

Weekend Off

October 30, 2012

Yes, can you believe it?!!? Us girls took the weekend off from hunting; however, we were hittin' ourselves as the texts and photos trickled in of our friends' weekend kills. All in all, it was for a good cause--tailgate and football!

BOOMER SOONER!

We'll be back at it again this weekend!

Warm Weather

October 23, 2012

Crazy Oklahoma weather. Weekend was a bust. Not sure if it was due to the warm weather (low/mid 80s) or what. Didn't see movement whatsoever. Both of us came across a doe on Saturday evening, but were sniffed out. Most frustrating part was the anticipation that was built up Friday night. Pulled the cam cards and each had a buck or two within the past couple days--happily surprised and anxious to get in the stands on Saturday morning.

Oh well. That is the ups and down of hunting that we're learning. Our time will come. Definitely putting in the time in the stands!

We were able to accomplish a few works tasks, and scope in the rifles for upcoming season. Mary was able to set-up her new stand for her ground blind, too--she loves it! Photos below:

Megan had a chance...

October 16, 2012

And she blew it! Yes, I blew it. Had the shot. Didn't take it because the animal wouldn't stop when I made my grunt noise. I kinda froze. Didn't know what to do. Had yet to be instructed on what to do if the animal doesn't stop the first time (great excuse, huh?!?). I know, I know. Should have tried again and louder. Rookie mistake. I'm green. I'm learning. All honesty, no excuses here. Most disappointing aspect is that I was so self-assured and excited that she was mine; was going to have a dead animal on the ground. Everything couldn't have been more perfect. She was in my shooting lane about 20yds out, not completely broadside but close enough. Everything was there. Major fail.

 

To make matters worse, and fairly positive she was the same doe, she came back twice after the fact. It was like she was toying with me, and knew she had me beat. Literally laughing in my face.

I hung my head at the end of day. Could have said a few choice words in frustration. Oh well. Guess I'm a bit more determined to shoot one after this. I'm at the point where I'd rather hope for the best and shoot/miss, then not take a shot at all.

 

Luckily I can laugh at this now. I guess it is kind of funny.

 

Off to next weekend...