How has everyone's deer season been so far? Let's see some pics and hear some stories.
Our season opened here in Texoma this past Saturday. We have a lease that is about a section (600+ acres) in size. It's just me and Mama and anyone we invite which makes it nice. The entire area is made up of low fence ranches. I had a few nice bucks (several 140's and a couple that will probably make 150+) on cameras regularly. For this area, those are great bucks and for me they are super. Season breaks out and they go underground.
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One of the big ones comes in really early on opening day and takes off after a doe 5 minutes before legal shooting time.
I have nothing against shooting off the feeders. Have done it many times and will do it again. It is a legal and accepted method of hunting here. I have been practicing regularly using the irons and peep sight on my Rigby Highland Stalker in 30-06. Every time I can take an animal by spot and stalk using the irons it is special for me. This morning after sitting for one hour, I decided it was time to go for it. I had been seeing a lot of movement through the mesquite, so I removed the scope, got off the stand and started easing around the area using the trails. I spotted this 9 pt buck and eased to within 40 yards to get a clear shot. He doesn't look like anything special, but he gave me a memory to log into my mental trophy book. I am happy with him.
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A few details for those that are interested:
Rifle: Rigby Highland Stalker in 30-06 using bolt peep sight
Ammo: my handload using a Nosler Partition 200gr bullet moving around 2450fps
Rest: my favorite "old man" walking stick
Weather: oddly warm (70's) for this time of year with winds gusting to 20+
Watch: Rolex
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Boots: Courtney Selous
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Rifle was not carried via "Africa carry"
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Safe hunting