Doe with BB at 7:50 came right to me. Wanted to shoot the fawn, and had him at ten yards broadside, but he turned away from me just as I eased the bow up to shoot. 30 minutes later two adult does and a fawn came through about 50 yards out. 20 minutes another two adult does with a fawn came right to me from another direction. All three walked within 11-12 yards of me but none of them offered a shot without one of the others looking my direction. All got by me. I saw two really nice bucks about a mile and a half from my house sparring right next to the road on my way here! Both 120-130ish. Crazy. Delightful morning of close encounters. All the fun, none of the mess.
I had four come by a 8:30 but 60yards out. Another seven at 9:20 down the hill and also out of range. I'm looking for a mess! Dull a knife and trash some gutting gloves.my family could use another one in the freezer. I'm even carrying a crossbow and I can't get one closer then shotgun range. If I had a longbow they would probably be 30 from me. Still having fun! Turkeys just gobbled again over in the hollow
I'm headed to Eastern Ohio later today with my boys, spending the last two days of the season at my buddies cabin. Looking forward to peace n quiet and some beers