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And just like that, my season is over. It's been a great one with lots of firsts. I was blessed to take two bucks and two does.

My firsts this year:
1st saddle hunt (I'm sold)
1st archery kill (also sold, loved it. Was the same hunt as the 1st saddle hunt)
1st successful spot and stalk
1st Rifle kill from a saddle (a saddle works well for both)
1st time calling a buck in to a doe in estrous bleat

Also got my biggest buck so far, a nice 8-point, that will make a great euro mount.

And I'm sure there are more. I'm really trying to learn a lot and become a better hunter. I'm also learning to enjoy the hunt as much as the kill. In the past I've been so focused on making sure I got a deer that I was afraid to take risks or try new things. Not any more. Those risks have paid off well this year. In fact both bucks came on hunts where I went in not expecting much at all.

By the way, this doe field dressed at 85 lbs. Shot her with my TC Venture 7mm-08 with Nosler 140 gr E-tips. She ran maybe 15 yards and piled up.
 

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Congrats on a superb season! I love the fact you are staying focused on the HUNT, and realizing everyday in the outdoors is a blessing. Thanks for sharing your season with us.
 
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Ski":15stw75n said:
I don't hear much passion in your words. Are you sure deer hunting is for you? :lol: Just kidding. Awesome season you've had!
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I'm sure my family is tired of hearing each of my hunting experiences. LOL

Of course I just point to the freezer full of meat and they sit back and gratefully listen to the same hunt for the 20th time.
 
CharlieTN":29r4igua said:
Ski":29r4igua said:
I don't hear much passion in your words. Are you sure deer hunting is for you? :lol: Just kidding. Awesome season you've had!
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I'm sure my family is tired of hearing each of my hunting experiences. LOL

Of course I just point to the freezer full of meat and they sit back and gratefully listen to the same hunt for the 20th time.
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Hahaha yeah everybody in my life knows when hunting season starts & ends, and they get the daily report. Unfortunate for them it starts in spring and ends in late winter, with a couple months of off season preparation in between. None complain about getting jerky & summer sausage though!
 
Seems the end of the season is almost always a bittersweet time, even with a successful outcome. Congrats on a great season of firsts!
 

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