The farmer's deer
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The farmer's deer
Last Monday was the start of shotgun season in our neck of the woods. As I was too lazy to get up before dawn, I got to the farm about 9AM and started stripping bark off cedar logs for a wood-client of the farmer.
The temps had dropped to -8 C overnight and zero during the day, and sunny. I worked at that 'till 2:30 then drove back to my stand. Wouldn't ya know it, now that turkey season is over, they're all over the place.
The farmer had mentioned that he'd bought a new chest freezer and was expecting delivery next week. He quipped that it'd be filled with venison soon. Now, I didn't know if he was joking or not. He doesn't hunt much and his wife doesn't care for it. She's a beef and potatoes girl. She added that he'd be eating a lot of raw venison if that were the case.
Monday as I was walking in I saw three deer in a group with no guaranteed shot (I'm a lousy free-hand shooter).
Tuesday morning I was back working with the farmer, bucking up and splitting wood. Sugar maple, yellow birch and black cherry. We managed about 4 cords. Come 2:30 we quit and suited up in hunter orange. His was pertty faded. I headed into the back stand again while he went to a slight ridge he said he had not hunted since he was a teenager. I was still, cool, and I took it all in.
About 4:10, I closed my eyes for a few minutes. Don't know how often I did that, but the last time I eased one eye open a slit, there was a deer!
No telling quite yet what, but he was slinking up the side of the lane to the right with spruce and such between he and I. Every once in a while I caught the glint of bone on his head. He was a good one! Whatever scent he was following was most certainly that of gas and bar oil from my boots while walking in.
He took forever!! I had the time to take my pounding pulse (110) and calm my breathing somewhat. What was he doing!!?? I could have taken a 50 yard facing shot through twigs, but waited. I knew he had to turn even if he was going to leave...as long as I didn't spook him.
Finally, he decided on something cervid, and veered to the right to skirt some low spruce. I was ready. I saw his side ripple and he stumbled. He circled back into the bush and I saw him falter 40 yards away, carrying some serious headgear.
I called the farmer and he came over to put his tag on the deer. He said the deer weren't this big when he was a teenager. Heck, my deer weren't this big ever! I hope his freezer arrives on time.
The temps had dropped to -8 C overnight and zero during the day, and sunny. I worked at that 'till 2:30 then drove back to my stand. Wouldn't ya know it, now that turkey season is over, they're all over the place.
The farmer had mentioned that he'd bought a new chest freezer and was expecting delivery next week. He quipped that it'd be filled with venison soon. Now, I didn't know if he was joking or not. He doesn't hunt much and his wife doesn't care for it. She's a beef and potatoes girl. She added that he'd be eating a lot of raw venison if that were the case.
Monday as I was walking in I saw three deer in a group with no guaranteed shot (I'm a lousy free-hand shooter).
Tuesday morning I was back working with the farmer, bucking up and splitting wood. Sugar maple, yellow birch and black cherry. We managed about 4 cords. Come 2:30 we quit and suited up in hunter orange. His was pertty faded. I headed into the back stand again while he went to a slight ridge he said he had not hunted since he was a teenager. I was still, cool, and I took it all in.
About 4:10, I closed my eyes for a few minutes. Don't know how often I did that, but the last time I eased one eye open a slit, there was a deer!
No telling quite yet what, but he was slinking up the side of the lane to the right with spruce and such between he and I. Every once in a while I caught the glint of bone on his head. He was a good one! Whatever scent he was following was most certainly that of gas and bar oil from my boots while walking in.
He took forever!! I had the time to take my pounding pulse (110) and calm my breathing somewhat. What was he doing!!?? I could have taken a 50 yard facing shot through twigs, but waited. I knew he had to turn even if he was going to leave...as long as I didn't spook him.
Finally, he decided on something cervid, and veered to the right to skirt some low spruce. I was ready. I saw his side ripple and he stumbled. He circled back into the bush and I saw him falter 40 yards away, carrying some serious headgear.
I called the farmer and he came over to put his tag on the deer. He said the deer weren't this big when he was a teenager. Heck, my deer weren't this big ever! I hope his freezer arrives on time.
Re: The farmer's deer
Wow. Nice buck! Congrats!!
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Re: The farmer's deer
Very good! That's a great buck!
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Re: The farmer's deer
Thanks so much for sharing the story. Impressive buck for sure. Congrats!!
Re: The farmer's deer
WOW!!!! Look at the height of those tines!!!
He's BEAUTIFUL!!!
Congratulations, Grant, on that awesome buck!
Great hunt story! What a great way to end a day of working in the woods! I especially loved that your farmer friend got back out into the woods after so many years and experienced your success. Maybe now he'll get out more often?
Happy, "Freezer-Filling Day"!
Celebrating with you here in Kitchener!
He's BEAUTIFUL!!!
Congratulations, Grant, on that awesome buck!
Great hunt story! What a great way to end a day of working in the woods! I especially loved that your farmer friend got back out into the woods after so many years and experienced your success. Maybe now he'll get out more often?
Happy, "Freezer-Filling Day"!
Celebrating with you here in Kitchener!
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Re: The farmer's deer
CONGRATS!! Nice deer down!! I had a close encounter with his twin last week with the bow.
I hope mine survives the gun hunt!!
I hope mine survives the gun hunt!!
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Re: The farmer's deer
Awesome buck ! .... great story and awesome field pic's !
Congrat's on a beauty buck !
Congrat's on a beauty buck !
See Ya. ... R.J. > " Remember , Trophies are measured by the time and energy expended to get them , not the size or quantity of the quarry "
Re: The farmer's deer
That's a dandy! Congrats!
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Re: The farmer's deer
I love it maple..great story ..and what a beautiful deer..
congrats..
i counted 9..did i miss any?
congrats..
i counted 9..did i miss any?
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Re: The farmer's deer
Congrats Maple on the awesome buck, great photo's.
Where about outside of Ottawa, as Im just south in Osgoode.
Matt
Where about outside of Ottawa, as Im just south in Osgoode.
Matt
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Wow, I'm not sure I could have kept my pulse down to 110! Those moments between when you first spot them and when they present a good shot seem like an eternity. Way to think ahead and wait for the shot. That is one awesome deer! Your farmer buddy could use the rack as a frame for a new tool shed.
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Very nice , big congrats , I wish there were a few more pics of the deer , he is a monster. Awesome
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Congratulations! That's a day to remember.
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What an awesome deer! Thanks for the story and pictures. Congratulations.
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