Taking one off the ground??
08-20-2007, 06:21 PM
#52
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Elizabeth Colo. USA
Posts: 4,413
RE: Taking one off the ground??
I've taken 4 whitetail from the ground while spot and stalk, BUT a much bigger accomplishment was the two antelope that I spot and stalked in the last two years. Much more challenging than the whitetail, hands down!
08-20-2007, 07:11 PM
#53
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Western Maryland
Posts: 308
RE: Taking one off the ground??
Only one my first one little 4 pt was looking right at me shot him in the neck very exciting though its definitly a little different when they are at youre height and looking right at you.
08-20-2007, 07:24 PM
#54
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SE Wisconsin
Posts: 96
RE: Taking one off the ground??
I took my first deer from the ground. He was an 8 pt buck. He walked past at 5 yards, and i took him when he got out to about 20 yards. This was on a field edge, and my father got it all on video. Major Rush!
08-20-2007, 07:30 PM
#55
Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southeast Central Illinois USA
Posts: 6,969
RE: Taking one off the ground??
Jeff, both of my Pope and Young qualifying bucks were taken on the ground, one at 25 yards and the other at a mere 8 steps. Both incidents were very fortunate in the way the hunts unfolded. I've also taken a couple of other deer from the ground. Not going to tell any long stories, but will say that taking a deer from the ground is very very exciting and rewarding!
08-20-2007, 07:32 PM
#56
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: central illinois
Posts: 773
RE: Taking one off the ground??
I don't know how many deer I've killed in my life, probably around 40-45 total between gun and bow, but all but 5 were killed while hunting on the ground. I like the extra challenge that ground hunting offers. I don't use a blind either. Most often I just sit behind a couple of trees that are close together. The trick is knowing when and when not to move. I tried hunting out of climbers for a while but I hated having to pack the stupid thing around all of the time. What a pain. Now all I carry is a small fold up stool with a pouch to put scent, snacks, etc. in. It works great and makes me very mobile which I like. During rut, when I see a buck dogging a doe and they aren't heading my way I just grab my stool and move to a better position. It's a ton easier and faster than getting a stand down and packing it around.
