Neat things that happen
#1
Dominant Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
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Neat things that happen
I was sneaking and peaking through some standing corn this morning. I popped into one row about 150 yards into the corn and see this red furry ball about 50 yards down. I started sneaking right down his row. I got to within 15 yards of the most gorgeous fox all curled up in a ball. He was just snoozing and waiting for the mist to stop falling. I rustled a corn stalk and he sat up. He stood and faced me not sure what I was. We had a stair down for about 2 minutes. I finally took three more steps in his direction before he decided I wasn't right. He hopped into the next row, then slowly poked his head back into my row to see if I was still there. Cool to do something like that. He had pawed out the nicest little bowl to lay in.
#4
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Maine
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RE: Neat things that happen
That must have been pretty cool! I'm a little supprised you didn't strip down to blue undies and wrestle with him
I get as much out of seeing other critters while hunting as I do seeing deer. This is an experience I hope to enjoy some day. Thanks for sharing
I get as much out of seeing other critters while hunting as I do seeing deer. This is an experience I hope to enjoy some day. Thanks for sharing
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pulaskiville
Posts: 3,529
RE: Neat things that happen
David...Cool story.
I enjoy things like that more now than when I was younger. I used to feel I had to shoot every available critter...but now the viewing is sometimes better.
Thanks
I enjoy things like that more now than when I was younger. I used to feel I had to shoot every available critter...but now the viewing is sometimes better.
Thanks
#6
RE: Neat things that happen
Cool story David!
That to me is what hunting is all about. It's not just the kill, it's the little things that you see while out there, that make it all worth while.
This past weekend I was hunting on the ground and had a big raccoon come right up to me, while sitting on the ground. He actually walked exactly where I did, with his nose to the ground. Now I have no idea if he was smelling me and curious or it was just a coincidence. Either way it was cool to see him @ 6ft! He looked at me and never batted an eye, just kept on walking by. I have to admit though, I did get a little nervous. I really thought he was gonna climb right up on me based on the direction he was coming. That would have been fun[:-]
That to me is what hunting is all about. It's not just the kill, it's the little things that you see while out there, that make it all worth while.
This past weekend I was hunting on the ground and had a big raccoon come right up to me, while sitting on the ground. He actually walked exactly where I did, with his nose to the ground. Now I have no idea if he was smelling me and curious or it was just a coincidence. Either way it was cool to see him @ 6ft! He looked at me and never batted an eye, just kept on walking by. I have to admit though, I did get a little nervous. I really thought he was gonna climb right up on me based on the direction he was coming. That would have been fun[:-]
#8
Dominant Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Neat things that happen
Would have made a nice mount. Wonder how many pheasants he'll eat before being trapped? Any thoughts on the subject?
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Memphis TN USA
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RE: Neat things that happen
That would have been neat. I would have enjoyed seeing that also. If it would have been a coyote, I would have shot him but it would have been tough to get that close to a coyote anyhow.