Up close and personal

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

Well it was a nice evening last night with blue skies and even the sun putting in an appearance so I called my mate and asked it he wanted sit out on the edge of a piece of woodland that he shoots.

 

 

 

On arrival there was a doe and kid already out on the stubble adjacent the wood which we observed for around 10 mins before they sauntered back into the wood.

 

 

 

I then picked my spot and got laid in position to see if anything else would emerge. 5 Mins later another doe emerged with twins this time and they casually fed down the field away from us.

 

 

 

It was now 7.45pm and I was starting to lose hope when another doe appeared from my right hand side , I was beginning to think it wasnt my night when I noticed this doe had a buck in attendance.

 

 

 

Now the fun began as the deer were only 15 yards from me and my rifle was positioned at 10 o clock with the deer being at 2 o clock. There was no way I could move and just had to sit it out hoping the buck would move into a shootable position.

 

 

 

I didnt dare breathe , my heart was pounding and I hoped my mate wouldnt get itchy either. The buck kept looking in my direction but he was looking into a darkened wood so couldnt see anything.

 

 

 

Then another doe emerged and casually walked right up to us stopping literally 4 yards from us, I thought it was all over as Im sure she would notice us. But no she ambled down the field and then the buck started to move. He inched into my line of fire and I dropped him on the spot with a low neck shot.

 

 

 

I was ecstatic as although Ive shot hundreds of deer this had to be one of the most exciting being so close and personal !!!!Shot at 12 yards ......

 

 

 

 

Thanks again Ratch

Edited September 21, 2010 by FOXHUNTER

[J Darcy 5,871]

Great write up foxy. Lovely buck, well done.

[Sky09 8]

well done fella

[wint 3]

Wel done FH,great write up & cracking buck

Andy

[Ratcherman 0]

Thanks again Ratch

 

No probs mate it was a cracking experience being that close and everything going to plan i could here your heart nearly jumping out your chest with excitement lol

[wireviz 8]

My favourite type of stalking getting in real close it beast this long distance crap hand s down every time. Well done on the buck not long till doe season and i have no gun its away getting bloody fixed night mare.

[kenny14 656]

Nice one. Good read too.

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

Cracking outing mate ,you did well to get that beast .

[Roonstar 0]

Nice write up, one of those amazing evenings!!

[Yokel Matt 918]

Brilliant - nice one bud