Opening Day for Deer 2018

The gang all headed out for the golf course this morning for opening day of firearms season for 2018.  We did ok in the morning, bagging a small buck and a very large doe.  We went back out in the evening and bagged another three small anterless deer.  Five deer on opening day by four people - that's the definition of a great day.  Not sure we've ever had a better opening day...

There were shots all over this morning - S, E, and N.  Folks were seeing deer, but not many were getting bagged.  Both S & E missed.  Not sure about N.  Hunters were in the woods though for sure!

Reports from hunters on other properties:
RePhil went out in the morning and didn't see anything.  He was bored and texted me a lot.
Zach bagged him a nice buck - the one that never gave him a shot during archery season.
Krueger got him a wall hanger, which you kinda hate to do because they get so expensive.  Beautiful 10-pointer!
Davey didn't say if he was lucky, but he was spending time tracking a deer Dibble hit this morning.

If you are a hunter and you have not yet utilized the on-line deer check-in yet, you are missing the boat.  It's super easy and quick.  Well done IDNR, well done!


Over-watch on Hole #4.  Kathy's favorite sitting spot.
Great day to be out on the ole course.

Over-watch on Hole #5.  Alex considers this his Lucky Spot.

Nick & Alex using sticks to float Nick's very large doe across the creek.
Yes, it was deep and we preferred not to get wet ourselves.
How'd we cross?  Very carefully...

The boys had their cameras ready just in case I didn't make it!
When I arrived safely, they said, "Ahh, dang it!"
Nice boys.

Alex & Nick after they got the truck loaded.
Brought to you by Yuengling Golden Pilsner.


Four hours from field to table.
Backstraps wrapped in bacon on the grill.



Comments

  1. Fabulous opening day! Well done all round. Wish I could have been there with you. Another time...

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