I do not post here much, but I read a lot. I use this forum as a tool to learn more about archery, as I have just completed my 2nd full season. It seems like there is always something new to learn about bow hunting! I get a lot out of reading here, so I thought it was only fair to "give back" and share some of my pictures from this season.
Spent a pile of time pre season scouting and gaining permission. Trail cams and stands were set in July in good areas. Thousands of kms on the truck and hours behind the binos gave me a good idea where to set up once the season began.
Here is one of the Whitetail bucks I filmed during pre season. I had a couple close encounters with him, but he was harvested by another hunter.
My gameplan for Mule Deer was spot and stalk in standing crop. Varieties of Canola that can be straight cut instead of swathed has really lengthened the spot and stalk season! We still had standing Canola fields that were frequented by Deer at the end of September. I harvested a Mule Deer buck on September 25. We had mega wind that day which allowed me to sneak in to 6 yards and make a perfect quartering away shot.
This buck had a run in with another hunter. He had a scrape on his back inside leg and an old 2 blade broadhead buried into the back of his front knee. It looks like they attempted a texas heart shot and missed? If this was you, I would love to hear your story about this buck!
Next was Moose rut. October 2nd and I was sitting 20 feet up in a tree. A couple grunts later and I had a bull Moose come in. I took a 28 yard shot and he only went 75 yards before dropping. My first moose.
I was back up in a tree for Whitetail rut on November 9. Had bucks all around at first light. Rattle, grunt, snort wheeze and had a buck returning calls in minutes. I made a 12 yard shot and he only went 30 yards before dropping. my first Whitetail buck with the bow.
My season ended with a Suffield Base bull Elk tag for the Nov 30 season. Did not see any bulls on the base during my time there, but had fun driving around with buddies and seeing new terrain. Let it be known that the Suffield base cull is not a good hunt for a die hard bow hunter haha.
Thanks to my buddies for helping me pack critters out, can't wait till next year!
Mike
2015 Archery Season Recap
Now you see its guys like you that bring in all the newbies and we are trying to keep this a secret...lol outstanding job Sir well done!! that should kep the BBQ hot all winter!!!
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