harvey lee Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I spent the weekend in North Dakota archery hunting.Both Friday and Saturday I had a shot at a deer but did not shoot as the wind was strong and I could not hold the pin still on the deer.Now, the crazy part starts.I got in my stand yesterday at approx 1:30. I had to move it a bit closer to where the deer were coming out to an alfalfa field as they hung up in the woods till it was dark, they simply would not come to the field edge or even close to it.I was sitting in my stand and I had a lot of squirrel's playing in the leaves. I heard a noise so many times this time I did not look behind me. As the noise in the leaves got closer, I thought that it had to be a deer. So, I slowly stood up and took a peek and the deer bolted away as it was only about 10ft from my tree. Oh well, it was early so big deal.About 20 minutes later, a very nice fat plump doe walks out of the oxbow and right towards me. She walked behind a tree so I stood up and got ready. She then turned to come out of the heavier cover and I was ready. As I stood there and the doe was 2 steps from getting shot, 3 more deer come out from behind her. She looked back and got very edgy so I thought, I only have a small twig between me and the deer and she was about to bolt away, so I drew my bow and let it fly. Wouldn't you know, it hit the twig. The doe walked off about 15 yards and all the other deer blew out of there. I watched the doe I shot at and she walked about 10 yards, stopped and just stood there and kept shaking here head. Then sahe simply walked of, I did not have another shot while she stood and shook her head, never have seen a deer do that.So, oh well, it did not work out.Was not much longer and here comes another nice doe right for me. I get up, wait till she is 15 yards away in the wide open and draw back and shoot. Arrow goes up in the air and fall's about 15ft and falls to the ground and the does just stands there. The aroow was knocked well so I must have bumped it when I stood up, as I shot, another arrow fell out of my quiver so I had one arrow left. I go to grab that one and the knock is missing.I sat back down and thought what next. I thought I may as well get out of the tree and pick my 2 arrows up I shot and the one that fell out of my quiver.I am going down the tree in my climber and this darn doe, stood there and watched me and kept walking closer. I was about 6-8ft from the bottom and I though if this doe keeps waliking, it is going to walk to the tree I am in. Believe it or not, I got to the ground, got out of my climber and picked up my bow, grabbed the arrow that fell and knocked that arrow. I got almosy 3/4 drawn and the deer that is now 6ft from me bolts off.When I went to look for the arrow for the 1st deer I shot at, I only found the fletching end of the arrow on the ground, the broadhead must have stuck into a tree between me and the deer and I have to think the broken piece of the arrow hit the doe as it was right where the doe was standing whn I shot at her. Must have hit her in the head and that was why she walked off, stopped and shook her head so many times.Yes, my quiver is tigh in regards to the adjustment to hold the arrows and I have never had a knock come off an arrow. Everything will be rechecked before I go back to ND to finish my season.Craziest 3 hours I have ever spent in a tree stand archery hunting. I believe I have 12 does by me in the last hour and most all were within 25 yards.If someone told this this happened to them, I would have thought this either did not happen or this had to be the 1st time archery hunting for the clown.I have archery hunted for close to 35 years and this was a first for me, if it could have happened, it did last night. I guess this is what makes memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have hunted for many years, and I have to say, I have seen some strange things as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBo Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 this had to be the 1st time archery hunting for the clown. Stuff happens Harvey, but it's rare when so much dumps on you all at once. Better you than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldwater Crappie Guy Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 With a hunt like that I wouldnt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 How that could all happen in one sit is beyond me Don. When I sat back down after the last incident, I did not know if I should laugh or crry but at least it was not a trophy buck that was in front of me when it all went down. I can always shoot another doe without any issues--I think.Never thought this could all happen in one afteroon but I guess sh$t does happen even to me. One could hardly make this stuff up as it was just nuts. Did see an albino turkey though and that was a first for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 LOL- what a crazy night! You're definitely right- goofy stuff happens if you spend enough time chasing deer with a stick and string. Your story reminded me of my buddy Jon trying to help his brother shoot his first elk with a bow-- he hit a twig between him and the bull he was shooting at and the back half of his arrow smoked the bull right in the vitals. The fletching and last 6" of the arrow smacked against the elk and gave it quite a scare and the Lord only knows where the broadhead went, but it wasn't in the elk! The good news is it makes for a good story and lets you hunt a little more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 This all happened pretty close to where you shot your dandy buck a few years back Scoot. I could not believe I saw 36 doe's in 3 evenings and only 1 snmaller buck in that area.Going back up in a week as I would think with the amount of doe's in this part of the wood's, there has to be more buck's.The renter's brother in law asked if he could go gun hunting about 250 yards from me and he saw a dandy buck. He said it had beer can sized antlers and is was big and wide. I believe he is back out there this am looking for him.Kinda hoping he does not get a crack at it as I am sure by the rub size on the tree's in the area I am hunting he will be around these doe's also very soon. I saw a few scrapes on the ground almost half the size of my pick up hood. 3 trees within 40 yards of my stand were shreded and they were larger tress about the size of a fence post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameson Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 It just was not meant to be. Next time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunternw Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Bet you remember that day a little longer than if you actually shot one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I felt like a clown last year when I drilled a mature popple tree. Thanks for 1 up'in me Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bltbowhunter Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/11/11/hunters-arrow-removed-from-deer-face/3496097/It looks like your deer made it all the way to New Jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Those deer that were lucky last weekend has issues now as I am going back tomorrow and this time, nothing but a boilerroom shot after I trim a branch and my arrows are in better shape, no loose knocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 I felt like a clown last year when I drilled a mature popple tree. Thanks for 1 up'in me Tom I am glad it all went bad in one sitting as those bad deals are gone now for years to come. I guess if one is going to mees up, I did a slam dunk of a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Those deer that were lucky last weekend has issues now as I am going back tomorrow and this time, nothing but a boilerroom shot after I trim a branch and my arrows are in better shape, no loose knocks. Go get 'em, Tom! Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rippinlip Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Good hunting to you Tom, I think you had enough "murphy's law" last weekend for all of us this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlander Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 "Murpy's Law" indeed! Only in bow hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Does this remind you of anything Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 2011 in ND I decided to take a doe if one came by cuz land owner would like it. 20 yard shot, broadside. right over the back. 2 nights later, 18 yard shot, right over it's back. LOL used my 40 pin twice... sheesh! good memories for you Harvey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I had a 3 deer miss in one evening last year. All shots were under 40 yards, but it was windy, and I could see my arrows catch the wind, and drift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I know Harvey hunted tonight. I wonder how this evening went? Any chance Harvey found redemption this evening? Hmmmmm... I wonder!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthWalleyes Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 and i get crp for shooting a muzzleloader past 200 yds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 and i get crp for shooting a muzzleloader past 200 yds Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 I know Harvey hunted tonight. I wonder how this evening went? Any chance Harvey found redemption this evening? Hmmmmm... I wonder!!! THis time the arrow flew true and the 10 pointer went approx 25 yards and crashed. Friend of my son's also whacked a nice 8. My buck had a swollen neck but not all the way and his glands on his hind legs were not musty at all. Buddies buck's neck was hardly swollen but his glands were stinky a bit. from what we saw this past weekend for running bucks, I would be safe in saying that the bucks are just starting to rut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugonian1 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Congrats on "redemption".Sounds like a nice buck.I am heading to South Dakota for a few days.Sounds like they are chasing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Great job, Tom!!! I wish I could get out there over the next week, but it's not happening for me. Bummer! Regardless, great working on making good on the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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