8-pointer Came In Close On Public Land

[TroutBum4wt]

I had a good 8-pointer come about 30 to 35 yards from my ground position this morning. The buck came up the hill after I set off a Buck Bomb. These things work!

I was "still" hunting and first saw the gritter approach about 45 yards away. I was standing in the shadow of a wide tree.

The shot was too far for my longbow. I feel more comfortable with a 20 yard or so shot. I tried to call him back with several grunts, but he just kept walking along. It was pretty windy.

This was my fourth time out this season with traditional tackle. I hope to head out in the morning. It should be mighty cold.

[Seth]

I'm not brave enough to start using traditional equipment for fear of something like this happening to me. Maybe once I get a few more deer under my belt, but that might take a while.

Hope you get one with the long bow. That would be a heck of an accomplishment....especially if you are still hunting!