Today I went to the tree where I shot the buck last year. I haven’t been there this year because Dad and Brian told me there wasn’t much sign in there when they checked it out. It was 7 degrees when I got out of the truck, and it felt even colder than that.
I found a bunch of incredible sign. I put a camera on a scrape line and told Dad that he could kill a good buck in the spot if he moved his tree stand a few hundred yards. Although I’d like to sit there in the morning, Dad is committed to that place, and I’m headed to a new area.
The morning was uneventful. I didn’t see a deer while hunting. I saw one take off running when I was almost back to the truck. I decided to come out early and go check a place out where we put a camera a few days ago. It was a 45-minute ride. When we pulled the card, there were a number of bucks on it, but nothing great. There’s a small 10-pointer that I might be tempted to shoot if I see him. He was in the scrape three times today and a few times yesterday. There are also a lot of does in the area.
I decided to sit there for the evening. About 3:15, one of the bucks that was on camera showed up. He didn’t have a clue I was in the tree 25 yards from the scrape. He was a nice 7-pointer. Although it’s an hour ride on really shitty roads from where we are camped, I’m going back in the morning. The place has a lot of potential and that 10-pointer has been in the scrape regularly.
Doug saw 10 deer today, two bucks. He’s in one of the best places I’ve ever seen in any state I’ve ever hunted. I’m certain he will get a look at a good one tomorrow. Dad saw three bucks today, one big one. Jeff didn’t see anything. Brian has been doing some scouting and gaining good intel for future use.