Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

Since everyone else headed into the woods today, I decided I needed to go too. I’ve been trying to figure out what deer do in a few different areas over the last few years, so I decided I would study them during the best possible time to study. Although spring is a great time, hunting season is even better, especially when you don’t have to worry about actually hunting. 

  I never knew where I would sit in one place, so I decided I would just sit next to a tree I picked and see what happened. 

  Shortly after it got light, I saw a doe running in my direction. Then, I heard a buck grunting. The doe went past me, and the buck was hot on her tail. He was grunting like crazy and wanted a piece of the doe. 

  When he got even with me, I must’ve made a noise because he stopped and looked in my direction. I tried to get my video camera out and record the sighting, but I had a hard time finding him in the lens. I was shaky while holding the camera, too. Overall, I wasn’t happy with what I got. I’m still unsure if I will even upload it. I wish I could’ve gotten better footage. 

  I didn’t see much the rest of the morning. I had to get home early today, so I explored until about 3 p.m.

Donny got here today. He’s staying for the week. Brian sat all day. He saw only one fawn shortly before it got dark. Dad didn’t see anything today. I had a great time today. I’ve seen three shooter bucks since Wednesday. Most people dream of seeing any buck during a season in the Adirondacks, let alone three in a few days that are all mature and carry good racks. I know how fortunate I am, and I always tell people I’d rather be lucky than good any day. Hopefully, my luck doesn’t run out over the years. I kinda like the way things happen for me in the woods. I think it’s actually more about putting the time in instead of being lucky.

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