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Post by 10point on Sept 15, 2011 20:52:51 GMT -5
Turned 40 this year and I think I have lost my energy. Was out tonight and had a small buck come in. As I watching him I was thinking if I shoot this guy its going to be a late night and a tiring day at work tomorrow so I just sat and watched him.
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Post by awalters0815 on Sept 15, 2011 21:00:44 GMT -5
I don't blame you. He gets to live and you get your proper rest. not a bad agreement.
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Post by kevinhunter on Sept 15, 2011 21:47:48 GMT -5
10point- been there and done that same thing!  and you know I have learned and seen more by thinking the same way in the past few years and watching instead of shooting! I just wished I could have done the same thing about 20 years ago- I would have learned even more in a shorter amount of time! But that's the way it goes and the way we progress as hunters as we age! |
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Post by dbd870 on Sept 16, 2011 4:27:27 GMT -5
Did that with a doe last year, already had 3; Had her at almost 300yds put the crosshair on her and whispered bang. It was almost quitting time and I would have been dressing, getting the truck and hauling her in the dark. Just wasn't up for doing it in the dark - if I was 25 years younger I know I would have done it - yep getting old & lazy.
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Post by dadfsr on Sept 16, 2011 6:00:53 GMT -5
10Point-you hunting west of me again? Don't be afraid to call if you need help! If I'm home I'm there...except this weekend because I have Scouts at my place (you might hear the shooting during the day  ) |
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Post by 10point on Sept 16, 2011 7:11:04 GMT -5
10Point-you hunting west of me again? Don't be afraid to call if you need help! If I'm home I'm there...except this weekend because I have Scouts at my place (you might hear the shooting during the day ) Will keep that in mind. Wasn't last night but will be soon. There is a Deere (John that is) that normally scoops my deer up out there. |
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Post by ridgerunner on Sept 19, 2011 16:12:55 GMT -5
Been there done that many times..The older we get the smarter we get..You'll be surprised at the better quality of bucks you start to see after the small ones pass through...They don't get big by being stupid..They're like us. The older they get the smarter they get.
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and you know I have learned and seen more by thinking the same way in the past few years and watching instead of shooting! I just wished I could have done the same thing about 20 years ago- I would have learned even more in a shorter amount of time! But that's the way it goes and the way we progress as hunters as we age! 
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