Busting ‘Em Up
Some days, I just can’t get it right. Last weekend my friend joined me for a little late-season muzzleloader action for elk. Despite the time of year, we’re a little scarce on snow, so naturally the herds spread out over the unit a little more than we had hoped.
But, luck was on our side! Glassing from a neighboring ridge, we saw what we came for and the chase was on. When the day was over, I set a new record for spooking elk—5 stalks made, 5 times I got busted. Talk about blown opportunities. You name it, I did it. One group winded us. Another pair bolted when my feet found the crunchiest stick in the woods. I took everything I know about hunting and threw it out the window.
On the way home my friend said, “You know, after watching you today, I’m frankly surprised you even know how to load your gun.” Well, frankly I don’t think he’s very funny. Anyone else ever have one of those days when best-laid plans simply aren’t good enough? —Ben
i had one of those days last muzzleloader season. we knew what the deer were gonna do, how many deer there were and when it would all go down. the deer were in front of three guys. the first guy his cap didn’t go off. the second guy couldn’t get a shot and the third guy had an awesome shot and again the cap didn’t go off. that was the wierdest day i ever had hunting
November 21st, 2008 at 6:35 pmi also had one of those days dont feel bad. Me and my friend were sitting in a buddy stand on top of a ridge. we had been there for only ten minutes when a monster 8 walked right up to us. we werent fully set up and hadnt had much ready to kill one yet. i told my buddy to reach for his bow, while doing so he repeatedely knocked down his gatorade bottle twice scaring this once in a lifetime deer out of our sight. lets just say we wont be taking gatorade in our buddy stand anymore.
November 24th, 2008 at 9:05 pmshoot! I have! one time, I almost fell out of the treestand when 3 does came through the woods! Scared the piss out of me!
December 1st, 2008 at 6:02 pm