Here in Kansas it has been a season of ups and downs. The first of November I was able to connect with a nice 140 class ten point. After what we believed was a good hit we searched for days and never recovered the buck. Since then I made the goal of only shooting one of our hit listers that would score 150+. The limited time I had in the stand was always productive several encounters with shooters and I passed several 130- 140 class deer. We have been managing our farms for 10 years now and it is really starting to pay off.
Sunday night I was able to hit the blind for a quick evening hunt. About 5 o' clock the deer started funneling in. I had several mature does and one nice 8 pt in range. As I was scanning the field edge I noticed a huge bodied deer coming. I thought for sure it was one of our bigger bucks again. But as the deer came in I soon realized it was a doe. Not just any doe but a big old grey slick head. I knew this deer all too well, her grey coat and short ears were very distinctive. She was one of the oldest deer we have on our farm. I quickly got ready for the shot. Once she gave me the opportunity I hit her with a Rage. She ran about 40 yds and fell. I couldn't have been more pleased. She was aged at 8 y/o!!! She may not have a huge set of antlers but defiantly a trophy to me.
Now a few more weeks to fill a buck tag then it's off to Texas in January to finish out season!
Sunday night I was able to hit the blind for a quick evening hunt. About 5 o' clock the deer started funneling in. I had several mature does and one nice 8 pt in range. As I was scanning the field edge I noticed a huge bodied deer coming. I thought for sure it was one of our bigger bucks again. But as the deer came in I soon realized it was a doe. Not just any doe but a big old grey slick head. I knew this deer all too well, her grey coat and short ears were very distinctive. She was one of the oldest deer we have on our farm. I quickly got ready for the shot. Once she gave me the opportunity I hit her with a Rage. She ran about 40 yds and fell. I couldn't have been more pleased. She was aged at 8 y/o!!! She may not have a huge set of antlers but defiantly a trophy to me.
Now a few more weeks to fill a buck tag then it's off to Texas in January to finish out season!
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