Taking a deer in archery season after three and a half hours on stand (two the first evening and an hour and a half two days later) is certainly a thrill. It means my scouting paid off and I knew where to be. But there is also a downside.
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<LI> No more "anticipation."
<LI> Too few hours out enjoying some of the best hunting weather of the year.
<LI> Gotta wait until my antlerless permit becomes legal before hitting the field again.
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Sigh . . .