The Thrill Of The Still

[Patched]

Great story and we can all relate to the warm wonderful feeling of success beyond our expectations…turning a snap stick stalking misstep into a win is the mark of an experienced hunter. Kudos

 

[ghump53]

Nice buck. Good story to tell.

 

[Ninering62]

Creeping around almost all day with no success, I was working back through a bunch of heavy rose bushes towards my truck. Snapped a twig (which was a bummer) but I gave a little cluck/purr call and froze... this guy stepped out about 30 yards away a minute or two later. I have had better shot placement but this was my first muzzleloader season and I had adrenaline pouring through me like I have not felt since I was pretty young. This could become an addiction.

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Nice buck, congrats

 

[Ninering62]

I don't begrudge anyone taking game however they want, but my granddad once said that using a stand or a blind was ambushing, not hunting. Always stuck with me.

I primarily treestand hunt, but from my teens on, I still really enjoy the challenge of ground hunting, either still or a stalk. My grandpa loved still hunting & stalking & the father was a treestand hunter. I'll be hunting with a friend now & we'll be on the ground, so that will facilitate more of that style of hunting in the near future for me & its a great way to teach a new hunter the ropes. And its exciting as can be too isn't it.

 

[Mufasa]

Well done on all counts!

 

[Flinter62]

What kind of muzzleloader were you using

 

[DarwinsFlinch]

An ancient Traditions Deer Hunter sidelock.

 

[NorthNJHunter]

Congrats!