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Late season deer hunt

Post by Cofisher » Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:31 pm

Heading out at oh dark 30 for the deer hunt tomorrow. I will be shooting from a blind in a pasture next to the river. Looking for a medium size doe. I like tasty and tender meat.

Shooting my 357 steel carbine. I will be using American Eagle soft points tomorrow. These I am hoping to replace with my hand loads in the future.

I am quite excited. This will be my second deer, hopefully.
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Re: Late season deer hunt

Post by BigAl52 » Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:39 pm

Good luck hope you get one. Where are you hunting those white tails at in Neb
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Re: Late season deer hunt

Post by Cofisher » Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:52 pm

Next to the Loup River NW of Columbus.
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Re: Late season deer hunt

Post by JEBar » Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:57 pm

good luck with the hunt .... looking forward to your post hunt reports
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Re: Late season deer hunt

Post by North Country Gal » Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:38 am

Hunting the Loup? No kidding! Been in that country many, many times, back when I lived in Nebraska. Much, much different country where I live now, but I do miss Nebraska a lot. Best of luck on your hunt.
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Re: Late season deer hunt

Post by Vaquero » Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:45 am

:lol: Best of luck to ya, and hope the 3-5-7 makes meat.
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Re: Late season deer hunt

Post by Cofisher » Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:36 pm

Well, it took two mornings. I'm going to say that first one was just for practice. We saw easily 30 deer in the first hour. But it was so dark I would not take a shot. My son was going nuts. And then it seemed like a switch was thrown no more deer. Headed home and rested up.

We went back out this morning. In the same spot as yesterday we saw absolutely nothing. After an hour and a half, we decided to change locations. While walking to another location we saw an entire herd of deer moving down a trail
about 100-125 yards away.

As I climbed into a stand, we saw three or four coyotes chasing the deer. My son decided to go on foot around and try and push the deer back to me. While he was gone I took a shot at a coyote. Missed. My son had previously also shot at a coyote and missed. It occurred to me that my scope may not have traveled well.

I removed the scope and prepared to use my Skinner peep. Not long after, a nice deer came along and stood quietly for me to draw a bead on it and I shot it. And hit the shoulder. It took off through the trees I saw it going out for maybe 75 yards before I lost sight if it.

While waiting for it to bleed out, a coyote came along and I dropped him. My son was really excited about that.

All together a great hunt. About 175 lbs of deer hanging in the garage. I am happy and sore. The Henry did it flawlessly. I am so pleased with my 357 carbine.
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Re: Late season deer hunt

Post by ESquared » Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:42 pm

Congrats on a great hunt and great report! Quick thinking (and nice preparedness) on swapping in the Skinner! How far off was the doe you took? Fantastic results with a great rifle!
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Re: Late season deer hunt

Post by Cofisher » Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:15 pm

Dog and deer were both taken at 40-50 yards.

I intentionally set up the peep to sit under the scope. Turns out it was a good idea. And a better story too.
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Re: Late season deer hunt

Post by JEBar » Sun Jan 13, 2019 6:42 pm

congrats indeed .... your 357 is a proven hunter
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