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[454 Casull]

Just wanted to check if anyone has gotten one yet.  I had a big doe hang up at 50 yards Saturday afternoon.  It's like she knew my limit.  Watched her feed for about 30 minutes.  Had to practice a little self control.

[Rainwater]

I'm seeing alot but being more choosy. I've still got plenty in the freezer from last year. I let a six point walk right by me opening day. I passed on him and have seen lots of does. I've only missed a few days because of rain and they're giving it out for us the rest of the week. I came out late Saturday night and my footpegs on my 4 wheeler was under water at 50 degrees. My feet got wet and had to feed 7 dogs and other stuff before coming in now I have a bad head and chest cold. I'll hit em again when this rain stops..........good luck..........Tommy

[razor edge]

Have not had an opportunity to go yet...real bummer!  It seems like it has rained here every day for a month, and more expected.  Suppose to clear off and get much cooler by the weekend.  Maybe then!!

[Rainwater]

They were giving out 90% for us today as of last night. This morning they said just a few sprinkles. I think I'll go to some public land after while. Can get about 5 hrs in and might plug an old nanny.

[Rainwater]

Had a great day Friday, was in the woods at 5 AM. Saw first deer within 20 yds at 6:50 but could never see it's head but a good broadside shot. Had to let it go never knowing what it was. Saw deer all day. At 5 PM had a mature doe come in and decided to take my first 40 yrd shot. Big mistake, ain't seen deer or arrow yet. Looked till 8 oclock and never found her or any blood. Just hope it was a clean miss. Down in my back all weekend but weather looks good till Thurs. Gonna hunt this week till the rain moves back in. I hunted under a whiteoak and thought I was gonna get beat to death. Trees are loaded better than I've ever seen.

[razor edge]

Finally got to go!  One big doe down at 25 yards with Rage 2-Blade.  Like Chuck Adams said, "It's like throwing an ax through an animal!"

[Rainwater]

I got one at 4:00 this afternoon. Yearling doe. 30 yard shot and went down within 20 yards. Could see the fletching so I left her till five thinking a buck might come in. Went to get her she was done stiffened up. First deer I've killed over 20 yards with a crossbow. She's in the cooler so the monkeys off my back, can now hunt for the sake of hunting. I've been using mechanicals all year and missed two. Fixed one arrow before I left with a cheap WalMart fixed broadhead. That's the one that got her.
CONGRATULATIONS razor edge!

[oxfeedman]

I guess I will have to wait for gun season to open. My CB permit is still being processed. I stinks being out of the game this year.

[Rainwater]

oxfeed, if your paperwork was in order and you sent a money order you should still be able to hunt. I make it a habit to mail a money order so the receipt will do in case they're late getting the permit. They're getting better but it use to take forever. If you sent a check you should get the permit as soon as the check clears. Call them every day, that'll speed them up.

[razor edge]

Oxfeed - Give Rhonda Ellis in License Sales a call at 601-432-2400.  She handles all the crossbow applications.  Tell her John C.  told you to call (I worked there for 10 years)!  She is a great contact and will help you out.

[oxfeedman]

Thanks, I will give her a call.

[oxfeedman]

Well, I finally got my first shot at a deer saturday morning. I got a big doe at 28 yards, total pass through, she only traveled 30 yards after the shot with an easy tracking job. I doubt I will hunt with anything else this year. Thanks for all of the information you have given me here.

[Rainwater]

Good deal Oxfeed. You'll never want to go back. You're hooooked now!