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After a few hours of keeping tabs on the buck and doe they hadn’t moved more than 15 yards or so. I made my way over to Nic and he was also watching the duo. I told him we could get on those deer. He looked at me skeptically. I told him the plan.
Bowhunting antelope in a traditional western state is a trip worth experiencing. When I decided to pull the trigger and apply for Wyoming, I thought it would be my one and only trip. But, there is something about hunting the west that stays with you...and a desire to experience it again.
The Heads Up Tom Turkey Decoy looked to be my best option, but I was still a bit skeptical. That was until I had my first long beard come running to five yards from my HUD before I could even get my bow drawn. My heart was pounding out of my chest! I totally bombed on a five-yard shot!
Morning roost hunts are as much about hearing the gobbling on the roost as anything. Unfortunately, the 30-40 mph winds pretty much muffled that. All we could hope for is to see them fly down and maybe see them out in the short pasture grass.
Common sense, awareness, and emotional control will always be required in a hunting situation. Hunters following the golden rule which is always properly identifying their target. Be absolutely certain what you're targeting.
