Okay, so I said I wasn't into it - and yet, had one of the best opening days!!

[vipertech]

I get to the farm and as I'm heading in, saw 5 does in the field.  I tried to put on a stalk but couldn't quite work the wind.  So I let them go.  Finally was able to go to my stand.  While in the stand a small 6 point buck with a narrow but tall rack walked in.  He stopped short of going almost directly under my stand.  Then the same buck came back about 30 minutes later and presented me with three perfect shot opportunities.  I let him walk because I know there are bigger bucks in the area as confirmed by my game camera.  Then 10 minutes after him, two large turkeys walked in.  Once they were gone I decided that if a nice doe came in, I would take her.  Sure enough right at 10 am, a nice doe came in from behind me.  I had enough time to draw and hold for about 30 seconds as she stepped perfectly into the lane I created.  She stood directly over the 20 yard stake I planted there.  Sent the arrow sailing and saw it make a perfect double lung shot pass through.  She ran about 80 yards and fell over within sight. 

I did have some pics that I took on my phone of both the 5 does in the field and the 6 point. But they came out terrible. Also, I did not take any pics of the doe I got as I decided to drop her off at the butcher.  So I apologize as I have no pics to share.

I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've taken a deer on the opening day of bow season.  I guess the sun does shine on a dogs @$$ every now and again!! 

[fasteddie]

Congrats on the doe and also for passing up on the little guy . I didn't see one darned deer today !

[WNYBuckHunter]

Congrats!

[Fletch]

Super! Congrats.

[Cabin Fever]

Nice!! That's one for the freezer!

[growalot]

congrats...I had a great opener as well...just after closing....I took pic on phone of 2 fawn that bedded under my new 6ft high blind...left me stuck way later than I wanted finally they leave and I turn to climb down the ladder and there are 5 doe watch me ....they didn't spook ...so there I stood on the top rung....until I couldn't see them...half way down there are 3 buck and 2 were good size and 2 more doe....nice....get to ground ...but I have to leave so spooked everyone...But...no blowing and snorting...just flags...This is why I have so many stands....that little gem will get a cooling off period...but still be in range sight ...Have to send pic to daughter so she can get it to my e-mail...had some really nice ones but erased them trying to save them....forgot the camera :

[Geno C]

good job buddy! glad you got to go out

[mkrafty133]

Great day you've got to love that you can't leave becuse there are so many deer around your stand. Thats a nice problem to have.

[bushnell]

Congrats on your doe viper.