xtreme43s10
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After being very successful with Whitetails, I got the itch last year to go after Sika deer. We got the deer rights on our waterfowl lease this year and I was excited. I've learned a lot about them since the start of the season and I must say they are very different from whitetails. I've been hunting different area's on the farm, and have a very good relationship with the farmer who's been letting me know where's he's seeing them.
On saturday i saw some Sika hinds that moved inland a little after the heavy storms yesterday and decided to hunt a stand of Pines which is between the 2 marsh area's on the property. being one of the few sundays we can legally hunt I took advantage of it and got to the farm early like normal. got my stuff ready and as quietly as possible walked to my stand in the dark without using a flashlight as to not spoke any deer that might be in the area. I got up in my stand and set up well before sunrise and sat there waiting. About 7:45 I saw a dark shadow to my left trying to sneak threw and knew I might finally have my chance at a Sika. But couldn't tell if it was a stag or not. He was coming to my left and I drew back and when he stepped into a clearing I saw his antlers and couldn't believe he was a decent stag. I quickly rested my 30 yard pin on him and let my arrow fly. I heard it hit, and knew it was a good shot.
I watched him run as far as i could see ( which wasn't far ) and sat there and waited to give him time to expire. I got down and found my arrow 30 min later and saw tons of blood and had a good blood trail leading right to the marsh. I backed out as I'm sure he wouldn't be far in but wanted to make sure as to not push him. I went in about an hour and a half after the shot to find him dead 15 yards in. needless to say I was very happy, as was the farmer who's wanted to see me get a Sika. And was very excited to take the pictures for me.
On saturday i saw some Sika hinds that moved inland a little after the heavy storms yesterday and decided to hunt a stand of Pines which is between the 2 marsh area's on the property. being one of the few sundays we can legally hunt I took advantage of it and got to the farm early like normal. got my stuff ready and as quietly as possible walked to my stand in the dark without using a flashlight as to not spoke any deer that might be in the area. I got up in my stand and set up well before sunrise and sat there waiting. About 7:45 I saw a dark shadow to my left trying to sneak threw and knew I might finally have my chance at a Sika. But couldn't tell if it was a stag or not. He was coming to my left and I drew back and when he stepped into a clearing I saw his antlers and couldn't believe he was a decent stag. I quickly rested my 30 yard pin on him and let my arrow fly. I heard it hit, and knew it was a good shot.
I watched him run as far as i could see ( which wasn't far ) and sat there and waited to give him time to expire. I got down and found my arrow 30 min later and saw tons of blood and had a good blood trail leading right to the marsh. I backed out as I'm sure he wouldn't be far in but wanted to make sure as to not push him. I went in about an hour and a half after the shot to find him dead 15 yards in. needless to say I was very happy, as was the farmer who's wanted to see me get a Sika. And was very excited to take the pictures for me.
