musicmatty
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Today, was the last day of 'regular firearms' for Deer season in PA. After sitting thru a Snow storm last Saturday and getting snowed on again Monday, success finally came my way today. I spent 5 days over the span of two weeks in sub freezing temps and 17 degrees F' today to harvest a big Doe.
Just after 10:am this morn, 6 Doe came right at me and stood within 10ft of me. I just purchased a used model 94 commerative issue Winchester that is 40yrs old and has never been used. The shot was nothing to brag about since I could have hit the Doe over the head with the butt of my rifle just about...but It did the job for sure. This was the Coldest Deer season of the 6 that I have participated in over the last 20yrs. I think this may have been my 10th or so Deer that I have harvested and I think this will be my last. I just don't have the heart to do this again unless I had too in order to feed my family. I have come to the realization that I just have to big of a soft spot for wild life to enjoy this anylonger.
At any rate, I mainly wanted to do this so I could have Venison stew for my family on Chirstmas Eve..and my prayers were answered.
Happy Holliday's and Merry Christmas to everyone and best of luck for a successful hunt.
Just after 10:am this morn, 6 Doe came right at me and stood within 10ft of me. I just purchased a used model 94 commerative issue Winchester that is 40yrs old and has never been used. The shot was nothing to brag about since I could have hit the Doe over the head with the butt of my rifle just about...but It did the job for sure. This was the Coldest Deer season of the 6 that I have participated in over the last 20yrs. I think this may have been my 10th or so Deer that I have harvested and I think this will be my last. I just don't have the heart to do this again unless I had too in order to feed my family. I have come to the realization that I just have to big of a soft spot for wild life to enjoy this anylonger.
At any rate, I mainly wanted to do this so I could have Venison stew for my family on Chirstmas Eve..and my prayers were answered.
Happy Holliday's and Merry Christmas to everyone and best of luck for a successful hunt.