The Lord works in mysterious ways! As of today I have a tree stand up and a ground blind in place. I was able to do it while watching my grand son Kyle this morning. I have permission to hunt a small piece of woods just a 25 minute drive from my house, and the deer sign is encouraging.
The above scrape is near my ground blind. The tracks that are in the scrape aren’t huge, but at least I know there’s a buck in the area. I’m thinking in a few more days there is going to be alot of buck activity. I saw two dead deer by the road on my way out scouting yesterday. That tells me that the bucks are chasing does, and drivers better beware.
The tree stand is along a fence row boarding a bedding area. I put it among a stand of oaks, and my little buddy Kyle helped me. He carried two sections of the ladder stand all by himself, and handed me tools, as needed. I found one scrape and several buck rubs along this obvious corridor. I made my own “mock scrape” and can’t wait to check it out tomorrow. Hopefully I’ll make it out Friday evening, but Saturday has been set aside for sure.
I’m excited, but also very thankful that I now have a hunting spot close to home, and it isn’t going to interfere with my commitment to my family.
My “big” little helper Kyle.
Definitely looks promising, Mike. I hope the stand and/or ground blind produces for you.