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Lots of slow reports in MN. The tough winters in northern MN have taken a toll it looks like. In addition to the normal wolf and bear critters getting their share.

I did some bow hunting over the last week or 10 days. I haven't for a long time and was quickly reminded how much tougher it is than rifle hunting. But got back into the swing of things. Even did some while still hunting, unsuccessfully.

The good news so far at our house is my boy got his first buck that isn't a spike. Whacked a nice forkie. He was pretty fired up and made a great shot at about 70 yards, dropping it on the spot. High shoulder shot, Win M70 Sporter, 30-06.



Here are a couple shots from the blind on the first afternoon, October 29th.








The next morning I sat in a stand. We typically use it for gun season, but there are some rubs and a scrape within bow range of the stand.

Looking west'ish


North


Couple shots from Monday, when I was hunting from the ground.






No deer were harmed. Did see some every day, so that was good.

This weekend we'll be getting some blinds and stands put up for WI gun opener the weekend of Thanksgiving.