ironwood
Active Member
I was walking real easy along a native grass field today when I head a grunt. I turn and started glassing the tree line I had just pasted then I heard the grunt again in the direction I had been walking and turned to see this buck only 8 to 10 yards away. He was continuously grunting. Because of the wind and tall grass I think he thought I was a rival. When he snort weased(sp?) at me I became concerned that he could charge. Just then a doe at his feet busted from the grass and I about filled my pants. I was ready to dive for the fence when I realized what had happened, so I stood my ground and the buck eased out to follow her. After she got clear of cover she saw me for what I was, blew and ran off. The buck jumped the fences at the blow only to stop at about 25 yards and we just looked at each other again. Very neat encounter but it makes me think about some of the horror stories we've all heard about.
