Monday, October 16, 2006
Being Complacent is Costly
Last night as the wind died down I forgot my milkweeds that I check the air with, it was costly. The woods became deafening silent, but the biggest boogyman was the wind switching back to the east. Being in the flagpole coop which is up in the tree you do not feel the wind as you do in a open tree blind.
Before dark and when the wind quiets down I always check the wind with my trusty milkweed chutes, but as I reach into my pocket no milkweed. I tried to guess by whetting my finger then putting outside the window and thought it to be safe.
A big time no on that, a big ten point with mass and a high rack came slipping out of the shadows and eased into range when he caught my sent and was gone in a flash. This buck will no be back at least during daylight hours.
Remember to watch the wind as if it is blowing into your kill zone leave asap. or you will be exposed for the rest of the season.- Whitetail Wizard
