The Adventure of Hope and Faith 2009/2010

Mike Gerardi · January 01, 2010, 01:51:00 PM

This is the location where they found .Hole in The Horn back in 1940. This area is by the Ravenna Arsenal in Windham Twp. Molson and I hunt property just yards away from this spot.

Mike Gerardi · January 01, 2010, 01:52:00 PM

Mike Gerardi · January 01, 2010, 01:53:00 PM

Just tuned some arra's to Ms.Hope and I am on my way out the door to do some hunting. :D . More later

pdk25 · January 01, 2010, 09:33:00 PM

I'll be waiting. Put some mojo on that bow.

Mike Gerardi · January 05, 2010, 09:19:00 AM

I have been out several times with Hope. No shot opportunities but I have seen deer just about every night. I checked my trail cam pics on the 3rd. I had a nice pic of 140ish eight point at or just before leagle shoot. Now anyone that knows me will tell ya nothing else is gonna matter until I get a shot at him. Its hard letting the does walk but I still have a buck tag to fill.
Here is a pic of the buck.

Mike Gerardi · January 05, 2010, 09:21:00 AM

Mike Gerardi · January 05, 2010, 09:58:00 AM

Last night I got in the stand for the afternoon hunt. Not a thing came in to my area at all. I was kinda surprised, I have had alot of activity over the past couple days. I was just about to get down when 6 does came from the opposite direction they normally come from. Bow in one hand arrow in the other, the lead doe stopped and looked right at me. Let the stare down begin!!! All six does passed me like a well trained S.W.A.T. Team at 15yards. One would move and the others watched me. The last doe was about 30yds out when she moved off to the opposite side and up to the other five. I was able to stay perfectly still so none of them spooked. All six stopped at the corn pile 40yds away. After about 30min they walked off just the other side of a thicket, only 50yds away behind me. I did not want to get busted while getting down and was about to freeze. I waited until they went off and got down. One of the does went to the tree I had my camera at and put her nose to it. She walked around that tree for 5min waiting for it to flash. I almost laughed out loud. My camera for one reason or another stopped working due to the extreme cold. Once inside it fired right up. Time for a new one.

Guru · January 05, 2010, 06:20:00 PM

Good stuff bud! That bucks a dandy

Mike Gerardi · January 05, 2010, 08:38:00 PM

Thanks Curt. I'm a rookie at the whole story thing. That buck will probably live. I just hope he keeps his rack until the end of the season. I would love an opportunity at him,and too do it with Hope would be extra special.
Cant wait to read your Florida post.

Ray Hammond · January 07, 2010, 02:02:00 PM

keep after him, Stinky...you'll get him. I've got full confidence!!!!

Mike Gerardi · January 07, 2010, 03:02:00 PM

Thanks for the confidence Ray.

Mike Gerardi · January 09, 2010, 10:24:00 AM

Working all weekend. I will get back at it on Monday.

GG · January 09, 2010, 08:05:00 PM

Sorry I hav'nt posted recently. I have taken Faith hunting 3 times this week. I saw 2 foxes and watched a hawk show his predatory expertise swooping down out of nowhere to nab a squirrel. Man they're quick! I hunted this morning but again saw no deer. I will try again tomorrow afternoon.

bow loving man · January 15, 2010, 01:19:00 PM

Get after em Gray! I am sure it is a joy just to experience some time with Faith...can't wait til May!!!

Mike Gerardi · January 15, 2010, 07:19:00 PM

First day off work and took a walk to my back 40. The stand I set for the nice 8 point is just the other side of my pond. While I was walking back something caught my eye.

Mike Gerardi · January 15, 2010, 07:22:00 PM

Maybe next year! Looks like does for Hope during her trip to Ohio.

Guru · January 15, 2010, 08:57:00 PM

Doe's work just fine...keep after um bud!

wingnut · January 16, 2010, 07:37:00 AM

Well heck, now your got your rack it's time too put meat on the ground. It was nice of him to leave you the little momento.

Mike

Mike Gerardi · January 16, 2010, 10:37:00 AM

Hope is going to be after'em all weekend. Molson has her all day for bunnies and afternoon deer hunt. I will have her for Sunday. From the looks of the weather on Suday, it will be perfect.

GG · January 16, 2010, 11:13:00 AM

Deer season ended yesterday here in Georgia. I hunted 4 or 5 times with Faith the last week or so without a chance at a deer. I did have several deer approaching right at dark the other evening, but they loitered too long just out of sight. I stayed in the tree after dark hoping they would leave without me spooking them. When they finally made their way to me it was too dark for a shot. A couple of them walked right under me but I could'nt even see them it was so dark. I still have a few days to take Faith hog huntin' before I have to ship her away. Wish me luck!