Saturday, November 5, started clear and frosty. After
fulfilling obligations all week, I finally had a day with nothing to do and all
day to do it. I tossed my gear in the pickup and drove to the farm I hunt in
Indiana. With a steady southeast breeze predicted, I climbed to a treestand on the north
rim of a brushy hollow. The rut activity was fast and furious around me all
morning. I only planned on hunting until noon, but I could still see five bucks and
numerous does and decided to stay in all day. I had seen 15 different bucks.
Two of them were tag punchers; a wide 8-point and a stacked 10-point.The author passed on this buck several times throughout the day. 
Be prepared to watch your shadow do a 180 when you stay all day.
You can always take some creative photos during the slack time.
At
2 o'clock in the afternoon, the 10-point blew by me chasing a doe at 12 yards. I drew, but let down;
just not a good opportunity. At 5:00PM, the wide 8-point pushed two does out of the
hollow and hesitated on the rim at 20 yards. The shot flew true and capped the
end of a great day.
