Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Wildlife Management Deer Season '25/'26 Thread

Was able to stick my target buck opening day of Ohio bow season. Temps were around 90 degrees when I walked to my stand that evening. I normally would not have sat in that kind of heat, but Lucky was still on his summer pattern and walking in front of my tree stand every evening. He followed the script perfectly and came in where I needed him to and stopped for a 10-yard shot. Beyond blessed and very thankful for my 3rd bow opener buck to date. Lucky ended up being a 13 pointer, hence the name, and I've had history with him for the last few years. Passed on him last year and sure glad I did. Spent some more time out in the stand on doe patrol, but only bucks coming in. Now it's time to wait for the ice to thicken up and do some ice fishing.

I would have loved to get a few more photos, but with temps this high I needed to get him in a cooler as fast as possible. Congrats to all the other successful hunters and best of luck to all of you still out there.