Estrous Bleats and Grandchildren on Stand

Hunter, my grandson, is 12 years old and a passionate hunter. He flew to Maryland from Idaho and was anxious to go hunting despite the two-hour time difference. When I awoke him at 4:00 a.m., his body time was just 2:00 a.m. A cup of hot chocolate and a burrito from McDonalds boosted his energy as we entered the club grounds, and I fired up my UTV.  After a bumpy ride up a steep mountain, we parked the rig and walked to my box blind, built especially for my three grandsons.

One of my grandsons was born with bronchial issues, and cold weather puts him at risk for health complications. That made building an enclosed box blind an easy decision, and we have enjoyed it for the past three years. Personally, I enjoy sitting in a tree stand with a panchromatic view of the deer woods, but the enclosed blind offers most of that visibility while blocking cold winds and allowing for a small heater to keep temperatures moderate.

Hunter’s Turn

Hunter, the youngest, flew in a few days later, and we were off to the blind on a crisp early morning. Thankfully, the incessant wind had finally died down, and the morning was ideal for calling deer. Although I had rattling antlers, I opted for an estrous bleat from a Primos Can caller.  About an hour after daylight, I noticed a deer moving along a ridge above us and made a series of bleats with the can caller. We keep one window open at all times, and when leaves crunched, I peeked out the window to see a buck directly below the stand.

Old Reliable

Petersen’s Publishing published “Old Reliable” about my years of experience with this Excalibur Micro crossbow.  It shoots at 360 feet per second, and when topped with a Burris FastFire red dot, sight is point-and-shoot.  Hunter made a great shot when the buck stopped, catching both lungs with a Grim Reaper Hybrid 100-grain broadhead. The blood trail was easy to follow, and we soon had a celebration.

Primos Estrous Bleat

This is the easiest deer call to use, and the first year it was introduced, a hunter used it to take the Ohio state-recorded buck. The caller is small and compact and won’t make noise in your pocket or pack. To bleat, put one finger over the hole in the top of the call and turn it upside down. The alluring sound doesn’t always attract a deer, but it surely made a difference on this hunt.  www.Primos.com