So Lainey was trying to follow up on her opening day 8 pointer from last year with a bigger deer. I told her that it took me almost 20 years to kill a deer as big as she did after 1-1/2 hours of hunting. She seemed undaunted and we planned to hunt the exact same spot. As we get to the area, I choose what I thought was the right tree but as the day dawned I realized I was one tree and about 20 yards off. I hope that didn't jinx us because nothing showed up the time we were there. At 9:30 we decide to take a walk and head down towards a pond nearby. As soon as we get to the pond about 50 75 yards away, were hear a deer blowing from the exact spot we we sitting. At any rate, we had a great morning and learned a lesson to stay put longer.

Here's Lainey on post.



And here is a massive waterplant down at the lake. These things are taking over the lake. Anyone know what they are?



The seedpod.

Sounds like good times... The plant is called American lotus.

Good luck with the rest of the season. Hope she tags a big one.