I went back down to the Goldendale area when the antlerless deer season opened on the 16th. After getting to the ranch, signing in, and getting an idea where the deer were, I was off on the spot-and-stalk.

Immediately got to within 40 yds of four bedded deer but when they stood up they never gave a good shot. Moved to the other end of the ranch and played with another 40 or so deer. This year I had a number of them 10-20 yds but always with a problem such as another deer behind them.

I finally played hide and seek with one that finally walked into the open and stopped. I shot a tad high, hitting the upper chest and it went on to the spine. Dropped her right there.

So, the deer is now at he butcher's and the skin getting tanned.

Already planning for next year!