Sometimes the best hunts are the ones where you get down on the ground and let the woods come to life around you. I was hunting on the ground in the beautiful mountains of Jefferson National Forest in Montgomery County, Virginia, when a few good-sized does made their way into the area. I stayed still, waited for the right opportunity, and finally got my chance. At approximately 40 yards, I settled in and took my shot with my Barnett crossbow. One shot, one unforgettable experience, and another memory made in the Appalachian Mountains. There’s nothing quite like being out in the woods, surrounded by God’s creation, and experiencing everything that comes with hunting public land.

Gage Quintana

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