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Deer hunters find success on season's first day

Mike Calvin, of Carlisle, unhooks two deer from the back of his Jeep at Schaefer's Deer Processing, on Jacksonburg Road. Mike and his uncle were able to each shoot a deer Monday, on the first day of Deer-Gun Season in Ohio.

Staff photo by Nick Daggy Mike Calvin, of Carlisle, unhooks two deer from the back of his Jeep at Schaefer's Deer Processing, on Jacksonburg Road. Mike and his uncle were able to each shoot a deer Monday, on the first day of Deer-Gun Season in Ohio.

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Shaun Singleton, a meat cutter at Schaefer's Deer Processing, inspects a buck before it is processed Monday Nov. 30, 2009, next to, from left, Ramsey and Ron Skeens and Carl Hartman.

Staff photo by Nick Daggy Shaun Singleton, a meat cutter at Schaefer's Deer Processing, inspects a buck before it is processed Monday Nov. 30, 2009, next to, from left, Ramsey and Ron Skeens and Carl Hartman.

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Scott Phillips, a manager with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, inspects a deer Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at B&B Carry Out near Waynesville. The six-point buck was shot by Jeremy Dittelberger of West Carrollton on the opening day of gun deer hunting season.

Staff photo by Apryl Pilolli Scott Phillips, a manager with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, inspects a deer Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at B&B Carry Out near Waynesville. The six-point buck was shot by Jeremy Dittelberger of West Carrollton on the opening day of gun deer hunting season.

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By Rick McCrabb, Staff Writer Updated 9:27 AM Tuesday, December 1, 2009

She took one step too many.

After an uneventful morning of deer hunting, lunch and then more hunting, Dan Corbett stepped down out of his tree stand and walked to a nearby field.

That’s when he spotted a doe walking toward him.

“She stomped her foot like she didn’t want me there,” Corbett said.

Corbett, 37, of Trenton, shot the doe on a Ross Twp. farm on Monday, Nov. 30 — the opening day of gun deer hunting season in Ohio — then dragged the 140-pound deer nearly one mile through the woods to his truck.

“I was soaking wet,” he said.

Wet and happy. Corbett and his father, Dan Corbett, 58, an AK Steel retiree, have been hunting for more than 20 years. He treasures their time together, time spent alone in field, without the hassles of everyday life.

“It’s nice to be able to talk to him,” said Corbett, who followed his father’s footsteps at AK Steel. “It’s good to get out with him.”

Wildlife officer Scott Phillips, who works out of Spring Valley, said the cool, dry conditions were “perfect weather” for hunting deer.

Weather — and luck — were on the side of Mike Colvin, of Carlisle, and his uncle, Jim Colvin, of Miamisburg.

Mike Colvin, 33, bagged an eight-point buck, while his uncle killed a doe. The deer were killed on a family farm in Clinton County.

Mike Colvin killed his buck with a muzzle loader, he said.

“My heart was pumping real fast,” he said.

Gun season continues through Sunday, Dec. 6, then returns for two days, Dec. 19-20.

Contact this reporter at (513) 705-2842 or rmccrabb@coxohio.com.

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Gen:

Thanks for the posting re the wounded hunter. The real entertainment though is in the comments after the story. I can't imagine people saying those things. Glad the comments here are not like that. Oh, and did you notice the story about the opening of a new hot dog store in Springboro. Big news and sure to make "Mr. Go Eat your hot dog" happy. (If that is his "real" name).

Roger Staton
3:04 PM, 12/2/2009

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Yes, hunting is natural, killing is natural, cheating is natural, adultery is natural, gambling is natural, nudity is natural (Oops this one doesn't fit), greed is natural,selfishness is natural,anger is natural, revenge is natural,sin is natural,incest is natural, violence is natural, **** is natural...Take your pick--hey folks,we can justify just about any behavior by labeling it as "natural"...whooopee.

Roger Staton
2:47 PM, 12/2/2009

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the graphic photos are meant to be disturbing The DDN wants the public to think hunting is wrong. Few believe it. This is why the DDN deleted over 50 comments on the first go around with this story. The DDN is going out of business because they consistently misread their customer base. DDN stop being wrong with your cover to cover editorializing.

not a kool aid drinker
12:11 PM, 12/2/2009

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As an old farmer's daughter I was used to growing and killing our food.This county has become too cityfied.....You don't care how the food gets in the grocery store as long as it is there. Hunting is natural.

Jean Miller
11:05 AM, 12/2/2009

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Ahem. Case in point: http://www.daytondailynews.com/news...

Go get 'em, Natural Selection!

gen
11:03 AM, 12/2/2009

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