Winchester Deadly Passion Season 7 Episode 16 Homegrown Booner

Winchester Deadly Passion season 7 episode 16, titled Homegrown Booner, follows host Melissa Bachman as she heads to her home state of Minnesota for a whitetail hunt. Melissa's quest for a trophy buck takes her to a farm she has never hunted before. The property's owner, Randy, is a former high school classmate of Melissa's, and he has promised her that she will have an opportunity to harvest a big buck on his property.

On the first morning of the hunt, Melissa sets up in a blind overlooking a soybean field. Despite the early hour, the farm is already alive with deer movement. Within minutes, Melissa spots a group of does making their way towards her location. Knowing that where there are does, there are often bucks, Melissa patiently waits for a buck to appear.

As the sun starts to peek over the horizon, Melissa spots a lone buck pursuing the does. It's a decent buck, but not the trophy she's after. Undeterred, Melissa watches through her scope as the buck follows the does out of sight.

The rest of the morning passes without any more deer sightings, and Melissa makes her way back to Randy's house for lunch. Randy offers her some fresh venison sandwiches, and they catch up on old times.

In the afternoon, Melissa sets up in a stand beside a small pond. The stand is situated in a thick grove of trees and Melissa has to rely on her binoculars to get a clear view of the surrounding area. The pond is a known hotspot for deer activity, and Melissa is confident that a big buck will eventually show up.

As she waits, Melissa reflects on her love of hunting and the thrill of the chase. She talks about how hunting has taught her patience and perseverance, and how it has enabled her to connect with nature in a way that few other pursuits can.

Just as she is starting to wonder if she will see any deer that afternoon, a big buck suddenly appears on the opposite side of the pond. Melissa tenses up, knowing that this is the moment she has been waiting for. She slowly raises her rifle and takes aim at the buck.

But just as she is about to pull the trigger, the buck suddenly bolts. Startled, Melissa realizes what has happened: the buck has caught her scent. She curses herself for not being more careful with her scent control, and vows to do better the next time.

The remainder of the afternoon passes without any more sightings, and Melissa makes her way back to Randy's house. She's disappointed that she didn't get a shot at the big buck, but she's determined to learn from her mistake and try again the next day.

The next morning, Melissa heads out before sunrise to set up in a new location. She's decided to try her luck in a thicket on the edge of a neighboring property. It's a risky move, as she doesn't know the land as well as she knows Randy's, but she's hoping to catch a big buck crossing over from the neighboring property.

As the sun starts to rise, Melissa spots movement in the distance. Through her binoculars, she can make out the distinctive rack of a trophy buck. She carefully raises her rifle and takes aim.

But just as she's about to shoot, she hears the sound of an ATV approaching. She looks up to see a neighboring farmer, who has apparently decided to check his crop at that exact moment. The buck, startled by the noise, takes off at a sprint, disappearing into the woods.

Melissa is frustrated, but she knows that this is the nature of hunting. Sometimes the best-laid plans go awry, and there's nothing you can do about it. She takes solace in the fact that she had a great hunt, and that she has made new memories with an old friend.

The episode ends with Melissa reflecting on the value of a homegrown booner - a big buck harvested on land that you know and love. She talks about how hunting has allowed her to connect with her home state of Minnesota in a way that few people ever do, and how it has helped her to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world.