Monster 8

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I hunt zone 12 myself and also go to rutgers, graduating this year and cant wait, no more of those "crazy drives" home down easton, 287, 22 and 202. The impatience to get up on the stand kills me even though its only about a 25 minute drive as long as its not rush hour.

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 6:43 PM
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got a text from my father this morning. he kicked up a big, chocolate racked 8 pointer in the 20 acre area i was heading out to this afternoon. so i was pumped. drove like crazy home from Rutgers. (sorry if i cut you off on River Rd., 287 north, 22 west, or 202 south). showered, shot two arrows in the backyard to make sure i was on, and drove up to warren. got into the stand at 2:30. a little late, but not bad. at about 4:30, had a big mature doe come in and right behind her, a big chocolate racked 8 pointer following behind her. Finally, after passing up all of those 1 1/2 and small 2 1/2 year olds, i was gonna get a crack at something that would make me happy. i size him up really quick: browtines, 4 inches, G-2's 11 inches, G-3's 7-8 inches. spread, 20 inches. mass, atleast 4-5 inches in diameter at the bases. extremely symmetrical. 40 yards, 35 yards, 30 yards, 25 yards, 20 yards, about to step into my shooting lane. i draw while his head is behind a tree. the arrow makes the slightest sound as it pulls through the whisker buscuit. he stops, looks in my direction. all i can see are his ears and rack on either side of the tree. i try to look for a clear shooting lane. none. he bounds 25 yards and looks around and continues to eat and follow the general direction of the doe. i range him at 43 yards, a bit outside my 25 yard rule. close, but no cigar. he continues to eat and hang out about 50 yards away for an hour. as he leaves, i grunt and try the can, only getting him to turn broadside once at 70 yards. later had a 6 and a spike follow the path of the doe. drew on both of them just to see if they could hear the arrow draw across the whisker biscuit. nope, they just walked by unknowingly. they dont get that big by being stupid. i cant hunt that property again til monday. __________________ Outdoorsmen: the original conservationists. HeadAke86@aol.com <---<< emails go right to my phone Christmas Trees New Egypt, NJ Open Every weekend after Turkey Day!

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 6:49 PM
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youll get um keep tryin __________________ hoyt katera xl z3 cam 1/2 easton st epic arrows rage 2 blade broadheads there is nothing better than being in the woods or on water with family and friends

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 6:53 PM
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Stay with him your chance will come Good luck

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 7:03 PM
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Great read! Go get'm!

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 7:04 PM
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Oh no! So close! Wish you the best its great incentive to get back out there. Next time wait a little longer maybe if you can

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 7:19 PM
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You got your adrenalen rush today and you will get it again when you get your shot at him.... You lucky Dog !!! __________________ <- <- <- <- ~ <- <- <- <- I'd rather be working.........a Bird! Pro Staffer

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 7:24 PM
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you must be hunting near zone 12? I hunt zone 12 myself and also go to rutgers, graduating this year and cant wait, no more of those "crazy drives" home down easton, 287, 22 and 202. The impatience to get up on the stand kills me even though its only about a 25 minute drive as long as its not rush hour.

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 7:31 PM
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KoBear I feel your pain. Great afternoon hunt in Reading Township this afternoon, had a nice 2 1/2 year 8 pt, outside his ears, pretty high, have seen him just about every time I go out, but I'm hunting fields, and its hard getting them close. Grunt him in from 100 yds, get him @30 yds but just didn't feel comfortable w/ the distance, and angle he gave me. Would be sick to my stomach if I wounded him. Hopefully he will elude us all this year and grow to 3 1/2 and be in the class of yours. Good Luck with him.

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 7:58 PM
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Quote: I hunt zone 12 myself and also go to rutgers, graduating this year and cant wait, no more of those "crazy drives" home down easton, 287, 22 and 202. The impatience to get up on the stand kills me even though its only about a 25 minute drive as long as its not rush hour. Wow I can relate to that Im going to Kean and been taking those crazy drives four days a week down 78 and up 206. Hey no tickets yet. Do you think "going deer hunting" would get you out of a ticket?

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 8:14 PM
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Quote: the arrow makes the slightest sound as it pulls through the whisker buscuit. Had that happen about three years ago on a really nice ten...switched to a dropaway that has a sh%tload of mole skin on it. __________________ SEMPER FIDELIS (\ (\ (=' x')----<<< (,('')('') Dead Rabbit

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 8:24 PM
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Posted: 12 Nov 2007 8:32 PM
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KoBear, Quote: they dont get that big by being stupid I know your pain...said that to myself twice this season on 2 different P&Y eights at less than 20 yards It's what keeps us going back for more! Gotta love this sport! Ray __________________ Cranford Rod and Gun Club United Bowhunters of New Jersey New Jersey Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Posted: 12 Nov 2007 9:47 PM
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glad ya'll can relate. im gettin a muzzy zero effect for xmas from my girlfriend. Quote: you must be hunting near zone 12? i live in zone 12, right off of 202, hunt zone 13. __________________ Outdoorsmen: the original conservationists. HeadAke86@aol.com <---<< emails go right to my phone Christmas Trees New Egypt, NJ Open Every weekend after Turkey Day!

Posted: 17 Nov 2007 5:14 PM
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father was texting me during the rutgers game, said he saw the big guy again. came running by after a doe at about 35 yards and disappeared into the thicket. i'll be out there monday. __________________ Outdoorsmen: the original conservationists. HeadAke86@aol.com <---<< emails go right to my phone Christmas Trees New Egypt, NJ Open Every weekend after Turkey Day!

Posted: 17 Nov 2007 7:12 PM
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You will get another shot at him...best of luck

Posted: 17 Nov 2007 7:14 PM
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make sure that rest is quite....noisy stands and rest save a few bucks a year

Posted: 17 Nov 2007 7:55 PM
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i also was in zone 12 readington and saw a great 8 with really white antlers..tried rattling/can/grunt but he would not come in..watched him work the field and then leave...1 hr later i hear 2 shots from the area he went...hope it was not him

Posted: 17 Nov 2007 8:01 PM
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I applaud you for sticking in your comfort zone and waiting on this buck!! Keep on him.. You deserve him!!! __________________ "from my cold dead hands" "to all those in harms way, SEMPER FI"