Cold snotty morning turned into a hot lunch hour! Got in the tree well before first light and as soon as I reached the last step to my stand the wind whipped in which seem to be gusting like 40 mph. So I figured I'm here and not gonna back out now. Well luckily the wind was short lived and died down quickly right before the blizzard hit. Wet nasty snow blowing in my face for about three hours was kinda brutal but with goretex parka and bibs I managed to stay mostly dry. I seen a bruiser that I had seen last Sunday skirt by me in the thick, then shortly after I had two doe come by right at the hardest snow fall with a half rack 100 inch in tow at 15 yards about 8:00. I've been wanting to shoot a doe but after seeing the big one five minutes before I held off on the does. It died off for a while before seeing a big spike walk by 15 yards followed by a decent basket seven point down the same trail. Now it's pretty breezy and its starting to cut through me and I'm getting cold but told myself Ill get down at 1:00 to stretch the legs grab some grub and get right back in the tree. I'm glad I made myself that promise cause not 5 minutes later the hoss shows his face 50 yards away! I grab my bow and start calming myself down as he is making his way to me saying to myself aim small miss small, take your time and don't screw up!!! Well about 30 seconds later he is in a wide open shooting lane at 15 yards ( right where all the other deer walked through) I draw back settle on him calm myself some more and settle again and let the arrow fly hitting him perfect double lung watched him run 20 yards and start the greatest thing a bowhunter can see...the tail wag and over he goes! It's my biggest buck by a good clip and to take him on pressured public land that was just trampled by pheasant hunters is a great feeling and one ill never forget!
Public land hoss takes a nap!!!
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Congrats!
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Thanks for all the great feedback! It just adds good feelings to an already great feeling!
This does go to show if you are willing to pass up smaller bucks(which I have passed countless dinks, baskets and some decent 105+ deer this season, but can't seem to find the does at the right place and time to harvest haha) the reward is great. I've eaten my far share of tag soup over the years but I was content on upgrading my wall with a 120 or better as I have like 7 racks from the past few years between 105 and 110. Now they are all great trophies to me as I worked hard for them with miles and miles of scouting and endless hours of sitting every chance I get but was looking to mature as a hunter and let the VERY tempting just outside the ears racks walk on by in hopes of a slammer. It paid of for me and can for you also.
Just a little heads up for you guys, this was on heavily baited public land and there was not one kernel of corn in this bucks stomach. There was nothing but grass, leaf browse a few bits of acorns and loads of few different small seeds about the size of pepper corns. Not bashing bait as I know it has its place but not every place is its place is what I'm saying so look around and find where they want to be NOT where you want to be.
Again, thank you my fellow hunters for the congratulaitions and if you haven't tagged out yet get your butts out there cause they are on their feet looking to go to a taxidermist near you!
This does go to show if you are willing to pass up smaller bucks(which I have passed countless dinks, baskets and some decent 105+ deer this season, but can't seem to find the does at the right place and time to harvest haha) the reward is great. I've eaten my far share of tag soup over the years but I was content on upgrading my wall with a 120 or better as I have like 7 racks from the past few years between 105 and 110. Now they are all great trophies to me as I worked hard for them with miles and miles of scouting and endless hours of sitting every chance I get but was looking to mature as a hunter and let the VERY tempting just outside the ears racks walk on by in hopes of a slammer. It paid of for me and can for you also.
Just a little heads up for you guys, this was on heavily baited public land and there was not one kernel of corn in this bucks stomach. There was nothing but grass, leaf browse a few bits of acorns and loads of few different small seeds about the size of pepper corns. Not bashing bait as I know it has its place but not every place is its place is what I'm saying so look around and find where they want to be NOT where you want to be.
Again, thank you my fellow hunters for the congratulaitions and if you haven't tagged out yet get your butts out there cause they are on their feet looking to go to a taxidermist near you!
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At least a county would be nice??
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Congrats on a great buck. One observation you made is interesting however, and that's in regards to your buck not having any corn in him.
I believe that may be a factor of him most likely not stepping foot into that area due to pressure, other than to chase does of course, which is what enabled you to kill him, rather than a conscience avoidance of bait, if that's what you're alluding to.
On the other hand, its possible he may have had a bad experience around bait at some point in his life and has avoided it ever since. Doesn't really make a difference at this point because you got him!
I believe that may be a factor of him most likely not stepping foot into that area due to pressure, other than to chase does of course, which is what enabled you to kill him, rather than a conscience avoidance of bait, if that's what you're alluding to.
On the other hand, its possible he may have had a bad experience around bait at some point in his life and has avoided it ever since. Doesn't really make a difference at this point because you got him!
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Awesome job, great buck no matter where taken from.
Why is it required to give location?? He gave info he wanted on intial post. No need to give any more details if he does not feel like sharing.
Why is it required to give location?? He gave info he wanted on intial post. No need to give any more details if he does not feel like sharing.
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Congrats ... Great buck!
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