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Posted: 10/25/2023 11:14:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DDiggler: My 19 yo son, pure albino mature doe killed on Friday the 13th in October... let's see what the superstitions bring  Compound bow. https://i.imgur.com/EmZ1rrN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/l9hVY8B.jpg That's awesome! But wouldn't be legal here in Iowa because reasons |
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Posted: 10/26/2023 7:44:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DDiggler: My 19 yo son, pure albino mature doe killed on Friday the 13th in October... let's see what the superstitions bring Compound bow. https://i.imgur.com/EmZ1rrN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/l9hVY8B.jpg That’s probably a once in a lifetime thing. Congratulations. (I wouldn’t have done it. )
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Posted: 10/26/2023 7:48:19 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/26/2023 12:01:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MrMackey]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DDiggler: My 19 yo son, pure albino mature doe killed on Friday the 13th in October... let's see what the superstitions bring Compound bow. https://i.imgur.com/EmZ1rrN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/l9hVY8B.jpg That is INCREDIBLE! Awesome deer! What WMU unit? im in 5B |
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Posted: 10/26/2023 12:27:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MrMackey: That is INCREDIBLE! Awesome deer! What WMU unit? im in 5B 2D |
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Posted: 10/27/2023 9:34:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FriskyDillo: Got a 2x2 mulie yesterday at 250 yards with my 308; Savage Model 10T, 18" barrel with a Sandman-K, and shooting Hornady Precision Hunter which is a 178gr ELD-X. He was facing me and the shot entered his neck and went into his lungs; he crumpled and died instantly. Bullet fully expanded in the chest cavity and did not penetrate into the abdomen. Almost passed on him but it was my birthday and seemed like a fitting gift for myself. I hunt to fill the freezer, not to mount on the wall so I didn't want to risk not running into any other deer the rest of the season. What is funny is that this hill is the same hill I shot a 3x4 mulie from last year. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53283734436_b863bb5a04_b.jpgUntitled by Frisky Dillo, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53283983768_e2da1a83ef_b.jpgUntitled by Frisky Dillo, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53284104334_d54326a930_b.jpgUntitled by Frisky Dillo, on Flickr I had to do a double take. Recognized the location from the pics of last year. |
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Posted: 10/27/2023 10:49:53 PM EDT
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Worked last night, had to get up early for a dental appointment and almost didn't go. Got back in the same stand as before this afternoon and just like the earlier 8-pt, this guy came out about thirty minutes before quitting time, from about the same location, and eased along the edge of the woods.
After getting lucky seeing the 8-pt Tuesday night due to the small gap that allows a visual to the field, I cut a few limbs to provide a little more view before going home. It paid off as I got a couple extra seconds to look this guy over. He was a little farther out at about 140ish yards. Hit him a little high but he dropped in his tracks. Glad I went this evening, can't kill em sitting on the couch.  Closer pic.  New puppy pic. 
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Posted: 10/28/2023 11:47:01 AM EDT
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 My son, 8, crossbow. Unfortunately, we didn’t find him for a few days after he shot it. So, we lost the meat and cape. |
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Posted: 10/28/2023 5:04:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By buckfever34: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/55554/DE489058-F165-4576-99BF-929A3334F654-3000951.jpg My son, 8, crossbow. Unfortunately, we didn’t find him for a few days after he shot it. So, we lost the meat and cape. What did that score? Gross not net.. |
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Posted: 10/28/2023 5:51:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NesralG: What did that score? Gross not net.. I didn’t put a tape on him but he should be close to 140. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:24:30 AM EDT
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North Central Florida muzzle loader buck. Plenty of freezer meat for a start as I can harvest one more buck and three does this season. Now for the ambiance......butchering.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 2:38:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capt_Jerry: North Central Florida muzzle loader buck. Plenty of freezer meat for a start as I can harvest one more buck and three does this season. Now for the ambiance......butchering. https://i.imgur.com/oiZWuZM.jpg Nice looking rack for the size. |
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Posted: 11/5/2023 3:12:25 PM EDT
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Rifle season started yesterday. Hunted most of the day yesterday and out again this morning at 7am.
Lunchtime buck following a doe through the woods. I had just moved to a new spot, and literally had just sat down. I was putting my gun up on the rest as sort of a practice look, and as I'm looking down the scope a doe walks into the frame, and I instinctively popped my head up, just out of surprise. She saw me do that, and as I went to get back down behind the scope, she took off. Not five minutes later, this guy came moving through the woods on the same path she followed. I saw him coming and had the gun up. As soon as he stepped out, I got him. He did two big jumps up in the air and fell over right there. 6.5 Grendel, 123 gr SST handload.  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/5/2023 9:35:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By R3L04D: Rifle season started yesterday. Hunted most of the day yesterday and out again this morning at 7am. Lunchtime buck following a doe through the woods. I had just moved to a new spot, and literally had just sat down. I was putting my gun up on the rest as sort of a practice look, and as I'm looking down the scope a doe walks into the frame, and I instinctively popped my head up, just out of surprise. She saw me do that, and as I went to get back down behind the scope, she took off. Not five minutes later, this guy came moving through the woods on the same path she followed. I saw him coming and had the gun up. As soon as he stepped out, I got him. He did two big jumps up in the air and fell over right there. 6.5 Grendel, 123 gr SST handload. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/263586/IMG_3605_jpeg-3016845.JPG Another one with a nice cape-and those dark antlers! Are dark antlers like that common in your area? |
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Posted: 11/5/2023 11:38:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: R3L04D]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: Another one with a nice cape-and those dark antlers! Are dark antlers like that common in your area?  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/6/2023 8:50:49 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/10/2023 8:38:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: xwinder]
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Left side quartering away at 30 yds from ladder stand. Broadhead burried into inside right shoulder. Bolted tail down 30 yds then done.
173 lbs live weight 
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Posted: 11/11/2023 12:05:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xwinder: Left side quartering away at 30 yds from ladder stand. Broadhead burried into inside right shoulder. Bolted tail down 30 yds then done. https://i.imgur.com/3rvi09R.jpg |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/11/2023 1:07:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By R3L04D: Getting it done! Congrats on the hunt. Looks moist out there Definitely. Light rain all morning long. Hit the stand at 2pm once it stopped and the 8 pointer strolled by 45 min later. Really couldn’t have asked for better timing. Good luck everyone this weekend! |
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Posted: 11/11/2023 8:53:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sanman28]
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 Attached File16” 6.5 Grendel 123gr sst factory ammo, TBA Ultra 5, about 100 yrds. Nicked the heart and dropped him in his tracks.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 11/11/2023 8:59:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sanman28: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/207700/IMG_0800_jpeg-3024482.JPG 16” 6.5 Grendel, TBA Ultra 5, about 100 yrds. Nicked the heart and dropped him in his tracks. Nice tine length! |
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Posted: 11/12/2023 2:12:11 PM EDT
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Got my first of the season yesterday evening.
.308 terminal ascent out of an 18 inch LaRue OBR. Range was about 103 yards. She made it about 20 yards.  Wife is processing her right now. 
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Posted: 11/12/2023 2:17:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LineOfDeparture]
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Double tap]
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2023 9:17:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BabaYaga22]
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 My first deer ever. It’s a cull 6 point buck. I will be going on a doe hunt this upcoming January at the same ranch. Amazing people, Amazing animals, and a great time all around. Shot it at 30 yards with my Savage Model 12 LRP in 6.5 creedmoor using federal fusion. Solid double lung shot, ran 20 yards and died. It’s gonna taste great! |
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Posted: 11/12/2023 9:22:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: shack357]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BabaYaga22: https://imgur.io/a/1n377pZ My first deer ever. It’s a cull 6 point buck. I will be going on a doe hunt this upcoming January at the same ranch. Amazing people, Amazing animals, and a great time all around. Shot it at 30 yards with my Savage Model 12 LRP in 6.5 creedmoor using federal fusion. Solid double lung shot, ran 20 yards and died. It’s gonna taste great! Pic isn't showing on my end but congratulations on the first! Keeping the skull? ETA-pic works if I click the link. He looks fairly heavy. Nice one. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2023 9:29:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BabaYaga22]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: Pic isn't showing on my end but congratulations on the first! Keeping the skull? ETA-pic works if I click the link. He looks fairly heavy. Nice one. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By BabaYaga22: https://imgur.io/a/1n377pZ My first deer ever. It’s a cull 6 point buck. I will be going on a doe hunt this upcoming January at the same ranch. Amazing people, Amazing animals, and a great time all around. Shot it at 30 yards with my Savage Model 12 LRP in 6.5 creedmoor using federal fusion. Solid double lung shot, ran 20 yards and died. It’s gonna taste great! Pic isn't showing on my end but congratulations on the first! Keeping the skull? ETA-pic works if I click the link. He looks fairly heavy. Nice one. Sorry I need to learn how to post pics. Thanks for the congrats, I’m looking forward to January now like crazy! After he was gutted and quartered, I have about 51 pounds of meat. I have gone ahead and buried the skull (except the antlers) and will let the bugs eat at it. Come May I’m gonna dig it up, wash it off, spray the skull with bleach and let it sit out for a few days. My FIL does this to all of his bucks and would like me to continue to carry on the torch. TLDR: Euro deer mount |
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Posted: 11/12/2023 10:10:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BabaYaga22: https://imgur.io/a/1n377pZ My first deer ever. It's a cull 6 point buck. I will be going on a doe hunt this upcoming January at the same ranch. Amazing people, Amazing animals, and a great time all around. Shot it at 30 yards with my Savage Model 12 LRP in 6.5 creedmoor using federal fusion. Solid double lung shot, ran 20 yards and died. It's gonna taste great!  |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2023 10:11:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/13/2023 12:22:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BabaYaga22: Sorry I need to learn how to post pics. Thanks for the congrats, I’m looking forward to January now like crazy! After he was gutted and quartered, I have about 51 pounds of meat. I have gone ahead and buried the skull (except the antlers) and will let the bugs eat at it. Come May I’m gonna dig it up, wash it off, spray the skull with bleach and let it sit out for a few days. My FIL does this to all of his bucks and would like me to continue to carry on the torch. TLDR: Euro deer mount Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BabaYaga22: Originally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By BabaYaga22: https://imgur.io/a/1n377pZ My first deer ever. It’s a cull 6 point buck. I will be going on a doe hunt this upcoming January at the same ranch. Amazing people, Amazing animals, and a great time all around. Shot it at 30 yards with my Savage Model 12 LRP in 6.5 creedmoor using federal fusion. Solid double lung shot, ran 20 yards and died. It’s gonna taste great! Pic isn't showing on my end but congratulations on the first! Keeping the skull? ETA-pic works if I click the link. He looks fairly heavy. Nice one. Sorry I need to learn how to post pics. Thanks for the congrats, I’m looking forward to January now like crazy! After he was gutted and quartered, I have about 51 pounds of meat. I have gone ahead and buried the skull (except the antlers) and will let the bugs eat at it. Come May I’m gonna dig it up, wash it off, spray the skull with bleach and let it sit out for a few days. My FIL does this to all of his bucks and would like me to continue to carry on the torch. TLDR: Euro deer mount Cool, I'd use hairdresser's peroxide over bleach though. Bleach can ruin the bone. |
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Posted: 11/13/2023 10:05:41 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/13/2023 10:44:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: Cool, I'd use hairdresser's peroxide over bleach though. Bleach can ruin the bone. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By BabaYaga22: Originally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By BabaYaga22: https://imgur.io/a/1n377pZ My first deer ever. It’s a cull 6 point buck. I will be going on a doe hunt this upcoming January at the same ranch. Amazing people, Amazing animals, and a great time all around. Shot it at 30 yards with my Savage Model 12 LRP in 6.5 creedmoor using federal fusion. Solid double lung shot, ran 20 yards and died. It’s gonna taste great! Pic isn't showing on my end but congratulations on the first! Keeping the skull? ETA-pic works if I click the link. He looks fairly heavy. Nice one. Sorry I need to learn how to post pics. Thanks for the congrats, I’m looking forward to January now like crazy! After he was gutted and quartered, I have about 51 pounds of meat. I have gone ahead and buried the skull (except the antlers) and will let the bugs eat at it. Come May I’m gonna dig it up, wash it off, spray the skull with bleach and let it sit out for a few days. My FIL does this to all of his bucks and would like me to continue to carry on the torch. TLDR: Euro deer mount Cool, I'd use hairdresser's peroxide over bleach though. Bleach can ruin the bone. Good to know thank you! I’ll use that instead. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/14/2023 6:52:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BabaYaga22: Good to know thank you! I’ll use that instead. They make a peroxide cream paste you can paintbrush on and cover in a trash bag overnight and hose off in the am. Repeat if you want it whiter. Just keep it off the antlers. |
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Posted: 11/15/2023 10:03:06 PM EDT
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It was a good shotgun/rifle opening day here in CT! I brought my brother along for his first ever hunt, and we joined up with a buddy at a property I've hunted for 13-14 years, with varying degrees of success. I do archery from September onward, then rifle, then muzzleloader. Some years I've been skunked with 20+ sits, while other times I've been fortunate to bring home a deer (or two). I have trail cameras but this year there have been virtually no deer on them.
Today's hunt was incredible! Not only did my brother take his first deer, a nice heavy doe, but my also buddy tagged a small buck, while I double tagged on a solid 8pt and a doe. All in the span of roughly half an hour! Then when we decided to get down 2 more came rolling through, but spooked hard when they walked up on one of the downed deer.  I have never before seen action like this on the property, it was truly a once in a lifetime experience! 
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Posted: 11/16/2023 11:44:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Andrapos: It was a good shotgun/rifle opening day here in CT! I brought my brother along for his first ever hunt, and we joined up with a buddy at a property I've hunted for 13-14 years, with varying degrees of success. I do archery from September onward, then rifle, then muzzleloader. Some years I've been skunked with 20+ sits, while other times I've been fortunate to bring home a deer (or two). I have trail cameras but this year there have been virtually no deer on them. Today's hunt was incredible! Not only did my brother take his first deer, a nice heavy doe, but my also buddy tagged a small buck, while I double tagged on a solid 8pt and a doe. All in the span of roughly half an hour! Then when we decided to get down 2 more came rolling through, but spooked hard when they walked up on one of the downed deer. I have never before seen action like this on the property, it was truly a once in a lifetime experience!https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/166952/IMG_20231115_110449981_HDR-3028972.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/166952/IMG_20231115_130058492_HDR-3028976.jpg  Attached FileI see lots of delicious meals in your future |
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Posted: 11/17/2023 10:06:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bowhntr6pt]
[#35]
G40 MOS, 180gr Hornady XTP handload, 25 yards.
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Posted: 11/18/2023 6:01:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BabaYaga22: Sorry I need to learn how to post pics. Thanks for the congrats, I’m looking forward to January now like crazy! After he was gutted and quartered, I have about 51 pounds of meat. I have gone ahead and buried the skull (except the antlers) and will let the bugs eat at it. Come May I’m gonna dig it up, wash it off, spray the skull with bleach and let it sit out for a few days. My FIL does this to all of his bucks and would like me to continue to carry on the torch. TLDR: Euro deer mount That is a definite way to have it turn out like shit IMHO of course |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 7:42:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/18/2023 9:03:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bowhntr6pt: G40 MOS, 180gr Hornady XTP handload, 25 yards. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/922/ENEdnJ.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q70/924/dw5Slw.jpg  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x0Y3YHv9DcExtra points for the pistol kill! |
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Posted: 11/18/2023 10:23:59 PM EDT
[#39]
Definitely not the biggest, but it was the last evening I can hunt this year. AR10 .308 straight through the heart. He dropped where I shot him and expired in about 20-30 seconds. Thankful for the harvest.
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Posted: 11/19/2023 9:16:52 AM EDT
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Shot on 11/7 game zone 2 in SC
I wasn’t in the stand five minutes (1pm) when he came chasing two does about 80-90yds right of where I was facing. Repositioned and tried to halt him but he was focused on the ladies. Shot him at a trot with a 168gr Nosler Ballistic Tip .308 handload and he crumpled on the spot Gonna do a euro mount to match my sons first Buck from the week before  
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Posted: 11/19/2023 9:32:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11B3XCIB: Shot on 11/7 game zone 2 in SC I wasn't in the stand five minutes (1pm) when he came chasing two does about 80-90yds right of where I was facing. Repositioned and tried to halt him but he was focused on the ladies. Shot him at a trot with a 168gr Nosler Ballistic Tip .308 handload and he crumpled on the spot Gonna do a euro mount to match my sons first Buck from the week before https://i.imgur.com/dGd2hdk.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BMHdp8Y.jpg Here's my 8 point from two weeks ago  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 9:45:56 AM EDT
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10 year old daughter crushed this doe yesterday morning. We were sitting over a field where doe are known to graze in the morning.
Had been out for maybe an hour, could tell she was getting restless. I let out a bleat and almost immediately she came out from a trail but was walking right towards us. We were on the ground, and she saw us. We both remained calm, didn't move. I had my daughter's .243 mounted in a tripod for stability, and she was already up behind the scope. Doe walked to about 40 yards, sniffing the air trying to identify us. Eventually she blew and sort of lazily trotted away. I made a 'meep' noise, like textbook she stopped broadside to check on the noise and my daughter pulled the trigger. She ran across the field, maybe 20 yards plus another 15 or so into the woods. Daughter actually spotted the blood to get us on her trail. Crumpled up next to a tree. Double lung and hit an artery. This is her first harvest, she's stoked. Now she wants a buck to euro mount and hang in her room. As a father these are the times we dream about when our kids are babies.... Taking them out hunting, hoping they have fun, hoping they want to come back. Heck I bought her muddy girl camo rifle like 5 years ago waiting on this day  I feel really fortunate. Smile says it all  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 11:05:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: VLODPG]
[#43]
Opening Connecticut Shotgun Season on water company property.
I couldn’t have asked for a nicer day! At 7:45am I watched a doe come out of the swamp and let her pass expecting a buck to follow. When I looked around the left side of the tree I was sitting against to see where she was, I saw the horns of this deer bedded. I looked around the right side of the tree I saw the doe walking away. Remington 870 w/ Leupold VX 1x5 shotgun scope on a cantilever barrel.  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 7:03:47 PM EDT
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I got my first deer on Thursday! Just bought a wicked ridge / tenpoint m-370 and started shooting over the summer. I was hunting private land in 46060 and got this guy just moments before the hunt was going to end. Shot a 20" Carbon Express piledriver with a Swacker #207 broadhead. Super close range from a ground blind. I saw this younger buck coming towards me and luckily he turned about 10 yards out and I let him have it. He only made it about 50 yards. Super cool to be part of this community - two experienced buddies showed up immediately to show me the process of field dressing. Dropped the deer at the processor for a bunch of ground venison and some sausage. Gonna have the cape mounted and I received a text just now that the meat is ready to be picked up. I'm hoping to take a doe with the crossbow in the next couple of weeks and I will definitely be getting my deer tags again next year.
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Posted: 11/19/2023 8:24:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By R3L04D: 10 year old daughter crushed this doe yesterday morning. We were sitting over a field where doe are known to graze in the morning. Had been out for maybe an hour, could tell she was getting restless. I let out a bleat and almost immediately she came out from a trail but was walking right towards us. We were on the ground, and she saw us. We both remained calm, didn't move. I had my daughter's .243 mounted in a tripod for stability, and she was already up behind the scope. Doe walked to about 40 yards, sniffing the air trying to identify us. Eventually she blew and sort of lazily trotted away. I made a 'meep' noise, like textbook she stopped broadside to check on the noise and my daughter pulled the trigger. She ran across the field, maybe 20 yards plus another 15 or so into the woods. Daughter actually spotted the blood to get us on her trail. Crumpled up next to a tree. Double lung and hit an artery. This is her first harvest, she's stoked. Now she wants a buck to euro mount and hang in her room. As a father these are the times we dream about when our kids are babies.... Taking them out hunting, hoping they have fun, hoping they want to come back. Heck I bought her muddy girl camo rifle like 5 years ago waiting on this day I feel really fortunate. Smile says it all https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/263586/IMG_3656_jpeg-3032797.JPG That's awesome congratulations |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 8:39:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By R3L04D: 10 year old daughter crushed this doe yesterday morning. We were sitting over a field where doe are known to graze in the morning. Had been out for maybe an hour, could tell she was getting restless. I let out a bleat and almost immediately she came out from a trail but was walking right towards us. We were on the ground, and she saw us. We both remained calm, didn't move. I had my daughter's .243 mounted in a tripod for stability, and she was already up behind the scope. Doe walked to about 40 yards, sniffing the air trying to identify us. Eventually she blew and sort of lazily trotted away. I made a 'meep' noise, like textbook she stopped broadside to check on the noise and my daughter pulled the trigger. She ran across the field, maybe 20 yards plus another 15 or so into the woods. Daughter actually spotted the blood to get us on her trail. Crumpled up next to a tree. Double lung and hit an artery. This is her first harvest, she's stoked. Now she wants a buck to euro mount and hang in her room. As a father these are the times we dream about when our kids are babies.... Taking them out hunting, hoping they have fun, hoping they want to come back. Heck I bought her muddy girl camo rifle like 5 years ago waiting on this day I feel really fortunate. Smile says it all https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/263586/IMG_3656_jpeg-3032797.JPG Good for her! Looks like a great hit, she did her part well. Taking a kid out and watching things come together is better than getting one of your own. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 8:41:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: shack357]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NapTown: I got my first deer on Thursday! Just bought a wicked ridge / tenpoint m-370 and started shooting over the summer. I was hunting private land in 46060 and got this guy just moments before the hunt was going to end. Shot a 20" Carbon Express piledriver with a Swacker #207 broadhead. Super close range from a ground blind. I saw this younger buck coming towards me and luckily he turned about 10 yards out and I let him have it. He only made it about 50 yards. Super cool to be part of this community - two experienced buddies showed up immediately to show me the process of field dressing. Dropped the deer at the processor for a bunch of ground venison and some sausage. Gonna have the cape mounted and I received a text just now that the meat is ready to be picked up. I'm hoping to take a doe with the crossbow in the next couple of weeks and I will definitely be getting my deer tags again next year. https://i.imgur.com/8uG4zds.jpg Nice deer for a first, he'll look great on the wall. Great to see you're getting the meat back so fast too, enjoy. ETA-With bases that thick there's a chance he could be older than you think, ask your taxidermist to take a look at the teeth if he gets time. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 8:42:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VLODPG: Opening Connecticut Shotgun Season on water company property. I couldn’t have asked for a nicer day! At 7:45am I watched a doe come out of the swamp and let her pass expecting a buck to follow. When I looked around the left side of the tree I was sitting against to see where she was, I saw the horns of this deer bedded. I looked around the right side of the tree I saw the doe walking away. Remington 870 w/ Leupold VX 1x5 shotgun scope on a cantilever barrel. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56434/2023_Centenal_Water_Co_Shotgun_Season_Bu-3032876.JPG Nice to see the letzebissen honoring the game. Well done. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 8:43:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By R3L04D: 10 year old daughter crushed this doe yesterday morning. We were sitting over a field where doe are known to graze in the morning. Had been out for maybe an hour, could tell she was getting restless. I let out a bleat and almost immediately she came out from a trail but was walking right towards us. We were on the ground, and she saw us. We both remained calm, didn't move. I had my daughter's .243 mounted in a tripod for stability, and she was already up behind the scope. Doe walked to about 40 yards, sniffing the air trying to identify us. Eventually she blew and sort of lazily trotted away. I made a 'meep' noise, like textbook she stopped broadside to check on the noise and my daughter pulled the trigger. She ran across the field, maybe 20 yards plus another 15 or so into the woods. Daughter actually spotted the blood to get us on her trail. Crumpled up next to a tree. Double lung and hit an artery. This is her first harvest, she's stoked. Now she wants a buck to euro mount and hang in her room. As a father these are the times we dream about when our kids are babies.... Taking them out hunting, hoping they have fun, hoping they want to come back. Heck I bought her muddy girl camo rifle like 5 years ago waiting on this day I feel really fortunate. Smile says it all https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/263586/IMG_3656_jpeg-3032797.JPG Congrats all around. |
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Posted: 11/19/2023 10:42:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By R3L04D: 10 year old daughter crushed this doe yesterday morning. We were sitting over a field where doe are known to graze in the morning. Had been out for maybe an hour, could tell she was getting restless. I let out a bleat and almost immediately she came out from a trail but was walking right towards us. We were on the ground, and she saw us. We both remained calm, didn't move. I had my daughter's .243 mounted in a tripod for stability, and she was already up behind the scope. Doe walked to about 40 yards, sniffing the air trying to identify us. Eventually she blew and sort of lazily trotted away. I made a 'meep' noise, like textbook she stopped broadside to check on the noise and my daughter pulled the trigger. She ran across the field, maybe 20 yards plus another 15 or so into the woods. Daughter actually spotted the blood to get us on her trail. Crumpled up next to a tree. Double lung and hit an artery. This is her first harvest, she's stoked. Now she wants a buck to euro mount and hang in her room. As a father these are the times we dream about when our kids are babies.... Taking them out hunting, hoping they have fun, hoping they want to come back. Heck I bought her muddy girl camo rifle like 5 years ago waiting on this day I feel really fortunate. Smile says it all https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/263586/IMG_3656_jpeg-3032797.JPG Outstanding! Those are memories you will both cherish for many years to come. Congratulations to both of you. |
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