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Posted: 10/27/2021 8:18:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/27/2021 9:59:49 AM EDT
I had to drive a few cities over last night and saw deer EVERYWHERE on my way home.
I changed my plans tonight so I'm able to hit the treestand this afternoon. 
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Posted: 10/27/2021 12:22:08 PM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By AJE: I had to drive a few cities over last night and saw deer EVERYWHERE on my way home. I changed my plans tonight so I'm able to hit the treestand this afternoon. I counted 3 new carcasses on I-75 from Troy to Vandalia this morning. They're definitely moving. |
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Posted: 10/28/2021 11:18:07 AM EDT
Bucks are responding well to aggressive calls. Had a couple come charging in to a grunt call and rattle last night. No shooters.
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Posted: 10/28/2021 4:35:23 PM EDT
early rut?
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Posted: 10/28/2021 4:53:48 PM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By Digital_Chaos: early rut? Just starting. On my way home from work today at 4pm I watched a decent 6 point walking through a field like a boss. They are cruising. I am in my stand typing this. |
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Posted: 10/28/2021 4:57:51 PM EDT
I have been agitated with a fricken head cold this week... should be better by Saturday
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Posted: 10/28/2021 7:27:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AFCarbon15]
I put one in the freezer last weekend from WV. Only bought one tag for archery, so I guess I'm done for a month. He wasn't the little 8pt I thought he was, but after only about 2 hours of sitting, a nice lil 6pt got a broadhead through one lung and the pump house at 33 yd. He ran about 60 and crashed. Pretty decent for a 25-30 year old Darton compound.
Good luck to the bow hunters putting in time out there. ETA: Only cooked and washed, haven't whitened or sealed yet.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 8:31:55 AM EDT
The rain seems to be holding off for now.
Nothing moving, but also no rain. 
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Posted: 10/30/2021 8:40:03 AM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By ZW17: The rain seems to be holding off for now. Nothing moving, but also no rain. I'm sitting in the rain with nothing moving, so at least you have that going for you 
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Posted: 10/30/2021 9:15:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ZW17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IIRC: I'm sitting in the rain with nothing moving, so at least you have that going for you Yeah, it’s all north of me in your neck of the woods. Stay dry and hopefully bullwinkle takes a late morning stroll within 20yds of you. ETA: Grunts and rattles aren’t cutting it this morning. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 10:59:27 AM EDT
All I saw this morning was a coyote so small I honestly thought it was a cat at first.
Been seeing some chasing in the last week, but it's the typical small/immature bucks pursuing does that want nothing to do with them pre-rut. I'm expecting things to kick off next week and be pretty active... |
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Posted: 10/31/2021 1:29:02 PM EDT
I was too busy to hunt this weekend, I’ll get out a few evenings this week. Before the time change it’s a good sit after work until dark.
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Posted: 10/31/2021 1:56:35 PM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By AJE: I was too busy to hunt this weekend, I’ll get out a few evenings this week. Before the time change it’s a good sit after work until dark.  I know those feels bud. |
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Posted: 10/31/2021 9:19:39 PM EDT
When the wife is raking in cash, it’s best to help out
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Posted: 10/31/2021 11:30:14 PM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By AJE: When the wife is raking in cash, it’s best to help out Okay, I don’t know those feels.
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Posted: 11/4/2021 10:14:23 AM EDT
My cell linked game cam is blowing up this morning.
Let the games begin!!! |
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Posted: 11/4/2021 10:26:50 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/4/2021 1:17:06 PM EDT
Yup, getting a lot more movement in the last 6-7 days.
Morning and evening!  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 11/4/2021 2:53:18 PM EDT
My cousin killed a nice big one this morning, while I was at work
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Posted: 11/4/2021 7:39:44 PM EDT
Six total bucks seen on a 4hr sit this evening. Four up a does ass.
It’s happening. |
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Posted: 11/4/2021 7:45:49 PM EDT
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OH, USA
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Posted: 11/4/2021 8:44:25 PM EDT
A buddy scored a nice 10 pointer on my land in west Madison county tuesday evening. I think he said it was 8 yards away
 I will see if he wants pics posted |
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Posted: 11/9/2021 11:54:22 AM EDT
What a weird season.
All last week was buck action. This week is like someone slammed the door closed. My game cameras have gone silent, sightings have been greatly reduced, and I haven't seen a buck chasing since late last week. I don't know??? |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 11/9/2021 1:40:35 PM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By ZW17: What a weird season. All last week was buck action. This week is like someone slammed the door closed. My game cameras have gone silent, sightings have been greatly reduced, and I haven't seen a buck chasing since late last week. I don't know??? Don't tell me that, I'm sitting out tonight in just a few hours. |
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Posted: 11/9/2021 2:08:08 PM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By tweiss3: Don't tell me that, I'm sitting out tonight in just a few hours. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tweiss3: Originally Posted By ZW17: What a weird season. All last week was buck action. This week is like someone slammed the door closed. My game cameras have gone silent, sightings have been greatly reduced, and I haven't seen a buck chasing since late last week. I don't know??? Don't tell me that, I'm sitting out tonight in just a few hours. I have them all over the farm i hunt... is an orgy of deer.. lol |
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Posted: 11/9/2021 5:10:52 PM EDT
Set a new stand this afternoon in some thick pines. Hoping for better results this evening.
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Posted: 11/9/2021 6:49:36 PM EDT
Maybe the warmer weather is keeping them only moving at night?
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Posted: 11/9/2021 7:03:18 PM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By AJE: Maybe the warmer weather is keeping them only moving at night? Bingo |
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Posted: 11/10/2021 8:48:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ZW17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AJE: Maybe the warmer weather is keeping them only moving at night? I’m sure it’s not helping but, they should still be moving... One of the best studies I have read concerning the rut and how weather, moon, etc. affects it. It’s backed up with a lot of data from a credible source. Simply put, it doesn’t. The rut takes place the same time every year regardless of pretty much everything. https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/WildlifeSpecies/White-tailedDeer/Pages/Whenistherut.aspx |
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Posted: 11/10/2021 9:06:16 AM EDT
It's supposed to rain tomorrow so I'm hitting the stand after work today.
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Posted: 11/10/2021 7:12:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/11/2021 1:22:57 AM EDT
 Attached File Attached FileDon’t overlook the afternoon sits during the rut! Sat down next to a tree at 11:30 to enjoy some nice fall weather and brought the x-bow along just because. This guy decides to walk up. Only sit I was probably going to get to do all year anyway. I’m still in disbelief! |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 6:41:26 AM EDT
Way to go, man! There's a ton of character in that rack.
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Posted: 11/11/2021 7:14:19 AM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By BuckeyeRifleman: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/68059/26469425-87DB-4E01-947B-5C5EF80F4B1C_jpe-2162697.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/68059/D1C683AE-04A6-40E5-98C1-E4801746D73F_jpe-2162698.JPG Don’t overlook the afternoon sits during the rut! Sat down next to a tree at 11:30 to enjoy some nice fall weather and brought the x-bow along just because. This guy decides to walk up. Only sit I was probably going to get to do all year anyway. I’m still in disbelief! Haha, you mother fucker!! I was reading your thread about making a deal with the devil and now you post this?? 
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Posted: 11/11/2021 8:41:17 AM EDT
I lost one last night
 I was setup in this stand  Buck comes strolling in from the left. I draw as he goes behind the tree on the right side of the picture and steps into the next shooting lane. I left one fly, and it appears to be a picture perfect shot. I watched the arrow hit exactly where I wanted it to. He spins around and runs straight up the hill in the background. I called a buddy and waited a bit. We searched for three hours... couldn't find one drop of blood, one piece of hair, nothing.
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Posted: 11/11/2021 8:53:41 AM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By IIRC: Way to go, man! There's a ton of character in that rack. Agreed! Very nice, congrats. |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 8:57:57 AM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By AJE: I lost one last night I was setup in this stand https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/84914/PXL_20211102_211450856-2161778.jpg Buck comes strolling in from the left. I draw as he goes behind the tree on the right side of the picture and steps into the next shooting lane. I left one fly, and it appears to be a picture perfect shot. I watched the arrow hit exactly where I wanted it to. He spins around and runs straight up the hill in the background. I called a buddy and waited a bit. We searched for three hours... couldn't find one drop of blood, one piece of hair, nothing. Oh that sucks. I hate that feeling. You find the arrow? Hit for sure? I've had blood trails I couldn't find anything for 40 yards and the deer only went 50 or 60 yards. |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 9:27:38 AM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By AFCarbon15: Oh that sucks. I hate that feeling. You find the arrow? Hit for sure? I've had blood trails I couldn't find anything for 40 yards and the deer only went 50 or 60 yards. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AFCarbon15: Originally Posted By AJE: I lost one last night I was setup in this stand https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/84914/PXL_20211102_211450856-2161778.jpg Buck comes strolling in from the left. I draw as he goes behind the tree on the right side of the picture and steps into the next shooting lane. I left one fly, and it appears to be a picture perfect shot. I watched the arrow hit exactly where I wanted it to. He spins around and runs straight up the hill in the background. I called a buddy and waited a bit. We searched for three hours... couldn't find one drop of blood, one piece of hair, nothing. Oh that sucks. I hate that feeling. You find the arrow? Hit for sure? I've had blood trails I couldn't find anything for 40 yards and the deer only went 50 or 60 yards. To add to these good questions, I have a couple. Was your hit higher up in the chest cavity? Might take a bit to fill enough to get blood pumping out in a noticeable manner. Did the deer run away with his tail up or tucked down? I've shot a couple over the years that left virtually no bloodtrail, but I did find them using a grid pattern. That sucks, I hope you find it. |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 9:31:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AJE]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AFCarbon15: Oh that sucks. I hate that feeling. You find the arrow? Hit for sure? I've had blood trails I couldn't find anything for 40 yards and the deer only went 50 or 60 yards. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AFCarbon15: Originally Posted By AJE: I lost one last night I was setup in this stand https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/84914/PXL_20211102_211450856-2161778.jpg Buck comes strolling in from the left. I draw as he goes behind the tree on the right side of the picture and steps into the next shooting lane. I left one fly, and it appears to be a picture perfect shot. I watched the arrow hit exactly where I wanted it to. He spins around and runs straight up the hill in the background. I called a buddy and waited a bit. We searched for three hours... couldn't find one drop of blood, one piece of hair, nothing. Oh that sucks. I hate that feeling. You find the arrow? Hit for sure? I've had blood trails I couldn't find anything for 40 yards and the deer only went 50 or 60 yards. Arrow was stuck in him and we never found it. There are a few thickets over the crest of that hill, about 100yds from my stand. I figured for sure he would be laying dead just inside of one of them based on where I saw the arrow hit. I've shot a couple over the years that left virtually no bloodtrail, but I did find them using a grid pattern. Did that for hours after we couldn't find the initial blood trail. We went through the thickets in the field and the brush around the perimeter on the other side of the field. The buddy I called to help me is one of the most experienced guys I know to ask for help, and he's hunted the same property in the past. |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 9:42:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: BuckeyeRifleman]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AJE: I lost one last night I was setup in this stand https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/84914/PXL_20211102_211450856-2161778.jpg Buck comes strolling in from the left. I draw as he goes behind the tree on the right side of the picture and steps into the next shooting lane. I left one fly, and it appears to be a picture perfect shot. I watched the arrow hit exactly where I wanted it to. He spins around and runs straight up the hill in the background. I called a buddy and waited a bit. We searched for three hours... couldn't find one drop of blood, one piece of hair, nothing. It sucks, really sucks… But it happens, probably more than most guys would like to admit. I’ve seen it twice with elk now where a similar thing happened… Good shot but no blood and unfortunately no animal to be found. One of which we saw the trace, good impact, literally rolled down the mountain into some brush. Had four guys searching until it got dark and didn’t find a drop. Like the damn thing up and vanished. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes I wouldn’t believe it. Crazy shit can happen when that adrenaline kicks it despite otherwise fatal shots. |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 10:18:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ZW17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IIRC: To add to these good questions, I have a couple. Was your hit higher up in the chest cavity? Might take a bit to fill enough to get blood pumping out in a noticeable manner. Did the deer run away with his tail up or tucked down? I've shot a couple over the years that left virtually no bloodtrail, but I did find them using a grid pattern. That sucks, I hope you find it. I’m in this boat this morning after plugging a nice buck. Good hit from 15 yards, he bucked hard, watched him run off with an arrow sticking out of him. Found two little traces of blood before he got into some very tall grass. I just walked all the deer trails in the grass with no luck. About to start a grid pattern.
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Posted: 11/11/2021 2:53:53 PM EDT
After losing a deer a number of years ago, that I know I had a fatal shot (recovered arrow) from a crossbow, I found this stuff. I have had to use it a couple times since and it is awesome stuff.
One deer found after blood trail turned into drops after 50 or so yds and went into a grass field (I hate tracking blood in grass - it sucks). One deer found after drizzle turned into rain and pretty much washed the blood trail away as we were following it. Only downside is you have to wait until low light or dark to use it - but it works so well I always make sure to have some on hand every year just incase. https://www.bloodglow.com/ |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 7:30:56 PM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By ZW17: I’m in this boat this morning after plugging a nice buck. Good hit from 15 yards, he bucked hard, watched him run off with an arrow sticking out of him. Found two little traces of blood before he got into some very tall grass. I just walked all the deer trails in the grass with no luck. About to start a grid pattern. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ZW17: Originally Posted By IIRC: To add to these good questions, I have a couple. Was your hit higher up in the chest cavity? Might take a bit to fill enough to get blood pumping out in a noticeable manner. Did the deer run away with his tail up or tucked down? I've shot a couple over the years that left virtually no bloodtrail, but I did find them using a grid pattern. That sucks, I hope you find it. I’m in this boat this morning after plugging a nice buck. Good hit from 15 yards, he bucked hard, watched him run off with an arrow sticking out of him. Found two little traces of blood before he got into some very tall grass. I just walked all the deer trails in the grass with no luck. About to start a grid pattern. That's a bummer. Any updates? |
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Posted: 11/12/2021 12:10:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ZW17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By IIRC: That's a bummer. Any updates? Unfortunately there was no recovery. Three of us tracked that buck with two thermals and the land owner who was a super experienced deer hunter and knew his farm better than anyone. We had two small blood stains not 100’ from where I hit him. We found the crossbow bolt 300yds from where I hit him, it was dark red blood with 12” of penetration. No leakage where he dumped the bolt. No further blood was found. We zigged and zagged over a 1/4 mile for 3.5hrs before giving up. I know we were bleeding worse than the deer was from briar thorns. My clothes weight an extra 5lbs from all the burrs stuck to them. It’s a huge bummer, it was a really nice buck and would have been a wall hanger for me. We will keep an eye out for the buzzards and hopefully recover the skull and antlers.
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Posted: 11/12/2021 12:47:31 AM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By ZW17: Unfortunately there was no recovery. Three of us tracked that buck with two thermals and the land owner who was a super experienced deer hunter and knew his farm better than anyone. We had two small blood stains not 100’ from where I hit him. We found the crossbow bolt 300yds from where I hit him, it was dark red blood with 12” of penetration. No leakage where he dumped the bolt. No further blood was found. We zigged and zagged over a 1/4 mile for 3.5hrs before giving up. I know we were bleeding worse than the deer was from briar thorns. My clothes weight an extra 5lbs from all the burrs stuck to them. It’s a huge bummer, it was a really nice buck and would have been a wall hanger for me. We will keep an eye out for the buzzards and hopefully recover the skull and antlers. Damn… BTDT, got the T shirt (a few unfortunately.) It happens, never a good feeling, but it’s just part of hunting sometimes. You did everything an ethical hunter should do and made all reasonable efforts, the rest is out of your control unfortunately. |
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Posted: 11/12/2021 7:14:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: thor_ducati]
Got lucky yesterday and thwacked the one I’ve had my eye on all summer.
 Attached FileHe’s a beast, 3 split tines 14 pts in all. Was so damned lucky. He snuck In On me I turned my head and he saw me and stared me down, so I closed my eyes to get him to calm down, he settled a bit and turned and started to walk away. Turned a little broadside and I shot, thought I had a good lung lined up, heard the thud but couldn’t tell where I hit. He ran in a arch to the other side of me to my right and I saw him stop at the woods line. Gave him half an hour or so and started looking. Found him laying down but alive so I put another arrow in him and he was done. I shot him in the ass the first time. Right upper thigh. Arrow went through his leg and into his guts. I figure I clipped his femoral. I didn’t lead him and he walked forward and took one to the tuchus. So glad I waited him out and still shocked he didn’t jump and run when I found him.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 11/12/2021 8:12:35 AM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By thor_ducati: Got lucky yesterday and thwacked the one I’ve had my eye on all summer. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67413/584636B0-6069-4E2D-B968-33929A21269C_jpe-2163836.JPG He’s a beast, 3 split tines 14 pts in all. Was so damned lucky. He snuck In On me I turned my head and he saw me and stared me down, so I closed my eyes to get him to calm down, he settled a bit and turned and started to walk away. Turned a little broadside and I shot, thought I had a good lung lined up, heard the thud but couldn’t tell where I hit. He ran in a arch to the other side of me to my right and I saw him stop at the woods line. Gave him half an hour or so and started looking. Found him laying down but alive so I put another arrow in him and he was done. I shot him in the ass the first time. Right upper thigh. Arrow went through his leg and into his guts. I figure I clipped his femoral. I didn’t lead him and he walked forward and took one to the tuchus. So glad I waited him out and still shocked he didn’t jump and run when I found him. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67413/DC0C0FDA-FDE3-403D-9849-B04F8CB9CA35_jpe-2163841.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67413/09583E22-FE89-4A4F-B288-95EC88BBB768_jpe-2163843.JPG Outstanding buck! Congrats T_D. |
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Posted: 11/12/2021 8:32:33 AM EDT
Quote History Originally Posted By ZW17: Outstanding buck! Congrats T_D. Thanks and sorry to read you lost one. I had that fear in the back of my head as soon as he ran across the field. I was very fortunate. |
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Posted: 11/12/2021 8:36:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AJE]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thor_ducati: Got lucky yesterday and thwacked the one I’ve had my eye on all summer. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67413/584636B0-6069-4E2D-B968-33929A21269C_jpe-2163836.JPG He’s a beast, 3 split tines 14 pts in all. Was so damned lucky. He snuck In On me I turned my head and he saw me and stared me down, so I closed my eyes to get him to calm down, he settled a bit and turned and started to walk away. Turned a little broadside and I shot, thought I had a good lung lined up, heard the thud but couldn’t tell where I hit. He ran in a arch to the other side of me to my right and I saw him stop at the woods line. Gave him half an hour or so and started looking. Found him laying down but alive so I put another arrow in him and he was done. I shot him in the ass the first time. Right upper thigh. Arrow went through his leg and into his guts. I figure I clipped his femoral. I didn’t lead him and he walked forward and took one to the tuchus. So glad I waited him out and still shocked he didn’t jump and run when I found him. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67413/DC0C0FDA-FDE3-403D-9849-B04F8CB9CA35_jpe-2163841.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67413/09583E22-FE89-4A4F-B288-95EC88BBB768_jpe-2163843.JPG  I saw that picture last night. We have a mutual friend. |
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