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Offline gregr072

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My First Buck
« on: October 27, 2015, 10:59:33 AM »
I am still on cloud 9.  I shot my first buck Saturday afternoon on my second deer hunt.  My first love is hunting birds with my Brittanys.  I decided to hunt deer a couple years ago after an invitation from my Uncle. 

I found this guy standing in a thick patch of brush with a bunch of old stumps and logs 125 yards from a hill I had climbed.  I saw his butt, and thought it was another odd looking stump at first.  I glassed over him and discovered him staring at me.  I could not see a third point in the thick brush.  It was difficult for me to distinguish between antlers and branches.  He finally tilted his head just a tiny amount and I could see the third point.  I raised my rifle, braced the barrel on my knee and focused on my target.  My heart was beating like crazy, I took a deep breath and fired.   He jumped and ran.  I was scared I had made a poor shot as I stood up.  I found him lying about 40 yards away.  The bullet wound was just above his shoulder which made me happy.  I gutted him with help from others in my camp.  I found that half his heart was destroyed.  I am really proud of my shot.  I’m not the greatest marksman and having a clean kill was very important to me.  I skinned him back at camp with help from the more experienced hunters in my group.  I have since removed all the meat with help from my great wife.  It's really been an amazing experience, and I didn't realize how rewarding this would all feel.
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2015, 11:03:00 AM »
Great job man very nice buck and awesome story!
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2015, 11:06:48 AM »
Gratz, that is a Great Buck.
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2015, 11:52:01 AM »
That's a dandy first buck. Heck, that's a dandy tenth buck. Congrats. You should be proud.
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2015, 12:23:40 PM »
Great job bud and congrats on your 1st! You should be hooked for life now!  :tup:
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2015, 12:30:07 PM »
That's a great way to start your streak.   :tup:
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2015, 12:56:55 PM »
 :tup:
Helluva start!
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2015, 01:04:49 PM »
nice buck!congrats
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2015, 01:09:34 PM »
Boy howdy!  That's what it's all about right there.  Congratulations.  Great buck.
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2015, 04:46:33 PM »
Nice buck :tup: Congrats
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2015, 06:22:44 PM »
You will never forget your first one :IBCOOL:
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2015, 06:50:33 PM »
That body looks huge!

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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2015, 07:01:02 PM »
 8)  Misster McGregr my friend, you have been baptized into the brotherhood of buckslayers.  It sounds like you really have your act together as a thoughtful and methodical hunter.  We sure could use a few more like you.  Congratulations on your fine harvest.  That is one hell of a buck.  Welcome to the club!   :tup:
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2015, 07:05:29 PM »
Quote from: Smokepole on October 27, 2015, 07:01:02 PM
8)  Misster McGregr my friend, you have been baptized into the brotherhood of buckslayers.  It sounds like you really have your act together as a thoughtful and methodical hunter.  We sure could use a few more like you.  Congratulations on your fine harvest.  That is one hell of a buck.  Welcome to the club!   :tup:

Not only that, in CarHarts and blue jeans.  Makings of a great hunter here. :tup:
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2015, 07:08:17 PM »
Great buck! Enjoy the bounty all year.

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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #15 on: October 27, 2015, 08:14:28 PM »
Great buck!  Congratulations  :tup:
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #16 on: October 27, 2015, 08:50:09 PM »
Awesome buck, congrats!
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2015, 09:27:08 PM »
Thank You all.  I appreciate the kind words.  We enjoyed some of the backstrap tonight.  Delicious!
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #18 on: October 27, 2015, 09:34:02 PM »
Very nice buck!
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #19 on: October 27, 2015, 09:56:31 PM »
Very nice buck gregr :tup:  getting your first buck is a great feeling.
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #20 on: October 28, 2015, 08:49:00 AM »
Wow, that is a great first buck! Congrats  :tup:
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #21 on: October 28, 2015, 09:26:48 AM »
Quote from: dadeo316 on October 27, 2015, 06:50:33 PM
That body looks huge!

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I have to admit the body was much bigger than I expected when I got up to him.  I was really impressed with his size.  I've glassed some over the last few years, but there was just no comparison.
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #22 on: October 28, 2015, 09:29:06 AM »
Quote from: Smokepole on October 27, 2015, 07:01:02 PM
8)  Misster McGregr my friend, you have been baptized into the brotherhood of buckslayers.  It sounds like you really have your act together as a thoughtful and methodical hunter.  We sure could use a few more like you.  Congratulations on your fine harvest.  That is one hell of a buck.  Welcome to the club!   :tup:

Appreciate it.  I've always prided myself in hunting ethically for birds, I guess I felt that responsibility even more so hunting for big game. 
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #23 on: October 28, 2015, 09:31:08 AM »


Not only that, in CarHarts and blue jeans.  Makings of a great hunter here. :tup:
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That jacket has covered a lot of miles over the years following dogs.  Now I can say its truly multipurpose.  I have certainly gotten my money's worth out of it!
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Re: My First Buck
« Reply #24 on: October 28, 2015, 12:13:59 PM »
That's a super buck for your first one, congrats!  :tup:
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