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Offline Tree Killer

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Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« on: December 14, 2015, 06:14:08 AM »
I've seen some great bucks the last few weeks, but was never able to get a shot off. Last night I saw a slob of a buck as I came off the hill after dark, so I decided to go back this morning.

It started snowing and I was going to hang out for another 45 minutes and take down my stand so it didn't get snowed in for the winter. I had rattled earlier, so I decided to give it another try. About 10 minutes after I rattled this little forked horn came slipping through. I thought he going to come in front of me from right to left, but he angled up and behind. I had to let him go by before I could get drawn and shoot.

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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2015, 06:17:50 AM »
Nice work capt Ron!! The old blacktail receive speaks again!!
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2015, 06:22:26 AM »
Nice ...Got to love the snow !!
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2015, 06:25:50 AM »
= good eating!  Nice job again with the ole recurve :tup:
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2015, 06:41:19 AM »
Cool picture! I'm going to try rattling more next year in the late season. What kind of broadhead with the traditional set up?
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2015, 07:22:47 AM »
Awesome! Hope to connect with the recurve next year. Yeah, what kind of broad heads do you like?
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2015, 07:51:04 AM »
Nice job!
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2015, 08:02:26 AM »
Thanks guys! 

As far as the broadhead I use.  I've been hunting with the 125 gr 3-blade Wensel Woodsman heads for 15 years, the last batch I bought is actually the Woodsman Elite.  Same basic cut on contact head.
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2015, 06:01:43 PM »
Thanks for the info. I'll check into these. I have a bunch of Bear Razor broadheads given to me by Justyhunter. They seem to fly well but I haven't been able to shoot any deer with them.
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2015, 01:18:01 AM »
Nice work, fantastic picture!  I love seeing people take time to get a well staged pic.
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2015, 10:03:02 AM »
Nice work Killer.  About like mine.  I rattled mine and you did as well.  NICE!!!
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2015, 04:19:34 PM »
Beautiful situation.  :tup:

Must have been a curious bugger to respond to rattling in mid December eh?
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2015, 04:41:27 PM »
Awesome buck! Love the snow.
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2015, 05:15:20 PM »
I've seen some real mashers the past week too.  I must be getting old cause they have all been faster than I have been :chuckle:  Maybe I should finally learn how to rattle.  Never done it much.  Sounds like fun!

Congratulations!  One of H-W's members I always look forward to seeing post this time of year. :tup:
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Re: Blacktail + douglas fir = blacktail
« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2015, 05:17:37 PM »
You shooting cedar, ramin or fir? 

Also, I noticed your shafts are footed.  Are you doing those yourself or buying them complete?
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