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Offline Timberstalker

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Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« on: September 26, 2016, 04:57:09 PM »
Well, Saturday was a fantastic day!  I was on the ridge line well before sun up, where I wanted to try and spot this buck from. Different from other times, the buck was actually where he was supposed to be!  I was shocked and excited.  I watched him for about 20 Minutes from 700 yards away, and to my advantage and his demise, he bedded next to a small pine tree, that would become my waypoint as I made my way to him.

During my sneak, I was shocked with the wind direction versus the location he chose to bed. 99% of the time, when a mature mule deer beds, the wind is at their back and they watch the bottom of the canyon- to be able to detect a threat from behind them. The wind in this situation, was exactly the opposite. I was able to close the distance on this guy in short order. I still was questioning how he would be there, as I crested the ridge. Just below the pine tree, I spotted antlers, and my heart rate drastically increased! 

I slipped my pack off and made my next few moves from my stomach, knowing I was right in his bedroom!  I got to a small serviceberry bush and had a clear shot at his vitals - I was 27 yards, from a mature mule deer buck, and he had no idea I was I was there. I placed the arrow in the exact tuft of hair that I was looking at, right behind the bucks shoulder. He got up after the arrow hit and went a very short distance - 45 yards and immediately bedded down. I knew my first arrow had done its job, however the buck stayed up for a little longer than I think he should have so I sent another arrow and he expired shortly after. He was 2.7 miles from my trailer and I was able to get him out in 2 trips. It made for a long day, however I am extremely happy with him. It was an awesome hunt.
« Last Edit: September 27, 2016, 09:15:40 AM by Timberstalker »
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2016, 05:00:11 PM »
Congrats!!!
Good looking deer.
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2016, 05:01:42 PM »
Solid work man! :tup:
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2016, 05:12:53 PM »
Well done D! Textbook.... :tup:
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2016, 05:41:43 PM »
Way to make the best of a down year.   Nice :tup:
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2016, 05:54:27 PM »
Good job dude!! :brew:
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2016, 06:02:52 PM »
Nice heavy buck, Congrats!
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2016, 06:54:48 PM »
Nice buck! Congrats
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2016, 07:12:49 PM »
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2016, 07:19:16 PM »
Great buck!
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2016, 07:51:52 PM »
Nice job, he's a stud!
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2016, 08:03:59 PM »
Congratulations on a good buck, and thanks for sharing your hunt with us. Should be a lot of great meals right there.
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2016, 08:06:37 PM »
great stock , congtrats
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2016, 08:46:57 PM »
Great job! Nothing wrong with that buck.
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Re: Timberstalker's Eastside Mule Deer
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2016, 08:52:01 PM »
Congrats dude. Way to get it done.
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