Post by: gregr072 on October 27, 2015, 10:59:33 AM
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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Helluva start!
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Post by: pd on October 27, 2015, 07:05:29 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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Post by: gregr072 on October 28, 2015, 09:26:48 AM
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.
Post by: gregr072 on October 28, 2015, 09:29:06 AM
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.
Post by: gregr072 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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