Post by: boneaddict on October 30, 2017, 08:34:06 PM
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Post by: fishngamereaper on October 30, 2017, 08:37:16 PM
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on October 30, 2017, 09:00:44 PM
He's survived predators, bad winters, droughts, stumbling hunters, disease, probably some dicey road crossings during the rut and who knows what else. He's spread some seriously superior genes throughout his long life and fought like a prize fighter every single year to do so (good times). I'm of the opinion that this old gentleman/warrior dies on his terms, in his bed, reminiscing about how he defied the odds and did HIS thing for so many years.
:yeah: :yeah:
Post by: slowhand on October 30, 2017, 09:01:22 PM
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on October 30, 2017, 09:10:56 PM
He's survived predators, bad winters, droughts, stumbling hunters, disease, probably some dicey road crossings during the rut and who knows what else. He's spread some seriously superior genes throughout his long life and fought like a prize fighter every single year to do so (good times). I'm of the opinion that this old gentleman/warrior dies on his terms, in his bed, reminiscing about how he defied the odds and did HIS thing for so many years.
:yeah: :yeah:
:yeah:x2
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on October 30, 2017, 09:13:18 PM
I can almost hear him yelling at some young bucks to get off his durn lawn!
Yes sir. "Damn kids". ;).
Post by: boneaddict on October 30, 2017, 09:25:34 PM
Any guess Bone as to how many years on this guy??! Amazing..
12plus maybe. Most don’t make it that long unless in captivity, but usually the old r3cessed bucks I’ve seen haven’t had other bone and muscle loss like he has. He reminds me of the “90” year old. I don’t have any photos of him that I know are him. I thought it was cool he still had doe and even ran a pesky forky off with just a look.
Post by: teanawayslayer on October 30, 2017, 09:33:18 PM
Post by: bigmacc on October 30, 2017, 09:36:43 PM
Post by: csaaphill on October 30, 2017, 09:42:43 PM
As your looking at it that right antler looks like a old knarly hand, awesome. :tup:
Post by: trophyhunt on October 30, 2017, 09:46:45 PM
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Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 30, 2017, 10:04:45 PM
He's not packing much meat on those bones and definitely no fat.
Post by: fishnfur on October 30, 2017, 10:06:05 PM
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Post by: bowhunterforever on October 30, 2017, 10:50:32 PM
He's survived predators, bad winters, droughts, stumbling hunters, disease, probably some dicey road crossings during the rut and who knows what else. He's spread some seriously superior genes throughout his long life and fought like a prize fighter every single year to do so (good times). I'm of the opinion that this old gentleman/warrior dies on his terms, in his bed, reminiscing about how he defied the odds and did HIS thing for so many years.:yeah: Awesome pic bone :tup:
Post by: C-Money on October 31, 2017, 08:01:10 AM
Post by: quadrafire on October 31, 2017, 08:03:51 AM
Nice shot
Post by: Katmai Guy on October 31, 2017, 08:25:52 AM
Man hope someone gets him if huntable... doesn't look like he would last the winter...love the look of his antler's.
Hell, he doesn't look like he'll last another month, no less the winter. Great buck!
Bone, if you don't want him to suffer, just pm me the location. :chuckle:
Post by: highmuley on October 31, 2017, 08:35:05 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 31, 2017, 08:44:44 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on October 31, 2017, 08:58:53 AM
The mass on his bases is crazy! Great pic!
Like four inch bases. Very cool
Post by: LDennis24 on October 31, 2017, 09:35:56 AM
He's survived predators, bad winters, droughts, stumbling hunters, disease, probably some dicey road crossings during the rut and who knows what else. He's spread some seriously superior genes throughout his long life and fought like a prize fighter every single year to do so (good times). I'm of the opinion that this old gentleman/warrior dies on his terms, in his bed, reminiscing about how he defied the odds and did HIS thing for so many years.:yeah:
Post by: Doublelunger on October 31, 2017, 09:41:39 AM
He's survived predators, bad winters, droughts, stumbling hunters, disease, probably some dicey road crossings during the rut and who knows what else. He's spread some seriously superior genes throughout his long life and fought like a prize fighter every single year to do so (good times). I'm of the opinion that this old gentleman/warrior dies on his terms, in his bed, reminiscing about how he defied the odds and did HIS thing for so many years.
Wouldn't that be great? Unfortunately mother nature is a cruel girl (sorry edited) and in her world guys like him rarely die peacefully in their bed. I'd say that unless he is taken by a hunter he will endure some sort of suffering before he goes whether its injury, starvation, or predator. I'd prefer it if some deserving hunter got him quickly and cleanly then hung him on the wall as a trophy to be remembered for years to come.
Post by: R2Rcoulee on October 31, 2017, 09:51:05 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 31, 2017, 10:19:28 AM
Hell of an old warrior though. :kneel:
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2017, 01:04:16 PM
Phenomenal Buck!! In my opinion one of your best. On a side note, just curious what is roughly the average distance you take pictures of these bucks? In most of your photos it seems the deer don't know your around.Thank you.
I shoot for about 30-35 yards. About good longbow range. Some places that isn’t easy and I have to use a doubler or crop the pic. This happened to be full frame. He was more interested in his doe than he was me.
Post by: boneaddict on October 31, 2017, 01:06:07 PM
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Post by: 92xj on November 01, 2017, 06:52:00 AM
Any profile side pictures, or keeping those for the calendar?
On a side note, do you have one of the hoodys sold on your site with one of your pictures? If so, how is the fit and how did the picture turn out? And if so, can you post a picture of the hoody? I have some ideas in mind that I'd like to try with a hoody and picture from your site.
Edit: I don't see hoodys on there anymore, am I missing them or not selling anymore?
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Post by: Gringo31 on November 02, 2017, 08:50:39 AM
It's like looking at a WWII veteran. Seeing them in their current condition yet knowing what they did. :tup:
Post by: Salmonmoocher12 on November 02, 2017, 10:57:34 AM
He's survived predators, bad winters, droughts, stumbling hunters, disease, probably some dicey road crossings during the rut and who knows what else. He's spread some seriously superior genes throughout his long life and fought like a prize fighter every single year to do so (good times). I'm of the opinion that this old gentleman/warrior dies on his terms, in his bed, reminiscing about how he defied the odds and did HIS thing for so many years.
Well said!!
Post by: SkookumHntr on November 02, 2017, 11:15:17 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on November 02, 2017, 07:11:07 PM
I love this pic....
It's like looking at a WWII veteran. Seeing them in their current condition yet knowing what they did. :tup:
Knowing they still might be able to kick your ass.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on November 02, 2017, 07:35:40 PM
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