Post by: tvandy45 on September 02, 2023, 04:41:58 PM
After drawing my multi season tag I vowed that it was this buck or no buck. His pattern was more predictable this year and by fate or divine intervention this past weeks rain made him comfortable enough to show himself in the daylight. I climb into my stand the morning of the opener and he didn’t show…here we go again I thought. As the day wore on and the temperatures cooled a smaller buck walked by with about 30 mins of shooting light left. He feeds along the trail for 5 mins or so and picks his head up, staring off to my right. That has to be him coming in I thought to myself trying to gain my composure. He’s staring in the direction that buck always comes from…10 mins left of light I see “the buck” emerge from the shadows at 15 yards right under my stand. Draw anchor breath fire, I watched the arrow pass through the cavity with a large pop as he crashes down the hill. I gave him 30 mins and let the nerves settle, climbed down from my stand, picked up his blood trail and found him 80 yards away. Shock and awe and more shock..grateful for this amazing animal but filled with remorse as it seems like a chapter in my hunting career came to a close. I’ll most likely never see a buck like this again let alone get an opportunity with my bow.
Im not a score guy and never have been but my taxidermist taped him out and gave me a firm smack on the back. I can follow up to this post for those who are interested in what it was.
Good luck to those chasing these ghosts this year! Enjoy every second of these amazing animals - they sure are special
Post by: MADMAX on September 02, 2023, 04:50:48 PM
Hes a dandy👍👍
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Post by: cjjcb on September 02, 2023, 05:42:00 PM
He’s a keeper!
Great story thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Dan-o on September 02, 2023, 08:09:08 PM
Amazing.
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: pd on September 02, 2023, 08:54:39 PM
Congratulations, Sir. Very well done.
Post by: b0bbyg on September 02, 2023, 09:04:26 PM
Thanks for the write up and showing the dedication required with a big blacktail
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elksnout
Post by: tvandy45 on September 02, 2023, 09:42:15 PM
Like I said I don’t really care about score I know a special buck when I see one but it is cool to have that number as part of the story
Congratulations. Beautiful buck! impressive mass to him. What did your taxi tape him at? I'm gonna say 139. Probably way off
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Post by: hunter399 on September 02, 2023, 09:43:59 PM
Definitely a good one.
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Post by: tvandy45 on September 04, 2023, 09:05:29 AM
130 to 135 great buck.
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 04, 2023, 09:06:44 AM
Downside is.... Now your season is over... :chuckle:
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Post by: 7mmfan on September 06, 2023, 07:48:59 AM
Don't give up on killing more big ones though. Once you find a big one, and go through the motions of figuring him out and killing him, you will not only be able to do it again, but it will become an obsession. This is likely just the first of many to come because you won't be satisfied unless you're tracking down the next big one and trying to figure him out.
Once again, great work!
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Post by: tvandy45 on September 06, 2023, 08:32:45 AM
Also i'm a terrible picture taker so attached are a few closeups that do him a better justice. i'm still in disbelief, truly a magnificent buck
Post by: Sneaky Squirrel on September 06, 2023, 10:08:22 AM
Also congrats on the Oregon Elk, your having quite the early season! Hopefully you have some more tags in your pocket!
Post by: 7mmfan on September 06, 2023, 11:24:51 AM
The main reason I say don't discount your ability to kill another big one, is because you showed the patience and discipline to do it the first time, you can and will do it again. The first time I killed a big mule deer, I told myself I'd never kill another one that big, there was just no way. Then the next year I did it again, and then 2 years later I did it again with an even bigger buck. What I learned about myself through some introspection was that my hunting methods and mentality had changed, and I was almost subconsciously putting myself into the areas and situations where I was likely to find a big buck again, as opposed to just killing another deer. You will do the same, it's in your blood now.
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