Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 03:18:57 PM
Let loose the arrow, it went all the way through. At the time I wasn’t sure if I missed as he didn’t lunge he just ran fast. Waited about an hour for the does to leave and then climbed down and checked the arrow and saw blood and chunks of meat on the foliage. Took me about 15 minutes to track him he was in deep black berries. Hands down one of the coolest experiences I have ever had hunting. Is he the biggest buck ever? Nope, but for my first buck ever I am incredibly thankful.
Post by: wadu1 on December 27, 2024, 03:28:35 PM
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 03:38:27 PM
First one is always the best. Do you have a photo to post?
Yeah, I had to edit them on the PC because it was posting them sideways. Added to the post now though!
Post by: wadu1 on December 27, 2024, 03:47:21 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 27, 2024, 03:50:25 PM
Was this the late season?
Post by: Dan-o on December 27, 2024, 03:52:06 PM
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 03:54:46 PM
That's a dandy Blacktail for sure :tup:
Thank you kindly :)
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 03:55:11 PM
Nicely done on the grey ghost.👍
Was this the late season?
Yes indeed! Late Archery in fact.
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 03:56:24 PM
Well done! :tup: :tup:
Thank you :)
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 27, 2024, 04:20:36 PM
Nicely done on the grey ghost.👍
Was this the late season?
Yes indeed! Late Archery in fact.
That’s even harder yet the bucks just seem to disappear after the rut.
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 05:02:48 PM
Nicely done on the grey ghost.👍
Was this the late season?
Yes indeed! Late Archery in fact.
That’s even harder yet the bucks just seem to disappear after the rut.
I was watching them on trail cams, they seem to do a big circle looking for does. Every 5-6 days they would show up for 2 days and then gone again. Except the giant 4x5 he came in a total of 2 times all season and never showed up again. He's an absolute tank though.
Post by: Buckhunter24 on December 27, 2024, 05:31:32 PM
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Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 05:58:16 PM
Dandy blacktail, nice job!
Thank you!
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 05:58:45 PM
Congratulations. What a first buck!!
Thank you! No complaints from me.
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 05:59:57 PM
Congratulations. Way to stick with it
Thanks! Blacktail are tough and honestly hunting in general when you have no experience. But I never give up easy.
Post by: elksnout on December 27, 2024, 07:40:52 PM
elksnout
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Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 09:23:34 PM
Good job. Welcome to the club.
elksnout
Thank you!
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 09:24:46 PM
Hey Bogie. It was great meeting you the other day and talking stories a bit with you. After talking with you it is clear you put in the work and persistance pays off. Congrats again on your deer and keep up the hard work. I see success in many ways in your future hunting trips with your outlook on hunting these grey ghosts.
Thanks man! Likewise, was great getting to meet another hunter in the area. If you ever need a back to help carry some meat out let me know :).
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 09:27:20 PM
Very cool! Congrats...
Thank you!
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 09:27:44 PM
That's awesome, congrats :tup:
Thanks!
Post by: Bogie85 on December 27, 2024, 09:28:25 PM
Great shot and way to stick with it!
I was pretty proud of that shot. Hit right where I needed, lots of practice paid off.
Post by: addicted1 on December 27, 2024, 11:51:28 PM
Post by: JDArms1240 on December 28, 2024, 03:08:38 AM
were you in a saddle?
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Post by: Bogie85 on December 28, 2024, 11:37:17 AM
Way to go, my first BT buck was my most enjoyable. Enjoy it and savor that meat. Saddle hunting?
Definitely a moment I won’t ever forget! And yep! Saddle hunting
Post by: Bogie85 on December 28, 2024, 11:37:50 AM
Aw hell yeah, great looking buck!
were you in a saddle?
Thanks man! And yep, saddle!
Post by: Bogie85 on December 28, 2024, 11:38:52 AM
Very nice! One I haven't done yet. Congratulations.
Thanks! It’s not easy for sure, but worth it when it all comes together.
Post by: Bogie85 on December 28, 2024, 11:50:27 AM
Congrats on your buck way to stay with it and get it done. Those lack berries are an obnoxious plant. Once they start dropping their berries or they are eaten by birds and animals the seeds are spread everywhere. I spray them before they infest the spots I visit regularly.
I don’t blame you, I have brush pants and the deer seem to love them. So I just bring a brush cutter and do it by hand where I need to.
Post by: Bogie85 on December 28, 2024, 11:51:47 AM
Congratulations on your perseverance and holding out for the right buck. That's a great buck and one that you will never forget! It feels great when all the hard work comes together. Congratulations once again!
Thanks! Definitely a special moment I wont ever forget.
Post by: Bogie85 on December 28, 2024, 11:53:31 AM
Congrats on a great 1st blacktail buck! They are the toughest to hunt. I also connected on my 1st archery blacktail this year. I've taken many over the years with guns and muzzleloader. There's something to be said for a blacktail buck with a bow.
Congrats to you as well! They are tough no matter what it seems. But I definitely saw more activity with bow then I have with modern rifle or muzzy this year. I had multi season and hunted all of it that I could.
Post by: Bogie85 on December 28, 2024, 11:56:27 AM
Hunting blacktail in the Himalayan blackberry thicket, with a bow, is the very best! And tracking really requires patience (it is even worse when the rain washes away the blood track). Good job, Mister, let's see if you can control your nerves until next season rolls around!!
It really is fun, the surprising thing was there wasn’t much blood to track. A few drops here and there. But the next week I was wishing we were allowed two tags a year lol. Already been out scouting new areas. Getting prepped for next season.
Post by: hunter399 on December 28, 2024, 12:15:01 PM
I didn't forget about ya. Great job.
Post by: Gentrys on December 28, 2024, 12:23:20 PM
Post by: Bogie85 on December 28, 2024, 08:06:40 PM
Heck ya congrats 👏
I didn't forget about ya. Great job.
Thanks!
Post by: Bogie85 on December 28, 2024, 08:07:53 PM
Congrats! Not easy to do with archery
Lots of time and patience , and wondering if you made a bad decision passing on smaller bucks.
Post by: X-Force on December 28, 2024, 11:09:37 PM
Post by: Bogie85 on December 29, 2024, 02:31:09 PM
Congrats man! Great shot too!
Thank you thank you!