Zach
Well-known member
Well, this is a post I've been wanting to make for 3 years now.
I got permission to hunt property 3 years ago and started putting out trail cams to see what bucks were around after seeing some smaller bucks hanging out.
I saw this buck, but never on a cam shot the 1st year. That year was my first bow hunting season for deer.
Last year I thought I got them dialed in and went after him with a bow again. Got him on the cam pretty good.
I was getting closer, but could never close the gap to where I felt comfortable.
This year, I couldn't pull an archery tag, but got a rifle tag 2nd choice. I was out last weekend, but by the time I found him it was to late in the day. Couldn't find him Sunday and I wasn't able to get back out during the week.
Wen't back out today and after hiking around I finally found the small bachelor herd about 2pm. I had to follow them for about an hour or so before I could get in the right position to make a clean & clear shot. Waiting for the other deer to clear a path was a lesson in patience.
From 120ish yards I put a good shot on the brisket, and after reading some of the threads recently, I put a 2nd shot in for good measure. He took a 15 yard walk and dropped.
My best deer in my relatively short hunting career!
I'm pretty stoked for this one.(hopefully these hero shots satisfy Dinkshooter)
I'm by no mean a professional measurer, but his mains are 28" & 27.5" with a 25" spread at the widest point.
I've already got the spot on the wall picked out for him.
I do have to say, I think the bow hunting seasons have made me a better hunter overall. I can't wait for my first bowkill(no matter what size).
I got permission to hunt property 3 years ago and started putting out trail cams to see what bucks were around after seeing some smaller bucks hanging out.
I saw this buck, but never on a cam shot the 1st year. That year was my first bow hunting season for deer.
Last year I thought I got them dialed in and went after him with a bow again. Got him on the cam pretty good.
I was getting closer, but could never close the gap to where I felt comfortable.
This year, I couldn't pull an archery tag, but got a rifle tag 2nd choice. I was out last weekend, but by the time I found him it was to late in the day. Couldn't find him Sunday and I wasn't able to get back out during the week.
Wen't back out today and after hiking around I finally found the small bachelor herd about 2pm. I had to follow them for about an hour or so before I could get in the right position to make a clean & clear shot. Waiting for the other deer to clear a path was a lesson in patience.
From 120ish yards I put a good shot on the brisket, and after reading some of the threads recently, I put a 2nd shot in for good measure. He took a 15 yard walk and dropped.
My best deer in my relatively short hunting career!
I'm pretty stoked for this one.(hopefully these hero shots satisfy Dinkshooter)
I'm by no mean a professional measurer, but his mains are 28" & 27.5" with a 25" spread at the widest point.
I've already got the spot on the wall picked out for him.
I do have to say, I think the bow hunting seasons have made me a better hunter overall. I can't wait for my first bowkill(no matter what size).
