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Post by genesis273 on Nov 12, 2023 9:22:04 GMT -5
Military refuge gun buck down ! Awesome!!!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 12, 2023 8:42:18 GMT -5
Looks like a fine deer camp meal!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 12, 2023 8:40:56 GMT -5
Alright!!!! Congratulations!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 12, 2023 8:37:01 GMT -5
About 3:00 (CST) I had this buck and another busted up buck chasing a doe all along the ridge top and down both sides. This went on for about 20 minutes. They finally went away from me and the woods went silent. No more grunting or crunching leaves. As I was trying to settle myself down from all the chaos. I heard some light foot steps coming my way. Out popped the doe going straight to my horizontal rub. The busted up buck came through behind her but, giving her a wide birth. I knew the 8 point had to be popping up any second. I heard a grunt and went ahead and settled in behind the crossbow. Just as I did, he stepped around the corner. I yelled "HEY" as I was setting the pin on his shoulder. He stopped and I squeezed the trigger. The lighted knock failed to light. I couldn't see the impact and immediately got a sick, nervous feeling in my gut. The buck lunged forward at the shot and turned after he passed a downed tree. I waited 25 minutes and just had to go check the impact sight. Found the bolt immediately and was very happy to see it soaked. I said a prayer asking for help in the recovery. I have backed out, called a couple buddies and went to my truck to off load my gear. We began tracking immediately and soon as we round the downed tree, white belly laying there at 40 yards. I couldn't be happier! Time to rest up and go see the Dr. about this pesky heart issue. Thanks for all the congrats! Congratulations to all the other successful hunters! Good luck everyone else! Hunt safe and God bless! Congrats, will you now go get that ticker looked at please? I'm going in this week 👍
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 22:31:34 GMT -5
Yes! Thank you all so so much for the freedoms we have and enjoy!
Our nation owes you all so much more than what you currently get!
Prayers for you all!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 21:49:34 GMT -5
Wow! What a gorgeous buck! Congratulations!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 21:48:09 GMT -5
Here is the 8 pointer I took. Two weeks ago I passed on this deer looking for something bigger. On Friday morning it showed up again and let it pass a 2nd time around 9am. Well at 10:15 it can back and I said that must be the one I'm supposed to take. 34 yards shot and ran 10 yards. You can see how steep the valley is. I had to 1st go down and up the other side. Congratulations sir! I was wondering if you got him out ok or not.
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 21:07:06 GMT -5
Please add an 8 point for team 3
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 21:05:43 GMT -5
Woody add a 10 Pointer for team 9, Thanks He's a beast! Congratulations!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 21:04:43 GMT -5
About 3:00 (CST) I had this buck and another busted up buck chasing a doe all along the ridge top and down both sides. This went on for about 20 minutes. They finally went away from me and the woods went silent. No more grunting or crunching leaves. As I was trying to settle myself down from all the chaos. I heard some light foot steps coming my way. Out popped the doe going straight to my horizontal rub. The busted up buck came through behind her but, giving her a wide birth. I knew the 8 point had to be popping up any second. I heard a grunt and went ahead and settled in behind the crossbow. Just as I did, he stepped around the corner. I yelled "HEY" as I was setting the pin on his shoulder. He stopped and I squeezed the trigger. The lighted knock failed to light. I couldn't see the impact and immediately got a sick, nervous feeling in my gut. The buck lunged forward at the shot and turned after he passed a downed tree. I waited 25 minutes and just had to go check the impact sight. Found the bolt immediately and was very happy to see it soaked. I said a prayer asking for help in the recovery. I have backed out, called a couple buddies and went to my truck to off load my gear. We began tracking immediately and soon as we round the downed tree, white belly laying there at 40 yards. I couldn't be happier! Time to rest up and go see the Dr. about this pesky heart issue. Thanks for all the congrats! Congratulations to all the other successful hunters! Good luck everyone else! Hunt safe and God bless!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 18:12:32 GMT -5
Found him. 60 yards away from impact. Story later
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 16:55:08 GMT -5
Let the tracking begin....
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 15:39:10 GMT -5
Made to the stand. Wind is much calmer today. Feels good out!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 15:38:34 GMT -5
Well here he is. Not much of a story other than the fact I had to stick him a 2nd time. 1st shot was in the vitals, but didn't expire him. After waiting 1.5 hrs I went on the search and ended up playing cat & mouse with the sun in his eyes. I was able to send another in his vitals and that did him in. Not sure if I hit a twig or what exactly went wrong, but I was as cool as a cucumber, had a steady rest, breathing under control and settled the scope on him. Congratulations!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 10:06:19 GMT -5
Has anyone heard from Waynes since he shot his buck?
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 10:03:56 GMT -5
Well I got awesome blood and here's what's left of my bolt. I'd say I got great penetration and I believe it was in the boiler room Heck yeah!!!!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 11, 2023 10:01:45 GMT -5
Bummer me sitting here at the breakfast table with all this activity going on.. giving it a couple days snd will try to get out Monday. Meanwhile Woodmaster is up there hunting. He has seen - 5 does & 3 lil bucks. 2 cruising & 1 chasing a doe Hopefully one of the big boys wil cruise by. I'm out of the pursuit today as well Woody. Thursday night I had another episode, heart rate and blood pressure were higher than Tuesday nights event. I decided to push through and hunt yesterday. I gotta admit, just the walk alone to the ridge wore me out and I was concerned about trying to get anything out of there. I was woke up briefly by a little arrhythmia about 2:30 this morning but, it was brief. I decided I better at least take the morning off and see if I can recoup some energy. Good luck everyone! Hunt safe and God bless!
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 10, 2023 21:42:17 GMT -5
I took a small 8 pointer. I will post picture later. It' gutted, but I still need to drag it to a good spot for the tractor. Congratulations Wayne! Did you get him out ok?
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 10, 2023 21:40:15 GMT -5
Nitestalker killed a good one! He sure did! Congratulations to him
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Post by genesis273 on Nov 10, 2023 17:40:30 GMT -5
No sooner than when I hit send on the last post, two does came by being chased by a grunting, basket rack 6 point. Lol
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