buckshot_09 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 A little late, but just thought I'd share this story and see if it has ever happened to anyone else. Our archery season ends December 15th here, so I decided to go for one last sit for a couple hours. Left work early, threw on a camo jacket and off I went. Not 20min on stand, this giant that I've never seen before comes into the field. I arrowed him at 25yds. But when he runs off, I noticed something fall when he ducked under a branch, wasn't sure if it was the branch itself, or as it turned out, his left side. I started tracking about 30min after, and find both antlers about 3ft apart. It's not uncommon for them to lose their antlers early, especially if there's snow, but this is definitely a first for me that a buck loses them while running away after a well placed shot. Regardless, still all smiles with my best buck to date. anything strange like this happen to anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Man, that's too bad. I guess, if you want it officially scored it's too bad, great deer bud, and you know what he was like before he lost the rack. I'm sure any taxidermist worth anything will be able to put them back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 i've heard of that happening here in Ohio in Jan etc... but it happend to those hunters while they were dragging the buck. tominator's track record around this forum is sorta suspect, but i think he's right...a good taxidermist should have no problem doing that mount. nice buck man.:pullup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have read/heard about it happening.......but never had it happen to me. Congrats on the buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Never had it happen to me either, but I have heard of it. I agree with Chris though, any taxidermist worth his salt will be able to put those antlers back on without a problem. That sucks that he lost his rack like that but congrats on a great buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 That is a great buck, congrats! I had that happen with a much, much, much ( )smaller buck several years ago (about 18-20 years ago....). This happened during Ohio's muzzleloader season. There was quite a bit of snow on the ground at the time....I crossed paths with a buck while trying to push deer to my uncle. We saw each other at the same time, and as I pulled up to shoot, he turned to run. BOOM! Smoke filled the air and I couldn't see anything. I reloaded the gun and took up the trail. I found blood right away, and followed it toward a river. There was a steep embankment, but only about 10-12 foot of drop, and my deer laid at the bottom of it. No antlers! I thought to myself, "I know I didn't shoot at a doe?!" I looked down and almost between my feet at the top of the embankment was his antlers - plugged in the snow. He had been running hard, did a somersault and planted his antlers in the snow before sliding down the hill and dying. I still have those antlers tied together with a piece of leather string.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Congratulations on the buck. Very nice. Never happened to me, but know of someone who killed one around here several years back late December that lost one side when he went to grab it by the antler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Kisky's son almost lost an eye when he popped the antlers off the buck he shot on the latest Monster Bucks vid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I had this happen last year on the last day of late muzzleloader. A little wounded buck came out limping so I decided to take him. Smoked gim through the front shoulder and he ran out in the field and did a flip. When I got up to him the horns were gone and I literally thought I had list my mind. Well after a little looking I found the horns under him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampwright Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 3 years ago i had this happen during second season shotgun. A 20 3/4 inch spread 8 point 11 inch brow tines. One clean shot dropped him in his tracks when i got up to him the right side was off just laying there. Needless to say i didnt drag him out by his other antler lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nice buck. I saw that happen on a hunting show a few years back. I do not recall the show exactly but I remember the shock of the hunter when they came off. I can imagine your shock too. Nothing could be done to avoid that I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew999 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Wow, tough break. Nice deer, congrats and glad you found both. Earliest I have seen them drop out here is Dec.20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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