fly Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 This 2.5 year old 8 point took the wrong trail on November 6th to flee from a neighbor on a 4 wheeler. The full on rut hasn't hit in IL yet but should any day now. This buck was taken with my TenPoint Stealth XLT using Rage 2 blade Crossbow X broad heads. The 2 inch slightly quartering away cut went through both lungs but did not leave a blood trail as the manufacturer advertises. However, the blades opened and the deer only ran 50 yards and fell over. I watched it fall from the stand and it expired in less than a minute. It is always nice to know that your shot was true and that the harvest is a sure thing. This deer was taken on a private ground farm that I will likely be loosing permission to hunt on after 12 years due to family members of the owner needing a place to hunt. I had set my goal of a mature deer early in the season but after finding out the news I decided any deer presenting a good shot would do just fine. I'm very happy with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Congratulations Frank. Looks like a healthy bodied buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted November 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Thanks William. Butchered him up this evening. Still had a considerable amount of fat for a November buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Congrats Frank!! He's a great buck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Congrats Frank! He's a nice 8. Man, that's a bummer that you are loosing that ground to hunt on....I've been there. The rut should start firing up big time. A buddy of mine just shot a nice 8 that was on my hit list this morning. Him & another buck were chasing a doe. Can't wait to climb in a tree tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted November 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks everyone. We had some arctic weather come in. Should make for some good hunting with the rut in full swing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Congratulations Frank! Just saw this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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