snapper Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Well...it was a perfect cool morning, as daylight came and passed and didn't see anything...I heard movement. A nice doe and two yearlings passed within 15 yards feeding on acorns. Didn't have a shot at the doe, so I let them walk hoping they wouldn't wind me as they circled behind me towards the bedding area. I got lucky and they kept on moving. That was about 7:30 am and called my buddy on the radio to see how he was making out. As we were bsing...I seen more movement coming my way. I shut the radio off and looked to see two nice bucks. I lost them in the thick brush....but could hear them. They were feeding on acorns working their way towards the bedding area as well. I grabbed the bino's to try and get a better look before they got closer. I couldn't find them in the bino's...as I was putting them down...one buck was walking straight towards me on the same trail I walked in on. I knew the other buck was bigger but this one came in and was smelling a branch at about 20 yards. He was broadside (slightly quartering towards me). I drew the bow and shot...he turned and ran down the hill....I heard silence then the crash. He piled up about 50 yards from me. I waitied for Pete to get there (about 20 mins.) and started following the blood trail. Those Rocky Mt. snypers did an awesome job again. First buck I taken on the opening day and first buck taken off our land since my wife and I bought it. Decided to get it mounted for that reason. He's a decent 2 1/2 year old 9 pointer. Mainframe 8 with a split browe tine. I should have pictures posted tom. night or Tues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Way to go snapper. Congrats. Can't wait to see the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Nice snap!! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Congrats Snapper. sounds like an awesome hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Congrats Snap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Good job Gregg!! Can't wait to see the pics. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... CONGRATS !! snapper,,,,can't wait to see those pics....sounds like it's going to make one heck of a mount.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Congrats!! Looking forward to the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisha Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Congrats Snap! Can't wait to see the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Congratulations, Snappy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Way to go Snapper! Isn't it great when it all comes together like that? Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Man, I'm happy for you Gregg Thanks for your story, and I will be waiting for some pics also. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest generallee Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... congrats...lookin forward to some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... congrats--can't wait to see the pics todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Way to go Gregg (with 2 G's ) Sounds like you had a great hunt. Looks like it's Pete's turn now. Got a question about the radios. Do you guys leave them off all the time, and just have different times arranged to turn them on and check in on each other ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted October 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Thanks everyone....I'll get the pics. up asap. Steve, no, we leave our radio's on most of the time. They are set up to vibrate...if I just key the mic...my radio gives off no sound and Pete's radio will vibrate in his pocket. If he has deer nearby....he won't answer me and viseversa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckshot Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Congrats! It's a great feeling taking a deer off your own land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWiggely Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Congrats Snapp, I cant wait to see the Pics. Wigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... congrats. can't wait to see some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter86 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Congrats, I am glad someone got one. Hunted all day never seen a deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted October 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Here he is....I also posted it in the contest room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckshot Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Nice looking deer! He will look good on the wall.Big bodied deer also.Congrats again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... CONGRATS, Snap!!!!!! Good lookin' buck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Re: PA opening morning... Congrats snapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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