Smitteken Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 I got an eight pointer this morning but I doubt it'll qualify for the contest. I just left him lay and went to work. This is because my weapon of choice was my brand new 2005 F-150 4x4. I am beside myself. I've been on the phone with the IL state police (who have been pretty helpful thus far) and the insurance co since about 4:50am. I'm not only upset that my truck is bombed, I was disappointed with myself because I didn't have knife with me to at least cut out the loins. I never even saw him until it was too late. I hit him going about 60mph, flipped him up in air and all I saw were his hoofs sticking about my hood. So I slowed down felt him fall off and go under each tire, bump, bu-dump, and proceded to stop and look over the damage. My license plate... adios, air dam... gone, chrome bumper... wasted, plastic bumper... wasted, grill...wasted, one fog lamp...gone. My transmission cooler is smashed into my radiator and am getting a small leak from it. This thing is my baby. Then I walked over to deer. I saw it had a pedicle and one small antler. So I walked down the road and found the other antler broke in two. It had a spot from where I drug him down the road until he decided to let go. So I've got the broken antler for a souvenoir I guess. Dang it I'm so PO'd. Above all it was the weeniest year and half deer I had ever seen. It was really a glorified Spike with a few inch long points along the way. I guess we don't have to worry about him passing his genes on. I think I'm going to change my sig to "Smitteken...natures way of thinning the herd". I wonder how many people won't read the story and just say "Congrats". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr congrats. lol that bad about your truck. deer can really do a world of hurt. the last one i hit cost me $3600.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr Sorry to hear about the accident. My buddy did that several years ago. After he hit the deer, he immediately put to the side of the road and walked over to the buck only to see another truck come by and break the antlers right off. He walked away from the accident and his truck still bears the inpression of the deer on his brush guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr Sorry to hear about the accident. At least you are alright. To bad about the loins too. hope you get everything fixed without incurring too much cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr Really sorry to hear about that. Glad it wasn't worse though. Here's something I have always wondered: Do those things they sell to scare off the deer really work?? You know...the little devices you attach to the front of your vehicle?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr Sorry to hear about your truck but material things can be replaced. Rejoice in the fact that you were not hurt. The insurance company will take care of the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr That stinks....just glad you weren't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr Deer must be on the move!! I was on the phone with my buddy last night when all of the sudden I hear a bunch of F-bombs being dropped by him and his cousin (whom was with him). Turns out he hit a buck and did a TON of damage to his truck.....bad deal. We need to thin out the herds some more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews4life Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr Man thats horrible..sorry to hear that got any pics of that FX4??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr that is horrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lostiniowa Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr my buddy just did the same thing he called me and told me he got his first buck and I said great tell me more and he said his weapon of choice was a 2004 yukon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr when I first saw the title to this post, I thought this one should be moved to the bowhunting room, but I guess it works where it's at. sorry to hear about your truck, but it could have been worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr That happened to me two years ago driving to MN before rifle season. It truly ruined my whole hunt. We were stranded at 2am in -10 degree weather. Same type of damage. We hit a doe, though. She was mush when we found her. You're lucky you were driving an F150 and not a Ranger. Don't worry about the truck, it is inanimate and can be replaced. I'm sure a lot of people have said that, but there are an inordinate amount of people who die each year from deer-vehicle accidents. Replace the truck and have a good season. Louie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr That sucks man, I hope everything turns out ok with the insurance, and you get the truck back in shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr Sorry to hear that, glad u werent hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr OMG....I was heading to work this morning (Northern Illinois) no less...and darn near smoked one with the Suburban at 525am........I just missed him....so sorry for the vehicle, thats what insurance is for, and we are so happy to hear you were not hurt........al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Shooter Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr too bad man that really sucks....and u didnt even get any deer meat out of it!!!....well... mabye when u get ur truck fixed ull invest into a bush gaurd...not only do they look good but they work good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr Sorry to hear that your truck got damaged. Hope you get it fixed real soon. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr congrats on your kill...just joking sorry to hear that man that sucks i hope the insurance company helps you out getting the pick up fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr too bad for your truck, but you're fine. all is well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerdanmagic Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Re: Got an 8 ptr Thats too bad man! But it could be worse, a co-worker of my cousin's hit 4 does last friday on the highway! He said there was a group of atleast 7 deer, and he hit 3 with the front of his car, and one ran into the passenger door. Totaled his car, and filled 3 tags to boot! LOL! But in all honesty, I feel for you, your new truck, and that scrawny lil buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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