dartonman Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Alright folks, here you go to get you motivated....The small tract of land I harvested my 280 pound 9 point on October 14th this season, has outdone itself......My buddy Terry, a 52 year old Vietnam vet who took up bowhunting THIS YEAR...and had never shot at anything with antlers sealed the deal, and I cant be any prouder......here is the story...the farmer who assisted us getting my deer out kept telling us "you shot the small one"...and I agreed, as I got a good look at this beast on the hoof heading to my Suburban in the dark of night of my harvest.....me and Terry scouted as much as we could, figured out that when we parked within 200 yards of this swamp, no buck to be seen.....so, I decided to sit this night out (Thursday night) as I had to be with the family, but I told Terry I would drop him off in my stand at 1pm, and pick him up after dark......I got there at dark, Terry is on the ground, kinda shook up...he stated he heard a teen party going on over the ridge (swamp property is close to sub division in Illinois)..so he got out of his tree, and stood in the brush blind we constructed on the fenceline between the cut beans, and standing corn where we saw the monsters prints...well, 20 minutes before darkness fell, ole buck came walking down the fenceline in silence, got spooked by a barking dog, and ended up looking right at Terry, a brand new 52 year old bowhunter at 30 yards....he drew, shot the buck, and listened very well at the travel pattern of the buck....it got down to 31 degrees that night, and since it was not a pass thru, I told Terry " When in doubt, back out"....Terry was a trooper, told me he felt "Great about the shot" and we will give the buck respect and time, till morning".....we found him right away, under MY stand I was gonna sit Sam 16 in this weekend....70 yards from the shot....God Bless and Congrads to my buddy Terry, who listened to everything I told him, including the concentration involved in the last 5 seconds of the shot......the buck scored green 168 1/4 by a well known bowhunter, and had 14 scoreable points, as he had broken off 3 points this week.......his inside spread was 23 inches, and est. live weight was 300 pounds....I cant be any happier, and his genetics are all over my swamp.....(Buckee has the pics, and will post them ASAP, cause he is awesome as well)....al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** That buck is just incredible Al He is awesome, awesome, AWESOME Terry...you are one fortunate camper...my sincere elated congratulations. I am stunned. (How was that for timing Al ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted November 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Thanks Buckee, you rock....I hope NYBUCK see's this, hes coming to Illinois......al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** WOW---that is one awesome animal. Looks like he hit the sweet spot! congrats to Terry! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** NICE BUCK!THAT THING IS A HOG!YOU GOTTA LOVE ILLINOIS DEER HUNTING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Al..It was my pleasure man Terry....That was an excellent shot, by the way. You must have been pretty rattled when you seen that monster step out...man...just incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** That is one awesome animal! Congratulations and well done Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Wow! What a pig. That looks like quite a good shot as well. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Hot-digity-dog!!! That is a hoss!! How do you know that deer broke off 3 points THIS week?? Congrats to the newbie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam16 Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** WOW THAT BIG IS HUGE! How do u think i feel guys? haha i was supposed to be sitting there, but nooooo, haha just messin. Pass along my congrats to Terry, he made an awesome shot! Incredible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Congrats to Terry, awesome buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** [ QUOTE ] Thanks Buckee, you rock....I hope NYBUCK see's this, hes coming to Illinois......al [/ QUOTE ] You betcha I saw it AL. Wow. What a buck and a great story. I would give anything to shoot a buck like that. You had to go and get me even more excited, didn't you. Tell your friend congratulations and nice job. Hopefully I will come home with something half as nice as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffy Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Thats a super nice buck! Congrats! What a great start man. How are ya gonna top this one? I'm green-green-green with envy. ........................................Hunt Smart- Eat Well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Black_Rack Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** WOW!!!! I can't believe the body mass of that hog.... way to go man!!!! Ohh that's the kind of deer that make me want to get out there and hunt right away.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okbwhtr Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** One word. SWEET Congradulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Sweet deer but it will take one to top that first deer. Congrats on the hit but also the patience to wait to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Would love to get one like that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelNS Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** What a brute!!Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sureshot Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** awsome deer!! Congrats to both of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** WOW what a great first bow buck. Congratulations on getting an awesome buck Terry Great job guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Awesome deer!! Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSGB Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Wow! That thing is huge! Congratulations on a great first buck and a perfect shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** Congratulations!!! That is an awesome buck! WOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** What a monster, congratulations to Terry!! I think you've got a nice little honey hole there Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: **Awesome Swamp buck down 14 point non-typical** HOLY MACKAREL awesome! hey al, my illinois tags are still good any more big boys in that swamp? congrats Terry, you have a fine mentor. wow, what a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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