Alisha Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Monday was the rifle opener for West Virginia.... and I must say.... 4am seems to come earlier every year I go. This year, the portion of the county we hunt in was regulated to bucks only unless you entered into a lottery for a single doe permit which we missed out on. In the 8 or so years I've been going up there, I've seen ONE buck in the woods and that was last year. I took pity on him because he was a spike and let him walk. Well, this year on the first day of our rifle opener I sat in the same spot I saw the spike in last year. Things were pretty quiet until 9:00AM came and I hear a dog start barking a few hundred yards down over the hill from me so I get the 'ol .270 up and got ready because I figured the stupid dog was chasing deer. Well, as expected 7 deer come charging up through the woods, they stop on the flat below me within 60-70 yards to see if the dog is still following, I scan all their heads - no horns. The dog gets within 60 yards or so from them and they take off, making their way across the gas line towards where my dad was sitting. The deer AND dog crossed in front of my Dad and made their way down the other side of the mountain. 25 minutes later I hear the same dog barking on Dad's side of the mountain but this time he sounds pretty close. Not a minute later, I see nothing but a big white tail bounding through the woods away from me. Soon after, Dad gets on the radio and says the dog is coming back across the gas line to me and while he was still talking, I look up and see a deer come FLYING down the hill to my right at 70 yards. Before I get the gun up, I see horns.... so I got the .270 up, aimed, knocked the safety off and pulled the trigger. BOOM! falls flat on the ground.. doesn't even run.... doesn't even kick. I was shaking so bad I could barely work the bolt and put the safety back on. I managed to slip the brass in my pocket, pick up the radio and squeak out.... I GOT HIM! Dad replied back, "a buck?!" I was like....... yeah!!! I got him!!!! he just....... FELL! My legs felt like jello when I stood up they were shaking so bad, I cried a little (don't laugh!), and I could barely catch my breath! I finally made my way down to him, lifted his head up and was like..... OH MY GOSH! I got on the radio and said.... IT'S AN 8 POINT! and then I cried a little more...... and thanked God for blessing me with such a beautiful animal. Dad eventually made his way down to me, gave me a HUGE hug and congratulated me! I will remember that moment alone FOREVER. Just typing this brings tears to my eyes. Anyway, I know he's not the biggest buck.... but in my eyes he's a monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Congrats on your first buck Alisha. I wish I could say my first buck was an 8 pointer......or my second......or....well, you get the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! The first deer is always a monster, whatever the weapon of choice maybe. Your remember this day for a long time. Congrats Alisha. Very Proud of You. BTW, Like the Team Realtree Hat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! doesn't get any better than that does it. the first one is always the hardest and after that you seem to see them much better and now that you got him in the bag as they say, now is time to work for the larger one you will want next. also god made them for our purpose. you have made it happen and you have food for the family. it is a very emotional time and a time of respect and reflection for taking that great animal great job and a better pic. i am not sure who will keep that smile i see the longest lol god bless and happy ho;lidays rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chigger1 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Congrats Alisha, nice job on your first buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! way to go girl! congrats on your first buck--he's a dandy! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! That is awesome... Your first buck... Congrats to ya Alisha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! CONGRATS !! on a very nice buck indeed....Great story with a great pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Congratulations, Alisha. That's a nice deer for your first buck. Also, nice shot there Annie Oakley... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMSD5 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! congrats, nice deer, my first was a 5 p0int and remember it like it happened yesterday....eventho it was 30 some odd years ago...and yes i still turn to jelly.....now the rest won't be so hard to come by...congrats and God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasksheds Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! AWsome!Right on.Good shooting.I never shot a buck that big until I was almost 30.Great deer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Congratulations Alisha! That's one of the best stories I've read all year. Don't worry about the crying part, my buddy ohiobucks cries when he shoots a deer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Yay! Congrats Alisha on a fine deer! Your buck is bigger then any of mine point wise, my biggest is a 7 point,lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sureshot Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! awsome deer and story, congrats!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stellfox Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Way to go Alisha. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total disaster Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Congrats Alisha ....I know that hunt will mean the world to you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobie Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Congrats on your first buck Alisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonLKHunter Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Awesome buck congrats, any deer down is a good one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Congrats, Alisha. That's a great first buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Bout time girl!! Congrats...that is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! congrats on your first buck ------- Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fourtrax_300 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! way to go ! nice deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbduck Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! Nice looking buck you got. Congrats. You have some mighty fine eating there. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockwave Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Re: My first BUCK! it`s great to see how many kids there are that post pics and tell stories of their first deer. It makes the future of our sport seem that much brighter, Great Job ! and i hope many more to come.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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