buckee Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Attacked by a buck (Long story) This is the hardest hunting story I will ever write in here. I am still in awe of what happened this morning, and I think my buddy Steve is still shaking his head too. I was all tagged out for hunting on November 23, so all I've been doing is watching and waiting for my buddies to fill their tags since then. Ken and Wilf have both filled their tags, but my buddy Steve from down Island still had a buck tag to fill and wanted to come up hunting today, Dec 10, last day of the season. I had to drive my wife to work at 7:00am, so I told Steve, that since legal shooting time is around 7:10am, he'd better get back in the fields by at least 6:30am. I told him where to sit, since Ken, Wilf and I have all gotten a buck from that one spot this year. I got down there at just after 7:00am, still dark, ..saw that Steve's truck was there OK, so sat back in my truck, over-looking the fields, with my binos and thermos of coffee. I love just sitting there watching the deer cross, hoping they will go where my buddy is, which was around the corner of the bush and across in the corner of the back field (shielded from my view). Steve had said on the phone that he would leave me a walky-talky, just inside the barn door, so I could whisper to him if I saw a big deer coming. I looked around for the walky-talky, but couldn't find it, so I checked his truck. Sure enough, there they both are laying on the seat. I guess one had gone dead, so he didn't bother (found out later). It was about 5 minutes before legal shooting time when I saw 4 good size deer way down the field, headed toward the back-door, which would take them around my buddy on the other side of the stream and hedge-row, without him ever seeing them. Oh how I wished we had the walky-talkys working so I could have told him to sneak out there and get ready ....but we didn't, so all I could do was watch and hope something would go his way later on in the morning. Those 4 deer got past him, without him even knowing they were there as it was now legal shooting time. As it got lighter (about 20 minutes after legal shooting time and getting nice and light now), I saw 4 more good size deer cutting around the same way...."DRATS" About 8:30 I saw a doe cross over toward him, but he needed a buck, so that was no good. In the meantime, all morning, so far, a fawn had been laying out in the middle of the field, that my buddy was set up in . It finally got up at seeing the doe come across and joined her as they browsed for a long, long time in the field. I guess Steve saw another doe and fawn come out over by him somewhere (out of my view) also. about 8:45 another fawn crossed over toward Steve. Looked like maybe a little nubber in my binos (not sure) OK...it's 9:00am now, and nothing but that last little nubber, who I had been watching for about an hour before it actually crossed over the fields. I figured maybe Steve would be coming out soon, so I thought, since it's the last day, I'd go down and fold up my Pop-up blind and get it out of there for the season, while waiting for Steve. It was situated closer to the farm, and around the bush-line from Steve anyway, so down I went to retrieve my blind. As I am approaching the pop-up blind, I stopped along the bush edge at the main deer trail that comes out there, and looked into the bush really good. To my amazement, there, about 60 yards in the bush is a really nice buck watching me. All I saw was his grey muzzle at first (they stand out like a sore thumb). It's standing between me and about 20 yards in from the fence-line of the back field where Steve is located down in the far corner, on the same side. I figured if I spooked the buck, he would run out to the field and head straight down into Steve's sights. Now here's where it get weird...real weird. I walked up to the fence and the buck just stood there at 60 yards looking at me, not moving. I crawled through the fence, and the buck never moved. At this point I'm thinking, he must be tired from rutting and a bit rut struck, because he reminded me of a big rutted out buck I had shot quite a few years ago, that was sleeping while I circled him directly up-wind at 15 yards, without even knowing he was there until he stood up and lazily looked at me. Anyway, I started walking toward this buck, and he wouldn't budge. He's still standing there, still as can be, head down, staring at me as I close the distance. At 10 yards, I'm thinking, this is crazy...absolutely crazy. I picked up a big chunk of bark and threw it at him, thinking for sure he'll turn and bolt out toward Steve...but no, he just stomped the ground once, jerked his head and held his ground. Now, I'm starting to get a bit nervous at this point, so I climbed under a branch to get at a better angle between me, him and the back fence, so he would surely take off that way, whenever the stupid, crazed thing decided to go. I pick up a stick and throw it at him, just missing him and he never budged. I looked around for something else and grabbed another big chunk of bark and threw it...BINGO...hit him in the head and off he went running. But he didn't head for the field, but instead down along the fence-line, just inside the bush, toward where my buddy Steve sat. I thought great, Steve's going to get this dumb, rut-crazed brute. NO..he turned and headed left, instead of right to the field. I took off running to cut him off and turn him back toward the field. but instead, he stopped, beside a big old fallen tree. I thought if I could just get on the other side of him, he'd have no-where to go, accept through me or out toward Steve. I managed to get around, with him, standing there watching me in a little swampy spot. I closed the distance, hoping he would bolt for the back field. NO......he held his ground, head down, shaking his head and bobbing it up and down. I was starting to get a bit scared about this time ..LOL..actually a bit before, but not as bad as now....LOL. I took out my folding buck-knife, took off one glove, so I could grip it well, and walked closer. I closed in on him, a small bent over tree between him and me, the very large fallen tree on the other side of him. I'm now at about 10 ft from him. I really can't believe what's happening myself, but I was bound and determined to get this stupid critter moving toward my friend. At this point I should have walked away ...but no..I picked up a long stick and reached out and actually tried poking him with it. He just looked at me with fiery eyes and shook his head at the stick, like he was sparring with another buck. That's when I lost my patience, with this loony tune deer. I stepped over the small tree between me and him. He is at about 7 ft now, with nothing between me and him. I have my glove hand out, hoping he won't do anything I might be sorry for, and my Knife clutched in my other hand. I stomped my feet to get him to move, but instead, he came at me. I grabbed him by his one antler to direct him blow on my thigh, and keep his tines from my leg, and then grabbed the other antler, while still clutching my knife. OK, now, I'm real scared, OK ...LOL....He's pushing for all he's worth, I'm holding on with both hands...now what. He's now failing his head around at all, but pushing directly into me. I let go with my knife hand, stab him in the neck, and slice down, as quick as I can, then, back holding the antler again. Still struggle to hold my ground, I can see that I got the juggler and he is spewing like a tap. We stand there together, him trying to push me over and me holding him against my thigh for what seemed like 5 minutes. He is getting weak, but the dang thing won't go down. The fear is leaving me now, because I can feel him getting weak, so I let go again with my knife hand, reach forward and plunge it behind his front leg, aiming for the heart. He starts pushing me again...we back up a bit. We are only about 30 yards from the back field, so I just held on and walked slowly backward toward the field as he just kept pushing. It didn't take long before we both emerged into the back field...me backward, holding a deer by the antlers, with him pushing me. I glanced over toward the corner of the field, (about 70 yards away) to see my buddy Steve still sitting there, with his jaw in his lap...LOL It didn't take him long though, to be up and running over toward me. The buck was getting pretty weak now...finally...so I let go again and gave it another stab in the vitals. It probably wasn't necessary, but I really did want to let go and take a break. I'm getting too old for crap like this. As Steve ran up to me, I gave the deer's head a twist, and down he went like a calf at a rodeo. I held him there for a minute and my buddy wasn't saying anything at all. I think he was, what ya call, speachless....LMBO. I finally let go, and the buck stayed down...........WHEW Then it hit me...I burst out laughing and we've both been laughing ever since. My biggest, and I mean my biggest regret, was not remembering the camera in my pocket. I should have gotten Steve to wrestle it out of my pocket quick and get a picture of me and the buck while I still had him by the antlers on his feet. Upon gutting the deer, it became evident of what was wrong with this buck. He wasn't rut crazed at all...he had been gut-shot or gored (couldn't quite tell) a few days earlier, and was not about to go running around too far. Thank goodness that buck was so weak, because I had a hard time wrestling with him, even in the condition he was in. Of coarse my buddy Steve's tag went on the buck I still don't believe it, but it's a great commercial for Buck-Knives...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that was the most amzing story i have ever heard...buckee your an animal..lol...i have always wanted to wrestle a deer, and your wrestled a stinkin buck....glad to see he didnt tear you up in the fight...congrats on a ver memorable experience that you came out on top of! truely amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** Thats crazy buckee! Glad you didn't get hurt bud guess us hunters should always carry a knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** OMG, you are the man. just sale all your guns and bowes to me. all you nead is that knife. Danial Boon has nothing over you. glad you are ok buckee. it could have turned ugly fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AllArmyoutdoorsSD Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** That's prety wild, I was thinking about hunting mountain lions, Wanna go?? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** I'm still shaking my head guys...this stuff isn't supposed to happen. I'll have a hard time out-doing myself on this one...LOL It will be a story we'll be talking about for a while...that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** [ QUOTE ] That's prety wild, I was thinking about hunting mountain lions, Wanna go?? LOL [/ QUOTE ] No way man. sick deer is my limit to craziness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gfourhunter Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** BUCKEE THE DEER SLAYER ( your new nickname ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** Were changing Steve's name to Davey Crockett.... WOW !! man Im glad he wasn't at full strength,,,but I still don't think that would have saved him....This buck had NO clue has to who he was messing with.... Sheesh, Steve how are the rest of us supose to top this one ??.... When they named these knives I don't think they had this in mind literally.... ,, Im glad the outcome was a positive one, happy eating bud.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** Coming from a lot of people i would have to call BS, but not from you. That is definately a story to tell! All i have to say is this...never in a million years would that have happened if you had a bow, and a buck tag. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AllArmyoutdoorsSD Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] That's prety wild, I was thinking about hunting mountain lions, Wanna go?? LOL [/ QUOTE ] No way man. sick deer is my limit to craziness. [/ QUOTE ]Just bring a BIGGER KNIFE, By the way I am glad it all ended safely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** [ QUOTE ] Coming from a lot of people i would have to call BS, but not from you. That is definately a story to tell! All i have to say is this...never in a million years would that have happened if you had a bow, and a buck tag. lol [/ QUOTE ] No kidding. I still don't believe it myself. I was thinking as I walked in on him at first, when I got to about 20 yards .."What a great bow-shot from here" Then I got closer and closer, and things just kinda got crazier and crazier from there. What a day...what a weird, weird day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** I think Steve is my new hero.....no wait, he already was, this just seals the deal even further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** Don't feel bad..I'm still saying WOW too Maybe I should tell the maker of Buck-Knives my story eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** Steve....YOU attacked that buck!!! .......Man, what do you do when you go bear huntin??? LOL Are you SURE you were never a RODEO clown???.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** That is one of the most amazing stories I have ever heard. I know that I would have retreated if I was put in your position. You and the deer both cleaned up well before taking the picture anyway. I've heard of being a tough moderator, but gee, what would you have done if you had lost your temper? ....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** Holy crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sureshot Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** wow steve, very lucky guy!!! I just wish iwas there to see it and vidio tape it, could of made a fortune lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller66 Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** That is the craziest and coolest thing I have ever read!!! I always joke that no deer is safe when I have my buck knife on my belt, never had to prove it like you though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** I'm hooked on primative weapons now...LMBO NOT Hey Dartonman...where are you spear-slayer...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** Unreal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** you are definitely the baddest painter I have ever known. I've heard wild stories before but that beats all! congrats on the buck! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurkeyHunter Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** Unreal,amazing,crazy,wild and all the above! Just glad you didnt get hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washi Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Re: **Attacked by a Blacktail Buck** I've been trying to think of something to say and all I can think of is, umm, good job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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