need2hunt Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 IL second season shotgun I spent at my dad's farm. It's only like 28.5 acres and the deer don't hang out there, they just trickle through from time to time. I figured I'ld see 4 deer in 4 days of hunting not the best odds but it's all I had. Like I said there isn't a bunch of deer running through there but that's not saying that there aren't some big deer running around. This rub showed up sometime between when I went to Southern IL for first shotgun season and when I was putting my stand out at my dad's for second season. I would have been happy with any deer but I was hoping that the deer that made this would show up. FRONT SIDE BACK SIDE I've got a shotgun in the pic for some reference to the size of this rub, this was definitely not made by a little fork horn :shock: Well second season rolled in and I parked at my uncles house and walked back to my dad's place so I wouldn't kick anything out on my way to the back of the property. It was COOOOOLLLLLDDD and had been snowing all night. With knowing that my chances would be few and far between I had planned to pretty much sit all day for 4 straight days. Well day 1 I didn't pack my feet good enough and around 11:00 my fee were frozen. I decided to head home grab a bite to eat and get warmed up and then get back out. So I headed home and returned at almost 1:00... well the buck that (most likely) made this rub was bedded down approx 15 yards from where I entered the back pasture. I know this because he got up and ran away when I came back at 1:00. I checked the tracks and it looks like he bedded down just shortly before I showed up in the morning, he let me walk right by him and basically watched me get in my stand which was only about 50 yards away. He watched me all morning and and let me walk right by him again when I went home at 11. When I came back at 1:00 he got spooked and took off. I have no idea on the # of points he had but my guess is 10, he was at least 24" wide and would probably dress out over 200#'s. He came across the property at least 2 more times (in the dark) in those 4 days, he has a pretty distinct track and took the same path the other 2 times. Looks like him and a small 6 point were calling dad's place home or at least a frequent stop when the rut rolled around. I'm going to try to make a few improvements out there this year so hopefully I can hunt there a little more next year with some high hopes Ain't deer hunting fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic That's a real heart throb story Gary. Almost had me cryin bud Maybe, just maybe you'll get another kick at the can next year when he's even bigger and smarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic Amazing what the mature boys will do eh Gary? Want to hear what Shawn would say? No? I'm gonna' tell you anyway, he'd say something like: "*&6%* DUDE, they don't get that big for nothin',......" He'd probably add a few more $@@%^'s, but this is a family site. Better luck next year bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIwhitetailhunter Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic Sorry to hear you didn't get him. At least you got a look at what he is. Good luck with him next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt_hunter Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic Good luck in your chase, hopefully he makes it next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic good luck next year on him.....maybe you can find his sheds....you never know.....good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic oh yeah pretty good story, that rub is huge!, moral to the story is that deer will be even bigger next year! so just keep hunting your dads place and hopefull yyou can get him! and i agree all weekend was freezing!!!!...lol i hunted in browning Il, in schuler county with my buddy and it was so cold!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted December 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic I knew you'ld all enjoy such a sad story LOL and Chris when he was running away I think I heard Shawn say something... errr... no that was me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DrewG Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic man that buck wore that tree out!! maybe he will be back next year bud.. good luck with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic Sounds like a monster of a buck! GL with him next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic sorry to hear things didn't work out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic that's why the big bucks get bigger and bigger, they are smart and sometimes while we are hunting them they are hunting us and know how to avoid us. Great story, sorry it didn't work out but that makes the thrill of the hunt even better and keeps you going back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic I know I have had them watch me before. Used to have an old mature buck that I am certain was bedding just a short way into the woods on the side of the house. Found a rub similar in size to that one on a cedar tree here, that I have not yet seen the deer who made it, however the wife has seen a big 10 we have no game cam pics of twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic [ QUOTE ] I knew you'ld all enjoy such a sad story LOL and Chris when he was running away I think I heard Shawn say something... errr... no that was me [/ QUOTE ] Let me guess, that word started with an "*"---Right? LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic "Folks, that buck that just ran out on me was an absolute GIANT! Give me a minute folks......." That's deer hunting Gary, are you still bow hunting at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic I done the same thing one time. I know the feeling and its not good. Those big guys are smart. They are the incentive to get after it next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted December 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic [ QUOTE ] "Folks, that buck that just ran out on me was an absolute GIANT! Give me a minute folks......." That's deer hunting Gary, are you still bow hunting at all? [/ QUOTE ] I'm trying to still get out a few times with the bow, with the cold weather setting in and all the crops down it's kind of a fine art figuring out when they will be coming through the property - unfortunately most of the time is during the night when I'm asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic You have to atleast try for him with the bow .Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic Dang that rub is huge! Good story to like other people said be even bigger next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic Nice rub. I'll bet even nicer deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic Just yesterday I heard a similar story to this that Ohiobucks neglected to share with me. Only difference is, one of the guys actually saw the deer hiding in the bush and dropped it, and it's now at the taxidermist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Re: My Sad deer hunting story w/pic What will he look like next year? Good luck, Hope we will be hearing from you with pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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