Guest Broncho10 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Well…I finally got him. I put a final chapter on a buck I named “Pitchfork”. I am not sure if anyone here has been keeping up with any of my post, but I have been after this buck for nearly a month and a half. I named him Pitchfork b/c of his unique left side, the tines are long and the main beam goes straight up, resembling a pitchfork on his left side. I have nearly 150 pictures of this guy on my game camera, and only 2, I might add, are of him during legal shooting light. Now to the story…. Saturday, October 14, my little brother and I set out to sit in stand for an unusual plan of attack. From the scouting and photos, we knew this particular buck was coming in late and leaving early from our stand location. Our plan was to spend the night on stand, hoping to catch him slipping away from the food source a little too late. The reasoning behind this was not to bump him off the plot coming to the stand. We geared up for a long night, packing food, water and the bare minimums and headed off for the stand. We arrived about 5 pm, plenty early, considering Pitchfork had been arriving to the plot at 8-9pm on average. The plot is on the outskirts of his bedding area, so catching him in the staging area before he arrives to the plot was next to impossible. We got settled in the tower blind with high hopes and a positive outlook. My brother remembered the video camera (which is normally bad luck) and I had bow in hand, anticipating anything could happen at any given moment. My brother was catching up on some reading, while I was strictly watching for any movement that presented itself. It was slow and getting late, nothing was moving at all. At approx. 7:20 pm, I looked out and it looked as if a ghost had appeared from nowhere. There he was, Pitchfork, standing at the plots edge surveying the plot for any dangers that might lurk. With the strong South wind in our face, I felt confident he would become at ease and enter the plot. At this time, the nerves were starting build and the adrenaline was about to kill me. I told my brother to get ready and starting filming. After nearly 30 seconds of standing motionless watching over the plot, he jumped the fence and started our way. He worked his way to 15 yards from the stand location. This is where the nerves really come into play, he stopped, looked up at us twice, quartering to me pretty hard. I was contemplating taking a shot at that time, but thought better of it. I felt confident he was going to turn and give me a good broadside shot. After he relaxed, he turned to his right and proceeded to work towards the center of the plot. When he turned I pulled my bow back, found a good anchor, and waited for the right time. He stopped at 20 yards quartering away and I let the Gold Tip 5575, tipped with a Scorpion XP broad head, fly. He wheeled around and left the plot in the same spot he had entered. The shot felt good, I heard it hit him, and listened as I heard some crashing in the trees 20 seconds later. He didn’t go 70 yards before piling up. That was one of the most enjoyable experiences I have ever had while I have been hunting. I have been bow hunting for 7 years now and he is the best deer I have taken with a bow. On top of that, we got it on video and I was fortunate enough to live the experience with my little brother on his 14th birthday. It is definitely a day I won’t ever forget. From all of the pictures, my friends and I have guessed this deer to score anywhere from 125-140”. I personally had guessed him around 130”. I put the tape to him today; he grossed 125 5/8 and netted 123 2/8. Just narrowly missing P&Y. He didn’t quite score like we all thought, but I am very proud of him none-the-less. He dressed out at 170 pounds, making him the largest bodied deer I have taken, and he is my 3rd largest to date and largest with a bow. Thanks for reading, Trent Here are some pics: Me and the camera man: Me and Dad: Last one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! CONGRATS!!! thats a great BUCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Congrats on the buck! Glad to hear you got him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Nice buck! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Congratulations on a great buck. Awesome dedication also for both of yall to plan on staying all night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Can we the footage???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! You done good....real good Way to go man. It's very fulfilling to get the deer you named, isn't it. Now you've got Pitchfork backstraps, Pitchfork steaks, Pitchfork burger, etc, etc That smile says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! congrats, that is a great buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Congrats on the monster buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Congratulations again Trent. Very nice 8 pointer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Now that is an awesome Oklahoma deer! Congratulations bud! So you've only been after this buck for a little over a month??? Or did you mean to say a year and a half?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Great buck...congrats....from the pics, it's hard to believe he is below the P&Y minimum....but who cares...he is a true trophy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! congrats on a very nice deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tunkhannockbowhunter Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! congrats! awesome deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10acboy Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Great story - awesome kill. You should be proud. I would love to harvest an animal like that with a bow - great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagobbln Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Congratulations! Pretty neat that you had little bro' along. By the way, can you give us a big smile next time! Great pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Congrats!!! I would have guessed he would have scored a little better then 125". Great buck!! Good luck to all & God bless the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Congrats on scoring on Pitchfork a happy ending on a great story !! And yes all of us remember your deer you've been after named Pitchfork and he's all you said he was !! What a nice deer and great photos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Nice buck !!!!!!! Sucker sure has been eatin good!!! Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Great buck, I thought he'd go around 133, but you can't argue with the tape. Great looking whitetail. I think he gets an ATTA BOY. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Great buck.....congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! What a buck! Congratulations on a real trophy! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Thats huge...he only scored 125?, he looks way bigger. Are you gonna let us see the video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Great buck man, congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Re: Pitchfork down!!!! Way to go trent....I about called you last night to see if you had been out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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