Guest J_Owens_66 Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 The first deer i killed was this season, a doe at about 150 yards with my Ruger .243, it was a deer, and some GREAT meat, but i next wanted to harvest a decent buck. I saw many smaller bucks during the year, but like any QDM person, i let them walk. Well I harvested a buck last Saturday, he was a 9 point with a small drop tine. He wasn't the widest deer ive seen, but he was tall, had good mass and was a old deer, and had a huge body. I got him aged by a friend of mine that is a deer manager, he said about 4 and 1/2 to 5 years old and he weighed about 175 on hoof, which is a massive deer for TN. I have to brag on myself a bit, the shot was almost 400 yards. I am very proud of my kill, and am looking for an even bigger buck. I just really got into QDM this year, planting food plots, mineral licks, creating deer "safe homes" and all my hard work has paid off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Re: First Good Deer Congrats on what sounds like a real nice deer, lets see some pics FYI, you might consider a slightly larger caliber rifle if your typical shot is that far... you made a clean kill, but you are challenging the balistics of your rifle. Regardless, congrats on a clean kill and a great first buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Re: First Good Deer Ditto to what Bill said, and Congratulations on two nice deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Re: First Good Deer Hey man any deer is a good deer, and for it being your first a little more added onto it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Re: First Good Deer Keep er up..your off to a great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Re: First Good Deer Congratulations. You are right a 175 lb deer is a pretty good sized deer in Tennessee. Just dont see too many make it to 4 1/2 years old around here. How about posting some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Re: First Good Deer Congrats, sounds like a good season for you. Good luck with your future hunts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Re: First Good Deer Congrats on the success...and thanks for the QDM practices...you're right it does pay off in the end... GREAT JOB.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J_Owens_66 Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Re: First Good Deer I will post some pics as soon as i get my pics developed and scanned, what is a good web site that will host them? I'm not all that sure how to do the pictures, if anyone could give me some instructions it'd be great. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews4life Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Re: First Good Deer Congrats, sounds like your having a good season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 Re: First Good Deer You can post em right here on the RT site. Look at the top of the page and click the link. Posting photos has never been easier. You can check the tutorial in the photo room for some very informative instruction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobie Posted December 25, 2004 Report Share Posted December 25, 2004 Re: First Good Deer Congrats on a fine deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 Re: First Good Deer Great job J, I bet you are proud 400 yards is a long poke, never did it myself. Pics if you can. too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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