Jakapr Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 the first day of the bowseason was the first time I saw this buck. he was south of the blind close to the same spot as he is here from the picture taken 10-8 we usually go out before the season and run the lift up about half way so the deer get used to seeing it up. well, we didn't do it this year. he looked at the blind then turned around and trotted away the next Saturday I hunted the lower blind and by brother in law went to the lift blind. he had this buck by the blind but in this field he wasn't allowed to shoot bucks. the next Wed 10-8 I was in the blind and here he comes again. he came by the blind feeding in the Rye at about 15 yds. I passed on him because I decided he wasn't big enough and in a few years would be huge. OK, after a few days of my friends telling me I was crazy, I decided If I get another chance I would take it. Friday after work Jon took me to the blind. A few hrs later here he comes from the same direction. He finally gets close enough (15 yds) and turned right for the shot. The only thing was I was all the way to the wall, so I had to lean way forward for the shot. I was using my 48" Elburg mite. I took the shot and heard a loud crack. All the deer around the blind scattered and this buck ran to the woods stopped by a tree and stared at the blind for a few minutes. I found out because of me leaning way forward my bottom limb tip was about 1/4" above the rim on my wheelchair. That made the bow kick and the arrow I wasnt sure where it went. I knew it took a dive and by looking at the deer standing there staring at the blind new I didn't hit him. he headed down the hill out of site. that was at sunset about 10 minutes later a doe came out and stared at the blind for a few minutes before heading west. I am guessing she was one of the does that got the crap scared out of her when the limb hit the chair. she was followed by the 17 pointer. A few minutes later a 18" 150 class 10 came from the west followed by a 24" 170 class 10. they came over to the blind feeding on the rye. a few minutes later they were followed by the 17 pointer. they stayed by the blind till Jon came to pick me up. He found the arrow where the deer was standing and we noticed a few specks of blood on it. obviously I clipped the 17 pointer, but not bad enough to even phase him. Saturday evening I had a 125 class 9 and a 3 pointer plus a few does by the blind. after a bit here came 17 point. this time he came from the east. after watching him at 15-20 yds for a few minutes he gave me a shot. This time I had my 46" Rodney Wright Stalker recurve. I drew and had a 15 yd heart shot. he headed down hill into the woods and I heard the crash. Since I forgot my phone I had to wait till dark for Jon to come pick me up. The deer went under 100 yds and when Jon came up to the truck to tell me he found the deer he said " I know where you hit the deer the night before" When the limb hit the chair the arrow was kicked to the left and clipped the main beam and his scalp, thats where the blood came from. you can see the hit in this picture, right where the nontyp point curls off the main beam. the rack and cape are at the taxidermy shop right now. I green scored the rack at 173-7/8 gross nontyp 165-4/8 net nontyp. 18-2/8" nontyp points left mass base was 5-4/8, total mass was 21-2/8 right mass base was 5-7/8, total mass was 21-3/8 2 years ago I took some pictures of a nontyp I called "14 point" in the field I hunt. he came up by the blind twice. the first time I spooked him because I hit the camera strap on the camera case when he was 15 yds from the blind. Yea, I know, I should of had the bow in my hand instead. 2nd time a week later I was in full draw and he had to take a few more steps when a branch fell on the ramp to the blind. he ran off to about 50 yds, so I picked up the camera. I didn't think he was "14 point" until Rick brought the rack back from the taxidermist. he also had the right side shed from him from 2 years ago. compairing them convinced me that this was 14 point. the next summer (07) I got pictures of him twice in velvet. that was the last time I saw him till this season. the last pictures of "14 point" till this season The neighbor to the field has a shed from him last year so I need to get over there to get a picture. taken 10-8-08 . he came up by the blind and I passed on him. after all the harassment from my friends (peer pressure) I shot him the following Friday (in the antlers) and Saturday (throught the heart). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNhunterr Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 What a great story!! Those deer are really something!! Congrats on that trophy deer. I really, really wish I could hunt your land . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razortec_hunter Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 AWesome story and amazing buck!! congrats!! haha i'm gonna have to side with ur friends i'd a never passed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks for sharing. Great story, Great picture,s and a Great buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 congrats!!! good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 That's quite a history with that deer. Congrats again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Awesome story and AWESOME pictures! Thanks for much for sharing it with all of us. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Wow congrats! That is so cool having before and after pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 What a great story and an awesome buck. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzy916 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 a great story and a great deer, i dont see how you could pass on him the first time though hes a monster. congrats on an awsome deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenango Dave Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Congrats once again Jack, That is amazing you have all his pics and then get to harvest him. You got one lined up for next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbowhntr Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Great deer. Gotta love the traditional equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Those pics are what I dream about. Thanks for sharing. I now have a house for sale in NY. Looking to move to Iowa!! Hows the taxes out there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 great story and nice stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie234 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 congrats, that was a good story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookieee Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 congrats ,thats a great buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetro Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thansk for sharing the story, and congrats on the awesome deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladybird Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Congrats, thanks for sharing a great story,and great pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 The history and pics you have with that deer is amazing.....Now that he is going to your wall is the icing on the cake I remember all those pics you posted of him a few years ago.....Glad to see the final pics of you and him in the same pics Congrats on a great :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Great deer, great story, great pictures. Congratulations. I also don't see how you passed on him at first. I would of thrown everything in the tree at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Just way too many bucks on your land! Need any help? Pretty please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born4it Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 That's an awesome story! Thanks for sharing! Great deer, and I may have to say that your friends were spot on in saying that you were crazy! Just kidding...just depends on what kind of deer are around there. Most places you would be crazy not to take him, but it sounds like you have a good grasp of the deer in your area. Congrats on a great deer and story...especially with primitive equipment! Take care, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Awesome buck, Congrats!! :cool: That is a great history you have with that bruiser, love the pics. Great specimen for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 ya those umm are pretty big deer lol aweso0me story!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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