SaskSniper Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hey guys, well I just got back from hunting and thought I would share some pics and a brief story. This year I just got a new job so I didnt have the time to hunt like I have in some previous year. For the 08 season I was limited to an evening hunt and then all of Saturday. So on Friday night I sat in a blind on the edge of a field. First thing to come in was a small fork horn which provided some entertainment as a doe and a couple little ones came in. Lets just say, once the fork horn saw that doe he took off after her. But he was rejected and slowly went back into the brush. With about 40 minutes left of legal shooting light, I could see a nice 130 class 4x4 making his way down the edge of the brush. I'm not sure how many times I had the crosshairs on him but I also kept thinking that there was still a lot of light left. In my experience I dont know how many bucks I've had come in within the last 5 minutes. So I set my rifle back down and watched him for about half an hour and then he left. I was thinkin I might be kicking myself later considering my limited hunting time. The next morning we went for a drive and saw a few 120 class bucks and one 130 class but he was in some cat tails and had cattle behind him, so no shooting there. The day previous a friend of mine asked myself and some other relatives/friends to come push some bush with them on Saturday afternoon; I had not dont the bush pushing thing for a few years as I have done more blind hunting; but I thought it would be fun to go just to see some old friends and I didnt have much planned for the afternoon anyway. Saturday afternoon we headed over to my friends' place to meet and we all headed out. The first bush they pushed had a couple probably 130 class bucks come out but after a few shots they were still no worse for wear haha. Although nothing hit the dirt....other than maybe our bullets...it did get the blood churnin. So the next bush I was set on the corner of a field where I was told I could pretty much only shoot straight. The snow was starting to fall in huge flakes and it didnt take low before the one side of me was covered in a layer of snow. I was on the low side of a hill so anything I would get a chance at would have to come over the hill and then it would be at max, a 150 yard shot. So I sat on the fence line waiting as the snow died down to smaller lighter flakes making it easier to see...and then I saw tines coming over the hill. I threw my rifle up as he was in a slow run towards my left, quartering away. I took one shot but he didnt flinch, just kept on his way. Throwing the bolt of my Tikka T3 30-06 back and forward, I had him in my scope again and let another round fly. The bullet found its target this time and the buck hit the ground right there. My hunt was done and a the weight was lifted off my shoulder. Not just that but I think I had a decent buck on the ground. I didnt want to mess up the chase for the rest of the guys so I waited till it was done to check out my buck. I knew he looked like he had decent height but really wasnt sure what I got. As I walked up I have to say I was pretty happy. Wasnt expecting to get anything too good this year with my limited time and the guys around my area have been having a tough time with finding the big boys; I just really wanted the sausage but got something more and my shot went right through the front shoulder so there should be enough meat haha. Here are some pics. He is a 4x4 with some nice height, not a whole lot of width but has that nice dark face and antlers. My uncle scored him at 141 6/8's; not that the score really matters that much to me, I just thought he was a gorgeous buck. But just wanted to share my story and pics with you guys. Good luck to those of you still on the hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Great buck! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Great buck there for sure! Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Awesome buck, congrats man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Gotta love those dark horned Canadian deer! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Wow, spectacular buck! Love the dark antlers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake3113 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Great buck...Congrats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Congrats. Awesome buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_Spike_King Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 WOW that's a great buck Sask. Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 What a hog! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Very nice. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookieee Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 congrats on a great buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 A great deer for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie234 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 that's a nice deer, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 awesome buck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CSRoth Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 congrats on a nice buck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccwhitey Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Awesome deer congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Nice buck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFbowhunter Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Congrats!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskSniper Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 thanks guys, I always feel sad when the season comes to an end but at least its a good ending haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Looking at the thumbnails I thought it was a muley.... Awesome whitetail buck!! Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csualumni21000 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Great buck...congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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