Strut10 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Took Lil out for the opening morning today. Had him in a ladderstand on a very sweet flat on the Strut10 Ranch. I was in a hang-on 90 degrees around the tree from him. This is just a great transition area where deer filter through on the way to bed. Always seems to be a throughway for big bucks from time to time, too. We got up in at daybreak and things were darned slow. Three squirrels sighted and a slew of geese heard. That's all. About 8:35 Lil taps my leg and points out in front of him. I can see a deer walking straight our way about 25 yards out and a bit right of our tree. It's got antlers. I told Lil to get his bow. He stood up and waited for the deer to go behind some tangle then grabbed the bow. I figured the deer would pass through a dandy clearing 15 yards to our right. Wrong. It hung a 90 and headed for a sweet lane right smack in front of us. We had already ranged out 3 trees at 10, 16 and 19 yards along the lane......one for each of Lil's pins. The buck paused behind some more tangle and then started out. I told Lil to get drawn. The buck stopped again for a moment then stepped right out on to the Lil Strut10 Turnpike at about 17 yards.........walking squarely broadside. I gave a soft "mah" and he slammed on the brakes. Lil slammed him some aluminum. A nice high, behind-the-shoulder shot. Dropped the buck in it's tracks!!!!!! I couldn't believe it. But there he lay.........flopping his last.........right where the arrow hit him. My kinda tracking job!! 3 feet.............straight down. Here he is yesterday morning shortly after 9:00 working a little scrape 35 yards behind the stand: Here he is this morning......shortly after 9:00..........17 yards in front of the stand: CONGRATS Lil dude!!!!!!!!! You are now officially ruined with the sickness for the rest of your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 That's great, great buck,,,great pictures also..way to go,,, Right there are memories that will last a life time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 GREAT JOB LIL STRUT! a job well done! a memory to never be forgotten. Nice buck and nice shot. Congrats on again Lil Strut. Congrats to you also Strut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Way to go!!!! Congrats lil strut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Congrats!! thats an awesome archery buck. nice job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 WoooooooooHooooooooo! Way to go little man!!! You will never forget your first deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatetomiss Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 congrats you will remember that deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike13candace Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Congrats.. that is awesome.. Thanks for sharing the moment.. Nice job..:):):) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthehuntinman Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Thats a great way to start bow hunting for a first deer. There is nothing like the feeling of getting your first one and you will always remember that deer. Congratulations on your first buck with a bow and hope many more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterwebb Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 now that cool good shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congrats to both of you! Great little 8 point! Awesome first deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congrats lil Strut! I bet pop is more proud than you are That's a great buck, and you're off to a better start than most of us old farts are! Dont show us up to bad.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) Way to go! Dad better be putting him on the wall! I mounted my first and he is up with my big boy. I am very proud of him too and he is only a 5 pointer! Good job! Having trail camera pictures is great to add to the trophy! Edited October 4, 2009 by Stone Cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Nice buck ,, CONGRATS LilStrut .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congrats Jordan...thats an awesome first buck! With a bow none the less...I'm very happy for you, that will be a life long memory for sure!!!! Bet momma and poppa are very proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congrats Jordan...thats an awesome first buck! With a bow none the less...I'm very happy for you, that will be a life long memory for sure!!!! Bet momma and poppa are very proud! Gregg...........the deer was killed from the stand you sat that one day last season. Straight out front as you sit there. Yeah..............I'm a little proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I'm so proud of him... He really stepped up to the plate and took control of his emotions to get the job done right! Great Pictures and Memories! Way To Go Young Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAarcher Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congrats awesome before and after pics I think you've got a life long hunting partner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 that is awesome bet your a proud daddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congratulation to your son Don, to you too. Very nice first buck there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congrats,looks like he is haveing a great year.A turkey this spring and a buck this fall can't ask for much better year than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Super job lilstrut. That's one fine buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 congrats to your son strut, i could just amagin the smile on your faces when he went down, thats the memories that will last a life time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Great job!! A very nice first deer for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwhite Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Congrats on your deer. :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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