Rhino Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Saturday afternoon was one of the most memorable bowhunting experiences I've ever had in the Mississippi woods. My best friend Skip was off on his 2nd attempt to go after a 9 point that I'd gotten over 300 trail cams over the past month. I was going cold turkey into an area about 3.5 miles away where I'd let a head scratcher along with a lot of younger bucks walk last year. No trail cam pics to confirm any mature bucks were in the area. About 5:00 word filters down to me that Skip had killed the 9 point. I was ecstatic! It's the best buck he's ever killed with a bow. Turns out the buck fell some 30 yards from his stand after a center heart punch at 15 yards. Around 5:45 I catch a glimpse of a big bodied deer moving from right to left. I glass him right as he turns to walk toward me some 60 to 70 yards out. Shooter velvet buck coming! :jaw: As he approaches it becomes clear he's going to pass on my right side where I only had one shooting hole. I stand when he walks behind cover and watch him approach with bow in hand ready to draw. Just before he hits my lane I go to full draw and as he steps in it he turns directly toward me. OH NO...NO SHOT. That sense of panic strikes me now. He turns broadside again just as he gets near the edge of my lane. A montec tipped arrow is on it's way and hits home a little back and just a bit high of where I wanted it. Plenty good enough to do the job though. He crashes through a briar thicket and disappears. After waiting an hour I take up the trail. He made it about 100 yards before going down in a 20' ravine. This is my 1st velvet buck. I've seen others but never one this big. I figured him to be 5.5 years old and after having my taxidermist pull the jawbone it also indicates he's 5.5. For the statistical guys he has 5" bases, a little over 20" main beams, 15" inside spread and falls a couple of inches short of P&Y. I am very VERY happy with my 1st trophy velvet buck. Here's a pic of Skip and I togther with our Oct. 3rd bucks and a closer pic of my velvet trophy buck. Back to the woods now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Congratulations Rhino! Great story to boot! As my grandma used to say, you can't beat that with a stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 awesome!! Congrats to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Way to go, Al! That is a beauty if an 8 pt in velvet! Congrats to your buddy on his dandy buck, as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Congrats again Al! Two great bucks there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 That is one dandy double. Congrats to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Way to go Buddy...I'm assuming these were off the lease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Awesome Al, congrats to both of you guys! Love that velvet buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYTnMUZZYboy Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Congrads fellas! Nice doubler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Congrats to both of you,sounds like one heck of a day on the woods. Man they hold on to the velvet long down there,he sure is purdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Fantastic! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Wow, awesome deer! Congrats to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 That's an awesome story with an awesome ending for you both. Congrats to the both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Congrats on a great buck Rhino! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WvBowhunterKE Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Congrats to both of you, both of them are very nice bucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Great hunt wtg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Wtg, Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 One awesome afternoon Al! To take a deer like that with a bow is one of the best hunting experiences, but to share a day like that with a friend is a blessing. Congratulations buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpcNape Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 That's a cool story! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 That's awesome Rhino. Congrats to both of you!! Those are some great bucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Congrats to both of you on your bucks especially the velvet buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Way to go Buddy...I'm assuming these were off the lease? Yep...our club in SW MS. On my iphone again at our club. All the fawns seen still have lots of spots. Saw a 3.5 & 2.5 year old buck both still in velvet too. Took pics of the 3.5 right under me. Hope they come out with flash from that height. If so, I'll post pics when I get home. Thanks everyone. I'll give the deer a break after this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 congrats to both nice bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAarcher Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Awesome good bucks congrats to you both gotta love the velvet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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