Newarcher Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I hunted a property on Saturday afternoon where the owner had been seeing a huge doe, some yearlings and a heavy bodied buck regularly visiting a field. I set up along side a Y shaped tractor path leading to the field, thinking that the deer would use the easy path instead of the thick brush to enter the field. At 6:30 a small buck came walking down the path as planned except he didn't turn down the path to come into the field. I grunted but he wasn't buying it. I kept watch hoping that he would come back but no luck. I turned and looked into the field and there were the deer--guess they took the path through the thick brush instead. I had no shot as they were 70 yards away and through brush. I had set up intentionally with my scent blowing into the field (thinking I would shoot before they reached my scent). The does winded me a little bit--I crush pine needles and use it as a cover scent so they weren't completely alarmed, just trotted off. The buck didn't wind me yet but was alarmed at what alarmed the does--plus he was grunting a lot and bumping the does around a little bit (pre-rut). He turned to follow them and I was crushed. So here's where I owe Michael Waddell my hunt. I did the one thing I could think of and Michael was the one TV hunter I see do this most--I snort wheezed. The buck threw his head up, stopped and started coming to me on a string. He crossed my scent path and started lipping the air. He started to turn and leave again so I snort wheezed again. This time he took a hard right into the woods (from my right to left) and gave me a perfect 28 yard shot, completely broadside. The weird thing is that the arrow went in a little high but I didn't get full penetration. When we finally found him (the next morning) the arrow came out high just forward of the right hip. He wasn't gut shot. I think the arrow worked its way out between the skin and ribcage on the exit side. It was the oddest thing I have ever seen. Because of the angle, that arrow should have exited just below mid-line of the deer on the opposite side. Instead, it somehow took a mystery right turn. Anyway, had it not been for Road Trips and Michael Waddell, I would have had to just watch this guy walk. I always loved it when Michael could get a big buck to come back by snort wheezing but I didn't think it would work for my area. I suppose this guy was getting a little worked up during pre-rut and may have been the dominant on this property--ergo his immediate reaction to some other dude servicing a doe. His body was very big for my area. He weighed 158 pounds on the hoof. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Congats! Thats a great looking buck. Great story to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Nice buck! Congratulations and way to call em in.... Ive never used it in my area either. Typically we have to many does so they dont respond to calls like that. However, last year I had three bucks come to a grunt. I shot one and the other two walked. I may try it this year. Last year was the first year ive ever seen any aggressive call work..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Congratulations New. Good to see you get back in here. Hope things are going well for you. Have tried the snort wheeze here, and all it seems to do is send deer in the opposite direction from me in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Congrats on a very nice buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Nice buck New, congrats. I've often wondered how the snort-wheeze would work in the early season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Nice buck Cool story, congrats. Michael sure does like that snort wheeze!! Seems to work for him lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks all. I have tried the snort wheeze previously but like others here it sent the buck into the next county. Usually I tried it on small bucks and it sent them running thinking a big buck was around. I think this guy was worked up and was the biggest dude on the property at the time. Worked up a little jealousy. I shot him at 6:45 on Saturday and then left to go get my son to help me track (he's 11 and has the fever really BAD). He actually was very good at finding deer blood. He and I searched for an hour or so before the dark got the better of him (he was cold too). So I walked out and took him to meet his mom, who picked him up. I finally had to call in some friends from church and three showed up. We searched until about 10:30 (there was little blood and it eventually petered out). Fearing the shot may have only got one lung, I called it and we backed out. The temps were mid 40's so I figured he would be okay overnight if the yotes didn't get to him. I went back before church the next day and found him about 250 yards from where I shot him...he went forever. I searched every single privet thicket and briar patch and was walking out when I found him. I lost a doe two weeks before and was sick at the thought of losing this deer....especially since I snort wheezed him in. We searched a total of five + hours for this guy. I hope the meat turns out okay. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Well Done! Glad to see you stick with it and find him too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csimon Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 congrats on a nice deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Nice buck! Just goes to show just what might trigger their response mechanisms. WTG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thats cool! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thats pretty neat, Congrats:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Nice buck New! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookieee Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 congrats on a real nice buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggunner Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Cool deer ... And, I am in love with your truck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 And, I am in love with your truck!!! Ah, thanks. That wasn't supposed to be in the picture but some people aren't all about the art of the image! I couldn't complain too loudly because he helped me search for 4 hours over two days for the deer. She's a pretty good truck and I just had the oil changed which comes with a free wash--that's the only reason she's clean. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 p.s. for those wondering, there are two stickers on the window of the truck. The first is a glossy American Flag Browning Buckmark. The oval one says "In loving memory of Capitalism...1776 - 2009....Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam (Latin for "I will either find a way or make one"). My little statement on the election. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Nice Buck New, welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Good buck and even better story New . Congrats...Yes, the snort wheeze does work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Way to go New. I've been trying the snort-wheeze myself this year on these blacktails. No real good response yet, but maybe the rut will be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 way to go, and a very nice buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 great story congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Congrats man! i have used the snort wheeze a few times and have had luck every time but once. glad to see it worked for you! Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtarist Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 You da man Newarcher! congrats brother.. That ol snort wheeze is the bomb on them bucks. I have had more luck with that call than any other. All times of the year and in all the areas I have hunted I have had great luck with it. Again congratulations on your backstrap! Waddell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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