Eric Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hello all I was pulling into the hunting area this morning and spooked a big buck with my truck before daylight. The farm I was hunting has 2 big draws separated by crp. The buck went towards the the south one. I was bummed at first but I was heading to the North draw to hunt in my summit anyways and thought maybe he didn't go to far. Around 7:00 I see a decent basket 8 pt work down the draw towards me but would not come all the way down. I watched him for about 10 min or so and was looking wear he went to when I hear a lot of crunching behind me. By the time I turned the other direction there he was a monster! Not sure size but at least 10 pt in the 160ish range. I barely had time to grab my bow and draw on him before he was almost through the draw. I had one opening and let one fly. Unfortunatly I hit a tree branch I think. I never could find my arrow as I believe it got buried in the ground. He stopped several yards away breifly and the bolted out into a big mowed down crp field heading for some standing corn. I never found any blood wear he stopped or the trail he exited. I am curious what everyones thoughts are of this buck coming back with the rut about to be in full swing? I am very disappointed in myself and should have waited longer to make a shot but I just had a feeling he was going to get out of range in a few more seconds. I guess that is how it goes sometimes and thats why they call it hunting. Oh yeah he was by far the biggest buck I have had a chance to get with a bow and those opportunities don't come by very often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 As long as you didn't spook him to bad, he should be back around. Especially during the rut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 A deer that big doesn't get that way for no reason. He messed up and he knows it now. I dunno how deer react up there, but down here I wouldn't see that deer again. Especially during the rut deer leave their homes to seek out hot does. But then again he could very well be under your tree this very second, ya just never know. Missing big deer sux! I've missed my fair share. Good luck on the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 if he's not in the area when the rut kicks in another buck will be,, you'd be suprise how dumb they can get when they have a hot doe,, my grampa always said "it's" the most powerful thing in the world,, drives boys crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceArcher Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 If there are does in there he will be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) Don't be afraid to stop a deer in it's tracks for a better shot. It gives you more time to concentrate on your shot. A nice loud nasal MAaaaa or NAaaaa does the job really well. You just have to pick the spot you want to stop him at first, before letting go with your stop-em-up. When the rut kicks in and he starts chasing does, he may or may not still be in the area. I hope you get another crack at him. Edited November 5, 2009 by buckee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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