huntinsonovagun Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Normally don't hunt on Sundays (due to church), but my wife, Megan, was working today, so I went hunting. Didn't see a thing till this guy came by at about 15 yards around 7:40 this morning. I could smell him from 20 yards away before I shot!!! Anyway, I knew he was a 'small' buck before I shot, but I have this "racked-buck syndrome" where I feel compelled to shoot anything other than forkies, small six pointers, etc. Anyway, as I'm at full draw I'm second guessing myself. He gave me probably a full minute at full draw to think about it. When he cleared the tree, I went ahead and shot. I saw blood instanly when I heard the arrow pop his shoulder and knew he wouldn't go far. Last I saw him was 100 yards away, and that's where I found him. Shot on public land, and I know there are some bigger ones out there, but I was ready to wrap my hands around some antler after 3 years without killing a buck. Not a monster, but I'm doing a european mount as we speak. After the one mile drag (I'm not exagerating...for real, a full mile) I no longer have "racked-buck syndrome". Ok, enough on his small size...what do you think he'll score? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Well done. score 115 +- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Well done. score 115 +- lol....I was kiddin about score. He'll gross 80".....maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Nice buck! Got a big body on him for sure! I'd say around 100. Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 atta boy bud, I'm with ya 75-80. I bout put the 1,2 punch on a spiker today so don't feel bad about a basket racked buck. Any deer with a bow is a good one in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiepredator Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Awesome archery buck! That is something to be excited over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 congrats on your buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodtrails Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Yup! any buck wit a bow is awesome!! look good from my house. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwhite Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Nice big body buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airman312 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 nice buck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 score doesent matter now, just that your happy with a fine buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 WTG!! A mile long drag!!! WOW bet you was dead tired after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Congrats Ryan! Any harvest is a reason to celebrate. Between you and me, if that buck were to walk out on me in about an hour and a half, I'd shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 That's a shooter around here any day ... CONGRATS on a mighty fine buch .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Congratulations Ryan. That would be a shooter with a bow here for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Congrats!!! Nice photo!!! Good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 congrats Ryan on a nice buck. i know how you can shoot, so that poor thang didnt have a chance.:)very nice picture as well. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Very Nice buck. He has a beautiful white patch under his chin also. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.ALLEN.IA Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Big racks are great, but I have the same problem- excitment and the venison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Nothing wrong with him at all, Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Congrats dude! Nice bow buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTech292 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Great Buck for a bow kill, i'd stuck him and never thought twice about it on public land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeaveragehunter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 100 nice buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonBowling21 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 congrats nice buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 awesome buck bud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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