layin on the smackdown Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Well, i shot this buck on wednesday november 11thwhile down in east central IL at a friends farm, but honestly, i misjudged his age and shouldn't have taken him. heres how it all went down... I was in the stand, had a buck 3 quarters the way up a ridge on my right about 50 yds away. He looked like a good buck, but i couldn't get a really good look at him to figure out his age, so i threw everything, not just the kitchen sink, but the entire house at him to get him to comit to me...Started with the grunt call, proceeded to growl, proceeded to grunt and hit the can and growl, and got nothing...he just stared in my direction like a lost soul. So finally, i said the heck with it, and i hit him with the snort wheeze, which will normally work on a dominant buck. He wanted nothing to do with it, and went the other way. Not 2 minutes later i hear what sounds like a 2 ton pick up coming throught the thick bottoms. I make out a big body, white antlers, and see one stiff legged ears back im gonna kill someone buck coming from my left. I automatically thought by his size and attitude that he was a mature buck...I have one shooting lane where he is headed and draw back. He steps in it, i stop him, his head is behind a big oak, and i let it fly. The rage two blade spined him and dropped him in his tracks at 36 yds. This all happened in about 7-8 seconds. I thought he was an easy 4 year old that would go in the low 140's. Well when i got down and walked up to him, all i could do was sit there and say to myself "i'm an idiot, he's a 3 1/2 year old that would have been a stud next year". Needless to say, whats done is done, and i can't take my arrow back...He's a good deer, but i hate to see the potential go out the window due to my poor judgement. Valuable lesson learned here. Anyhow, i tagged him and took care of everything, and arrived back home on sunday afternoon about 12:30. Did a few things, took a shower and was in the stand by 2:00...It would prove to be a rough night for the ladies...i had these two big does, one weighing in at 142 lbs down by 3:30 pm. The aftermath... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Well, i shot this buck on wednesday november 11thwhile down in east central IL at a friends farm, but honestly, i misjudged his age and shouldn't have taken him. heres how it all went down... I was in the stand, had a buck 3 quarters the way up a ridge on my right about 50 yds away. He looked like a good buck, but i couldn't get a really good look at him to figure out his age, so i threw everything, not just the kitchen sink, but the entire house at him to get him to comit to me...Started with the grunt call, proceeded to growl, proceeded to grunt and hit the can and growl, and got nothing...he just stared in my direction like a lost soul. So finally, i said the heck with it, and i hit him with the snort wheeze, which will normally work on a dominant buck. He wanted nothing to do with it, and went the other way. Not 2 minutes later i hear what sounds like a 2 ton pick up coming throught the thick bottoms. I make out a big body, white antlers, and see one stiff legged ears back im gonna kill someone buck coming from my left. I automatically thought by his size and attitude that he was a mature buck...I have one shooting lane where he is headed and draw back. He steps in it, i stop him, his head is behind a big oak, and i let it fly. The rage two blade spined him and dropped him in his tracks at 36 yds. This all happened in about 7-8 seconds. I thought he was an easy 4 year old that would go in the low 140's. Well when i got down and walked up to him, all i could do was sit there and say to myself "i'm an idiot, he's a 3 1/2 year old that would have been a stud next year". Needless to say, whats done is done, and i can't take my arrow back...He's a good deer, but i hate to see the potential go out the window due to my poor judgement. Valuable lesson learned here. Anyhow, i tagged him and took care of everything, and arrived back home on sunday afternoon about 12:30. Did a few things, took a shower and was in the stand by 2:00...It would prove to be a rough night for the ladies...i had these two big does, one weighing in at 142 lbs down by 3:30 pm. The aftermath... I did this so you could read the whole story without it being interupted by the thing hanging on the right side of the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam16 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I dont know how much acreage you have to hunt in East Central IL, but I hunt West Central IL and would not have let that buck walk by, 3.5 or not. First of all, I consider a 3.5 yo 10 pt a darn good deer. I understand if you've got studs runnin around, but dont hang your head. Most people would kill for an opportunity like that. Great buck and a great weekend with the 2 does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFbowhunter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Congrats on the buck and the two does!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodtrails Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Nice!!! Love the Nuge arrows!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Congrats on the buck. Would have been a nice deer next year. Definitely had some potential. Don't get down on yourself as these things happen in the heat of the moment. Next time one like that comes by you will let him walk. Once more congrats good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Way to go buddy.......ole Jason King might give you crap, but Id a shot that dude in a second...potential or not........awesome on the does too, man, your freezer will be full for the raiding...lol.........al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Great buck Smack! Shot one about like that last Thursday at 5pm. Looked like a perfect shot. 30 yards quartering away, saw the arrow in his shoulder with good penetration as he ran. Went back Friday and found hair, no blood. Not a drop. Followed the trail he ran on and found more hair, but no blood and no deer. I'm sick over it. Glad to see you came up with a BEAUTY this season. >Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Woohoo! Wtg, Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Well that will fill the freezer up pretty quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Congrats on fillin' the freezer!! Thats a nice buck! Id be proud to be sitting behind him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Way to knock 'em down Danny boy!!! That's awesome. We only get to take one a day down here. Good bow buck man, at least it is around my neck of the woods. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Nice!!! Love the Nuge arrows!! +1! Great buck, and 2 big 'ol slicks. Good job, nothing to be upset about w/ him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Congrats on a great season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Congrats! Sounds like a great hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp793 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Congrats, nice buck, and two really nice does, sounds like a great hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Looks like a good month, nice job Dan:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 You done good, Dan! Nothing wrong with that buck. Great account of the hunt too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTech292 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I wouldn't have thought twice about it, here in La. that is a mighty dead deer......Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Way to go buddy.......ole Jason King might give you crap, but Id a shot that dude in a second...potential or not........awesome on the does too, man, your freezer will be full for the raiding...lol.........al Al, got the doe i shot from october back already...i made bacon burgers mixed with diced jalepeno peppers last night - the sweet taste of heaven :clown:! There will be a large amount of freezer raiding going on here in a week or two!!! I'll be more than happy to through ya another load buddy! Nice!!! Love the Nuge arrows!! The nuge arrows....i absolutely love em! The only arrows i shoot. I got the spirit of uncle ted on my shoulder :clown::clown::clown:...its great to walk up on a freshly fired arrow and say to yourself "where have we seen this before".. Thanks everyone for the replies...its great to hear that some other hunters out there have experienced a similar moment...like i said before, he's no booner, but he'll make a good skull mount... thanks again! dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyohunter Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 booner or not, he is a fine buck, and with the two does, a heck of a season to date... you have some cutting to do, but its a labor of love for sure...congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 That is a really really nice buck Dan. I would have found it hard to pass him up with my bow. Congrats on the deer buddy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Great buck Dan! Nothing to be ashamed of but believe me,.......I know how you feel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonBowling21 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 congrats on deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYTnMUZZYboy Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Congrads Dan! Way to lay the smack down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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