Tominator Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Yes, that's right, Tominator, winner of countless big buck contests (OK, one, but who's counting?), knocked a little one down last night. Here's the story: Ohio's gun season opened yesterday, and as most of you know, I'm a casual gun hunter at best, but I do love my Encore ML, and I do love hunting my little 3 acre patch of heaven. So I got home, messed around with the kids a little, found out that my wife did none of her work list for the day so to relieve the tension, I loaded the Encore and walked out back. I have a grand total of 5.4 acres. 4.4 of it is mud, old pumpkins, and a little buck forage oats food plot. The rest is high foxtail, weeds, sunflower and sorghum. I walked out past the mud, out past the pumpkins and oat patch. I got to the high weeds, took oh, about 5 steps into the weeds and sure enough, up pops a little buck. He just kind of hopped out near the end of the property as I followed him in the scope the whole time. As he approached the end of the lot he stopped and stood broadside with his head, neck and shoulder visible--which was a mistake because I had already decided to shoot dang near anything that moved. I put the cross hairs on the part of his shoulder I could see, dropped the reticle a touch and pulled the trigger. At the shot of course the smoke blocked my vision, but I didn't see him run away at all, so I figured I hit him exactly where I aimed and broke his shoulders and back. I reloaded and headed back to where I thought he dropped, but I didn't see anything, so I paced back and forth a little looking, and a little nervous to be honest because I was worried this buck might just be injured and he was just waiting to jump up and gore me. After about 10 minutes of walking around I decided to go back to where I shot him and line up some landmarks to try and find him. As I got a better idea of where I shot him, I walked back and 5 minutes into the walk I found him. Turns out I hit him at the base of the neck, but the shot dropped him in his tracks. I'd say he'll score right around 44 2/8. I took him to the check station, and kind of funny/weird, the Ohio Division of Wildlife Chief, Dave Graham checked my deer in. He was a pretty cool guy, we talked for a bit, and I asked him why the chief was out so late checking deer, and he said "Oh, I like to help out when I can." Which I thought was cool. Anyway, I'll try and hunt down a firewire today here at school to get the pictures uploaded. Sorry I can't get the pic bigger. Don't have time to fiddle with the settings right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Congrats buddy! Woohoo! Can't wait to see the photos! Welcome to the scrub buck club...founder is yours truly,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Congratulations Chris. Been a lousy year here, fought off the urge to take a scrub on our rifle opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRunner Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Congrats! THat's pretty neat that the chief would be checking deer in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Congrats Chris! So if I read this right, this was your first deer on your new piece of property? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Congrats Chris! So if I read this right, this was your first deer on your new piece of property? Correct. Mostly why I shot this little guy. Wanted some closure, you know? Kind of a full circle thing. I know some won't understand it, but it was just something I wanted to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 I know some won't understand it, but it was just something I wanted to do. No shame in that. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 First of many I am sure and hope. Congrats buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Nice looking deer Chris...love the basket rack! not a bad deer at all, especially on your own property! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABuckSlayer Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Good job Chris! I've been holding out for the last 3 years to shoot a good buck on my property and my standards are really starting to get lower! LOL Congratulations man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Congratulations bud! I won't be far behind you. Should have a scrub buck on the ground before the weekend is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Congrats Chris! I'm sure it feels good to wack your first deer on the new piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Congrats Chris. He is a darn nice buck and one that you will always remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'd say he'll score right around 44 2/8. Come on Chris!!! That buck will go over 60. Sorry buddy...couldn't resist. :clown: Enjoy the groceries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Correct. Mostly why I shot this little guy. Wanted some closure, you know? Kind of a full circle thing. I know some won't understand it, but it was just something I wanted to do. I fully understand, that is why I asked. Congratulations once again and enjoy your special deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Fresh backstraps on the new land....awesome.......al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Congrats Chris...thats a homegrown buck right there...you've paid your dues, you gotta break in the new property, and now you have a couple of souveniers to put somewhere in your new house...Its all about the history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Nice buck buddy, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 All you got to do now is pee on the property and it will "officially" be YOUR land!:clown: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 WTG, Chris! He'll eat just as good if not better than those big hogs you win contest(s) with.....:clown: My frustration from this year just may lead me to a scrub....need some bone for my antler chandelier, or table lamp or door handles or .....whatever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 congrats on your first buck of the new property. Could ya see the whole thing go down from that big window??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 good job chris! you hes a little bigger than the one kyle got yesterday.. are you just gonna skullcap him or do a euro? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Fresh venison in the freezer...ya baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Nice buck buddy, congrats! "Nice buck buddy..." as he secretly revels in all the teasing ammunition for years that just fell into his lap. All you got to do now is pee on the property and it will "officially" be YOUR land!:clown: Oh, done did that a loooong time ago. congrats on your first buck of the new property. Could ya see the whole thing go down from that big window??? Somebody could have, but I think they were all too busy spreading out in that house and killing things on the Xbox. are you just gonna skullcap him or do a euro? Euro. How much are you charging? Actually, with all the free pelts and guided rabbit hunts over the years, you should do it for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Sorry I can't get the pic bigger. Don't have time to fiddle with the settings right now. Little pictures for little bucks. .....and so it begins. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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