Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

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Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby oldrank » Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:27 pm

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Tagged out my buck tags in Michigan today. I had watched this buck all year. He was number 2 on my list of biggest bucks to kill. I seen him twice this season. I passed an iffy shot earlier in the season.

I started my rutcation​ today. I left work a couple hours early like I always do when I go on vacation..lol. I had this buck pegged pretty good n had him come in Monday. I decided to tweak my set up a little today n keep the pressure on this main area. I set up about 120 yrds east of where I heard him come through the other day. After about half n hour on stand I heard 2 guys talking n heading my way. Soon I seen them. They split off n one headed right to me. I watched him come to his stand about 50-60 yrds away. He walked to a bait pile n kicked some beets around n sprayed something on it. Then went back n climbed his tree. I was staring right at him. I contemplated staying but just couldn't do it. I had a plan. I floated some milkweed to checked wind. I decided to swing around into some fresh ground. I know the ground well n how the deer travel. I moved n swung to the north west. My wind would wash back to the other hunters access n stands n I would be on good ground. I set right where I had shot my 2nd biggest buck 5 yrs ago. If they came through I'd have a good shot from 3 travel routes. 30 minutes or so later I hear deer. A lone doe comes into view. I passed her. Soon I here steps then grunting. I look and see a buck heading my way. He was limping. I knew it was the one I'd seen earlier in the season. I seen good rack. If he followed the doe I would have one shooting lanes. He did. I laced him at 40 yrds. I took out his good shoulder n he bulldozed 20 yrds then silence. I knew he was my biggest buck already. I got down n walked to him.

He was done. He is a legit 12 point with a small kicker that might go an inch. Possible 13 point? Haha. I am pumped. I am having my best yr ever. One doe tag left !! What a year. I call him my arch nemesis buck. The area I was hunting I really pushed hard. I knew there were a couple nice ones in there. He is not the biggest of the 2 but I feel great killing him because they had been barely slipping me the last few yrs.

Funny thing is the 2 guys heard me shoot n came over to see what I got. It was a grand father n grand son. They helped me drag him out. Grandpa knew the woods well n we traded many stories. I would like to thank them. Thanks Larry n Elliot where ever you are out there. What a great night.
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby oldrank » Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:35 pm

Thanks to all on here.
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby JakeB » Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:39 pm

Nice buck! Congrats! Not everyone you run into on public is a bad guy.
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby Waymore » Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:42 pm

That's an awesome story and great buck. Congrats
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby mihunter101 » Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:42 pm

Congrats Oldrank, nice buck. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby hunter_mike » Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:52 pm

Congrats OR . You had a great season!
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby Jackson Marsh » Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:55 pm

Outstanding oldrank!

I really like how you adjusted due to pressure and got the job done on a good one. Well done. :clap: :clap:
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby Kraftd » Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:56 pm

Congrats man! You guys that know your public as well as any private have my full respect!
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby Motivated » Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:01 pm

:clap: Very well done! Congratulations! :clap:
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby jmaas07 » Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:05 pm

Great job man, what a season you had!
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby wmihunter » Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:11 pm

Congrats!
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby seazofcheeze » Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:33 pm

Great back man, congrats!
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby Loppy » Sat Nov 11, 2017 3:47 pm

Nice buck! Good story. Way to overcome and adapt! Grandpa is teaching his grandson right.
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby Dewey » Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:09 pm

Congrats oldrank. :clap: Way to adjust to the hunting pressure. Some guys would have packed up and just went home.
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Re: Arch nemesis buck. Mi public.

Unread postby Lockdown » Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:28 pm

That is an awesome story and dandy buck! Congrats


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