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my best buck to date
A lot had to go right on November 9 for me to get to hunt that afternoon. It started with finding a ride home from school for my son (thanks Makenna), and working like a dog all morning to get the last couple of my new windows installed (poor planning how I ended up with a project like that during the rut). In my rush to get out there, I neglected to check the weather for wind direction. I had checked a few days earlier, hoping I could hunt that day, and swear it was supposed to be a south wind. I was pretty stoked because I had an awesome stand that I was saving for a south wind. I arrived at the farm and started unloading my gear when I noticed the breeze hitting me in the back...gasp! East wind. I had no setup for an east wind. My stomach sunk as my brain raced to think of where to go. My buddy Todd had a good option for an east wind on the same property and a quick text granted me permission to sit in his stand (thanks Todd). I was only settled in for about 40 minutes when I caught a glimpse of movement to east and saw a solid buck heading straight to me. He stopped, facing me straight on, as he entered an opening at 18 yards, and looked up at me. A brief moment of panic faded when I saw that tail flick. He turned broadside and proceeded on a different trail behind some trees which offered me a prime opportunity to draw. As he entered the next opening, I settled the pin and let him have it. He ran about 20 yards and tipped over. What a rush! I thank God for another blessed hunt. copper/index.php?cat=10745
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Congrats!
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I agree...sorry...I'm technology challenged and new to posting.
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Nice story! - Gr8 Buck!!!
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Congrats. Thats a nice one.
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That's a great deer!
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Beautiful buck congratulations!
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Thats a heavy horned looking brute, congrats to you, and I'd say you owe your friend a 30-pack
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Congrats on the buck!!
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Great story and uber nice buck.
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Congrats!
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Awesome!
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That is a heck of a nice buck! Congrats! You know you owe Todd a good bottle of booze for that, right?
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