2016 Iowa Shotgun Buck

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  1. Matt

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    Well the brief if the story is...hunted with an absolutely great group of guys. Food was beyond excellent too. As I guess you maybe or maybe not noticed while hunting I didn't post anything on here, I hunted as focused as I ever have only skipping out in 1 morning hunt the whole week.

    Yesterday 12/15 was my birthday and my last hunt of the trip, I saw so many deer all week...and probably more bucks than I have in the past 5 years combined at home. Last minute of last light on the last day I got it done though.

    Quick scored at 140". Now I'm well aware that isn't the biggest buck in iowa, but by far my personal best.

    Oh not to mention, I was so shaken up as how everything went down I couldn't even climb down for 20 mins.

    Thanks again to Tom for the invite. If any non-midweaterners have ever thought about the idea of going to iowa....Do IT!

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    Very nice buck, congrats!
     
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  4. TwoBucks

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    Nice buck, how did you guys find land to hunt? or was there a guide service?
     
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    Congrats Matt, very happy for you.
     
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  7. pastorjim08

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    That's a great looking buck. Congrats!

    Blessings..........Pastorjim

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  8. Deerhunter 28

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    Awesome deer!!!!!
    What zone was you hunting in?


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    Man this is awesome! MATT great job.
     
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  10. 130Woodman

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    Congrat's
     
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  11. bradn4201

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    Congratulations on the buck!!!
     
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  12. Lester

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    We hunted with an outfitter that I am friends with and have hunted with every 2 years a few times now. If I could only hunt one place ever it would be there.
     
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    Congrats again Matt I super happy you had that buck come in. I would share camp with you any time and hopefully you will be back when we go in 2 years.
     
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    WOW!!!! Heck of a Birthday present!
     
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    Congrats Matt! Great buck and he made you work for it right up to the last hour!
     
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    Awesome man, happy for you!
     
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    Congrats, bud!

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  18. Matt

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    As great as yesterday was...today's travels have beyond sucked. You Missouri guys had some sucky ice covered roads.

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    Nice work Matt congrats. Hope to go in a couple years.
     
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