I've had pics & vids of a few bucks on my property for a few yrs. last yr I had a few 6 pts on cam and let them live. Well this year I had an 8pt that I named "Dibbs!" (cuz I had dibbs on him) and a 7pt with a 6 and a few spikes. well I've had him comming to my bait since Aug 8th every few days and tonight I shot him! Talk about buck fever after the shot I couldn't remember shooting. I wasn't sure about the shot placement so I backed out and went home I changed and gave him 1.5 hours and went back out to trail him. Tons of blood and an easy blood trail. He didnt run 80 yrds. My biggest buck so far and the 1st deer I ever put on a hit list and I actually got him.. I was shaking for about 30 mins after! here is a pic of him and the shot of how I found him in the woods.
Congrats to you! Nothing like taking an animal that you have a history with. Blessings........Pastorjim