Got it done last Saturday. He came by at 8:00, but stayed just out of range. Didn't respond to grunts and thought about coming into a snort wheeze, but kept on his way out of my life. At about 9:30 he came back, but was about 120 yards away walking a ridge angling away from me. Grunted, he stopped and took two steps towards me. When he put his head down I grunted again and he came trotting in on a rope. Shot him at 15 yards, through the shoulder blade, and out the other side. Not a great shot, but he ran 100 yards before expiring. I know it's a big debate, but I think the Rage Hypodermics really bailed me out. I didn't think they would blast through bone like that. This was the biggest buck I had on camera all year and the only buck I really planned on shooting unless a big roamer came through. With little pictures of him and no daytime pictures, I didn't really plan on shooting a buck this year. I scouted and hunted hard this year, though, and was rewarded for it. A couple of pictures him after he lost his velvet. He had a couple kickers off his G2s, but lost them. I had a ton of pictures of that buck he's with. Hope he makes it until next year.
Great story and awesome buck man!! Love pics and it shows how excited you are to wrap your hands around such an absolute giant.
congrats on an awesome buck. My boy who is 3 talks about deer all the time til i bring one home then he doesnt wanna be around it. lol
Congrats on an awesome buck and thanks for sharing your story!! Nothing like getting to share that happiness with your little guy!!
