#1 on hitlist has been found dead:

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  1. PY_HUNTER

    PY_HUNTER Weekend Warrior

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    We have been watching a buck called the double split brow buck for the last 4 years. He wasn't camera shy at all for the last 3 years, but this year didn't get any pics of him. I did have an encounter with him on opening day of archery season. One of the neighbors found his sheds 3 years in a row and would never let us see them only the pictures. A couple of weeks ago we heard rumors that someone had shot this buck, but never heard anything more. Well, Our close neighbor went out to put a trail cam up in a new spot and walked up on him dead. He wasn't able to tell the cause of death since the coyotes had him cleaned up. My uncle was able to go there and get a couple pics of him. I would have gone right away, but i'm an hour and half away. It sucks that he went the way he did, but so glad a good neighbor found him and is letting us finally get our hands on the antlers. Rough score is 190".

    Here he is from last season:
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    This year after he was found:

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    PY_HUNTER, Jan 8, 2012
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  3. Siman/OH

    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Bummer dude...
     
    Siman/OH, Jan 8, 2012
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    What a monster! i guess its like " better to love and lost then to have never loved at all?"
     
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    Holy smokes, my condolences
     
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    MadMan Die Hard Bowhunter

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    That Sucks!
     
    MadMan, Jan 9, 2012
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    Treehopper Die Hard Bowhunter

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    That does suck.
     
    Treehopper, Jan 9, 2012
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  8. cmkilo02

    cmkilo02 Weekend Warrior

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    That really blows, man. Glad you at least got the antlers.
     
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    That really does suck. I wonder if his death was due to coyotes and not something else.
     
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    Scljrl Weekend Warrior

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    Damn! No good at all.
     
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    What a stud!!!! At least you got a chance to put your hands on him.
     
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    That is some great pics and a tuff ending for ya. would of been a great bowkill.
     
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    dang it, what a hog.
     
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    hopefully you get some good genes and see a stud in a couple years...
     
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    Sorry to hear that Jimmy, he sure was a giant! I know you had alot of time invested in him over the last couple years. At least you found out that he was found, and not just left wondering where he went. Thanks for sharing.
     
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    Holy snickers... what a beast... at least you know what happened to him. man what buck
     
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