After getting a stand put up yesterday I was excited as heck to hunt this area. This evening was my 2nd hunt of the year. At 6:15 this evening I spotted a nice buck coming from the cat tails/swamp on the trail that I was set up on. I just put this stand up yesterday. I got up from my seat and grabbed my recurve and got Into position so I was ready. The closer he got the more I knew this was going to be a real tough decision on whether I should take him or not. After getting within 20 yards my mind was finally made up. He came by me at 15 yards and never knew I was there. I'm pretty sure he's a 3.5 year old buck. He's all of 17" wide with ok tine length. His G1's were In that 4" range and his G2's were In that 8.5" range. His G3's were about 5". I figure he'll score In that 127" range or maybe a tad less. Hopefully next year I can see this guy again as I let him go this evening In hopes of a better buck. I know we've got some bigger and It's still plenty early yet. If I go without a buck this year, It won't be the 1st time and It won't be the last time. It was a great hunt and still very rewarding for myself even though I didn't shoot this guy.
Let a 127" buck walk. YOU ARE THE MAN!!!! I couldnt do it!!!! I wish I could but we call that a BIG ONE around here.
Dang.... I would've emptied my traditional quiver on that guy!! You know what your after, Kudos for sticking with it.
Read this over in HNI Steve and I can agree/relate. I often enjoy passing on a critter that has no idea I am there. I've been in the same boat as u few times this early season. Keep after 'em I sure hope the right one will show his face sooner or later for ya.
Schultzy kudos my man, with going old school and being that selective is very admirable. I hope you shoot a beast and the next state record. I will drive up to see it. Good luck
Great story. Definetly don't think I could have passed on him. Way to stick to your guns and hold out for what you really want!
