Well I got my first buck with a bow today! what a rush. Went out yesterday to see the bucks running crazy and responding to rattling great. My stand is situated on the edge of a river, on an island, where the deer are traveling from food to bedding areas. About an hour after light I spotted two bucks cruising across the river. I decided to do some rattling to see if I could spark any interest. About two minutes later I catch movementg coming in fast at about 80 yards. I grabbed my bow just in time to see a new buck running right at me. He comes in on a string and turns broadside at 30 yards, but quickly turns right at me again, no shot. Now the buck is right under me! he stood under my tree for 5 minutes sniffing where my first step was. After trying to calm myself the buck buck finally moves. He turns and walks away then turns broadside at 5 yards. I pick my spot and cut loose. The buck does a picture perfect kick and takes off. He made it about 50 yards and tipped over. I had to sit in the stand for 15 minutes after cause I was shaking too bad to climb down! lol. Enough rambling, here's the pictures
Nicely done, Congrats I assume you weren't walking to far since you have waders on?? Agreed extra points for face paint.
Thanks guys! the buck went down about 500 yards from where the picture was taken. I had to float him across the river, which explains the waders still on. The river is only about waist deep where I cross. The face paint up-ed the odds no doubt, it's was the cause of the outcome of the hunt lol
Awesome! Great first buck. My aunt lives in Missoula. I really need to get back out there. Beautiful place.
Congrats on your first bow buck!! I once had to float a buck out of a slough. I didn't have any wader though and I was breaking a thin layer of ice on the way out and back. Tried taking a different route back out that was a bit shallower. Damn that was cold and the water was up to my chin in places !! LOL Congrats again !! Tim
