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Found my target buck dead

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by Kydeerhunter03, Feb 20, 2011.

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  1. Kydeerhunter03

    Kydeerhunter03 Weekend Warrior

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    Went out shed hunting a few days ago and caught a glimpse of a pile of deer hair. Curious I went and checked it out and what I found about made my heart fall into my stomach.

    I had this buck on my trail cam for most of the season and last time I had him on camera was well after rifle season so I was excited he survived! It stinks he didnt make it, meat was still very fresh on the carcass so I assume it was just a tough winter for him.

    Rough scored him at 154 2/8.....any guess on age?


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    Kydeerhunter03, Feb 20, 2011
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  3. iHunt

    iHunt Grizzled Veteran

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    Thats too bad... Its never a good feeling finding a dead buck, especially a big one like that. At least you found it though
     
    iHunt, Feb 20, 2011
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  4. GregH

    GregH Legendary Woodsman

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    That's too bad. Good luck finding another one.
     
    GregH, Feb 20, 2011
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  5. 130Woodman

    130Woodman Grizzled Veteran

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    That's too bad but atleast you found it.That hoof is huge. Are you going to mount it.
     
    130Woodman, Feb 20, 2011
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    octhereicome Weekend Warrior

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    sorry to see that nice deer down =[
    goodluck on finding another brute like that next year
     
    octhereicome, Feb 20, 2011
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  7. Gjacobs

    Gjacobs Weekend Warrior

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    What a giant!!! Too bad no was able to claim him. Just goes to show you how smart he was.
     
    Gjacobs, Feb 20, 2011
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    Wow Jenna. That buck was a stud. At least you have an end to the story, not the one we were hoping for, but at least you know.
     
    Ben/PA, Feb 20, 2011
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    Bummer...
     
    nealmccullough, Feb 20, 2011
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Mature for sure....bummer
     
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  11. Bowhunter1982

    Bowhunter1982 Weekend Warrior

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    That sucks ,I am sure you will see a bigger one.
     
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  12. TJF

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    Big time bummer !! Looks to be at least 4.5 years old. He was a great buck !! Best of luck finding another great buck to target.

    Tim
     
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    Never good to find them like this, that is a bummer. I would say he was 4.5 years. At least you found him in good shape, you'll be able to get a nice euro mount out of him. Sorry you had to find him like that though.
     
    terp531ocs, Feb 21, 2011
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  14. BowFreak

    BowFreak Die Hard Bowhunter

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    That buck was a slammer. I would also agree he was 4.5 years old. Sorry, to hear about the sorry ending. Now to find the next target buck!
     
    BowFreak, Feb 21, 2011
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  15. shed

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    Dang, that was a great looking buck. Happy you found him, sorry to see he had to go like that. Good luck running another one down!
     
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    That's too bad. Like others have said, I'm glad you are the one that found him Jenna. :tu:
     
    Fitz, Mar 2, 2011
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  17. Hoyt 'N' It

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    that was a great buck, sorry things didn't go as planned. At least you recovered his antlers. good luck with a future target buck!
     
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    Damn Jenna, that stinks!! I'm thinking he's a 5.5 year old.

    How's It been going by the way? Good to see you around.
     
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  19. peakrut

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    Jenna get back out there and find a new target.
     
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  20. racewayking

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    Sad to see an awesome deer like that get found dead. Happiness is knowing that he lived at least 4.5-5.5 years and likely spread his genes around the local area. I'm sure you will find more like him before long;)
     
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  21. dawg007

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    That make two of us finding our taget bucks! I found mine also!

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