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Discussion in '2025 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest' started by Brett Smith, Aug 25, 2025.

  1. Holt

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    I took a 131 buck and a doe for the contest last season. I usually shoot a buck every year, just not many over that 130 mark. Doe are no problem, usually shoot 3 - 6 every year.

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  2. Fitz

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    What's shakin' fellas! Checking in from Northern MN.
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Hey Jensen, where-a-bouts? I grew up in Rochester before going to UMD and then moving to Ely.
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Up here I'm in a one tag buck-only portion of the state. If miraculously I should tag out early, there's a chance that I could head to our place in Northern WI and try and shoot a 2nd deer there.

    I'm good for moral support and team logo creating though :tu:
     
  5. AFHunter

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    Team 4titude
    4get about it
    4 wheel drive
     
  6. sknox8

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    Shawn. Checking in from west central WI. we start sept 13 here.
     
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    I got a 135” 10 last year. Did not get a doe I shot my buck on my grandpa 40 acre property. Tried to get a doe off some public spots that I tried out. Came close but just couldn’t quite get one in range
     
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    sknox8 Weekend Warrior

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    I like no Bucks Given
     
  9. Rick James

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    I didn’t last year but have entered a lot of bucks for this contest over the last 15 years.
     
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  10. Holt

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    That shocked me. You have been pretty consistent on getting a buck. And they are usually really big. Hopefully that mean you just have more targets this year.

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    I kinda like Team 4titude

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    I was out biking on some public last night and saw the first buck starting to shed its velvet. He was a good 10 pt also. Biggest in the group. 20250826_183146.jpg

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    Jensen Weekend Warrior

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    We are just southwest of chatfield! Seesh, youre way up in the sticks, beautiful area uo there though
     
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    Jensen Weekend Warrior

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    I shot a buck and a doe last year. The buck had half his rack busted off and had 8 scorable points on that side and two broken off tines
     
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    Reference the team name…I agree with Holt
    And as a reminder I will be out of the country from Sunday until the 14th of September.
    Cell phone service will be spotty but I’ll do my best to check in
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    IMG_9712.jpeg IMG_9751.jpeg Last year’s bear, buck and doe.
     

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    I like this one too.
     
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    Yes, it wasn’t for a lack of trying though. Had my bow off the hook three different times on 150-160 class deer but just couldn’t get the bow and camera lined up at the same time.

    Here is a quick video of the last one that went sideways on me last year….. had this guy under 10 yards two different times last year and just couldn’t make it happen.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/3p6YVpu1icU?si=Ox3rWWdzdV-wipob
     
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    I like 4titude also.

    Here's the buck I came closest to last year. He's been bouncing between a 10 & 11 the last few years.

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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Between my move into town and my new job, I'll have less time in the woods, but it's been a blast hunting and exploring new spots.
     

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