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Team 9 Rings: One Buck to Rule Them All

Discussion in '2025 Bowhunting.com Deer Contest' started by cantexian, Aug 26, 2025.

  1. cantexian

    cantexian Moderator

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  2. cantexian

    cantexian Moderator

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    My name is Adam, checking in from Central Arkansas. I mainly hunt public land with occasional hunts on private. Looking forward to redeeming myself after a 3 miss debacle of a season last year. A month ago, I bought a new bow for the first time in 10 years so I am hoping to break that in quickly. We have a velvet buck the first weekend of September and then the main archery season kicks off the last Saturday of September.
     
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    Joe checking in from Northern New York
     
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    Benny in Northeast PA

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    Checking in and hunting West Central Illinois. Hunt private only and looking for meat in the freezer.


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    I’m here!


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    I know everyone has not checked in, and everyone will have their choices.

    Buckshoot Roulette
    Buck Junkies
    Bow Torpedoes
    Bow Cannoneers
    Deer Soldiers


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  8. cantexian

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    I sent PMs to the guys that have not checked in yet.
     
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  9. illinibowhunter

    illinibowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Good afternoon guys!

    Illinibowhunter checking in from McLean County, IL. My name is Justin and I am 40 years old. I have been participating in this contest for a long time and always enjoy getting to meet new folks from across the country. I am married with three kids. I work as a Director of Member Services for an electric cooperative. I also have a second job of being an EMT for a local ambulance service.

    The older I get the pickier I become when it comes to shooting deer. If I post a message saying I have a buck down, it should be a great one to add to our team score.

    Little bit about me. I have been a bowhunter since I was a teenager. I am extremely fortunate to have access to plenty of ground to hunt. I exclusively run Tactacam Reveal cameras which really provide a good way of keeping tabs on what is running around especially when some of my properties are a couple hours from me.

    My passion these days is actually trapping. While bowhunting is a love of mine, I do really look forward to the middle of November when I am able to put out a line and start checking it everyday before work. I usually will run for 3 to 4 months in a row checking a trap line every single day.

    And before any of that begins, we have the dove and early goose season kicking things off on Monday, so hopefully I will have some birds down by the end of the day!

    Looking forward to getting to know you guys!

    Justin
     
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    DH Outdoorsman Weekend Warrior

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    Sorry, was at the lease today.. DH east Texas checking in
     
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    DH Outdoorsman Weekend Warrior

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    Got it linked to tapatalk.. Doug from central Texas, but hunt east Texas. Been hunting ruffley 8 years and 7 years bow. If anybody knows about Texas deer they're extremely on edge all the time and tuff to hunt. Managed to get a few does the last two years but slowly closing in on some good bucks this year. Going to focus this season on public hunting and 10% on the lease. Not many bucks on my lease. Wish everyone good luck and a successful season

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  12. cantexian

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    7 checked in, 2 to go. Time start thinking about names and Captain.

    Got these suggestions from ChatGPT that I liked.

    Strikeforce 9
    Silent 9 Stalkers
    9 Lives, 1 Shot
    The 9-Ring Assassins
     
  13. illinibowhunter

    illinibowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Got a big bobcat on camera yesterday evening!


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    DH Outdoorsman Weekend Warrior

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    I like silent 9

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    Silent but deadly? Like your chances are dead already

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    Confidence is quiet, insecurities are loud. I am surprised you forgot to type that in all caps.
     
  17. illinibowhunter

    illinibowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I am indifferent on a team name. Whatever everyone else decides is good by me.


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    Hey…dbl lung here. Sorry for the late check in. I hunt La Crosse and Vernon Counties in WI. Been archery hunting for 37 years and get pretty picky on bucks but do shoot a lot of does.

    I don’t have much on cameras yet but that will all change as the velvet comes off.

    Good luck and be safe!
     
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    illinibowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Okay I will throw a couple names out that are patriotic and hunting related…

    - America First Archers
    - Red White & Bowed
    - Stars, Stripes & Broadheads
    - Trumps True Shots
    - The MAGA Marksmen
    - Freedom Fletchers


    Also my goal isn’t to offend any of our team members with my suggestions. Just throwing out my disclaimer lol


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    dbl lung Weekend Warrior

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    LOVE IT!!!
     

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