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dmax4me · Nov 7, 2025 at 4:17 AM

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I’m so sorry guys…….as I said at the start this year was VERY weird for me. I took on a decades old Good Ol’ Boys Club corrupt political system in my town of just over 3,000 and the battle was a million times worse than I even imagined. We were threatened with guns, had thousands of dollars of illegal money funneled to our opponents and even had election officials removed on Election Day for breaking the law.

It was NUTS but in the end the people of our town who have been abused and oppressed for so long showed those scumbags just how weak they are against the will of the people. I won as supervisor and my wife won as council in the largest election the town has ever seen and by unheard of margins of 20%. 720-497 was the final vote tally

Having said that sadly my time in the woods has been incredibly limited and I was facing most likely less than a calendar week of hunting chances.

The day before the election I had to get out to keep my sanity and a “normal” 8 for our land strolled by and I let it fly. I won’t lie, he’s by no means a big buck and he’s definitely the smallest buck I’ve shot in years but that day brought me so much joy because of the horrible situation and stress we were under that I’ll never forget it.

I shot the buck out of a great stand I put up and got to spend the day laughing and pulling him out with my brother and father who I have been hunting with since I was 16. He will be 80 in January

It was such a surreal day with what’s going on in my life that I butchered him up sipping coffee alone as my family hunted the evening as the rain drops hit the metal roof of the shed and realized a moment of true happiness.

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Glad to hear that you won the election you were running in. Corruption is everywhere in our governments across the nation and it's good to hear that you are going to make a difference in your town.
Also, glad that you were able to get out for a hunt with your family on Monday. I still hunt with my father in Ohio, who is also 80 years old. I cherish the time I get to spend with him doing the thing we love so much.
Welcome back and best of luck on your new position.

airenlow · Nov 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM

atlasman said: ↑

I’m so sorry guys…….as I said at the start this year was VERY weird for me. I took on a decades old Good Ol’ Boys Club corrupt political system in my town of just over 3,000 and the battle was a million times worse than I even imagined. We were threatened with guns, had thousands of dollars of illegal money funneled to our opponents and even had election officials removed on Election Day for breaking the law.

It was NUTS but in the end the people of our town who have been abused and oppressed for so long showed those scumbags just how weak they are against the will of the people. I won as supervisor and my wife won as council in the largest election the town has ever seen and by unheard of margins of 20%. 720-497 was the final vote tally

Having said that sadly my time in the woods has been incredibly limited and I was facing most likely less than a calendar week of hunting chances.

The day before the election I had to get out to keep my sanity and a “normal” 8 for our land strolled by and I let it fly. I won’t lie, he’s by no means a big buck and he’s definitely the smallest buck I’ve shot in years but that day brought me so much joy because of the horrible situation and stress we were under that I’ll never forget it.

I shot the buck out of a great stand I put up and got to spend the day laughing and pulling him out with my brother and father who I have been hunting with since I was 16. He will be 80 in January

It was such a surreal day with what’s going on in my life that I butchered him up sipping coffee alone as my family hunted the evening as the rain drops hit the metal roof of the shed and realized a moment of true happiness.

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Congrats all around!

Hotrod9 · Nov 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM

atlasman said: ↑

I’m so sorry guys…….as I said at the start this year was VERY weird for me. I took on a decades old Good Ol’ Boys Club corrupt political system in my town of just over 3,000 and the battle was a million times worse than I even imagined. We were threatened with guns, had thousands of dollars of illegal money funneled to our opponents and even had election officials removed on Election Day for breaking the law.

It was NUTS but in the end the people of our town who have been abused and oppressed for so long showed those scumbags just how weak they are against the will of the people. I won as supervisor and my wife won as council in the largest election the town has ever seen and by unheard of margins of 20%. 720-497 was the final vote tally

Having said that sadly my time in the woods has been incredibly limited and I was facing most likely less than a calendar week of hunting chances.

The day before the election I had to get out to keep my sanity and a “normal” 8 for our land strolled by and I let it fly. I won’t lie, he’s by no means a big buck and he’s definitely the smallest buck I’ve shot in years but that day brought me so much joy because of the horrible situation and stress we were under that I’ll never forget it.

I shot the buck out of a great stand I put up and got to spend the day laughing and pulling him out with my brother and father who I have been hunting with since I was 16. He will be 80 in January

It was such a surreal day with what’s going on in my life that I butchered him up sipping coffee alone as my family hunted the evening as the rain drops hit the metal roof of the shed and realized a moment of true happiness.

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I can't imagine what this fall has been like for you, I am so happy for you for so many reasons! What a fantastic day with your brother and dad!

Well done sir and thank you for the service that you put forth for your community

tynimiller · Nov 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM

atlasman said: ↑

I’m so sorry guys…….as I said at the start this year was VERY weird for me. I took on a decades old Good Ol’ Boys Club corrupt political system in my town of just over 3,000 and the battle was a million times worse than I even imagined. We were threatened with guns, had thousands of dollars of illegal money funneled to our opponents and even had election officials removed on Election Day for breaking the law.

It was NUTS but in the end the people of our town who have been abused and oppressed for so long showed those scumbags just how weak they are against the will of the people. I won as supervisor and my wife won as council in the largest election the town has ever seen and by unheard of margins of 20%. 720-497 was the final vote tally

Having said that sadly my time in the woods has been incredibly limited and I was facing most likely less than a calendar week of hunting chances.

The day before the election I had to get out to keep my sanity and a “normal” 8 for our land strolled by and I let it fly. I won’t lie, he’s by no means a big buck and he’s definitely the smallest buck I’ve shot in years but that day brought me so much joy because of the horrible situation and stress we were under that I’ll never forget it.

I shot the buck out of a great stand I put up and got to spend the day laughing and pulling him out with my brother and father who I have been hunting with since I was 16. He will be 80 in January

It was such a surreal day with what’s going on in my life that I butchered him up sipping coffee alone as my family hunted the evening as the rain drops hit the metal roof of the shed and realized a moment of true happiness.

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Heck yeah!!! Congrats on deer and election!

tynimiller · Nov 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM

Oh yeah, get that dude entered man!!! This team is IN IT!!!

dmax4me · Nov 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM

I'm back in Ohio and will be headed to the stand shortly. It's warm, pretty windy and supposed to start raining at 1:00. Let's see what happens. Good Luck if you're out.

fletch920 · Nov 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM

atlasman said: ↑

I’m so sorry guys…….as I said at the start this year was VERY weird for me. I took on a decades old Good Ol’ Boys Club corrupt political system in my town of just over 3,000 and the battle was a million times worse than I even imagined. We were threatened with guns, had thousands of dollars of illegal money funneled to our opponents and even had election officials removed on Election Day for breaking the law.

It was NUTS but in the end the people of our town who have been abused and oppressed for so long showed those scumbags just how weak they are against the will of the people. I won as supervisor and my wife won as council in the largest election the town has ever seen and by unheard of margins of 20%. 720-497 was the final vote tally

Having said that sadly my time in the woods has been incredibly limited and I was facing most likely less than a calendar week of hunting chances.

The day before the election I had to get out to keep my sanity and a “normal” 8 for our land strolled by and I let it fly. I won’t lie, he’s by no means a big buck and he’s definitely the smallest buck I’ve shot in years but that day brought me so much joy because of the horrible situation and stress we were under that I’ll never forget it.

I shot the buck out of a great stand I put up and got to spend the day laughing and pulling him out with my brother and father who I have been hunting with since I was 16. He will be 80 in January

It was such a surreal day with what’s going on in my life that I butchered him up sipping coffee alone as my family hunted the evening as the rain drops hit the metal roof of the shed and realized a moment of true happiness.

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Wow!!!

So many things to love about this post. Congratulations on all of it Atlas! What a blessing to still have your father in the woods also. I always get a bit jealous of those that have that opportunity as an adult. Enjoy every opportunity you have.

dmax4me · Nov 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM

I only saw a doe tonight at 50 yards. I’ll be back out in the morning.

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whitetailjunky3 · Nov 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Congrats atlasman!

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