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Stop using facts in this "dabate". Its too confusing.

That there is funny. no likes left

I had denim black on both bikes with everything blacked out. Looks great and always clean. lol

Nice fatboy. That was my first bike. I just sold a street glide this summer and it will likely be my last bike. Texting while driving scares the crap out of me.

Happy Bday TG! Looking forward to seeing the pic of that big buck you are chasing today.

That doesn't sound like a lucky condom.

What a perfect morning here in 8h. Wish I was going out. Good luck folks.

What a conincidence LJC. You were talking about the other hunter that shot a P&Y with a recurve at 25yds. I thought those odds were so ridiculously low it couldn't happen twice and I was the person WNY was referring to when you responded saying it was really an 8yd shot. I am done with this thread now.

Real early still Grampy. the best it still to come

Very cool. Would love to see a bear while in the stand.

lol - thank you for clarifying. I was a bit concerned. Never heard that term and probably will avoid using it. Right place, right time, lucky shot. We can all move on now. haha

Zach, I have been lucky with calling in my last two bucks. First one I saw him heading in the wrong direction at 68 yards. I was pretty aggressive on that calling because I had nothing to lose. I even snort wheezed when he got closer but ready to turn back again. It worked, but that was a nothing to lose move. Last buck I did some blind calling (long grunt followed by a couple of short ones), smelled a buck eventually and gave it a few minutes. When I didn't see him I did 3 short grunts trying to mimic what I have heard from bucks pushing a doe. Seemed to work as the buck showed a few minutes later. I think in some areas bucks are more shy call than others. The more they hear hunters calling the more likely they will be shy, but a few blind grunts occasionally won't hurt, IMO, especially now through mid-November.

Guys, I have nothing against LJC other than him doubting my integrity (but really who cares) and he is entitled to his opinion regarding xbows and anything else, whether I agree or not. I was kind of angry at first, but just laughing now. Lots of naysayers out there. I have learned to pay them no mind. Not worth the effort. In my experience, setting a goal and working my butt off to achieve it has paid off every time. Some do, some complain about or have excuses for not doing. So be it. Moving on to something more productive, like pulling for my buddies to shoot a bigger buck than mine so I don't have to pay for dinner at season's end. lol

Cool rack. Lots of character and high and tight!

Hang in there papist. Hopefully with a tracker, tomorrow's search is successful. Good luck sleeping tonight.

That's impressive!

Sorry to hear that Big Val, but you will get a chance at an even better buck. Mark my words. I too am anxiously awaiting results from papist.

Wow, he wouldn't get a pass from me either. Good for you sticking it our for what you want to shoot.

I should have played the lottery instead I guess. And its spelled "ridiculously". By the way - people do it all the time with recurves, not just me. Then again, they probably spend time practicing instead of arguing about others stealing their deer and how unfair life is.

Just so we are clear, are you calling me a liar LJC? I have nothing to prove to you or anyone, but to doubt me (well, more than doubt) simply shows YOU have no idea of what is possible, either on state land or private, with any type of bow and even a modicum (meaning small quantity) of effort. The fact that you gave up on the recurve (too difficult perhaps or lack of work ethic?) and claim its so difficult to shoot public land deer (the huge threat brought by the crossbow hunters) may be an indication of your level of skill, as a hunter and archer, more than anything else. The fact that its too far for you to travel to your private property (which according to you is so much easier to hunt) and then complain about public land overcrowding is also ridiculous. The word lazy comes to mind. But hey, what do I know? I couldn't carry your backpack in terms of skill levels I am sure. Heck this is only my 5th season. The good news is that the 22 deer I have killed in that time, the vast majority with bow, don't care. I hope the crossbow army doesn't shoot all YOUR deer, since its clear that is what concerns you. For some odd reason, I am happy to share my woods with those that may have a better weapon as you confirm. Doesn't threaten me in the least. My satisfaction comes from putting in effort and achieving goals, and sharing time and excitement with my buddies when they do the same. Best of luck to you.

I literally laughed out loud and envisioned Biz with a flat brim hat on sideways.

Agreed! Go back in the afternoon. If he is dead, no harm leaving him. If its liver, you may just bump him in the wrong direction going back too early. Hard to sit for a while, but the best thing to do.

The fact that he didn't go far after bumping him is a great sign. I shot my then biggest buck to date in 2014 and hit below the heart but two holes in the cavity. we bumped him several times, but he would just bed again within 60yds. He was a dead deer walking. Sounds like you will finish him. Looking forward to photos and the story.

Tons of scrapes opening in 8h and we have some little guys sparring on cam today. We are close to it breaking wide open I think.

Good stufff. Congrats