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Got a few more squirrels this morning, I had killed 3 and hadn't even retrieved them yet and I hear something coming from behind me, I turn to see a 6pt (that I have pics of) and an 8pt that I've never seen walking up to me. I froze while they browsed in the acorns for 20 minutes just 25 yds away. I got some video of them on my phone and eventually they worked off, thankfully they didn't bust me. I'm not sure how they didn't as I was wearing jeans and a T-shirt and wasn't even up against a tree. I left shy of 1 squirrel for my limit as I didn't want to spook the bucks. It's pretty amazing that I was shooting 22quiets and those deer never spooked. Bowtech RPM360 60X Strings QAD Drop away Apex Covert Pro sight Hot Shot 4 Finger releases Ramcat Broadheads

Age, nutrition and genetics all play a huge role in the overall size of the deer, aside from the time of year. Some deer will never hit the 200# mark even in high agricultural areas. Some deer hit it in the Adirondacks with no agriculture. All I know is I would trade a scrappy rack for a 220# deer anyday. (Side note: my cousin killed a 12 point a few years back in late November that hit the scale at 118 lbs) Bowtech RPM360 60X Strings QAD Drop away Apex Covert Pro sight Hot Shot 4 Finger releases Ramcat Broadheads

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November 10-23 for me, but I only work 3-4 days a week normally so I'll get some multi-day stretches throughout. I never miss Veterans day, my luckiest day to hunt historically.

Without a scale you don't know what the deer weighed. Period. I've killed a lot of deer and dragged more than that, I bought a scale a few years back and it's very humbling to say the least. That deer you think "feels like" 200 lbs is most likely far short of that. Most of the 2+yr old bucks we've killed are around 150lbs dressed, if you'd have asked me before I got the scale I'd have said 180 on a few of them. My 9 point last year tipped the scale at 143 dressed. Scales are cheap, buy one if you want true numbers. It's eye opening.

The man's not human...

Posts #84 and #87 just made my day... Just saying.

If the right opportunity presented itself and everything felt perfect I MAY shoot 60. Otherwise I really don't like shooting past 40. I practice 70 to 90 yds regularly.

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I killed a doe at 20 yds with a 75gr 223. She only went 30 yds with a heartshot but there wasn't a speck of blood on the snow, even where she layed. It works but I won't likely use it again.

Let it go man, life will continue.

And my Remington 700 CDL 30-06....

Yep. Forgot the Ruger M77 30-06

Marlin 35rem Mossberg 500 12ga. Browning B-80 20ga Savage 110 30-06 Browning ABolt 25WSSM Browning BAR 30-06 Ruger Security Six 357mag Rock River Arms AR15 223 Traditions 50cal CVA Optima 50cal Golden Eagle bow Guide Series Tec Hunter Elite Bow Browning Illusion bow Hoyt Rampage XT bow Bowtech RPM360 bow As far as I can remember anyhow. I may have missed a few?

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Did you even watch the video? The animal was already hit fatally, secondly the animal was running so yea I'm quite certain he knew the animal was moving. If I have a second shot at a wounded animal I think I can make I'm going to take it too.

You nailed it with armchair quarterback. I'd be willing to bet there are many among us that take risky shots every year but you'll never hear about those either. They just like to play ethics police online.

I usually only take 130yd running shots, I saw a guy online do it...

I agree with the above post. Tim Wells is a freak of nature with a bow. If they had actually taken the time to research and watch his videos they wouldn't be so quick to judge. For the average hunter these shots seem impossible or irresponsible, I agree fully. Tim Wells is not your average hunter, can your average hunter shoot parakeets out of the sky with a compound? No. The guy shot the Tahr not once but twice on the run under pressure and both shots were fatal. And some of you are crying luck?? So I think some of you need to set your ego aside and acknowledge the man as a phenomenal shot.

Honestly... It looks like a deer's ear to me. Cat? Possibly? Bear? I don't think so, it's too long and pointed.

So anyone that excels at things you can't is a "douche". That sounds about right. I guess I'd be a douche to you then also. I know how to spell and use punctuation.

I'd be willing to bet more deer are wounded or lost from shots under 30yds... Well within most people's effective range. 25 years ago people would baulk at someone killing a deer at 50 yds, now it's fairly common. Times change, equipment changes. Tim Wells has demonstrated time and time again that he is capable of making these shots. Has he lost a few animals? I'm sure, same as everyone else that's pulled the trigger often enough. To watch someone do it on TV then assume you can do the same is a ridiculous notion. That's not the guy on TV's fault, that's on you for not knowing your limitations and being capable of self restraint..

Because someone can do something that you can't fathom doesn't make them irresponsible. I clearly said I don't and never would condone it. That said I can't shoot and kill elk at 1200 yds, some people can. People try shooting further than they should or take shots they shouldn't every day of the season. I'm extremely impressed by Tim Wells skills but I'm smart enough to know MY limits and that's all each of us can do. You can say what you want about him but he's making a living traveling the world hunting, he must be doing something right. If you don't like it, don't watch it...

You aren't missing anything. Tim Wells is known for extreme archery shots. He uses a compound bow with no sights and shoots fingers. Go to his YouTube channel and watch the man. Although I don't condone long range archery hunting you can't help but be extremely impressed, going off of memory here but, he kills Mulies/pronghorns at 100 +yds, a warthog at 140, baboon at 100, flying doves/ducks with his bow etc. He must have been born with some crazy hand eye coordination or something because I'm not sure you could do what he does with repetition alone...

My wedding band is a silver ring with antler inlay. Quite a few places online are selling them now.