TreeGuy Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 So this was an interesting year so far. Started out with seeing too many deer to count to barely any sightings. I had changed stands around a few times throughout this process. We were consistently getting night time pics of a few big guys,but no real good sightings during daytime. Sunday night proved to be a tell tale for me. Saw alot of chasing and activity right around dusk so I knew it would get good in the a.m. When I pulled in the farm that morning there was deer in every field.... Sometimes a good sign, sometimes not. Made my trek across the beans and down the ridge to the creek bottom without getting busted. At first light I had a 1.5 8pt bumping does all around behind me. They finally made their way off when I caught glimpse of a rack coming through the swamp. I immediately grabbed the bow as he quickly approached. As I brought the butt stock up it barely tapped a clip on my safety harness, he stopped and looked around but his head was behind a tree, I knew I had to thread the needle through some branches and not give him the time to walk into my shooting lane. So I got down on the scope and started looking at trajectory.... Found a perfect hole in the branches and as soon as I did, in came a leg, so I moved back a touch, focused on the heart and sent a rage extreme right through him. He tried to "run" off but his body would only allow him short bounds. He went about 50yrds and died in sight. Awesome !! I could see his rack from my stand so I decided to just hang out for a minute and finish my coffee and make some calls ! He's a cool deer, and my second mature of the new farm. "Wide Glide" Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtleFace Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Beautiful animal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Beautiful animalThank you. He was well fedSent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlammerhirt Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 You may have mentioned....but what type of xbow setup?Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp_bucks Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Nice looking buck. I like those wide ones its cool you have a history with him. And that little man seems very happy holding that deer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPharmer Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Impressive buck and an even more impressive shot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowin Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Fantastic. JR sure has a ear to ear smile. Future Hunter in the family for sure... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Great looking buck , Tree Guy ! Congrats ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Real nice buck tree guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle rider Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 You may have mentioned....but what type of xbow setup?Sent from my XT1254 using TapatalkI didnt. Barnett Ghost 410, scope that it came with, rage bolts & extreme heads. Nasty little thing. I just found out it loves to eat whitetails...Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 And yes, my son sure appears to have the hunting gene. He went out with me a few times this year and did really good. He's not even 4 yet ! I already told my wife, if he doesn't hunt I'm forcing my daughter too!Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowin Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Love that picture.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Not as much as I do !Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) 18 minutes ago, TreeGuy said: Not as much as I do ! Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Absolutely need to print out that picture and put it on the mantle !! Target, Walmart and etc it's easy peasy to print with your phone. Just take your phone cord I believe I've seen some great photos on this site but it's always these that are my favorite Edited November 12, 2017 by turkeyfeathers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 I would, but I'm certain my wife is all over it . We had the pic from my 15' archery buck blown up and everybody got a canvas for Christmas. Dad cried. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Unfortunately my son is gonna think this hunting thing is "easy". If only he knew....Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter49 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Great pics, & buck, congrats ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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