I didn't get out until this afternoon since I had church this morning. We got out to the blind and about 1/2 hour later a 6point walked out. My buddy put a good hit on him and he dropped right there. 15 minutes later some does walked out looking at the dead buck, and I took a nice doe. Thank You Jesus! We were truly blessed tonight! I think I'll wait to score this deer since I know there's a 12 point buck wandering around.
My church buddy's 6 point. He hadn't hunted in 4 years or so, so he's thrilled!
I didn't get out until this afternoon since I had church this morning. We got out to the blind and about 1/2 hour later a 6point walked out. My buddy put a good hit on him and he dropped right there. 15 minutes later some does walked out looking at the dead buck, and I took a nice doe. Thank You Jesus! We were truly blessed tonight! I think I'll wait to score this deer since I know there's a 12 point buck wandering around.
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My church buddy's 6 point. He hadn't hunted in 4 years or so, so he's thrilled! View attachment 603545
Gentlemen, I was blessed again tonight with another buck. Thank You again Jesus! I believe it's the same 8 pointer that's been skirting my bow range all season. That 25-06 does a number on them. I shot him about 60 yards away on the other side of a creek, then he crossed the creek spraying blood and ran right under me, jumped a fence from the public I was on to some private, and then tipped over and never got back up. Thanks to OnX Maps I found the landowner and got permission to retrieve him.
2nd buck, so he scores as a doe- 5 Points
In addition it the archery 10 Point- 17 Points= Totoal 22 Points
Gentlemen, I was blessed again tonight with another buck. Thank You again Jesus! I believe it's the same 8 pointer that's been skirting my bow range all season. That 25-06 does a number on them. I shot him about 60 yards away on the other side of a creek, then he crossed the creek spraying blood and ran right under me, jumped a fence from the public I was on to some private, and then tipped over and never got back up. Thanks to OnX Maps I found the landowner and got permission to retrieve him.
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Thanks Rick. Yeah, this one was fun. It was the first deer I shot with this rifle. I bought it stock with a cheap synthetic stock, and put the laminated on it. Then I put the Leupold scope, replaced the trigger with a Timney, and spent a lot of time working up hand loads for it. It gives a sense of accomplishment when it all works out.
BTW, I'm waiting for ice so I can get back out after some walleye.
How's gun season going guys? I was able to take a doe Friday night. My season is over, 3 is more than enough and I was able to help out some family members with some venison as well.
I went and sighted in a new scope yesterday. Was fun. I rarely shoot or hunt with a gun anymore, but I enjoyed the time at the range. Did some scouting right after, and then decided to hunt. Might try again tomorrow. I'm not to excited about gun season anymore. Dec 1st, if we don't get to much snow, I'll likely try to get a few more sits with my bow in to fill the freezer more.
I have one doe tag left for public land. I'll hold off until muzzleloader for that. Been helping a couple church buddies fill tags. One buddy took a 6 point on the 16th, and I just got out of the woods hauling a doe out for another buddy. Lots of deer this year! Thank You Jesus!
Holding out for one of a couple big bucks I assume are still walking. Not sure of my odds, but ya never know. Planning on 1 doe at least with the new .450, have a little time yet.
The local Amish butcher is swamped this year. They rented a couple semi trailers to keep the deer until they can get to them. They said lots of deer and lots of big bucks this year.
A couple of the bucks we were after this season were taken by neighbors during firearm season. There should still be a couple running around so I have hope for the late season. I will get my doe and anything else I shoot posted up once I’m done hunting for the year.
Following the defending champs page and they are saying for anyone to have a chance, they will need more than 140 points. It looks like they have had another great season.
I'm not complaining. It's been a great season so far, and I still have one more public doe tag left to fill. I hope I don't judge my season on how many points we get. I wound up helping 2 guys who don't get quality opportunities to hunt, to harvest a deer for each of them. That made the whole season worthwhile!
BTW- HAPPY THANKSGIVING guys! I love ya! I hope you're having an absolutely blessed day!
I agree guys, it has been a great season for me as well. I tagged out and was able to take a young man out with me to my gun spot for the first few days. We saw quite a few deer, just not one he was looking for. It is not about the points, but as Herb Brooks said about the 1980 Russian hockey team.... somebody's going to knock those guys off..lol. Judging from what I have read, they all have some tremendous, highly managed land to hunt on.
I normally don't hunt gun season, but I got out a few times this past week. Had some fun with my son. I was out the last couple days and did not see a deer until the ride home! WHICH I must admit, I was happy to see a couple deer! I did manage to find a few nice spots with loads of fresh sign, so I might give those spots a look once the woods calm a bit.
You can notice the trends....or not.....in the pic posts. To say that there have been some thumpers shot this year is an understatement. Lots of double buck posts and lots of free time on peoples hands as well. Has nothing to do with BS&B it's just the season as a whole. Believe it or not!
You can notice the trends....or not.....in the pic posts. To say that there have been some thumpers shot this year is an understatement. Lots of double buck posts and lots of free time on peoples hands as well. Has nothing to do with BS&B it's just the season as a whole. Believe it or not!
Hey yall! I took another doe tonight! That makes 4 deer for the season. One with the bow, the 270, the 25-06, and now the muzzy! Thank You Jesus! She will wind up being mostly jerky. I think it's time to start putting the hunting gear away and start looking at the fishing gear. Look at the 300 gr Barnes Expander MZ I recovered. She didn't have a chance. You should have seen the damage it caused.
Nice Doe Brian. I haven't seen a deer on public in 5 sits now. Going to another new spot tomorrow, HOPE it pays off!
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