Picture of my Bow buck

Well, couple of weeks ago I was bow hunting on a 30 yd wide strip of beans. There were 17 deer in the field at one time for a while until a pack of wild dogs ( not yotes ) came through. All were does/yearlings/fawns except for 2 small bucks. About 1/2 hour before dark, I saw bone moving in one field corner, mostly covered by branches and leaves. I could pick out 5 on one side, later it looked like there were 4. I thought there were 2 deer, an 8 and a 10. Couldn't really see enough to tell, but they (it) stayed in the corner horning and pawing and pushing each other around. To shorten the story A LOT, there were 2, but one was a small 3 pt and this 9. When they fed out into my first shooting lane, I was at full draw. I told myself, 'I don't need to shoot that deer...he needs another year'...well, I guess I had a cramp in my shooting finger and well, here he is! He tipped 235 on the hoof.




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The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson

NAHC-L, NRA

Oops,
 
should have put this in the Harvest Photo thread
 
sorry everyone

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson

NAHC-L, NRA

I seriously doubt that NEbuddy will criticize y'all, k', for puttin' this one here ...

VERY nice deer ... if y'all hadn't dumped him this year, sumbuddy else would've ... good on ya!

All of life is six-to-five against, just enough to keep you interested. (Damon Runyan)

Gravity makes all the important decisions ... (John R. Powers)

NRA, REMF, PF, NAHC-L, NAFC-L, KC, NPPA

Looks like a nice one to me. I agree someone else would have taken him if you didn't.

my family is my life
Willie

Looks plenty big enough to me, judging by the grin on your face, I'd say he was big enough for you as well. Good job man!!!!!

Kraig Osborne
Hunter since birth, NAHCLM, USN

Thanks guys,
not the best picture, but it had been raining and I didn't get anymore prior to cooler time. I still hope good luck on you all out there! I am gonna keep on trying that's for sure.

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson

NAHC-L, NRA

Way to go Kent!!!
 
I would have shot him if he crossed the state line.LOL

Hunt Hard, Hunt Safe and enjoy what you got in life
Paul Snyder
LM NAHC,NRA,SCI,DU

That's a nice buck. Definitely a shooter for me. Congrats.

dodgeman_29

Nice buck, have you put a tape on him yet? Looks to be around 118. Just a guess.

Whoot whoot!!!!  Nice one Kent!!!

Love playing that string music and sending a Muzzy flying!

Good job Kent Nice Buck.

Nice buck, Kent!  Great job!
 
Thanks much for sharing the pic and story!
 
Take care and Good Hunting!
 
Best Afield,
 
Steve

Way to go man. I have gotten some of those same cramps before my self.  LMAO!!!!!

Gary Scheel
NAHC LM,RMEF LM,NRA Member, Lonestar Bowhunter, TexasHogHunter Pro Staff Member