Found this nice little 8 right at dark tonight sneaking out to nibble on some cow peas. I was almost at the give up point when I noticed him walking out in the shooting lane. I’ve seen this guy on camera numerous times, and while he’s not the big boy, he’ll eat just fine. Weighed in at 148 lbs. Sure I probably should’ve let him walk and he’d of been great next season, but this is better than any deer I saw last year. I believe he’s 2.5 years old. Is there a reason to think otherwise?
I feel good I have this first deer under my belt and now I can concentrate on the big boy.
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Sometimes I think we get to caught up in size etc.
To me, the simple question is “Did it bring you joy?”
If so, the hell with with what anyone else thinks. The first one always feels good.
I would be thrilled with that deer and then (just as you are going to do) hold out for the big boy next.
Congrats
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J/K, good job, congrats. X2 on shot placement, just back the truck up.
Mark
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Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
3.5 yrs if I had to venture a guess??? Think the tooth wear is supposed to be the best way to tell age. Maybe someone here can elaborate further on that??
looks like a real healthy 2.5 year old buck in the 2nd pic. either way, nice buck and congrats! i’ve been hunting my own land 9 years now and that would be trophy for me here.
Do you have a stand or ground blind? Either way, you couldn’t have asked for a better placed shot! How far out was he and what did you shoot him with? I see an entry but no exit! Did he run or drop?
If you are anything like me, that big sucker is haunting your dreams–every night!!! Errrrrr…I’m closing the gap though. That’s a nice buck. 8 points don’t get a pass much anyway. Usually, I have to kill those slick rascals with barely enough light to kill him in the first place let alone tell if he is the big 8 point or the smaller 8 point.
CONGRATS!!!
quote:Originally posted by 23Sailfish
Its been hard to pull the trigger when I know this guy is roaming nearby…
