Title: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 07:11:15 AM
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 07:11:15 AM
I've let deer this size walk the past several years on the farm I hunt locally. Most times they get cracked by one of the neighbors. It generally leads me to some head shaking and beating myself up but you can't protect them. Yesterday evening I was in the same field my daughter killed her deer. 3 weeks ago I'd seen a good one over there but had no shot.
FF to yesterday. Morning hunt was short cuz I had to get back to work. Splitting headache had me debating on going in the evening but seeing some chasing kinda swayed me and the wife gave me the green light.
Sneak into the tree and 10 minutes later a couple does came out. This started a parade. 14 bucks hit the field and 6 of them were young 8 pointers between 1.5-2.5 y/o. Then the buck from 3 weeks ago popped out. Since I'd seen him last he'd broken his main beam just past his g2 on the left side. He was wide and heavy with decent mass but I let him go just to find myself wishing I hadn't. When the good 2.5 y/o 8 came back to check a doe beneath me I seriously considered just ending things. Held out until he neared the edge of my comfortable bow range. As I started to flip the switch and go to kill mode, he looked into the woods edge then trotted off. I glanced over and thought it was one of the better 8's with a busted g2 so I put my bow back on its hanger and leaned back. Then he hit the field and I realized it wasn't the buck I'd already seen. Needless to say, I frantically grabbed my bow and launched an arrow. The rest is history. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191103/c5328f6185d53e1df7edaa1d3691a985.jpg)
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FF to yesterday. Morning hunt was short cuz I had to get back to work. Splitting headache had me debating on going in the evening but seeing some chasing kinda swayed me and the wife gave me the green light.
Sneak into the tree and 10 minutes later a couple does came out. This started a parade. 14 bucks hit the field and 6 of them were young 8 pointers between 1.5-2.5 y/o. Then the buck from 3 weeks ago popped out. Since I'd seen him last he'd broken his main beam just past his g2 on the left side. He was wide and heavy with decent mass but I let him go just to find myself wishing I hadn't. When the good 2.5 y/o 8 came back to check a doe beneath me I seriously considered just ending things. Held out until he neared the edge of my comfortable bow range. As I started to flip the switch and go to kill mode, he looked into the woods edge then trotted off. I glanced over and thought it was one of the better 8's with a busted g2 so I put my bow back on its hanger and leaned back. Then he hit the field and I realized it wasn't the buck I'd already seen. Needless to say, I frantically grabbed my bow and launched an arrow. The rest is history. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191103/c5328f6185d53e1df7edaa1d3691a985.jpg)
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Mathews.1 on November 03, 2019, 07:19:49 AM
Post by: Mathews.1 on November 03, 2019, 07:19:49 AM
Congratulations
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Chris O on November 03, 2019, 07:31:45 AM
Post by: Chris O on November 03, 2019, 07:31:45 AM
That's a great deer!!! Nothing wrong with taking him!! Every person should be the one who decides which deer is right for them shoot. Roger Raglin is one of my favorite hunting shows because he promotes this way of hunting . Every person has different wants and expectations out of a hunt . It seems there is way too much peer pressure on only taking mature bucks.My son's first bow deer I posted is a prime example. He just needed to get a deer with a bow to get some experience, it was totally the right deer for him. Thanks for sharing your hunt with us
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Mtd69 on November 03, 2019, 07:37:32 AM
Post by: Mtd69 on November 03, 2019, 07:37:32 AM
congratulations on a nice buck
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: bobk on November 03, 2019, 07:58:08 AM
Post by: bobk on November 03, 2019, 07:58:08 AM
Congratulations on a fine deer.
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Greg Massey on November 03, 2019, 09:27:17 AM
Post by: Greg Massey on November 03, 2019, 09:27:17 AM
Nice buck, congrats
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on November 03, 2019, 09:36:19 AM
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on November 03, 2019, 09:36:19 AM
Congrats..Usually shotgunning when i let one go like that sometimes its laying at the other end of our deer drive..
The only good thing is that in our group whoever shoots a buck each day buys supper/drinks for everyone else in the group so it cost him dearly if a good steak house is open. Lol..
We do this to deter shooting smaller bucks in our group. You can eat/drink real good for free for 4 or 5 days if you get real picky.. ;D
The only good thing is that in our group whoever shoots a buck each day buys supper/drinks for everyone else in the group so it cost him dearly if a good steak house is open. Lol..
We do this to deter shooting smaller bucks in our group. You can eat/drink real good for free for 4 or 5 days if you get real picky.. ;D
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Dr Juice on November 03, 2019, 09:36:52 AM
Post by: Dr Juice on November 03, 2019, 09:36:52 AM
Wow. That is a bruiser by my standards. Are you getting him done?
Congrats!
Congrats!
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 09:50:21 AM
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 09:50:21 AM
Quote from: Dr Juice on November 03, 2019, 09:36:52 AMYou're about the 6th person to ask. Lol.
Wow. That is a bruiser by my standards. Are you getting him done?
Congrats!
I'm not certain he's wall material honestly. It's the biggest I've ever killed so far but I'm just not sure he's worth $500-$700 at this point. Def going to do a euro mount at least. My wife and I have been talking. She gave me the go ahead to get it mounted after she saw it but I'd like to see if I can get one in the 135"-140" range before I get it mounted. Very thankful for this one. But with taking the girls to Disney next week and already hearing the vacuum on my wallet for that trip, it just isn't smart I don't think. Gotta get the HVAC unit checked out. Truck payments. Christmas coming. I'm gonna check with one guy that's about the cheapest I know, and he does a great job for what he charges. Just a hobby for him. Depending on his current pricing, I might. But otherwise, just a euro mount.
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on November 03, 2019, 09:59:21 AM
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on November 03, 2019, 09:59:21 AM
Quote from: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 09:50:21 AMEuros are neat...Had one done on a buck my son shot and then they dipped the skull in camo. It turned out neat.Quote from: Dr Juice on November 03, 2019, 09:36:52 AMYou're about the 6th person to ask. Lol.
Wow. That is a bruiser by my standards. Are you getting him done?
Congrats!
I'm not certain he's wall material honestly. It's the biggest I've ever killed so far but I'm just not sure he's worth $500-$700 at this point. Def going to do a euro mount at least. My wife and I have been talking. She gave me the go ahead to get it mounted after she saw it but I'd like to see if I can get one in the 135"-140" range before I get it mounted. Very thankful for this one. But with taking the girls to Disney next week and already hearing the vacuum on my wallet for that trip, it just isn't smart I don't think. Gotta get the HVAC unit checked out. Truck payments. Christmas coming. I'm gonna check with one guy that's about the cheapest I know, and he does a great job for what he charges. Just a hobby for him. Depending on his current pricing, I might. But otherwise, just a euro mount.
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Dr Juice on November 03, 2019, 10:12:49 AM
Post by: Dr Juice on November 03, 2019, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on November 03, 2019, 09:59:21 AMI agreeQuote from: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 09:50:21 AMEuros are neat...Had one done on a buck my son shot and then they dipped the skull in camo. It turned out neat.Quote from: Dr Juice on November 03, 2019, 09:36:52 AMYou're about the 6th person to ask. Lol.
Wow. That is a bruiser by my standards. Are you getting him done?
Congrats!
I'm not certain he's wall material honestly. It's the biggest I've ever killed so far but I'm just not sure he's worth $500-$700 at this point. Def going to do a euro mount at least. My wife and I have been talking. She gave me the go ahead to get it mounted after she saw it but I'd like to see if I can get one in the 135"-140" range before I get it mounted. Very thankful for this one. But with taking the girls to Disney next week and already hearing the vacuum on my wallet for that trip, it just isn't smart I don't think. Gotta get the HVAC unit checked out. Truck payments. Christmas coming. I'm gonna check with one guy that's about the cheapest I know, and he does a great job for what he charges. Just a hobby for him. Depending on his current pricing, I might. But otherwise, just a euro mount.
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Yoder409 on November 03, 2019, 10:58:33 AM
Post by: Yoder409 on November 03, 2019, 10:58:33 AM
Ain't NO WAY that I'm leaving that deer walk !!!
CONGRATS !!!!!!!!
CONGRATS !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Jimmyj on November 03, 2019, 11:08:27 AM
Post by: Jimmyj on November 03, 2019, 11:08:27 AM
Nice deer!!!
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Sir-diealot on November 03, 2019, 11:49:59 AM
Post by: Sir-diealot on November 03, 2019, 11:49:59 AM
Huge buck in my book, congratulations to you.
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: captpete on November 03, 2019, 02:26:24 PM
Post by: captpete on November 03, 2019, 02:26:24 PM
Congrats...nice buck!
I doubt will ever get another shoulder mount. There are a lot things you can do with a Euro mount and they take up a lot less space. I could hang 4-5 Euro mounts in the space that my one(only) shoulder mount takes.
I doubt will ever get another shoulder mount. There are a lot things you can do with a Euro mount and they take up a lot less space. I could hang 4-5 Euro mounts in the space that my one(only) shoulder mount takes.
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: KentuckyHeadhunter on November 03, 2019, 03:16:19 PM
Post by: KentuckyHeadhunter on November 03, 2019, 03:16:19 PM
That's a shooter to me. Good job my friend!
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: 2eagles on November 03, 2019, 06:18:41 PM
Post by: 2eagles on November 03, 2019, 06:18:41 PM
Yup, I'd take him in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 06:31:48 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 06:31:48 PM
Ok, so he's actually better than I'd originally thought. Granted, my measurements were quick and in the dark. Anyone wanna take a guess?
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: guesswho on November 03, 2019, 06:55:30 PM
Post by: guesswho on November 03, 2019, 06:55:30 PM
Congrats, well done. I'm guessing around 117
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 06:56:29 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 06:56:29 PM
Quote from: guesswho on November 03, 2019, 06:55:30 PMSurprisingly, he's better than that. I'd guessed 115 until the tape went on him. Length and mass saved this guy.
Congrats, well done. I'm guessing around 117
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: guesswho on November 03, 2019, 06:57:40 PM
Post by: guesswho on November 03, 2019, 06:57:40 PM
Cool, anything over 100 and they all look the same to me. :D
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: shoer2 on November 03, 2019, 06:58:07 PM
Post by: shoer2 on November 03, 2019, 06:58:07 PM
Congratulations good deer.
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 06:58:53 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 06:58:53 PM
Quote from: guesswho on November 03, 2019, 06:57:40 PMAnd this is why I like you bud.
Cool, anything over 100 and they all look the same to me. :D
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: bear hunter on November 03, 2019, 07:25:25 PM
Post by: bear hunter on November 03, 2019, 07:25:25 PM
nice deer congrats
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Tail Feathers on November 03, 2019, 07:33:32 PM
Post by: Tail Feathers on November 03, 2019, 07:33:32 PM
Congrats on a fine buck. :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: 3bailey3 on November 03, 2019, 07:45:43 PM
Post by: 3bailey3 on November 03, 2019, 07:45:43 PM
very nice deer congrats! I like to call it a skull mount and I like them a lot.
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: captpete on November 04, 2019, 06:50:41 AM
Post by: captpete on November 04, 2019, 06:50:41 AM
Quote from: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 06:31:48 PM
.... Anyone wanna take a guess?
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Right at 130 gross?
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Dr Juice on November 04, 2019, 06:55:11 AM
Post by: Dr Juice on November 04, 2019, 06:55:11 AM
My guess is 130ish. Nice buck for sure 
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Ctrize on November 04, 2019, 08:40:30 AM
Post by: Ctrize on November 04, 2019, 08:40:30 AM
Congrats
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: davisd9 on November 04, 2019, 09:29:23 AM
Post by: davisd9 on November 04, 2019, 09:29:23 AM
Congratulations on the buck and never worry about other's definition.
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Bucktale on November 04, 2019, 01:37:56 PM
Post by: Bucktale on November 04, 2019, 01:37:56 PM
I have this discussion about skull mounts a lot. I like them better. I've been lucky to shoot a couple great bucks with my bow last season and this and other hunters can't believe it when I tell them I'm going to do a skull mount instead of shoulder. It's like they consider it an insult to the buck. To me the skull mounts look better and certainly take up less space. I do them myself. Pretty easy to do.
Great buck, congrats.
Great buck, congrats.
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 02:48:48 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 02:48:48 PM
Quote from: Dr Juice on November 04, 2019, 06:55:11 AMYou're close.
My guess is 130ish. Nice buck for sure
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 02:49:22 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 02:49:22 PM
Quote from: captpete on November 04, 2019, 06:50:41 AMYou're close.Quote from: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 06:31:48 PM
.... Anyone wanna take a guess?
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Right at 130 gross?
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on November 04, 2019, 04:19:43 PM
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on November 04, 2019, 04:19:43 PM
Quote from: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 02:49:22 PM135?? What do we win??? ;DQuote from: captpete on November 04, 2019, 06:50:41 AMYou're close.Quote from: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 06:31:48 PM
.... Anyone wanna take a guess?
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Right at 130 gross?
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 09:30:52 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 09:30:52 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on November 04, 2019, 04:19:43 PMThe pride and satisfaction that you've won. I might even hand out consolation trophies to all participants just so the snowflakes don't feel like they've been mistreated. But you're still off a touch. Going the wrong direction.Quote from: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 02:49:22 PM135?? What do we win??? ;DQuote from: captpete on November 04, 2019, 06:50:41 AMYou're close.Quote from: wvmntnhick on November 03, 2019, 06:31:48 PM
.... Anyone wanna take a guess?
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Right at 130 gross?
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: guesswho on November 04, 2019, 09:42:16 PM
Post by: guesswho on November 04, 2019, 09:42:16 PM
I put on my glasses. Come up with 128 3/8
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 09:48:00 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 09:48:00 PM
Quote from: guesswho on November 04, 2019, 09:42:16 PMYou're close enough bud. Roughed out at 129. I'm sure done properly he's a shade smaller but I'm fine with that too. Honestly figured 115 myself. Joker carried his mass better than I thought. Regardless, I'm quite satisfied and now the girls (wife, daughters and niece) are up at bat.
I put on my glasses. Come up with 128 3/8
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: guesswho on November 04, 2019, 09:58:20 PM
Post by: guesswho on November 04, 2019, 09:58:20 PM
Hopefully they will all have safe and successful hunts. That's pretty cool that the girls are getting after them.
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 10:33:52 PM
Post by: wvmntnhick on November 04, 2019, 10:33:52 PM
Quote from: guesswho on November 04, 2019, 09:58:20 PMMy wife and I hadn't hunted together for several years until last year. We got a sitter and she came along. Killed her deer and I was happier about it than she was. Oldest daughter killed one couple years ago with a lot of help. This year I basically shoved her on the gun and told her "Good luck, don't shoot the corn stalks." She's quite the marksman for her age. Youngest is wishy-washy still. Niece is dying to kill one. Had a bad experience couple years back. Hasn't had a chance since. I'll probably take her the first day. Let my dad actually hunt by himself for a change.
Hopefully they will all have safe and successful hunts. That's pretty cool that the girls are getting after them.
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Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: tomstopper on November 05, 2019, 03:12:54 AM
Post by: tomstopper on November 05, 2019, 03:12:54 AM
Nice one. Congrats
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: Sir-diealot on November 05, 2019, 12:35:20 PM
Post by: Sir-diealot on November 05, 2019, 12:35:20 PM
You can't eat antler, I think any deer is a trophy.
Title: Re: Not a stud by the definition of many.
Post by: trkehunr93 on November 05, 2019, 01:05:45 PM
Post by: trkehunr93 on November 05, 2019, 01:05:45 PM
That's a good buck in my book, shoulder or euro mount, both would look great. Congrats! He would not have walked by my stand twice.