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Title: Been a tough grind, but it payed off in the end
Post by: Tom007 on December 05, 2022, 08:52:28 PM
I love to hunt Big Woods Bucks in the off season. No acorns this year in our woods made it tough to hone in on patterning the Big Guys. Finally today, a Big Woods monarch slipped up and gave me a rare daylight chance. I closed the deal on this 22 inch bruiser. A fitting end to a tough grind, very rewarding.  Be safe....
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Post by: 3bailey3 on December 05, 2022, 09:13:14 PM
Congrats on the Awesome Tom!!
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Post by: Tail Feathers on December 05, 2022, 09:17:10 PM
That is a mighty fine buck!  Congrats! :icon_thumright:
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Post by: Cowboy on December 05, 2022, 09:45:08 PM
Really nice buck Tom. Congrats

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Post by: Turkeybutt on December 05, 2022, 09:46:16 PM
Good deal brother. Congrats on a nice buck.
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Post by: RiverBuck on December 05, 2022, 10:17:16 PM
Hard work pays off.. Nice job!
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Post by: Greg Massey on December 05, 2022, 11:27:47 PM
Awesome, congratulations
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Post by: zelmo1 on December 06, 2022, 06:17:38 AM
Hard work does pay off, congrats bro. Z
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Post by: Tom007 on December 06, 2022, 06:55:13 AM
Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind words from my forum brothers.....
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Post by: JeffC on December 06, 2022, 07:48:49 AM
Congrats on a great buck Tom, terrain looks like NY? or did you get him in Jersey?
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Post by: captpete on December 06, 2022, 07:56:46 AM
Congrats on beautiful deer!!!
Title: Re: Been a tough grind, but it payed off in the end
Post by: Tom007 on December 06, 2022, 07:57:50 AM
Quote from: JeffC on December 06, 2022, 07:48:49 AM
Congrats on a great buck Tom, terrain looks like NY? or did you get him in Jersey?

Yes, Jersey buck my friend......thx
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Post by: bbcoach on December 06, 2022, 09:14:04 AM
T-shirt weather in Jersey in December, No Way!  Just kidding!  Great Deer Tom!
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Post by: Sir-diealot on December 06, 2022, 02:58:43 PM
Congratulations bud.

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Post by: turkey stew on December 06, 2022, 03:48:43 PM
Congrats on a fine buck!
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Post by: Tom007 on December 06, 2022, 04:10:17 PM
Thanks much, just a lucky day.....be well
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Post by: NCL on December 06, 2022, 05:18:28 PM
That is a great buck, congratulations
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Post by: crow on December 06, 2022, 06:20:18 PM
Yes Sir, congrats on a nice one
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Post by: Tom007 on December 06, 2022, 06:38:05 PM
Your all too kind, thanks so much...I always feel a sense of accomplishment harvesting one of these guys, but I always know it was a mistake by him that allowed me this opportunity.
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Post by: Yoder409 on December 06, 2022, 07:06:20 PM
Great deer !!!!

CONGRATS !!!!!!!
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Post by: idratherb on December 06, 2022, 07:42:19 PM
good for you! Stud
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Post by: lunghit on December 06, 2022, 08:00:01 PM
Very nice buck!! Congrats
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Post by: Tom007 on December 06, 2022, 08:09:22 PM
Amen, thank you...
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Post by: Zobo on December 06, 2022, 08:35:37 PM
Nice one, congrats!
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Post by: Vintage on December 06, 2022, 08:41:55 PM
Congrats. Great Buck. :happy0064:
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Post by: Will on December 06, 2022, 09:21:58 PM
That's a big spread and the rack cannot be more perfect. Nice buck!
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Post by: Tom007 on December 06, 2022, 10:59:13 PM
Appreciate it, be well.......can't wait till spring.
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Post by: Happy on December 06, 2022, 11:59:44 PM
Congrats! Nice one. Those older hard hunted deer can be a tougher nut to crack. Looks like you have some good genetics in your area

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Post by: Bedge7767 on December 07, 2022, 12:00:58 AM
Awesome buck buddy
Title: Re: Been a tough grind, but it payed off in the end
Post by: Tom007 on December 07, 2022, 06:23:26 AM
Quote from: Happy on December 06, 2022, 11:59:44 PM
Congrats! Nice one. Those older hard hunted deer can be a tougher nut to crack. Looks like you have some good genetics in your area

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Thank you, yes I am probably as hooked on these guys as much as our beloved turkeys. I don't do much reading, but I enjoy a great book that gives great insight to these mystery deer called Mapping Trophy Bucks.  The author shares all his knowledge regarding pursuing these guys, it really helped me. They are mostly nocturnal, but will make daylight mistakes, I was fortunate to be there when some did....thanks again...
Title: Re: Been a tough grind, but it payed off in the end
Post by: Tom007 on December 07, 2022, 06:24:22 AM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on December 07, 2022, 12:00:58 AM
Awesome buck buddy


Thanks so much Jim, appreciate it....
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Post by: JeffC on December 07, 2022, 11:47:21 AM
Growing up hunting Jersey, South, mostly pine barrens, took me 13 years to connect with a buck, between deer clubs and brown and down mentality, there just weren't a lot of deer. Tom, I know North Jersey has a bear and coyote problem besides every square inch being built on, bucks now live in backyards to escape the pressure. Great job finding a buck like that that hasn't been poached! Will you get it mounted? 
Title: Re: Been a tough grind, but it payed off in the end
Post by: Tom007 on December 07, 2022, 03:11:41 PM
Quote from: JeffC on December 07, 2022, 11:47:21 AM
Growing up hunting Jersey, South, mostly pine barrens, took me 13 years to connect with a buck, between deer clubs and brown and down mentality, there just weren't a lot of deer. Tom, I know North Jersey has a bear and coyote problem besides every square inch being built on, bucks now live in backyards to escape the pressure. Great job finding a buck like that that hasn't been poached! Will you get it mounted?

Thanks Jeff, yes he is going on my wall. He surely made the cut, I will always look up at him with respect and remember how lucky I was to harvest him. Those Pine Barrens sure look like nice woods when I travel the parkway!. Be well Jeff...
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Post by: Muzzy61 on December 07, 2022, 03:55:59 PM
congrats on a great buck.
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Post by: Hoot 000 on December 07, 2022, 04:29:14 PM
Fine buck ,congrats.
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Post by: Sixes on December 07, 2022, 04:53:46 PM
Congrats on a great buck!
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Post by: aclawrence on December 07, 2022, 05:49:12 PM
Awesome. The big woods are tough!


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Post by: Tom007 on December 07, 2022, 07:02:55 PM
Thank you guys....be well
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Post by: Ol timer on December 16, 2022, 08:30:04 AM
Congratulations on a great NJ deer it's been tough alright with EHD the last few seasons you deserved that buck.
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Post by: Vintage on December 16, 2022, 08:53:11 AM
Nice Buck. Congrats.
Title: Re: Been a tough grind, but it payed off in the end
Post by: Tom007 on December 16, 2022, 01:32:03 PM
Quote from: Vintage on December 16, 2022, 08:53:11 AM
Nice Buck. Congrats.
Quote from: Ol timer on December 16, 2022, 08:30:04 AM
Congratulations on a great NJ deer it's been tough alright with EHD the last few seasons you deserved that buck.


Appreciate it, thanks so much..
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Post by: Mabren2 on December 16, 2022, 09:36:15 PM
Nice buck, congrats!
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Post by: Tom007 on December 17, 2022, 06:42:39 AM
Quote from: Mabren2 on December 16, 2022, 09:36:15 PM
Nice buck, congrats!

Appreciate it, thx....
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Post by: Beards and Hooks on December 19, 2022, 12:01:55 PM
Nice buck bud.

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Title: Re: Been a tough grind, but it payed off in the end
Post by: Tom007 on December 19, 2022, 02:16:26 PM
Quote from: Beards and Hooks on December 19, 2022, 12:01:55 PM
Nice buck bud.

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Appreciate it my friend.....
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Post by: sbbow on December 19, 2022, 08:11:14 PM
Well done!!


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Title: Re: Been a tough grind, but it payed off in the end
Post by: Tom007 on December 20, 2022, 08:26:16 AM
Quote from: sbbow on December 19, 2022, 08:11:14 PM
Well done!!


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Thanks much....
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Post by: Spring Creek Calls on December 20, 2022, 08:35:47 AM
22" inside, hell of a buck. Way to stick with it!
Title: Re: Been a tough grind, but it payed off in the end
Post by: Tom007 on December 20, 2022, 09:11:36 AM
Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on December 20, 2022, 08:35:47 AM
22" inside, hell of a buck. Way to stick with it!


Thank you, but your trophy is more notable, sitting in a blizzard takes guts and drive! Way to go on a great trophy.....