Early season 9 point
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Early season 9 point
I decided to do an old school hunt from the ground due to high wind and the posibility of rain coming and didn't want to be stuck in a tree. I walked in just reading sign along the way. I had never hunted this spot before and I came across a heavy trail heading from heavy cover out to some fields. On the downwind side there was some blowdowns and a tangled brushpile that was a custom blind premade. I sat down and saw a fresh rub off to my right and 2 more out in front of me so the spot was a no brainer. After a half hour or trimming I settled in. Shortly before sunset I caught movement over my right shoulder and saw the buck heading to where I cut a shooting lane. At 21 yds he stopped and was sniffing where I had trimmed. A large tree was blocking his head and shoulder and I didn't want to take a shot that far back on him. Then he took one step back and angled away. I then knew I could take a shot if I held a little high at the back of the ribs and the arrow would angle forward into the lungs. I squeezed the trigger on my 308 short and heard the Zombie Slayer strike solidly and the buck was out of sight in 2 bounds. I found my arrow buried a foot in the ground with good blood on the tail end. Because of the higher lung shot and the buck running so swiftly there was little blood to follow. Luckily I was in a pine thicket and was able to follow scuff marks in the needles. Then the blood started to show better and after coming to a downslope I was able to see a white spot that didn't belong there about 80 yds away. Couldn't be happier with an awesome hunt and a great buck.P1000464.JPG
Re: Early season 9 point
Nice! Congrats, love to hear stories of hunts that turn out better than planned.
Can't wait to see pics
Can't wait to see pics
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Re: Early season 9 point
Excellent!!
A touch of frost has heightened your awareness and your heart steadily beats in anticipation. Your senses are suddenly alert to the movement on the forest floor and you realize that the moment of truth is at hand.
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Don't you love it when a simple plan all comes together. Congrats.
Love the ground blinds too.
Here is the
Love the ground blinds too.
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Re: Early season 9 point
Congrats on your buck looks like the spot you picked out worked great.
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Re: Early season 9 point
Nice buck and great job! Its amazing how many bucks are harvested the first time we ever sit on a spot.
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Re: Early season 9 point
Congratulations that's a sweet buck. And a great story,
Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Early season 9 point
Nice Buck!!!
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Re: Early season 9 point
Awesome hunt, and congrats on a fine buck!
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Re: Early season 9 point
Nice buck it's a cool story also .congrats
I was thrilled when l killed my first ground buck also.
You get so hooked on the treestand your mind doesn't think its productive anymore.
You would Also enjoy the ghosblind for when the "perfect " blind is simply not there.
I was thrilled when l killed my first ground buck also.
You get so hooked on the treestand your mind doesn't think its productive anymore.
You would Also enjoy the ghosblind for when the "perfect " blind is simply not there.
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Re: Early season 9 point
Great buck congrats
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Re: Early season 9 point
Thanks for the congrats guys. A big thanks to Riflemanz for posting the pic. Sorry about the indoor pic but it was too dark to get pics when i got to the deer. Just got home from a long drag and the processors again. I have another story but it will have to wait til tomorrow.
Re: Early season 9 point
Congrats on a fine buck
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