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Topic Archives => Memorable Hunts => Topic started by: Squirrelbane on November 07, 2008, 04:23:00 PM
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My dad and I went to one of our favorite public hunting locations early this morning, and I set up near the big oak tree where we've seen alot of deer, and the area just has that right feel about it. I sat down on the ground against a tree in a spot where I added some extra naural cover earlier in the year. About a half an hour after I used my rattling bag, I saw the big buck that I've been trying to get all season comming straight towards me. He was comming so close that I was worried he might be planning on walking right through where I was sitting. Finally he changed direction and started walking broadside to me (at about 10 yards) he was close enough that I was worried if I grunted to try and stop him, that I'd spook, him but he ended up stopping on his own. I picked a spot on his side (meanwhile trying to ignore the antlers) and shot. I missed the spot I was aiming at by about 10 inches. Luckily I hit him in the spine, and I was able to give him a mercy shot which landed right behind the shoulder blade and into the lungs. I used my 45# Bear Kodiak magnum with homemade ash arrows with 125gr Magnus II 2 blades.
I'd like to give a special thanks to my dad ("gingivitis kahn" on here) for putting all the hours into taking me hunting, and teaching me how to hunt. Couldn't have done it without him.
Alright, I know you guys are all pic junkies so I apologize for not having any atm, but we did take abunch and I promise I'll post some as soon as I get a chance. :D
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Congrats!!!
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:thumbsup:
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I'll leave it to Squirrelbane to post any additional pictures but as his dad (Father of Squirrelbane - sounds Norse), please permit me to post a couple...
This first is a shot of the deer where it was killed...
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/20081107_ac_dylans_first_deer_02_sm.jpg)
And this is a nicer shot (better camera) of the same buck after we got him home...
(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/20081107_ac_from_szy_dylans_first09.jpg)
I couldn't be much happier.
:bigsmyl:
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:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Congrats on a great hunt. Looks good in the fallen leaves of Ohio.
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Very nice indeed and you should be proud!
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Congrats to both of you. A deer to be proud of .... and a son to be proud of.
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congrats man!!! awesome hunt and buck. think this one should be a banner at the top of TG for awhile!
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wow awesome congrats :clapper: :clapper:
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Yeah buddy! way to go!! :thumbsup:
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The smile says it all. Congrats! :thumbsup:
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Terrific deer! Nice start to a long traditional career.
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Marvellous stuff!
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Absolutely outstanding- great job on a number of counts- father and son are very fortunate. I wish you many more. Grant
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Way to go. :clapper:
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Outstanding! Congrats to Father and Son!
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Congrats on a fine buck,thanks for sharing.
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Most Excellent!!!!! Wish my first one was that nice!!!
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Congrats from an ex-buckeye!
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Awesome deer and congrats.
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Wow, what an awesome trophy!
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That is fantastic!!! COngratulations :clapper:
Nathan
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That's a great deer! Congratulations! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
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Congrats on a fine Buck :clapper:
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That's great...congrats!!!
Looks like he took an antler to his left eye?
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Congrats, Nice deer ! My son has a K Mag just like yours. Now go out and let everyone know that 45lbs is ENOUGH ! Awesome father and son tradition you got going there guys !
nocams :notworthy:
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Outstanding---I'll bet dads grinning alot bigger than you. :bigsmyl:
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Congrats! Glad to see a redheaded brother enjoyin' some success! :clapper:
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congrats on your buck. nice bow too! :thumbsup:
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SUPER!!!! You should be proud
I am HAPPY for you.
MAY THE SPIRIT OF FRED BEAR GUIDE OUR ARROWS.
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Very cool !!! :thumbsup:
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That is a beautiful buck! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations! That is great. :thumbsup:
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OUTSTANDING!!! Congrats!
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That second photo has my vote for the top! :bigsmyl:
Congratulations on a fine hunt and deer! :clapper:
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Congratulations on an awesome hunt! That is a trophy anywhere, but here in central Ohio on public land makes it even more outstanding.
Merf
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Awsome deer, and concrats. It will look good on the wall.
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clapper:
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Congrats.! Great job! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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congrats!! nice deer
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What nice deer!!
Great job!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Larry
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Great job!! What a start!!!
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Congratulations on an awesome Deer! :bigsmyl:
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:thumbsup: :clapper: :goldtooth:
Great Job!
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Heck of a buck. Congrats!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Nice buck congrats :thumbsup: :goldtooth:
Tracy
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Congrats :thumbsup:
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Son of Kahn, nice buck and from the ground too!
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Fantastic !!!
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THat is wonderful......so many things to remember now and to build on...good on you
Jer Bear
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great job!! :cool: :clapper: :clapper:
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Dream hunt for sure! Congrats on the fine buck, taken with your own homemade arrows.
Killdeer :campfire:
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Outstanding..your smile is ALL we needed to hear!!
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Guru - yep, that eye was badly jacked up and I'm pretty sure he was blind in it. I couldn't have asked for a better shot as he stopped broadside to me at 10 yards with his blind eye facing me. the Lord must have wantd me to get a deer is all I can figure.
Nocams - heck yeah, the arrow that hit him in the spine lost it's broadhead when I removed the arrow, and the butcher was unable to remove the broadhead from the vertebrae.
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Well.....Bust My Buttons!!!
Congrats Young Man!!!
Now get back out there and get you another one!!!
Terry
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Great job brother and fantastic deer.
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Congrats young man :clapper:
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Originally posted by MadDog:
Outstanding---I'll bet dads grinning alot bigger than you. :bigsmyl:
Dang right!
:bigsmyl:
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very nice , congrats :0)
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He's beautiful! Congratulations to ya! :thumbsup: :clapper:
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Congratulations, that will be a memory that will last a lifetime.
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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good job :archer: :clapper:
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Awesome! Congratulations an an awesome deer! Even cooler to share it with your pops!
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Congrats, Dylan! I sense another "Kodak moment" happening shortly ....
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I got to meet Jim & Dylan this weekend and got to hear the story! Not enough bragging if you ask me! Never the less a well deserved Congratulations! :clapper: MIKE
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Im agree Mike. Jim and Dylan are good folks. It couldn't have happened to a nicer kid!
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AWESOME!! Congrats dude!! :thumbsup:
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WOW.....nice deer!!!
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whoa! thats one good buck for the first trad kill! congrats man.
-cory
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Something to be proud of!! Way to go. I shot my first in the neck and took out the carotid-- he was also a 9 pt. Hope there are many more to come!
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Nice Job!!!!!
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Alright I promised I'd add more pics when I could, so here's a couple of my favorites.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg47/B4NZ41/20081107_ac_from_dylan_deer03-1.jpg)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg47/B4NZ41/20081107_ac_from_dylan_heather_hold.jpg)
By the way - does anyone have any links on how to make a buckskin backquiver?
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Wow!! Terriffic story and congrats!!