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Trad Gang Highlights => HIGHLIGHTS 2012 => Topic started by: wapiti1997 on September 02, 2012, 01:54:00 PM
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I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time... Herway XRTD 50# longbow.
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I had deer all over me this morning. In the dark as soon as I sat I had deer munching acorns nearby. As it got light I could tell there were several young bucks. I tried to draw on 3 different does this morning, my intent was to kill a doe, hunting a stand that was good for the wind I had this morning, and you never know what might come by.
The does were close, I just couldn't get a good angle or something was in the way. I drew my bow at least 5 times without it feeling "right".
I'd just sat down to get comfortable after an hour of twisting, turning, anticipating a shot and being pumped full of adrenaline. Another doe was approaching 50 yards in front of me, a twig snaps behind me... I turn to see hanging velvet, and a no question "shooter" 15 yards behind me. I stand, ease my longbow off the limb it was hanging on and tunr to my left. He was gone! I could still hear him, but now he was on the other side of the tree, I turn completely around in the stand, to be able to shoot off the right side. I draw, he's walking slowly, quartering away. I anchor and release, the arrow disappears behind his ribs, a little far back I think...
He didn't flinch, kick or run, simply kept walking the same pace he was, I knew I hit him... He got out about 45-50 yards and turned broadside, head down like he was eating.. It was thick but I had to try another arrow, I draw, anchor and release an arrow that hit him in the heart! He took two steps and fell over!
The first shot was lethal, exiting tight to the offside shoulder. I did not realize the deer had droptines, until he was flopping at 50 yards...
He was the 11th buck that walked by me this morning, and he has 11 measurable points, so I'll call him the double 11!
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Fantastic!!
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Sounds like a pretty good morning!! Congrats!!
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That's awesome!!! Congrats on a great buck!!!!!!
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Very nice, Congrats!!!
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Way to go Joe.He's a "DANDY"...
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Thanks everyone! A special day for me for sure!
This bow is really sweet! I had him make it from KY native woods. The riser is red elm, walnut, and persimmon. The limbs are KY coffeetree. I had a piece of a KY elk shed put into the riser.
It's my 3rd season with it and I've taken 12 deer with it so far..
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Wow!!! That is an awesome buck. Congrats!
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That is a very nice buck! :thumbsup:
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That is one hell of a buck! congrats!
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Very nice deer!!!
Congrats
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50 yard heart shot, Dang! Your Bheads must be really sharp if he didnt even notice. cool
good deal man, congrats
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I think he was already about to collapse form the first shot, which was a perfect liver lung hit, no rumen.
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That thing is AWESOME!!!!!!!
Congrats on a fine buck with GREAT double drops!
Bisch
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Holy Moly , Congratulations!!!
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That's a nice one... congratulations
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Holy Moly , Congratulations!!!
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Wow!!! Blessing of a nice buck! Congratulations! GREAT SHOOTING.
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Congratulations Joe, awesome deer and special bow for sure. You skills as a hunter and archer are ultimatly gets the job done. You put the work into it and earned it. Awesome trophy!
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Man what a real nice Buck Congrats on waiting it out and taking a very fine animal. Like they say, good things come to those that wait. Good luck the rest of the season.
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Very nice! :thumbsup:
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Wow, that is an awesome deer! Congrats!
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I often say "you dont kill great deer by shooting good ones", I've never killed a great deer until now!
Last season I passed over 60 bucks, eating my tag. I didn't regret it then and certainly don't now!
I'm fortunate to live in a place where unlimited antlerless deer can be taken but only one antlered. I did take 5 does last year, and had no taxidermy bills... :)
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Congratulations on an Outstanding Buck!!!
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Mercy what a crown! Congrats on a fine hunt and a fine animal!
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Great story Joe and super deer. Everything about the story screams what I know about you; good decisions, competent hunter, and enthusiasm for bowhunting and the quarry!
Very deserving!
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Congrats Joe, that is one awesome deer!!
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Outstanding! I need to start hunting with you, sounds like you've got a heck of a spot!
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Congrats. That's a great animal.
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What a great hunt. Congrats on a awesome deer. Interesting how he didn't react to the first shot.
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very nice, once in a lifetime drop tine.
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Awesome animal sir!
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Awful nice buck!!!RC
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Congrats,sounds like a great day.
Randy
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WOW!!! Deer of a lifetime right there my friend Congrats. Joe
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Incredable buck Joe, congrats!
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Joe is one of the best hunters I know. Stoked for you Brother, great deer.
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Awesome deer Joe! I still can't stop looking at it! I couldn't imagine seeing a deer like that in the woods much less killing it!
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Congratulations he is a beauty!
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Congratulations!!!
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Dang! Nice buck!
Great pictures too. Good job.
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:clapper: Congrats on a BIG bodied brute! Wow!
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congrats on a life time deer !!!!!
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Thanks everyone! I'm still on an adrenaline rush!
I've never had a deer not react to the hit like this one. That's why I desperately wanted to get another one in him.
The arrow went through him like butter.
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Wow! Awesome beast.
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Dream Buck! Good shootin'!
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Congrats!!!!
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Congrats, thanks for sharing your hunt.
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Joe,
Just an awesome deer. I can't even imagine something like that coming in front of me. Hope you can tag out, doesn't sound like it will be much of a problem.
again, well deserved!
Jeff
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Congrats on a great hunt.Very nice buck.
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Congrats on one heck of a deer
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Far more than just a Kodak flash moment.
Congrats!!!!!
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Great animal and great shooting. Happy for you sir sounds like your waiting paid off.
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WOW, what a deer! Congrats!
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What.A. Buck. Great shot as well!
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I'm pretty sure that's as good as it gets!
Congratulation.
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Beautiful buck, congrats!
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COngrats on a fine buck.
TK
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Congratulations sir.....deer of a lifetime!!
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Excellent :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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WOW!!!
Congrats :)
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Thank you all, I am still in awe! It can't get any better for sure. Except when my wife or daughter gets one similar!
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Congratulations ... the over used phrase " buck of a life time " certainly is appropriate for that beautiful buck. I cannot imagine how I would feel drawing on a buck as awesome as that. Truly magnificent.
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Congrats...!! What an awesome animal..!!
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What a buck! Congratulations. Got er done.
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Awesome way to start the season, congrats! :thumbsup:
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OMG!!!!!! Congratulations on a fantastic deer. :thumbsup:
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Just awwwesome! :notworthy:
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Congratulations, Sir. That's quite a buck!
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Awesome! My dream buck would be a double droptine! Congrates to you. :clapper:
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Great day! Great deer! Great job! Wow.....
David
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Joe, great buck! Looks like the Herway is serving you well.
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Awesome! Congrats :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Congrats on that sweet buck! I finally killed a droptine buck a few years ago down in New Mexico and when my buddy sent it to me, it never arrived. Been hunting for the next one ever since! Maybe someday...
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yikes
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congrats on a great deer.
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Very very nice congratulations on a very nice buck :thumbsup: :clapper:
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Seriously...take up golf !!! It's all down hill from there.
Congrats. That is a deer if ten lifetimes.
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Congrats a stunning buck!
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And to think that I had the opportunity to hunt for velvet bucks in Western KY the first of September. Too many previos obligations! I will not make that mistake again!
Congrats on a fantastic deer! I applaude your patience and diligence in holding off for the perfect shot. It truely paid off!
Bob C
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WOW - all I can say!!!
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Wow, awesome deer. You get a great big congrats!!
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wow, what a buck!
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That's a tremendous buck, one that anyone would be very proud of, congrats!
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You sir are one bad bad man.. That is a dream buck of a life time. Congrats!! Patience pays off.
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Great buck and great job with the pictures!!!
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Awesome!
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Great deer, Congrats!!!!
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:thumbsup: :archer2:
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Nearly speechless here ...
50 yard heart shot - WOW!
Double drop-tine brute - WOW X2!!
Holding youself together to make 2 lethal shots on that deer - WOW X3!!!
I'm sure I've got another "wow" somewhere but for now I'm going back to page 1 and stare at the pictures a while.
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Congrats on a really nice buck.
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Nice shootin'!
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Holly $#!+ Congrats!
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that is an AWESOME buck, congratz!
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Unbelievable buck !!! Congrats !
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Great deer
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I'm proud for you and I don't even know you. That is a great buck!
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Thanks everyone, I'm still amazed myself, and can't stop looking at him! I was pleasantly surprised when I pulled my camera card up the ridge from where I took him, and had a pic of him a few hours before I shot him!
(http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee423/joelacefield/Trailcameras/joe2012ddlr.jpg)
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Unbelievable! Congratulations....
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Don't forget where that tree is!!! :scared: :archer2:
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:scared: A guy goes on vacation and TOTALY misses this thread untill the pic pops up top :knothead:
The think the hanging velvet was your saving grace...................theres no way I could have pulled it together knowing he had TWO HUGE CLUB DROPPERS :eek:
I love huntiung early season whitetails, and you brother took full advantage :clapper:
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thats awesome good for you.
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Unreal, great job!
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Congrats on a really great buck!!
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WOW! What a wonderful buck. It pays to be patient doesn't it! Great job and great shooting. How much did he weigh? Any idea, he looks pretty solid and heavy for an "early" buck.
Harry
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WOWZER!!! Congrats!!!
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Ladies and gentlemen, the bar has just been raised. What a dandy buck! Congratulations.
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Wow...how'd I miss this one? Great buck, congrats!
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Dream Buck!! nice work!
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All I can say is WOW!
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Originally posted by Takedown:
WOW! What a wonderful buck. It pays to be patient doesn't it! Great job and great shooting. How much did he weigh? Any idea, he looks pretty solid and heavy for an "early" buck.
Harry
He field dressed 172 pounds, would have been over 200 in another month or so.. They are the heaviest here in mid-late October
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CONGRATS buck of a life time that is for sure.
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WOW! What a deer! Congratulations on the trophy of a lifetime!
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once in a lifetime. very awesome
God Bless,
Nathan
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Headed to Western Kentucky October 23rd! Former Bear Rep Tom Lutz invited me out to hunt with him ,and stay at his home. I am honored to have this opportunity. If I don't harvest my first deer with a bow on this trip, at least I will be in good company.
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What a deer , CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!
,,,Sam,,,,
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Congrats on a wonderful trophy! Wow! :eek:
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Awesome story to match shooting of the same caliber!
thanks for sharing...a hunt of a lifetime!
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Glenn
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Wow! enough said.
Jeff
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Thanks again everyone! I'm still amazed and can't quit smiling!
Shane Reed, you have a good week to hunt, I've met Tom, you should have a great time!
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Congrates on a wonderful buck!!!
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Congrats Bro,
It don't get no better than that.
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Beautiful!
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WOW what a great buck! :thumbsup:
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OMG awesome buck! :thumbsup:
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What an amazing animal. A great trophy with any weapon, but taking him with a trad is just a perfect ending. Congrats on a once in a lifetime buck!
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Bill Cooper measured him this week, as I can't officially measure my own. It was determined the droptines are actually the ends of the main beams, he grossed 170 3/8 and netted 161 1/8. He is incuding him in NA Whitetail next summer.
If he was measured NT, and I rough scored him both ways, he would have netted 165 and change as NT...
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BAM!!!!!!!
Congrats !!!!!!!
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Whoah baby!
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Great buck!!!!!
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Wow, that's a really nice buck, congrats
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Super congrats.Deer of a lifetime.
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No deer like that around here. I sure wish there was. Congrats !
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Wow! :thumbsup:
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Thanks again everyone! The taxidermist finished the mount this week. I'm very pleased!
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That is one fine animal! And the is artwork superb! Truely something to cherish. Congratulations!!
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Wow Joe that's a nice one. :scared: :scared: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clapper: :clapper: God bless.
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What a buck!! That's a great Kentucky trophy. That Herway bow is really nice.
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That is one fine animal there!
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Heres the other angle.
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Looks awesome Joe! Congrats bro!
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Hey Joe, that is a truly remarkable deer. Just a beauty.
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Great job by your taxidermist on a great buck.