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Title: I just Love October!!!!!!!!
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 26, 2015, 03:08:00 PM
:archer:
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Post by: KAZ on October 26, 2015, 03:13:00 PM
:saywhat:    :campfire:
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Post by: Homey88 on October 26, 2015, 03:15:00 PM
Can't wait!!!  :campfire:
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 26, 2015, 04:31:00 PM
Im not sure where to start with this one  


I guess this story started about a month ago with the decision to replace the fence along our farm was made. If you live or have lived on a farm with livestock you know that fencing is always on the list of things that need to be done    :scared:       :confused:    
I woudnt have believed it if i hadnt of seen it!!!!!!!
This isnt a flat straight fence, we are on the bluffs of the Mississippi so its alot of up and down.  These guys where machines    :notworthy:
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 26, 2015, 04:45:00 PM
This is what their operation looked like....

  The boys were having fun watching the process.

Little did I know that I would have a memorable hunt a few days latter just 75 yards out in front of them   :thumbsup:
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Post by: fnshtr on October 26, 2015, 04:47:00 PM
:campfire:
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 26, 2015, 05:01:00 PM
Here are a couple of pics of the finished product.

Illinois is in the background....
I just love the view from our farm!!!!

  After clearing out the fence line in this section it took down the cover between us and the neighbors house as you can see in the pic.....
The deer didn't seam to mind    :goldtooth:      

Friday came and with rain in the forecast I had decided to take a "Rain Check"  .......
As the day wore on though it looked more and more like it would break up about 4 o'clock, just in time for a hunt,
and with the recent rain I thought that the bucks might be up on their feet freshening their scrapes......

The plan was formed and I was off for my newly set stand down front.
Now this Big Red Oak that I would be hunting over is the same Oak that I hunted out of as a first year bowhunter at age 14.
Wooden steps nailed to the tree with a 2x6 wedged in between the trunk and a limb as my seat, this spot provided me with my first shot at a deer.
16 years ago and remember it like yesterday. I never found that first deer I shot out of that Big Oak and so I was determined to make meat from this spot!

  This is the Big Oak that's in front of me that I hunted out of, you can see the horizontal lines in the trunk where the wooden steps used to be.
   

Just like 16 years before this was a damp drizzly night and very quit out.
I was in my stand by 5:15 and trying to cool down from my walk from the house, I finally got settled in at about 5:30 and with some owls hooting back and forth across the ridges I was enjoying being out in my familiar spot.

I let out a series of grunts about 5:45 and then again at six. Soon after my last series I was answered by fairly deep grunt, and then another
I thought to myself " Self, THAT WAS A GRUNT"!!!!!!!!!!
It was out in front of me about 40 yards but with heavy underbrush, he was completely invisible to me.
I heard what I thought was foot steps in the damp leaves and then I see a tree shake about 30 yards out as he rubs on it and then here he comes!!! I have my Binos on him as he emerges from the brush at 20 yards and with his head down I make the assessment that he's 2 1/2 and that I would not shoot him.   :dunno:  

( the trail he walks in on is in the pic of the Big Oak )
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 26, 2015, 05:11:00 PM
He breaks to my left and climbs a little ridge/knoll that will put him in my sweet 12 yard shooting window and Im only 6 or 7 feet above him in elevation.   :readit:    :confused:    :help:    

Im mindful of the past history with this spot, that this was October 23rd my late dads birthday, my family was here to partake in the celebration.....
I pulled out my grunt tube and with a very soft grunt directed away from him, he turned and walked right back down the "Shooters Ridge"

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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 26, 2015, 05:14:00 PM
Just drawing on him minutes earlier I was prepared for the same opportunity but only in reverse. He obliged and stopped to rub the same bush,
I picked my spot, drew and released
 >>>------------>

Its a thing of beauty when you see your arrow arc towards and then disappear into the spot that you had only moments before burned a hole there with your eyes......

     :archer:
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 26, 2015, 05:16:00 PM
He was off like a shot and after what seemed like a 40 yard dash, all was quit.

Phone calls were made and text msgs sent, there was a blood trail to follow and there was a prize waiting at the end   :thumbsup:

 
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 26, 2015, 05:21:00 PM
The celebration began, it was great to share it with Thad and my boys!!!!!!

As we began to pull him around to look at him and take pics it was obvious that he wasn't a young deer!
He was HEAVY    :knothead:  

I miss judged him at first but I sure am glad he gave me a second chance    :archer2:  

I thanked God for the blessing of this hunt and for the many pounds of meat that he will provide for our family...

Lots to be thankful for!!!!

He is My Provider!!!!

 
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on October 26, 2015, 05:25:00 PM
Well done sir...

,,Sam,,
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 26, 2015, 05:31:00 PM
The boys did a great job tracking him, often seeing the next blood before I did   :campfire:    

  It was great to have everyone there to celebrate

  He had a BIG body!!!!

  I Just LOVE OCTOBER!!!!!!   :archer:
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Post by: Big Ed on October 26, 2015, 05:36:00 PM
Awesome!!
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Post by: awbowman on October 26, 2015, 05:46:00 PM
Great story.  Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Izzy on October 26, 2015, 05:51:00 PM
What a bruiser. Way to share with the family.
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Post by: huckbuck on October 26, 2015, 05:52:00 PM
Nice Pictures.....enjoyed. Thanks.
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Post by: Jayrod on October 26, 2015, 06:04:00 PM
Wonderful story and a fine buck!!!!Congrats love the kids with you doesn't get any better   :clapper:  :clapper:
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Post by: drewsbow on October 26, 2015, 06:31:00 PM
great buck , congrats
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Post by: DennyK on October 26, 2015, 07:16:00 PM
What a Beautiful Buck, Congratulations!

Denny
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Post by: PICKNGRIN on October 26, 2015, 07:27:00 PM
Congrats on your Iowa Brute!!
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Post by: vintage-bears on October 26, 2015, 07:33:00 PM
What a horse!
Congratulations
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Post by: David Brent on October 26, 2015, 07:39:00 PM
Dannnnng Nice Deer. Pass that up once? Oh my. Congratulations!!!
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Post by: EL Mejor on October 26, 2015, 07:49:00 PM
Great job getting it done ....Cool story ,nice pics...Congrats
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Post by: kennyb on October 26, 2015, 08:00:00 PM
Way to go Benjamin! Congrats on a fine buck!

Kenny
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Post by: Homey88 on October 26, 2015, 08:03:00 PM
Wow! What a great story and a tremendous buck! Congrats to you!
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Post by: Bernie B. on October 26, 2015, 08:16:00 PM
Probably the best "hunting story" of the season so far!  Great pictures and an awesome buck.  You definitely made the right decision!  Congratulations!     :clapper:

Bernie
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Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on October 26, 2015, 08:18:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :archer:
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Post by: Sockrsblur on October 26, 2015, 08:24:00 PM
Awesome buck! Well done  :)
  :campfire:
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Post by: hitman on October 26, 2015, 08:26:00 PM
Really a nice buck. Congrats
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on October 26, 2015, 08:32:00 PM
Real nice buck.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: joe ashton on October 26, 2015, 09:16:00 PM
Dang that is a big deer.  Good job.
Good looking helpers Too!!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on October 26, 2015, 09:28:00 PM
Congrats.  I loved the story!  Great Buck.
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on October 26, 2015, 10:17:00 PM
Great story and Buck!
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Post by: KyStickbow on October 26, 2015, 10:24:00 PM
Nice deer...congrats!
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Post by: John146 on October 26, 2015, 10:26:00 PM
Fantastic brother!!! Great memory made right there.
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Post by: Paul Cousineau on October 26, 2015, 10:59:00 PM
Great story! Congrats, and good on you for bringing your boys.
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Post by: Ray Lyon on October 27, 2015, 05:16:00 AM
Beautiful deer. Congratulations and thanks for bringing us along.
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Post by: Hopewell Tom on October 27, 2015, 05:39:00 AM
Good second decision!
Great experience all around. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 27, 2015, 08:43:00 AM
Thanks all for your fine comments   :campfire:
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Post by: KAZ on October 27, 2015, 01:35:00 PM
Well done Ben... Wish I could have been there!   :campfire:
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Post by: Stump73 on October 27, 2015, 01:38:00 PM
Wow what a big buck. Congratulations!
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Post by: Fritz on October 27, 2015, 02:12:00 PM
Very nice buck! Congrats.
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Post by: bow loving man on October 27, 2015, 02:18:00 PM
Congrats, very well done!  Love that you included your boys...cherish those times!
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 27, 2015, 02:21:00 PM
Nice Brother congrats!
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Post by: DDawg on October 27, 2015, 02:25:00 PM
Nice Buck!  Here in North Georgia we would not have to worry about even thinking of passing on something that nice   :archer:
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 27, 2015, 02:34:00 PM
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Originally posted by DDawg:
Nice Buck!  Here in North Georgia we would not have to worry about even thinking of passing on something that nice    :knothead:  to help me put things in proper perspective......

But when you see ones that dwarf this guy on your trail cams all summer it makes a guy    :confused:    :rolleyes:    :help:

Im learning to shoot when it feels right and enjoy the blessings of the moment   :archer:
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Post by: Longbowlogan on October 27, 2015, 02:40:00 PM
Great story and nice buck! It's fun to share times like that with family and friends, good work!
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Post by: Fritz on October 27, 2015, 03:19:00 PM
Very nice buck! Congrats.
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Post by: Tsalt on October 27, 2015, 06:11:00 PM
What that's a bruiser buck!!  Glad he came back and followed the script!  Great story and pics too.. thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Yellow Dog on October 27, 2015, 06:23:00 PM
Thanks for sharing your story. Great buck   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: CoachBGriff on October 27, 2015, 06:29:00 PM
Great story!  

The pics were an awesome touch!

Thanks and congrats!
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Post by: DanielB89 on October 29, 2015, 06:23:00 PM
Goodness!  What a huge bodied deer!
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Post by: goingoldskool on October 29, 2015, 06:37:00 PM
Very nice!congratulations on a beautiful buck!

God bless

Rodd
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Post by: on October 29, 2015, 06:42:00 PM
Awesome tale and great buck!

Congrats,

Bisch
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Post by: ymountainman on October 29, 2015, 08:34:00 PM
Good looking Boys! Nice Buck too, Congrats!
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Post by: Jakeemt on October 29, 2015, 10:42:00 PM
Nice buck and great story man.
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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on October 30, 2015, 01:41:00 AM
That was a great story ending with a great buck! Thanks for taking us along.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Spitz2 on October 30, 2015, 03:22:00 AM
congrats !!!
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Post by: mparks on October 30, 2015, 07:24:00 AM
Great pics and story.  Glad you included the details about the fence project and history of the land.  Made for a great read! Thanks.
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Post by: LookMomNoSights on October 30, 2015, 08:17:00 AM
What a great buck!!!   Thanks for sharing!
Congrats to you Sir!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: hitmantoto on November 02, 2015, 06:01:00 AM
Congratulations
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Post by: Jerry Russell on November 02, 2015, 08:31:00 AM
Love it.
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Post by: ebeard on November 02, 2015, 11:02:00 AM
Awesome deer, and a great story.  Congrats!
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Post by: Altiman94 on November 28, 2015, 12:23:00 PM
So awesome, great story!  Not sure how I missed this first go around.  I was cruising the Highlights 2015 and came across the full thread!  Nice!!
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Post by: BRONZ on November 28, 2015, 01:43:00 PM
"He is My Provider!!!!"

Amen brother! Great buck, pics, and story!!
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Post by: BRONZ on November 28, 2015, 01:45:00 PM
"He is My Provider!!!!"

Amen brother! Great buck, pics, and story!!
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Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 28, 2015, 07:25:00 PM
Now that's a great buck, great story, great picks and a great ending congrat Ben!!!

Beautiful place and it's going to look awesome next year all the work you have put into it. Love seeing the kids out there tracking and enjoying your success as a family. Mine grew up the same way and there grown up now but the feelings of each successful hunt and helping each other hasen't changed a bit.

You done good buddy!   :bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:    

Tracy
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on November 28, 2015, 08:20:00 PM
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Originally posted by BRONZ:
"He is My Provider!!!!"

Amen brother! Great buck, pics, and story!!
Thanks Bronz!
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on November 28, 2015, 08:26:00 PM
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Originally posted by K.S.TRAPPER:
Now that's a great buck, great story, great picks and a great ending congrat Ben!!!

Beautiful place and it's going to look awesome next year all the work you have put into it. Love seeing the kids out there tracking and enjoying your success as a family. Mine grew up the same way and there grown up now but the feelings of each successful hunt and helping each other hasen't changed a bit.

You done good buddy!    :bigsmyl:      :thumbsup:    


Tracy
Thanks Tracy, looking forward to many years of hunting with my boys!!!!