Congratulations on a nice one!
I have a similar size forky and a bit smaller spike enticing me behind and below the house, as the season just opened again yesterday...
However, I also have a monster 4x4 cruising the property here and near-by.. I don't get to see Bucks this big very often, as they usually are very nocturnal ..The rut is still holding out and so am I..
I hope I'll soon be posting pictures as nice as these you have just presented to all of us.
Thanks' for the great pictures and again.. Congratulations on a great buck.
I'm not sure guys not familiar with Blacktails, can realize the feat you have accomplished. Great Job!
Gene