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Author Topic: Thanks Uncle Barry  (Read 566 times)

Offline Steve Leffler

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Thanks Uncle Barry
« on: November 25, 2010, 05:53:00 PM »
3 years ago my dad and I received permission to hunt a great farm.  It was a long way from VT so scouting was limited to a 1/2 day when we arrived and then between sits.  I always brought a climber and would use observations while hunting to try and home in on the deer.  The first year we hunted there I nearly shot a really big 11 point but he saw me in the tree.  Since then I have seen a number of nice bucks but could never put all the pieces together.  I had good satellite photos of the farm and spent a lot of time last summer looking at the pics and trying to figure out where I should put my stands.  In August, I sent Barry an email with a plea for help.  I included the satellite photos and all the observations of where I saw the deer.  I drew some lines on the pics with deer trails and observed movement.

Offline Steve Leffler

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2010, 05:57:00 PM »
Barry sent back an unbelievably detailed reply.   From looking at the photos he predicted buck movement, wind direction and what looked to be the best locations for various winds.  I replied with a couple more questions and he quickly answered.  The locations he indicated were close to where I had been but seemed to play the wind or expected movement better than where I had been sitting.

Offline Steve Leffler

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2010, 06:00:00 PM »
When we arrived at the farm, a quick scouting trip helped me locate stand sites in Barry's recommended locations.  There wasn't really more sign in the new spots but I had faith....I hung the stands.  I had good stands up for North and South winds.

Offline Steve Leffler

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2010, 06:04:00 PM »
On the 3rd day of our trip I caught this guy cruising for does at 10:30 in the morning.  It looked like he had read Barry's email and decided to follow the script.  A 15 yard shot and he was all mine.   Thanks Uncle Barry for your help.  It was a great hunt!

 

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2010, 06:10:00 PM »
Congrats, its great when a plan comes together.

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2010, 06:11:00 PM »
Super buck and way to work it all out!  Must feel good to get it done.  Congrats!
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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2010, 06:13:00 PM »
Nice deer sir!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2010, 06:15:00 PM »
Nice!!
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Offline Fritz

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2010, 06:35:00 PM »
Too cool! Congrats on a great buck!   :notworthy:  to Uncle Barry! Man has scary big buck skills!  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2010, 06:35:00 PM »
Nice deer Steve! The devil is in the details. I'm not saying UB is the devil, but he's a good one to have on your side!
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Offline Shinken

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2010, 06:37:00 PM »
AWESOME!

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2010, 07:13:00 PM »
Steve: My pleasure to help a friend. I applaud your persistence. Good job and congratulations. By the way, I like that droptine coming off the right mainbeam in your photo. Ha. UB

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2010, 07:29:00 PM »
Nice buck Steve!
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2010, 07:37:00 PM »
That's the first thing I thought when I saw the photo, UB...then I wiped my glasses and oh, its his bowtip. :biglaugh:  

Beautiful buck, Steve.

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2010, 07:52:00 PM »
Great buck and good job by your "Uncle"...  Now ya have a better feel for what going on...

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2010, 09:36:00 PM »
Nice job.  I've been so close the last couple of years it scary.  I'm trying to hold out for a nice buck and I'll continue to do the same.  Just having the encounters with big bucks gets me excited.  I better get a hold of Barry and have him look my maps over.LOL  Way to go Steve.

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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2010, 07:19:00 AM »
Thats a great buck Steve.  Way to work it out!  As for Wensel boys, they continue to spread the love - great guys!!!
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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2010, 07:42:00 AM »
:clapper:   very nice.   Something tells me Barry just got about 300 e-mails with sattelite photos.    :biglaugh:
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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #18 on: November 26, 2010, 07:48:00 AM »
Congrats for your buck.I am really impressed from all the knowledge the twins have about WTs.
I think it is their love for the sport and their attention to the details with intelligence osservations during all those years.
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Re: Thanks Uncle Barry
« Reply #19 on: November 26, 2010, 07:53:00 AM »
Congrats Steve! Hope your season back home goes as well. Todd
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