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My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 18:44:38 GMT -5

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With all the warm weather I just couldn't see making trips to Illinois every morning so I stayed in Indiana today. Last year's EHD and lack of good bucks on our trail cameras made me worry about hunting in Indiana this year.

I went to the "Happy Stand" this morning. A stand that has produced year in and year out for Dad & I. Around 8 a.m. I had a doe behind me and feeding my way. She started looking behind her and I heard the loudest and longest grunt I've ever heard. The buck appeared about 50 yards away and at 1st I thought he was a 1 1/2. He continued my way and grunting long and loud. When he was 25 yards and facing me I could tell he was a good buck.

All of a sudden he "snort wheezed". I looked for another buck behind the thicket he came out of but I never saw or heard another buck. The buck continued grunting loud and long. The buck also jumped at the doe several times but never really chased her. Finally after 10 minutes he presented a 20 yard shot.
The PSE X-Force and Slick-Tricks did their job. He ran about 100 yards.

He's not the biggest buck in the woods but after a very disappointing 2007 season I'm glad to get him. Hopefully Illinois will be even better!

Thanks to Dad and my buddy Wayne for the help.

Last Edit: Nov 4, 2008 19:21:37 GMT -5 by Woody Williams

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jgrimm Major Contributor Posts: 623	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 19:46:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jgrimm on Nov 4, 2008 19:46:03 GMT -5 Nice one, congrats!!!

daworz Major Contributor Posts: 1,637	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 19:50:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daworz on Nov 4, 2008 19:50:13 GMT -5 He's a nice Buck Woodmaster? I know how you feel 07 was horrible for me as well.
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bomonster Major Contributor Posts: 402	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 20:06:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bomonster on Nov 4, 2008 20:06:32 GMT -5 Nice buck. Where do you hunt in Il.
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raporter Major Contributor Posts: 4,631	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 20:07:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by raporter on Nov 4, 2008 20:07:30 GMT -5 Nice buck, congrats.
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woodmaster Major Contributor GO IRISH! Posts: 939	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 20:43:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by woodmaster on Nov 4, 2008 20:43:13 GMT -5 Nov 4, 2008 20:06:32 GMT -5 bomonster said: Nice buck. Where do you hunt in Il. Around Crossville and Carmi....White county.
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johnc911 Major Contributor Posts: 2,840	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 20:53:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johnc911 on Nov 4, 2008 20:53:06 GMT -5 Very Nice

jajwrigh Major Contributor Posts: 3,507	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 20:55:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jajwrigh on Nov 4, 2008 20:55:38 GMT -5 Great buck and excellent shot placement.
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varmint101 Major Contributor Sloth of the Woods Posts: 1,308	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 20:57:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by varmint101 on Nov 4, 2008 20:57:17 GMT -5 Shoot, that's a nice buck! How old do you think he is? What's your XForce set at? I tried one at 70# and didn't care so much for the draw cycle. Are you using the regular ST's? Looks like a perfect shot. Congratulations.
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mullis56 Major Contributor Posts: 2,273	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 21:10:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mullis56 on Nov 4, 2008 21:10:07 GMT -5 NICE BUCK, CONGRATS! Good luck in ILL., I'm off to there tomorrow!
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fullrut Major Contributor 195 1/8, 162 4/8, 157 0/8, 154 0/8, 152 4/8, 152 1/8 Posts: 1,104	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 21:17:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fullrut on Nov 4, 2008 21:17:19 GMT -5 Looks like you made a good shot. Nice deer, CONGRATS!!!!!!
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dogkiller Guest	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 21:30:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dogkiller on Nov 4, 2008 21:30:15 GMT -5 great buck woodmaster CONGRATS!!

elmo Major Contributor Posts: 823	My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 21:35:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by elmo on Nov 4, 2008 21:35:24 GMT -5 congrats woodmaster that is a very good buck

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My Indiana Deer Nov 4, 2008 22:05:21 GMT -5

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Nov 4, 2008 20:57:17 GMT -5 varmint101 said:

Shoot, that's a nice buck! How old do you think he is?

What's your XForce set at? I tried one at 70# and didn't care so much for the draw cycle. Are you using the regular ST's?

Looks like a perfect shot. Congratulations.

Dad and I guessed him at 3 1/2 yo.

65 lbs. It's the 1st PSE I've ever owned (if you don't count my old AR) and I love it.

I'm using the 100gr. Magnum STs. They truely group just like my fieldpoints and fly like a dream.

Thanks for the congrats everyone.

Last Edit: Nov 5, 2008 7:26:23 GMT -5 by woodmaster

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"We must reject the idea that everytime a law is broken that society is guilty rather than the law breaker" - Pres. Reagan

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dbd870 Global Moderator I'm So Confused Posts: 12,118	My Indiana Deer Nov 5, 2008 5:08:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dbd870 on Nov 5, 2008 5:08:54 GMT -5 Yep I'd guess 3.5 - nice animal; congrats.

wtlhaven Senior Member Posts: 189	My Indiana Deer Nov 5, 2008 6:22:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wtlhaven on Nov 5, 2008 6:22:46 GMT -5 Nice deer..... Congrats!!!!!

booner1331 Major Contributor Posts: 447	My Indiana Deer Nov 5, 2008 9:07:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by booner1331 on Nov 5, 2008 9:07:46 GMT -5 nice buck congrats
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huxbux Guest	My Indiana Deer Nov 5, 2008 19:49:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by huxbux on Nov 5, 2008 19:49:36 GMT -5 Hey, that's a nice one woodmaster, congrats!

powderfinger Major Contributor Posts: 448	My Indiana Deer Nov 5, 2008 19:51:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by powderfinger on Nov 5, 2008 19:51:29 GMT -5 Great buck woodmaster! Good luck in IL

Sasquatch Major Contributor Posts: 9,021	My Indiana Deer Nov 6, 2008 9:52:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sasquatch on Nov 6, 2008 9:52:21 GMT -5 A beauty. Well done.

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