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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Nov 15, 2020 10:02:29 GMT -5
Several years ago, I killed a nice 10 point on a day just like today. He was moving into a sinkhole in the woods at about 2 PM. I don't know if he was seeking shelter from the wind or checking the low spots for does.
I have to get down here in a bit though for lunch with my parents. Will be back out this evening.
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Post by schall53 on Nov 15, 2020 10:05:40 GMT -5
95 grain Nosler ballistic tip. Don't get me wrong, the deer is stone cold dead but I'd like 2 bigger holes in the future. I switched to Barnes TSX bullets in my .243 and I'm not looking back. Running them 3250-3300 fps. That’s the same thing I use, never failed me yet.
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Post by schall53 on Nov 15, 2020 10:09:40 GMT -5
Well I finished up my buck quest this evening. My daughter and I went back to the tower blind we were in this morning. To be honest I tried talking into a different blind but she had a “feeling “ about it. It was just dead out there. We hadn’t seen squat. With 25 minutes to go she was on lookout duty when something caught my eye walking right next to the blind. All i saw was rack walking away. I jumped up to grab her crossbow to get into position for her but quickly realized he wasn’t stopping in the small plot at all. I reached over for the muzzleloader and she said get’m dad he’s going to get away. I slung the window open hard enough it stopped him and he turned looking right at us. Took the shot but of course wasn’t sure with the smoke and felt I had hurried it. Gave him about 5 minutes and I crept down to just find any sign he had been hit. Found decent blood and continued on. He went about 125 yards through the nastiest stuff on the property. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a buck in this area with a body so big. Now time to concentrate on her first one completely. imgur.com/a/PwCNebzWow look at that neck! Congratulations!
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Post by firstwd on Nov 15, 2020 10:10:58 GMT -5
Brother is in a blind overlooking a deep valley the deer use to stay out of the wind. He just text me and said 5 trees have gone down so far this morning and 2 went down as he was texting me. He's done and headed to the house. ***Update*** 8th one before he could get out of the blind or me finish the last post. 10 before he could get completely out. He's in the cabin for the day.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Nov 15, 2020 10:44:03 GMT -5
I passed on this morning. Woke up to rain and then the wind really picked up. Stood on the back deck and watched some big limbs fall. I don’t mind missing a day like today. Plus resting up for the park hunt tomorrow. I know if I kill I will have at least a 3 hour drag to get it out. Last time was over 5 hours.
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Post by bullseye69 on Nov 15, 2020 11:01:17 GMT -5
Was gonna try to make it to 11ish but storm came faster than I had hoped. So pulled the plug for today.
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Post by onebentarrow on Nov 15, 2020 11:08:12 GMT -5
I have 3 pictures of the recovered deer with the dog and handler. Would some one post them for me. I would like to recognize the dog and handler.
Onebentarrow
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Post by bullseye69 on Nov 15, 2020 11:11:29 GMT -5
Just had 3 bucks chasing 2 does. Grunting and chasing in circles. Couldn't get a shot of at any of them. Lmao Those 2 does with 3 bucks in tow just wouldn't freakin stop. I yelled at the top of my lungs but to no avail. Little buck was in third, med size was 4th and big one was lagging behind. I was on him till I ran out of window.
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Post by bullseye69 on Nov 15, 2020 11:13:40 GMT -5
I have 3 pictures of the recovered deer with the dog and handler. Would some one post them for me. I would like to recognize the dog and handler. Onebentarrow Pm sent
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Post by bullseye69 on Nov 15, 2020 11:24:18 GMT -5
I have 3 pictures of the recovered deer with the dog and handler. Would some one post them for me. I would like to recognize the dog and handler. Onebentarrow Here they are!
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Post by onebentarrow on Nov 15, 2020 11:33:58 GMT -5
I have 3 pictures of the recovered deer with the dog and handler. Would some one post them for me. I would like to recognize the dog and handler. Onebentarrow Here they are! Thank you I said it In My last post but will say it again. I would never have recovered the deer with out that dog and handler. They did great and the recovery is 100% theirs and because of them. Thank you bullseye69 for the picture post
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2020 11:34:09 GMT -5
Well I finished up my buck quest this evening. My daughter and I went back to the tower blind we were in this morning. To be honest I tried talking into a different blind but she had a “feeling “ about it. It was just dead out there. We hadn’t seen squat. With 25 minutes to go she was on lookout duty when something caught my eye walking right next to the blind. All i saw was rack walking away. I jumped up to grab her crossbow to get into position for her but quickly realized he wasn’t stopping in the small plot at all. I reached over for the muzzleloader and she said get’m dad he’s going to get away. I slung the window open hard enough it stopped him and he turned looking right at us. Took the shot but of course wasn’t sure with the smoke and felt I had hurried it. Gave him about 5 minutes and I crept down to just find any sign he had been hit. Found decent blood and continued on. He went about 125 yards through the nastiest stuff on the property. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a buck in this area with a body so big. Now time to concentrate on her first one completely. imgur.com/a/PwCNebzThat's a very nice buck. Congrats
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Post by bullseye69 on Nov 15, 2020 11:35:12 GMT -5
Thank you I said it In My last post but will say it again. I would never have recovered the deer with out that dog and handler. They did great and the recovery is 100% theirs and because of them. Thank you bullseye69 for the picture post No problem. Congratulations to all!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2020 11:36:13 GMT -5
Found him. I will explain the damage. Bullet entered 1 1/2 inches right of the tuff of hair on chest(unbeknownst to me he was slightly quartering) it went thru breast bone,my right to left knocking a hole in left ribs and skin you could see his heart thru literally The bullet then traveled down the rib cage missing both heart and lungs but both lungs were very badly bruised. It hit the liver destroying over a quarter of it and proceeding in to the ponch. There was no exit so I may find the bullet when I process When I dressed him the tracker could not believe the damage compared to the distance he went. Take a guess befor you read more. From the spot he was shot to the spot the dog found him was right at 3/4 mile. I would never have found him with out the dog. That dog hit that track and never missed a beat went right to him even with all the twists and turns the deer made. The gentleman that brought the dog came down from Michigan. His name is Joseph Coe,I have his no if some one needs it. Took him an hour. He brought his cousin with him. They loaded the deer on my atv and once back at camp we unloaded it to take pictures. They offered to field dress it but I declined. They did stay and support the deer till I was dune then loaded it in the car for me. You could not ask for a better dog or handler I think they are top notch. Onebentarrow Awesome and can't beat a well trained dog noise.
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Post by featherduster on Nov 15, 2020 11:48:05 GMT -5
Grandson and I walked out to the shoothouse in 53 degree temps with no rain and a light west wind. It was so warm we slid open the windows and enjoyed the breeze which in no time became very gusty. We stayed for 4 hours enjoying the heavy winds, rolling clouds and dropping temps. We didn't see any deer but then again we didn't expect to it was just another great opportunity to spend time with my grandson.
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Post by bill9068 on Nov 15, 2020 11:56:52 GMT -5
Didn’t hunt this morning due to the wind. I get up at 6:45 and after getting dressed look out the window and a nice 8 point is walking 25 yards from the house. He stopped and grazed on my lawn for a few and walked into the woods.
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Post by bowonlykindofguy1 on Nov 15, 2020 12:01:43 GMT -5
Only seen the 2 deer this morning
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Post by firstwd on Nov 15, 2020 12:12:37 GMT -5
We have had so many trees and lines down the fire departments ran out of manpower and our officers have only been able to made it to about half of the calls.
It's a bit crazy out there.
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Post by popcornridgevevay on Nov 15, 2020 12:20:56 GMT -5
We moved to down in a bowl in a bottom to get out of the wind. Saw two about 10:30, nothing else. Wind in brutal up top. Light wind down in the bottom.
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Post by solocam79 on Nov 15, 2020 12:27:45 GMT -5
They r saying 25 mph winds by 9. Nothing close to that yet Come on up here....you'll loose your hat! I just got done chasing my hat all the way across the grocery store parking lot. Lol
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