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I finally connected on a buck again after a little bit of a grind the last two seasons since I went to bow hunting only - or at least 99% of the time. It's not my biggest but I'm super proud of this one. I lost a nice doe a couple of weeks ago and have been a little discouraged since. Story: Me and Poobear went out to Wheeler early yesterday morning. We struck out in the morning and decided to hunt a different area in the afternoon. The new area didn't disappoint. We saw a few deer between the two of us but they were just too far out. I noticed this guy on his way in at about 70yds just after 5pm heading straight for my stand. I ranged a spot on the trail out in front of him at 40yds and set my HHA. He cruised right to the spot but wasn't planning on stopping. I gave him the "meh!" and he stopped dead in his tracks. That was a first for me. I let one fly and double-lunged him. He mule-kicked and ran about 60-70yds and piled up. I was pumped to say the least. The work was only beginning at that point. We ended up walking about 3 miles (not including the morning hunt) and had to drag the deer about 3/4 mile back to the truck - 1/4 mile or so was through some mud, swamp, and thick stuff. That 2000 calories lunch from Waffle House didn't last long! A big thanks to Cade for helping me get this deer out! It wasn't easy even for two people. I owe him one big time. I never would have done it by myself. It was 11pm by the time I dropped the deer off at the processor and returned home. Good times! ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/N5K6KMS.jpg)
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Administrator
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"I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call
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Congrats....wish I'd known y'all were out there, I was out there pretty much all day and could have helped with the drag!(at least I would have gotten to see a deer ha)
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“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”
On the distance I like to walk to my stands:
“The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
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"We'll the first man comes along that can read Latin is welcome to rob us,...I'd like the chance to shoot at an educated man once in my life" Gus McCrae
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If you're too busy to hunt or fish.... You're too busy
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LUCK:::; When presistence, dedication, perspiration and preparation meet up with opportunity!!!
- - - - - - - -A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have. Thomas Jeferson - - - - - - - -
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yes sir 
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Thanks, guys! Congrats....wish I'd known y'all were out there, I was out there pretty much all day and could have helped with the drag!(at least I would have gotten to see a deer ha) I sent you a PM. Same to you. Give me shout if you ever need any help as well. I drive a silver Tundra. Stop and say hello sometime.
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Freak of Nature
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Congrats! Yep you let the air out of him.
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Cool deal. 
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Congrats! Those public land hunts can turn into long hours if you kill one.
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Every day's a gift !
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