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First Buck

michigander

michigander

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If you checked out my thread in the unsuccessful section you’ll know that I haven’t started hunting from a saddle yet as I’m still waiting on my mantis, but I like you guys so figured I’d share. Tonight everything came together and I shot my first buck ever.

At about 4:45 this evening I had two does working behind me at about 80 yards. I spun their direction with my rifle, but by the time I got the gun up they had moved through the only shooting lane I had over there. I was feeling a bit discouraged, but I knew more deer were working around this area so I stayed positive.

About 5:30 I saw a big body working out of the brush in front of me and slightly to the right. Then I saw antlers. I got the gun ready and picked out a few shooting lanes in that direction and just waited. I didn’t pay much attention to antler size and just focused on making a good shot. I actually told my dad on the phone he wasn’t a giant, but just a “good buck”.

When I got to the end of the blood trail I called my dad back and said he’s a lot bigger than I thought and I’m gonna need some help. 12 point frame with extra brow tines totaling 14 points if you count em all up. Possibly the biggest buck I’ll ever shoot and just happened to be my first.

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So Tapatalk messed up on me and I thought it didn’t post, if a mod could delete one of these I would appreciate it


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Congratulations!

Are you in EST there in Michigan? 5:30 hunting is a dream this time of year here im Vermont. We go half hour after sunset and yesterday that was 4:46.

After the DST discussion earlier this month I was starting to develop a theory that hunting in more westerly portions of time zones is better. At least in terms of after work hunting. Same full day daylight of course just at different times.

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TNSTAAFL said:
Congratulations!

Are you in EST there in Michigan? 5:30 hunting is a dream this time of year here im Vermont. We go half hour after sunset and yesterday that was 4:46.

After the DST discussion earlier this month I was starting to develop a theory that hunting in more westerly portions of time zones is better. At least in terms of after work hunting. Same full day daylight of course just at different times.

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Yes, Michigan is on EST.
 
ricky racer said:
Yes, Michigan is on EST.
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Yea, shooting time ended at 5:47 last night if I believe. I still miss that extra hour of hunting in the evening, but I guess it could be worse.

Thanks everybody for the congrats. Still have to achieve my other goal for the season of getting by first deer with a bow, but the first buck goal is down and I couldn't be happier right now.
 
michigander said:
If you checked out my thread in the unsuccessful section you’ll know that I haven’t started hunting from a saddle yet as I’m still waiting on my mantis, but I like you guys so figured I’d share. Tonight everything came together and I shot my first buck ever.

At about 4:45 this evening I had two does working behind me at about 80 yards. I spun their direction with my rifle, but by the time I got the gun up they had moved through the only shooting lane I had over there. I was feeling a bit discouraged, but I knew more deer were working around this area so I stayed positive.

About 5:30 I saw a big body working out of the brush in front of me and slightly to the right. Then I saw antlers. I got the gun ready and picked out a few shooting lanes in that direction and just waited. I didn’t pay much attention to antler size and just focused on making a good shot. I actually told my dad on the phone he wasn’t a giant, but just a “good buck”.

When I got to the end of the blood trail I called my dad back and said he’s a lot bigger than I thought and I’m gonna need some help. 12 point frame with extra brow tines totaling 14 points if you count em all up. Possibly the biggest buck I’ll ever shoot and just happened to be my first.

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Congrats man you set the bar pretty high on this one. Well done my friend
 
michigander said:
If you checked out my thread in the unsuccessful section you’ll know that I haven’t started hunting from a saddle yet as I’m still waiting on my mantis, but I like you guys so figured I’d share. Tonight everything came together and I shot my first buck ever.

At about 4:45 this evening I had two does working behind me at about 80 yards. I spun their direction with my rifle, but by the time I got the gun up they had moved through the only shooting lane I had over there. I was feeling a bit discouraged, but I knew more deer were working around this area so I stayed positive.

About 5:30 I saw a big body working out of the brush in front of me and slightly to the right. Then I saw antlers. I got the gun ready and picked out a few shooting lanes in that direction and just waited. I didn’t pay much attention to antler size and just focused on making a good shot. I actually told my dad on the phone he wasn’t a giant, but just a “good buck”.

When I got to the end of the blood trail I called my dad back and said he’s a lot bigger than I thought and I’m gonna need some help. 12 point frame with extra brow tines totaling 14 points if you count em all up. Possibly the biggest buck I’ll ever shoot and just happened to be my first.

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Great job! That’s a trophy worth mounting on the wall. Congratulations!


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