9pt down(nothing huge)

[crazyfarmer]

Made the typical boo boo today hunting this morning. I had this guy come in very early in the morning to within 7 yards of my stand chasing a doe. I made a quick judgement and took the shot. I thought he had slightly more mass. He's still a good buck but not one of the ones I'm after. It just goes to show you that no matter how long you hunt you can judge them all perfectly correct. He's 19inches wide and a 5x4. 2.5 year old buck. He's still going to taste good in the frying pan. I still have 2 more buck tags to fill and they will get bigger

Just feels good getting one on the ground after 23 days of season. He only went 30 yards after the shot with the 3 blade rage. I didnt clean the blood up since he's no beast but he is still a good typical Va buck

Now its time to get very picky...

Here are a few pictures from this morning..




look out bucks.. this guy will be ready next season!

[one shot scott]

42 veiws and no replies, so I will be the first. Congratulations Cf, thats a damn nice buck! Dont downplay it, nothing to be ashamed of!! even if theres bigger roaming your forest. Heck if I had one like that infront of me I'd likely do something stupid and shoot my thumb

Your boy in camo next to the deer is a great picture! Thats something to hang on the wall!

[bob1961]

yeah with two more buck tags get one in da fridge....congrats on a fine looking buck....chit with the size of PA we only get one buck a year.......bob

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[weezy]

Dang he's nice.He looks alot wider than 19.Rack has an nice color to it too.I would have took him in a heartbeat.

[sumner4991]

Ahhhh, CF . . .you went and shot next year's wall hanger this year. I'm planning on doing the same thing when I get the chance.

Good looking pictures. You almost got a grin going on there.

You son is growing, next year he may be shooting your trophies.

Good looking buck, I don't care what you say.

[OkXbowHunter]

Good going CF! Glad to see you finally pull the trigger on one, I know it's been a long dry spell for ya. That's a nice buck to break the ice with

[sumner4991]

I didnt clean the blood up

Reminds me . . .I was driving home this a.m. from some errands around 11 a.m. A young deer had been hit by a green Ford Mustang. So, there I am, in a traffic jam. I get to the scene of the crime . . .there lays the deer, 50 yards ahead the car is pulled over. A line of traffic for over a mile. Must have happened within 15-20 minutes. It's busy that time of day around this shopping area.

Anyway, there's already 15 ravens at the site taking care of business. As I drove by, one big raven took a bite out of one eye. The others had started on the butt cheeks.

I know, it's a ugly scene . . .none the less, I had to chuckle. . .there had to be 100 kids with PETA parents passing by this scene. I knew the city crowd wasn't enjoying nature at it's finest. Probably some nightmares going on right now.

[strider23]

Congrats on that buck. The thing that confused you on the disproportionate size was due to that whole Time Space Continuum thing.....Well, whatever, I would've still shot it.

My oldest son will be 4yrs of age before fall hunt of next year. I'm hoping to take him with me to sit in a Rhino blind that I recently picked up here on the forum. I'll just have to wait and see how patient he'll by next fall.

[vixenmaster]

Congrats on taking a nice deer

[ninepointer]

I like it!

[MADMAX2]

CONGRATS!!

[Crispy]

Congrats CF!

[wabi]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[secret]

Congrats!!!!! .... Keep them coming!

[crazyfarmer]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Just feels good to break the ice after a few weeks. I'm not downplaying him by any means. I'm very happy with him and as said I'm thinking about putting the picture of my son up beside his board mount when I get that finished. Bucks are finally moving good here. Everyone says a full moon is bad timing but I love it. Mornings are unreal on a full moon. The bigger deer still are not moving during daylight any here. Next weeks highs will be in the 80s so that will slow things down a bit. Onething about the area I got this one is that 2 clubs hunt it later on with dogs so his chances would have been slim anyway. He's still a very good buck for our area out here. I know my son was thrilled over him and wants to go again now. I see myself buying a lot of double stands this spring now hahah...

Thanks again everyone!