My 5 point from this year
02-23-2010, 08:24 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: York,Pa
Posts: 2,645
That's certainly some good shootin'!!!! Don't take this the wrong way, but had you passed up the little guy, the 120-130" buck would be in a picture rather than this little guy. I like the meat and enjoy the kill as much as anyone, but if we don't let little bucks grow up, they'll never turn into BIG BUCKS!!! Congrats on the shot and recovery, pulling them out of the drink makes for a fun venture, and gives a good story to tell, but a story about that BIG BUCK that never knew you were there is a good one as well. Just something to think about, and believe me, I'm tempted to shoot everyone of them that gets near me, but I talk myself down each time one comes in that just doesn't quite meet "shooter" criteria.
02-23-2010, 09:49 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SE Ohio
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I know over in PA you guys don't get as many tags as we do in OH, so it's a little different. I usually get my KILLLS (and they're just as exciting as a good buck) out of the way with does, and we get plenty to shoot over here, if I didn't get a couple doe tags, I can't say I wouldn't be the same way. Fortunately, I get to kill a few does while I wait for that nice buck. I've not killed a buck in a few years now, but I always have meat!!!
02-23-2010, 12:35 PM
#14
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Phoenixville, PA USA
Posts: 5,541
Congrats on the buck. It's always tough to pass them when you don't know how often you'll be able to get out. One thing you can count on is those antlers being on your wall and bringing a smile to your face for years to come.
It sure doesn't look like his rack got wet with all that blood. LOL
It sure doesn't look like his rack got wet with all that blood. LOL
02-23-2010, 02:49 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: York,Pa
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Congrats on the buck. It's always tough to pass them when you don't know how often you'll be able to get out. One thing you can count on is those antlers being on your wall and bringing a smile to your face for years to come.
It sure doesn't look like his rack got wet with all that blood. LOL
It sure doesn't look like his rack got wet with all that blood. LOL
