Not bad for second chance!

[scout]

After the big fella' I had my eye on was struck by a car I was having my doubts. Nov 5 @ 3pm I scored on #2 in the line up. A very nice 10pt with a 2 1/2" sticker. He should gross 0ver 150 and net higher 140's. I jumped both of these dudes bedded together back in mid October.
Spitfire- broke farside rib and passed through farside shoulder stopping under the hide on the far side. Deer bolted to 60-70 yards.
This was a textbook hunt! ending with a perfice double lunger @ 12 yards.
Pictures to follow via my daughters assistance!

Stupid camera software! Could'nt be the operator!

Then today my wife says "get a doe tag, we could use more ring sausage and burger". YES MAM! I'm back in the woods for the rest and BEST of the rut

OK! I need help here.

 

[scout]

Re: Not bad for second choice!

This is the buck I shot MZ season with my Encore. First pistol deer.

 

[scout]

Re: Not bad for second choice!

This is my brother-in-law and I with a couple bear taken in late August in Canada.

Still can't figure out the thumbnail photo of my 03 buck?
WHEEEEW! Now I'm sweatin'

 

[WhitetailSEMN]

Re: Not bad for second choice!

Congrats, on a dandy buck.. awesome G2s G3s

 

[Kaylray]

Re: Not bad for second choice!

Nice one!

Too bad about #1, I would have liked to seen a picture of him

Congrats

 

[pamkayl]

Re: Not bad for second choice!

NICE BUCK!! I would be more than happy with that buck. Good job and have fun getting your doe. Sounds like you have a pretty nice wife.

 

[Two Beards]

Re: Not bad for second choice!

Great looking buck. It sounds like that Spitfire did a number on him. Well done

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[scout]

Re: Not bad for second choice!

I should have used a word other than "choice" in title of this post.
As I'm sure we all know, the deer that was killed on the road was no where near a sure thing. I've learned a lesson from this and by feeling confident that I could have killed him I burn the lesson into my memory. I'm very happy with this buck. Infact it's the 2nd largest I've ever killed.
The best thing about it is, I sent my brother-in-law to the stand when he was looking for a early mz-loader spot. When I asked about the hunt he grumbled about not seeing any deer and a dog barking and how small the hollow was, ect. ect. Then WAMMO! Ya Gotta Have Faith Baby!

 

[Thunder Ridge Extreme 1]

Scout, Nice Buck! Looks like a dandy! I bet he looked impressive on the hoof! T$

 

[150 Class]

Nice deer! I cannot believe how many of you on this site connect with a bruiser or two every year.

 

[Maggs]

I hear ya man! That Scout is starting to get on my nerves. And he hasn't even tried to pick a fight with me yet! Might have something to do with him killing all those nice bucks and me not seeing SQUAT. Scout says I stink; I'm starting to believe him. Hmmmmmmm.

All I can do is keep trying. Maggs

 

[Central Iowa]

Nice one Scout

! Second choice or not very nice.

 

[Buckhunter]

Congratulation's Scout,Look's like a real dandy!I'm not a fan of mechanical's but it you are proof positive that they will put them on the ground.Was he tailing a doe or just passing through the area you shot him in?

 

[deadeye]

I wouldn't have hesitated to shoot him even with a bigger one roaming. Great buck.

 

[Limb Chicken]

Great Buck Scout! Good luck on the does. Don't forget about the Roolin the Does contest!

 

[scout]

I put the tape to him the other day and found he scores higher than I estimated.
158 4/8 gr 154 net.

 

[muddy]

awesome deer scout. you rollin' the does yet??

 

[scout]

I've been playing catch-up on a bunch of little chores that got overlooked since mid Oct. Today I feel caucht up.
Tomorrow I have to go to DesMoines, then it's back after a doe with the bow and another in the special late season with the pistol if it all works out.
I got $207.00 worth of deer processing to pay for, a load of firewood and a chain saw repair bill looking at me.
I'll have to pick one up very soon.