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Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 01:26 AM
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Hirogen
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Played hooky from work this afternoon, went hunting and ended my deer season. Headed out around noon and set up about 1:00 pm. Conditions were cold (4F) with a steady NW wind at about 20 mph. I have to be honest - at 50 years old I can see the end of hunting solo in conditions like this in the not too distant future. Cold never used to bother me but 3-4 hours in the open on a day like today is my limit. I am not usually a fan of selfies but at some point I decided to take pic of my shooting lane and the camera happened to be in selfie mode and when I saw how crazy I looked I just couldn't resist: This is the pic I was trying to take: You can just see the limb of my Excalibur Micro 335. At 3pm this guy came strolling by: Pre-Tag: Tagged: He field dressed 209 lbs for an estimated live weight of 265 lbs. I can attest to the weight as I forgot my bloody toboggan and the 1 mile drag back to my truck was something of a chore.
Last edited by Hirogen; 12/13/17 01:39 AM.
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 01:31 AM
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TEXASLEFTY
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Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 01:34 AM
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"I can't be over gunned because the animal can't be over dead"-Elmer Keith 10/30/2012 I VOTED for The American
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 01:34 AM
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Big bodied deer, glad you had the snow to help it slide. A mile is a long drag.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 01:43 AM
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 01:45 AM
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Congratulations !! You could star in the Canadian version of Duck Dynasty, or maybe they could call it "Buck Dynasty".
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 01:46 AM
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Nice deer! You are committed dragging that thing a mile out.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 01:48 AM
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Nice deer! You are committed dragging that thing a mile out. Took me 2.5 hours and an entire quart of coffee.
Last edited by Hirogen; 12/13/17 01:50 AM.
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 01:56 AM
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Nice deer! You are committed dragging that thing a mile out. Took me 2.5 hours and an entire quart of coffee.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 02:00 AM
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Big bodied deer, glad you had the snow to help it slide. A mile is a long drag.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 02:01 AM
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Congrats. That's a brute right there!!!
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 02:13 AM
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 02:51 AM
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 02:52 AM
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 03:03 AM
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 03:10 AM
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Great story and a beautiful buck. I think a lot of us start thinking about what we won't be able to do (or at least shouldn't do) alone much longer in about the 5th decade.
That drag will keep you young though! Congratulations.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 03:17 AM
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Congrats on a nice big 9 Hooky paid off
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 03:35 AM
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 11:58 AM
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Sausage
I Feed Indian Corn. The deer love it and all the colors make them stay at the feeder longer.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 12:04 PM
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Nice buck. I would have had to rest every 30 yds dragging that animal.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 12:27 PM
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That is a True Hunt, with a Great Reward!
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 12:36 PM
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Congratulations! Nice buck. At 50 you are still "young" with more wisdom. In 2017 50 is the new 40, 60 is the new 50 ect.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 12:48 PM
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
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12/13/17 01:32 PM
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Great story and a beautiful buck. I think a lot of us start thinking about what we won't be able to do (or at least shouldn't do) alone much longer in about the 5th decade.
That drag will keep you young though! Congratulations. I agree with this gentleman on everything.
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Re: Cold snowy big 9
[Re: Hirogen]
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12/13/17 01:47 PM
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Outstanding hunt and buck! Great pics. Congrats man!
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