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*Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148"

Posted By: RedSnake

*Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:07 PM

Full story and pics on page 2...

Posted By: TexFlip

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:13 PM

That's a healthy buck. up
Posted By: BenBob

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:16 PM

Great deer. What county?
Posted By: BOBO the Clown

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:18 PM

That's a toad!!!!!!!!


I actually had a conversation about you this weekend. I said red snake is going to kill a stud this year if rain keeps up!!
Posted By: rifleman

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:20 PM

Great buck! He's definitely been eating good.
Posted By: Western

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:24 PM

WOW, great 8!! Heavy on antler and meat!
Posted By: Kenny Powers

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:29 PM

Good job! Well deserved!!
Posted By: BuckRage

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:30 PM

Great job Red! cheers
Posted By: west-tex

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:32 PM

up Congrats !
Posted By: 8pointdrop

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:34 PM

Great buck. Waiting for story and history
Posted By: TEXASLEFTY

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:38 PM

Yep
Posted By: Erathkid

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:41 PM

Awesome, Red. Massive 8pt. My dream deer.
Posted By: East

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:41 PM

Originally Posted By: TexFlip
That's a healthy buck. up


x2 Great buck
Posted By: GOLDSTEIN

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:43 PM

What a toad! up
Posted By: MikeC

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:44 PM

Awesome buck!
Posted By: DQ Kid

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:46 PM

Takes a bunch of bone for an 8pt. to get close to our exceed 150"; my little brother paid for a 160" about 6 years ago. Very impressive, especially on free range property. Congrats...
Posted By: JRJ6

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:57 PM

cheers
Posted By: SapperTitan

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 07:59 PM

Love big 8's
Posted By: Schpanky

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 08:02 PM

Goodness....what a pig... up
Posted By: txshntr

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 08:04 PM

Very impressive!!!! Congrats on one heck of an 8 up
Posted By: redchevy

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 08:16 PM

Originally Posted By: txshntr
Very impressive!!!! Congrats on one heck of an 8 up
Posted By: stxranchman

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 08:20 PM

flehan
Posted By: Ramsey

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 08:32 PM

Great Deer, if I did not know any better : He looks alive and hanging out. Look forward to your story.
Posted By: TXHOGSLAYER

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 08:38 PM

Originally Posted By: GOLDSTEIN
What a toad! up
Posted By: TXW

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 09:10 PM

Great job Red! Dream 8 for sure! up
Posted By: chital_shikari

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 09:20 PM

Sweet buck!
Posted By: Navasot

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 09:24 PM

cheers
Posted By: AdvTX

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 09:46 PM

What a pig of an 8!

CONGRATS!
Posted By: RedSnake

*Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 09:50 PM

Here's the story...

I've been watching this deer for 3 years now, but passed him up a half dozen times the last two seasons with hopes of connecting on Plan A or Plan B. 3 years ago i had him at 5 years old so i am guessing he was 7ish this year.

This is what he looked like at end of season last year.



Anyhow, two nights ago was first pic I had of him at my feeder during shooting hours. He is very regular in his patterns so i knew i had to get out there last night. iSolunar said it was a 4 star day with the peak of a Minor Period occurring roughly at sunset. Sure enough, he shows up about 7pm.



Watched him walk across my oat plot from 100 yards all the way to my feeder pen and he enters the pen from the far side. Luckily, i had used some bolt cutters and cut several 16"x16" windows in the hog panels to shoot through. When he lined up with one, i let it fly. 28 yds broadside from my bow blind, but i pulled the shot a bit and hit him too far back. He jumps out of the feed pen and stumbled out into my plot and then he just stops about 80 yards from me and stands there for like 5 min hunched over. I'm thinking that at any point he is going to his knees, but then i see the hatchet wound in his paunch and knew i gut shot him. He then he stumbles across the plot to a tree line and then it gets too dark to see.

I knew he wouldnt go far, so I backed out and made the recovery this morning. Found him pilled up in the brush right where i had seen him last -- not more than 75 yards from where i had shot him.





Posted By: SniperRAB

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 09:53 PM

Outstanding Sir!!!

You and that rascal have a History roflmao

And You Won! Congrats Red up
Posted By: TXW

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 09:54 PM

Congrats on a successful recovery. Doesn't always happen like that. Your patience was rewarded.
Posted By: stxranchman

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 09:55 PM

Congrats on a great buck and recovery. up
Posted By: lsbrim

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 10:02 PM

Great buck and great story!
Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 10:11 PM

Incredible mass! What was his total mass score?
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 10:30 PM

Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
Incredible mass! What was his total mass score?


I was surprised by my scoring -- thought he was closer to 140. Maybe my math was wrong but here are the numbers. What do you get?

Main beams 21 5/8 & 23 5/8
G1 - 6 7/8 & 6
G2 - 10 7/8 & 11
G3 - 7 1/2 & 8 1/4

H1 - 5 1/4 x2
H2 - 4 5/8 & 4 1/2
H3 - 4 1/4 x2
H4 - 3 & 3 5/8

Inside spread 17 5/8
Tip to tip 11
Posted By: 8pointdrop

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 10:37 PM

I like hearing stories with history on the deer.
Posted By: Stompy

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 10:45 PM

Tip to tip? Nice 8, congrats.
Posted By: chital_shikari

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 10:48 PM

That really is a sweet bow kill, sir. Congratulations, once again.
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 10:48 PM

Originally Posted By: Stompy
Tip to tip? Nice 8, congrats.


Just for grins. Doesn't factor in score.
Posted By: dkershen

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 10:58 PM

Nice up
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 11:46 PM

Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
Incredible mass! What was his total mass score?


I was surprised by my scoring -- thought he was closer to 140. Maybe my math was wrong but here are the numbers. What do you get?

Main beams 21 5/8 & 23 5/8
G1 - 6 7/8 & 6
G2 - 10 7/8 & 11
G3 - 7 1/2 & 8 1/4

H1 - 5 1/4 x2
H2 - 4 5/8 & 4 1/2
H3 - 4 1/4 x2
H4 - 3 & 3 5/8

Inside spread 17 5/8
Tip to tip 11


Revised to 148 1/8
Posted By: TXHOGSLAYER

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/27/15 11:55 PM

Originally Posted By: SniperRAB
Outstanding Sir!!!

You and that rascal have a History roflmao

And You Won! Congrats Red up
Posted By: dlrz71

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 12:02 AM

Great buck!!! Congrats cheers
Posted By: Stickchunker

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 12:14 AM

Awesome Buck! Congrats!
Posted By: BuckRage

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 12:28 AM

cheers
Posted By: wtr

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 12:52 AM

clap
Posted By: rogerh

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 12:53 AM

No matter what the score is that deer is something to be proud of. He is a hoss.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted By: TxYoteHunter

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 143" - 10/28/15 12:55 AM

He's a keeper alright. Anyone would be proud of that big boy. Congratulations.
Posted By: Pope&Young

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 12:55 AM

Outstanding buck!!!
Congrats cheers
Posted By: krod777

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 01:38 AM

Congrats on a awesome 8!!
Posted By: Conchocowboy

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 02:19 AM

High fence Cull or free range?
Posted By: txshntr

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 02:23 AM

Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
Incredible mass! What was his total mass score?


I was surprised by my scoring -- thought he was closer to 140. Maybe my math was wrong but here are the numbers. What do you get?

Main beams 21 5/8 & 23 5/8
G1 - 6 7/8 & 6
G2 - 10 7/8 & 11
G3 - 7 1/2 & 8 1/4

H1 - 5 1/4 x2
H2 - 4 5/8 & 4 1/2
H3 - 4 1/4 x2
H4 - 3 & 3 5/8

Inside spread 17 5/8
Tip to tip 11


Revised to 143. With my aging eyes the 3 looked like an 8. Damn.


Score be damned, that's a fine deer and the history with him just makes it that much sweeter!!! Congrats again and thanks for sharing the story up
Posted By: ckat

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 02:27 AM

Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
Incredible mass! What was his total mass score?


I was surprised by my scoring -- thought he was closer to 140. Maybe my math was wrong but here are the numbers. What do you get?

Main beams 21 5/8 & 23 5/8
G1 - 6 7/8 & 6
G2 - 10 7/8 & 11
G3 - 7 1/2 & 8 1/4

H1 - 5 1/4 x2
H2 - 4 5/8 & 4 1/2
H3 - 4 1/4 x2
H4 - 3 & 3 5/8

Inside spread 17 5/8
Tip to tip 11 For information only - no credit


Revised to 143. With my aging eyes the 3 looked like an 8. Damn.


I got 148 1/8"... Twice. Great Buck!!!
Posted By: BOBO the Clown

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 02:35 AM

Originally Posted By: Conchocowboy
High fence Cull or free range?



Killed on Sitka island... The southwest end. Top five Sitka deer ever killed unofficially obviously until 90day drying period
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 02:41 AM

Originally Posted By: txshntr
Score be damned, that's a fine deer and the history with him just makes it that much sweeter!!! Congrats again and thanks for sharing the story up


Thanks. Yep, score not as important as the history on this one -- that's satisfaction enough for me. Pretty awesome when a Big 8 out-muscles bigger, younger bucks to be the dominant buck on a property.
Posted By: SniperRAB

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 02:45 AM

Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: txshntr
Score be damned, that's a fine deer and the history with him just makes it that much sweeter!!! Congrats again and thanks for sharing the story up


Thanks. Yep, score not as important as the history on this one -- that's satisfaction enough for me. Pretty awesome when a Big 8 out-muscles bigger, younger bucks to be the dominant buck on a property.


I quit scoring Red...
I Love that animal and the History and the chase and run ins...and it could NOT have happened to a more humble and respectful Hunter and Gentleman Sir up
Posted By: WLR Hunter

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 02:51 AM

That's one to be excited about! Congrats.
Posted By: Big_Ag

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 03:04 AM

Awesome old buck Redsnake! Congrats!
Posted By: coach20

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 03:05 AM

Great Buck Sir.
Posted By: Pitchfork Predator

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 03:16 AM

Congrats on a great buck. cheers
Posted By: rattler03

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 03:25 AM

Originally Posted By: ckat
Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
Incredible mass! What was his total mass score?


I was surprised by my scoring -- thought he was closer to 140. Maybe my math was wrong but here are the numbers. What do you get?

Main beams 21 5/8 & 23 5/8
G1 - 6 7/8 & 6
G2 - 10 7/8 & 11
G3 - 7 1/2 & 8 1/4

H1 - 5 1/4 x2
H2 - 4 5/8 & 4 1/2
H3 - 4 1/4 x2
H4 - 3 & 3 5/8

Inside spread 17 5/8
Tip to tip 11 For information only - no credit


Revised to 143. With my aging eyes the 3 looked like an 8. Damn.


I got 148 1/8"... Twice. Great Buck!!!


Regardless of score that's a great buck, but I added all this up to 148 1/8 as well. Either way, congrats up
Posted By: Halfadozen

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 03:37 AM

Nice harvest Snake! Great mass on that bruiser, congrats!
Posted By: Stub

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 10:33 AM

Originally Posted By: dlrz71
Great buck!!! Congrats cheers
Posted By: kry226

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 11:19 AM

Awesome buck and hunt! Congrats, sir! cheers
Posted By: CCBIRDDOGMAN

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 12:56 PM

Originally Posted By: Stub
Originally Posted By: dlrz71
Great buck!!! Congrats cheers
Posted By: TXSIGNGUY

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 12:56 PM

up
Posted By: MontagueMonsters

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 01:06 PM

Nice buck
Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 01:16 PM

Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
Incredible mass! What was his total mass score?


I was surprised by my scoring -- thought he was closer to 140. Maybe my math was wrong but here are the numbers. What do you get?

Main beams 21 5/8 & 23 5/8
G1 - 6 7/8 & 6
G2 - 10 7/8 & 11
G3 - 7 1/2 & 8 1/4

H1 - 5 1/4 x2
H2 - 4 5/8 & 4 1/2
H3 - 4 1/4 x2
H4 - 3 & 3 5/8

Inside spread 17 5/8
Tip to tip 11


FTR, I wasn't trying to question your total, RedSnake, I really just wondered what his mass was. I thought the bases might even go 6". That's an incredible buck! Many congratulations to you, sir!
Posted By: SouthWestIron

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 02:55 PM

Deer of a lifetime in my opinion, and I'm amazed how he filled out in just one year. Congrats.
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 03:55 PM

Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks/
FTR, I wasn't trying to question your total, RedSnake, I really just wondered what his mass was. I thought the bases might even go 6". That's an incredible buck! Many congratulations to you, sir!


No worries. I didn't take it that way. Interestingly enough, on the B&C website I got different scores from their online calculator if I input fractions and decimals. It was confusing and I didn't want to come across as one of those guys that inflates score. When I did the math with pencil and paper it did come out to 148 1/8.
Posted By: Kenny Powers

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 04:48 PM

That animal is a trophy. Regardless of score. Just awesome.
Posted By: My stand is pink camo

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/28/15 06:00 PM

Whoa! Congrats on a very nice buck! Great hunting story too up
Posted By: SniperRAB

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/29/15 12:17 AM

Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks
Incredible mass! What was his total mass score?


I was surprised by my scoring -- thought he was closer to 140. Maybe my math was wrong but here are the numbers. What do you get?

Main beams 21 5/8 & 23 5/8
G1 - 6 7/8 & 6
G2 - 10 7/8 & 11
G3 - 7 1/2 & 8 1/4

H1 - 5 1/4 x2
H2 - 4 5/8 & 4 1/2
H3 - 4 1/4 x2
H4 - 3 & 3 5/8

Inside spread 17 5/8
Tip to tip 11


FTR, I wasn't trying to question your total, RedSnake, I really just wondered what his mass was. I thought the bases might even go 6". That's an incredible buck! Many congratulations to you, sir!


Like you Amigo I thought those Bases where more also ...

Absolutely great Deer up
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/29/15 12:46 AM

Originally Posted By: SniperRAB
Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks


FTR, I wasn't trying to question your total, RedSnake, I really just wondered what his mass was. I thought the bases might even go 6". That's an incredible buck! Many congratulations to you, sir!


Like you Amigo I thought those Bases where more also ...

Absolutely great Deer up


Bases look bigger to you guys cause I've got TRex fingers. rofl
Posted By: Texican

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/29/15 01:28 AM

One to be proud of for sure! Love the story....and awesome buck!
Posted By: SnakeWrangler

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/29/15 01:32 AM

Originally Posted By: txshntr
Very impressive!!!! Congrats on one heck of an 8 up
Posted By: Mr. Clean

Re: Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/29/15 02:04 AM

I LOVE BIG 8's! Nice Job
Posted By: SniperRAB

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/29/15 01:04 PM

Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: SniperRAB
Originally Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks


FTR, I wasn't trying to question your total, RedSnake, I really just wondered what his mass was. I thought the bases might even go 6". That's an incredible buck! Many congratulations to you, sir!


Like you Amigo I thought those Bases where more also ...

Absolutely great Deer up


Bases look bigger to you guys cause I've got TRex fingers. rofl



roflmao rofl clap LMBO that does HAVE its advantages Sir roflmao
Posted By: sig226fan (Rguns.com)

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/29/15 04:28 PM

Very nice, I love big typical 8 points like that...
Posted By: NMGW

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/29/15 05:16 PM

Great buck, up
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/31/15 06:05 PM

Thanks everybody. Gonna be a long 11 months for me to wait to be able hunt that spot again. But it'll be fun to take my kids.
Posted By: stxranchman

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/31/15 06:40 PM

I will volunteer to hunt it for you for the rest of the season.... peep grin
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/31/15 06:43 PM

Originally Posted By: stxranchman
I will volunteer to hunt it for you for the rest of the season.... peep grin


You talking trade? Any NoShow Jones, Jr's runnin around?
Posted By: stxranchman

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/31/15 06:49 PM

Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: stxranchman
I will volunteer to hunt it for you for the rest of the season.... peep grin


You talking trade? Any NoShow Jones, Jr's runnin around?

Jr Jr's is all right now crying
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/31/15 07:11 PM

Originally Posted By: stxranchman
Originally Posted By: RedSnake
Originally Posted By: stxranchman
I will volunteer to hunt it for you for the rest of the season.... peep grin


You talking trade? Any NoShow Jones, Jr's runnin around?

Jr Jr's is all right now crying


peep
Posted By: DrifterAT

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 10/31/15 10:07 PM

Congrats on a super buck!
Posted By: JCB

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 11/02/15 02:06 AM

Dang nice 8! Great example of how much rack is needed to hit 140's as an 8! They aint near as common as people think they are.
Posted By: TxDispatcher

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 11/02/15 02:35 AM

Heckuva buck!!! cheers congratulations RedSnake!
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 11/03/15 02:41 AM

Originally Posted By: JCB
Dang nice 8! Great example of how much rack is needed to hit 140's as an 8! They aint near as common as people think they are.


Thx man. Will be headed out to Blackwell in a few weeks. How's everything looking out there? Saw your post of your buck. Congrats!
Posted By: JCB

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 11/03/15 02:52 AM

Originally Posted By: RedSnake

Will be headed out to Blackwell in a few weeks. How's everything looking out there?


I would say it couldn't be better for this time of year! Still lots of green and standing water in low areas. Quail numbers are as high as I have ever seen although we don't hunt them on our place. Turkey numbers are way up as well. Hogs (at least in the pasture I hunt) seem to be few and far between in comparison to years past. Horns are not the biggest I have ever seen on our place but I can say there are far more bucks with potential this year than I can ever remember. Lots and lots of young 10's running around this year!! Bodies are in really good shape this year! Even the guys at the processor were talking about how healthy the deer are that are being brought in.

Overall I would say you can expect an above average year for the area. Maybe even well above average depending on what your age structure looks like on your place.
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 11/03/15 02:57 AM

Thx JCB.
Posted By: KennyLee

Re: *Updated* Big Buck Down!! Monster 8pt - 148" - 11/03/15 04:13 AM

Hell of a buck, congrats!
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