Wow great buck!

The camera man must be an avid fisherman also!

awesome deer.
That article will help that area get more public land hunters. Ive hunted there as well as other public lands, and every year, there is more and more people goign to DCNF This year has been the worst so far. People are bumping each other a lot. Im sure some areas are less crowded, yes its public. But these articles, as well as the other ones that was published a few years ago, have caused a massive influx of people to DC. People are driving past Sam Houston, or other national forest, which also have large deer, People are just keeping it quiet. I think ts great that people are getting nice deer, I just think plastering where is un-needed and crowds an area. Im sure ill catch crap for saying it, but until you've put in effort, then have it ruined by other people, you wont understand. These articles showcase a deer, draw attention the the hunter/bragging, and then bring in a ton of people to crowd that area, my opnion.

Oh, and not to be a hypocrite, i have posted deer in the past, and where they were shot and now wish i hadnt. I have seen the effects first hand,i

Love the mass on that one. Congratulations!

A buck like that (main frame 8, with dark chocolate tines) is my absolute favorite, that's a stud!!!

Agree on the camera technique. Tremendous buck but I thought the STORY was a little over the top. Its huge for an 8 pt but there are a lot of bucks killed all over East Tx that score way more than that. Im sure Smokey Bear would tell us so but he doesnt want everybody to know. Not intending to take anything away from the hunter, the buck or public land hunting but I just think the author came across like an advertisement for the property(or a used car salesman). Congrats again to the buck and the hunter.

Free...I too am sure there’s lotsa bucks in ETex taken that score better. But a clean free range 8 almost 160 inches on public land is the real story here. That type of deer is a rarity indeed, anywhere.

I agree. The story would of been better if it had slanted more towards it being an 8 maybe. "Beast" "King" " Monster" "Trophy Hunter logo" "shatters stereotypes" was just a little much.
No doubt a "monster" of an 8 and I would pass up many higher scoring bucks to kill him. Im glad he was able to get 3 shots in him.

Maybe you can get the Houston Chronicle to retract the story. Maybe get this post moved to the Bunker by a Mod.

Maybe you can get the Houston Chronicle to retract the story. Maybe get this post moved to the Bunker by a Mod.[/quote]


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I’m Just Making a point. Wasn’t intended at you, unless you are the hunter who got the Houston chronicle to post the story, then it was. It was meant as a warning of what it can cause. Same thing can happen on leases, big deer show up, prices go up, people get out BID/bought out.

Sorry to dampen your thread. Deer was very nice, and worth being admired.

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I’m Just Making a point. Wasn’t intended at you, unless you are the hunter who got the Houston chronicle to post the story, then it was. It was meant as a warning of what it can cause. Same thing can happen on leases, big deer show up, prices go up, people get out BID/bought out.

Sorry to dampen your thread. Deer was very nice, and worth being admired. [/quote]

Understand your point but there is only so much you can do about it. There is nothing new about DC, and the internet has been around awhile now, I think it will be ok.