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Just out of Range!

Posted By: jcneef

Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 03:10 PM

Saturday morning I had this guy come by just a little out of my bow range. He peaked out behind the bushes at about 50 yards and kept moving right on past me. The closest he got was maybe 45 yards. Never thought about going to the feeder at all. I got the video just as he was about to disappear. He looked to be a main frame 10 or 11 with maybe another point or two mixed in. This is one of the biggest deer Ive seen on our place for sure though. Nothing like a big one to get your heart pumping! Hopefully I can get another shot at him next weekend! Let me know what you guys think of him.

(I know some guys can make a 45yard shot with their bow but Im just not comfortable taking a shot that long yet. I would rather wait and see if I cant get him a little closer)


Posted By: Pitchfork Predator

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 03:15 PM

Good decision. a 45 yard shot on a Texas whitetail is very iffy.

He's a nice buck. up
Posted By: dogcatcher

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 03:17 PM

Nice one, better luck next time.
Posted By: 82Ag

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 03:21 PM

Great looking buck and kudos to you for knowing your comfort zone and holding off. It's very early and another opportunity should arise. Good luck!!
Posted By: BenBob

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 03:24 PM

Nice deer.
Posted By: landsurveyor

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 03:31 PM

Originally Posted By: 82Ag
Great looking buck and kudos to you for knowing your comfort zone and holding off. It's very early and another opportunity should arise. Good luck!!

No doubt. Hope you can connect
Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 03:44 PM

STUD! Good luck!
Posted By: stxranchman

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 03:51 PM

Great looking buck cheers
Posted By: jdk1985

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 04:00 PM

nice deer
Posted By: Curtis

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 04:42 PM

That's a nice looking deer. I hope you can get him.
Posted By: passthru

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 06:40 PM

Tough to do sometimes when it's a great buck like that but always a wise choice no matter trophy or doe.
Posted By: WTGuide

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 06:50 PM

That's why I rifle
Posted By: jcneef

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 07:11 PM

Originally Posted By: WTGuide
That's why I rifle


I will definitely be using the rifle when its legal up I just like getting a months head start with the bow!
Posted By: Flashprism

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 08:04 PM

That is one great Buck and you are one good sportsman. Too many folks would take a chance and wound and lose a nice buck under those circumstances. I respect you sir!!!!
Posted By: clear creek 89

Re: Just out of Range! - 10/20/14 08:44 PM

I think I would've have cried! Lol
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