Maybe I missed it.Just wondering how the Wensel brothers made ou in Iowa this year.Its always great to see their deer.Glad to see Barry is doing so great.
Barry shot two nice bucks in early November. Gene shot a doe in October and is likely trying to fill his buck tag as we speak.
Any pics or story?
Hey guys: Speaking for myself, I shot one on Nov. 7th. I honestly didn't intend to shoot him and only film him. But an hour later he came by again cruising for chicks. The closer he got the neater he looked. He has a deformed right antler with a lot of character. When he got to ten yards I lost control and he went down under fifty yards. Then on Nov. 21st. I filled my LOT tag with a beauty. He came by directly downwind of me and hopped an old internal fence in the timber five yards from my stand. As soon as his front hooves hit the ground he broke into a run. I haven't shot a running deer in decades but instincts took over. I swung on him and drove a perfect arrow right behind the shoulders for a complete pass-through at 10 yds. I still got it!! Ha. This one meant a lot to me as I killed him on the 57th anniversary of the day I shot my first whitetail. He measured 161 2/8" and has heavy 6 1/2" bases. I don't really know how to post pictures but if someone wants I'll forward some to you that you're welcome to post. Best of luck to all. Thanks. BW
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Excellent, envious of the Midwest deer. Congrats.
Nice UB , that new plumbing job must be working .
Here you go UB.
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Those are BEAUTIFUL sir many congratulations to you
Awesome Barry! Congrats on both!
Both are great bucks but #1 is so cool.
Fantastic deer! Congratulations Barry!
Bernie
Congrats Barry!!
WOW, nice Barry, congrats!!! I wanta be like you when I grow up... :)
Great job as always Barry. You still got it!
Wow, two beautiful bucks!
Awesome deer Barry, Congratulations on another great year!
-Jay
Real nice Barry..
Wow! Congrats Barry! Great bucks!
Congrats. Those are awesome deer.
Wow thanks for sharing!
Well done......like always. :thumbsup: :notworthy:
Congrats, awesome deer. Sounds like you were shooting well this fall!
Running shot!!! I love it...Makes me want to watch my Hunting October Whitetails DVD again for the umpteenth time!. Congrats on two awesome deer and thanks so much for sharing Uncle Barry.
And I must say it's pretty dang cool and almost surreal for many of us to have our bow hunting heroes posting on Tradgang.
A beautiful buck...congrats Barry!
And another beautiful buck...congrats>>>
Barry,
Congratulations and you don't know me but a neighbor here who is getting ready to retire from the DNR was over to my house a few weeks ago to borrow a safety harness for his son who was getting ready for his very first deer hunt.
Well I knew Mark (the officer) used to hunt with a recurve years ago and he had one of your's or Genes very first books and I can't remember which one signed the book but I told him that both of you are still at it and have taken some really nice whitetails . I told him about "Woody" and also told him that you are on TradGang and visit often,
I said Barry is a really good shot and also told him about all the unexplained things that seem to happen to you especially the "light orb thing" lol.
I said to the officer why not get back into shooting the recurve I have a few bows you can try and will get a few arrows for you as well.
I'm hoping he will consider picking up the bow again but fishing has become his passion but he did say he would let me know.
The main thing that inspired him to shoot his recurve back when he hunted was the books you guys put out on whitetails and I remember in his book he had notes on paper he wrote about where and how to set up those stands etc.
He really liked how you guys were devoted to Traditional bows and shared so much valuable knowledge in your books.
I also have several really nice photos that Mike Mitten has signed and added scripture to for my daughters and showed him Mikes pics.
You guys have surely given so much to the Traditional Bowhunter's throughout the world and I commend you for what you do for us.
Your story's here,books ,videos are very inspiring to more folks then you realize.
Marks son took a nice 9 point buck on his very first youth hunt with gun but I do believe a bow will be his next weapon of choice.
God Bless all you do for so many Barry!
Keefer's ,<")))><
Way to go Barry! Inspiring for me!
Congrats Uncle Barry ! You da man !
nice deer and you still use a kwickee that's awesome!
Barry,congrats fella on those dandy bucks..you definitely are an excellent shot!!!just wanted you to know also..I've been doing the licking Branch since August,amazing results,,I've got buddies on the licking Branch train,from PA,to NC..no kidding.. congrats again and thanks for the hard work y'all put into the licking Branch study..I've seen bucks I never knew where there..pat Knight
Barry,congrats fella on those dandy bucks..you definitely are an excellent shot!!!just wanted you to know also..I've been doing the licking Branch since August,amazing results,,I've got buddies on the licking Branch train,from PA,to NC..no kidding.. congrats again and thanks for the hard work y'all put into the licking Branch study..I've seen bucks I never knew where there..pat Knight
2 giants! I love the first book with that palmated antler. Great job (as usual) :clapper:
Congratulations Barry!
Congrats on getting back in the field and perusing your passion after a "set back"..
Events like that can leave you wondering !
Nice bucks, both !!
Congrats Uncle B. Now I'm sure the deer are not happy with your recovery... :D
Congratulations Barry. That is getting it done in style! And btw, nice rebound on the photography. ;)
good looking buck barry
Congratulations, Barry! Two great bucks plus two more great memories.
Holy Bucks! Nice! Did you have them on cam and watch them grow up?
Great looking deer. Way to go Barry.
Congratulations Barry, you always seem to get it done.
Sunnystone
Congrats Barry on a couple of dandy bucks!
Wow - those are fantastic bucks. Beautiful pics. You and your bow look good too! Thanks for sharing.
Glad to see you healthy and back at it Barry. I'm going to call it a air toast to you and Gene!! Congratulations and bottoms up :thumbsup:
Steve Jr
Congrats Barry
Wow. Great deer congrats
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Awesome buck sir. Congrats
Sincere congratulations Barry! Great picture too.
And at least 57 years of hunting deer... from an optimist's viewpoint you can say that you're just past halfway!
both are great bucks.congratulations!... I should draw my first Iowa tag next year..very excited...
What is the bow in the pic....Silvertip?
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What is the bow in the pic....Silvertip?
Tall Tines
great deer, congrats.
Congratulations Barry!
Congrats Barry ! beautiful bucks
Every one wants to be like you when they grow
up !
Very nice bucks there. I would have to agree that you still have it!!
Congratulations my Friend on a couple fine bruisers.
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Congrats!!
Congrats Uncle Barry!!!!!!!
Awesome buck, congrats!
Beautiful bucks and great you're back out there in the woods.Congrats.
Always good stuff with the Twins...
Well...GREAT STUFF!!!
CONGRATS yet again...
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I have been reading stuff about the Wensels as well as written by them for a long, long time. It never gets old. This is no exception.
Congratulations indeed! Remind me of.........ME sitting there. Without the Buck of course. Lol if I could post pics you would know what I was talking about. My beard is white as yours. Would love to know about your bow specs?
Recurve7
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Great to see my neighbors doing great!! Also great to see you back in the woods BW!! Great looking set of bucks there! :thumbsup: