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Title: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: East Coast archer on December 14, 2008, 01:53:00 PM

I have taken elk, hogs and does, but up until this year a buck has eluded me. Partly because I would rather take a doe then one of the little guys.  Up until I took him, he was the second biggest I had seen on the property.  Of course now I've seen two more bigger ones and don't have a buck tag until January.  Taken 11/4/08 at 6:30 a.m. with a 56" 59# Morrison Cheyenne and 175 grain Razorcap mounted on a CX 150.  He came in from the field behind me cruising for a doe and walked the trail 16 yards from me.  I tried to stop him but he kept moving.  I was all ready at full draw and figured now or never and took an 18 yard walking shot trying to lead him a little.  Luck was with me as I hit him quartering away in the left ham.  The razorcap did its's job as it cut his rear artery and hit the liver.  With the fletching sticking out he ran 20 yards and stopped, stood there for 20 seconds and then layed down, rolled onto his back and expired in approx. 1 1/2 minutes.  I could not believe it, what I thought was a nightmare hit ended up being a blessing thanks to the three blade. I was shocked how fast he bled out internally with the artery severed and a liver hit.
 

 (http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/eastcoastarcher/Picture658-1.jpg)

Trail where he was walking from right to left going away

 (http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/eastcoastarcher/Picture663-1.jpg)

View of stand from the trail he was on

 (http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/eastcoastarcher/Picture662-1.jpg)

Close up of stand

 (http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj20/eastcoastarcher/Picture660-1.jpg)

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Langhorn on December 14, 2008, 02:10:00 PM

Man that is awesome!  A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you!  Terrific camera work, nice touch to the story. Really nice buck also.  Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: yellow bow on December 14, 2008, 02:47:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :clapper:

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Coonbait on December 14, 2008, 03:23:00 PM

Gerat job ! Love those multi-trunked trees to hide in!
  GLENN

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: BRONZ on December 14, 2008, 03:57:00 PM

Looks like a great setup.  Great buck!  Congrats!  :clapper:

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: bowzonly on December 14, 2008, 05:09:00 PM

Nice! What part of Jersey do you hunt?

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: East Coast archer on December 14, 2008, 06:06:00 PM

Bruce

Hunterdon County, zone 10.  The best part, that stand is 200 yards from my back door.

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Ron Haines on December 14, 2008, 06:56:00 PM

Congrats on a fine buck.  

What part of Hunterdon County?  I hunt a small piece in Pittstown and another in High Bridge.

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Big Ed on December 14, 2008, 08:01:00 PM

Nice Buck, Congrats

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Oliverstacy on December 15, 2008, 01:30:00 AM

Very nice buck...wouldn't hesitate to shoot that one for sure.

Also awesome looking tree to hunt from.

Josh

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: GRAYBEARD on December 15, 2008, 03:05:00 PM

LOOKS LIKE I'LL HAVE TO SWIM ACROSS THE DELAWARE!NICE BUCK WITH A WELL TOLD STORY. CONGRATULATIONS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on December 15, 2008, 11:13:00 PM

Very nice buck ! I love NJ

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: tradtusker on December 16, 2008, 12:05:00 AM

very nice congrats

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: tukudu on December 16, 2008, 08:01:00 AM

Vinny,
   He is a beauty....I love it. I can tast those Italian sausage sandwiches! Congrats my friend. tom massaro

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Chris Surtees on December 16, 2008, 10:52:00 AM

:bigsmyl:

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Dave Bowers on December 16, 2008, 08:55:00 PM

Congrats!!

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on December 17, 2008, 11:53:00 PM

Awesome Vince!
Good Luck in the New Year!

Ryan

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Carcajou on December 18, 2008, 06:40:00 AM

Vinny~
Way to get it done in JOISEY!

Congrats!

Title: Re: 08 Jersey Buck
Post by: Gerardo on December 18, 2008, 02:11:00 PM

Great Buck , story and experience, Good Luck on January!!!!!!