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Title: I lost the trail but found a better one.
Post by: Rob W. on October 20, 2013, 09:25:00 PM

I took a walk this morning on a new piece of land and had no idea where I was going. Found some good trails though.

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee391/rjwalton8/20131020_112233.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/rjwalton8/media/20131020_112233.jpg.html)

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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on October 20, 2013, 09:27:00 PM

:campfire:

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Post by: 30coupe on October 20, 2013, 09:27:00 PM

Come one, Rob. There's got to be a story with this! :readit:

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Post by: emfunk on October 20, 2013, 09:32:00 PM

Thats looks like a promising start lol, looking forward to seeing the end.

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Post by: Ragin Bull on October 20, 2013, 09:35:00 PM

:campfire: :campfire:

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Post by: 4dogs on October 20, 2013, 09:36:00 PM

:coffee:

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Post by: DEATHMASTER on October 20, 2013, 09:37:00 PM

Looks like a great trail to follow.

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Post by: Jason Kendall on October 20, 2013, 09:42:00 PM

nice!

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Post by: Rob W. on October 20, 2013, 09:42:00 PM

I got invited to a some private ground with public bordering the backside this morning. I have never been there but it looked good and had about everything a deer/hunter could ask for.

The south wind this morning wasn't really great for this spot but I came up with a plan and started walking. Thick is an understatement for this place. I was beginning to think I wasn't going to find anything I could see more than five feet but it soon opened up a bit.

I had made it to the public and found a small oak flat with good sign...

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Post by: Bernie B. on October 20, 2013, 10:54:00 PM

Yes, and then what happened? :coffee:

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin

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Post by: Rob W. on October 20, 2013, 10:55:00 PM

After about 3 hours of taking in a perfect October morning I caught movement in front of me. Two large doe skirted about 30yrds out of range. I debated moving down a little for awhile but decided to sit tight.

45 min or so went by and I was really starting to second guess my decision making process for this whole season.

Just then to my right a flash of movement! It's a deer and close. Its a buck! He stops broadside at about 10 yrds but is giving me that look away kinda I saw something move stare. He moves but starts to quarter hard and away. This needs to happen now! Green light. Arrow is away and hits good but what looks to be low and forward. It stays in as I watch him and pink fletch disappear down the hill.

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Post by: dhermon85 on October 20, 2013, 10:58:00 PM

Alright!

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Post by: Gen273 on October 20, 2013, 10:59:00 PM

:campfire:

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Post by: on October 20, 2013, 11:04:00 PM

Tuned in!

Bisch

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Post by: Rob W. on October 20, 2013, 11:08:00 PM

I give him some time then decide to take a look at first blood. Its bubbly and heavy. The tree shark had done its job and about 30 yrds later I find the arrow. Good blood, intact, and what looked to be good penetration.

I took up the trail but it got longer and longer. Still good bubbly blood but what was looking like a single lung. I was about to turn back and give him time when I jumped him up at the base of a steep ravine. He ran almost to the top but stopped and sat down. I watched and knew it wouldn't be long. I wanted to get another arrow in him but everything was so thick I thought better of it.

I watched for what seemed like forever. He finally got up made about 3 steps and went down. Silence. After a tense stalk up the hill this is what I found.

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee391/rjwalton8/20131020_135546.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/rjwalton8/media/20131020_135546.jpg.html)

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Post by: Rob W. on October 20, 2013, 11:09:00 PM

And this.

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee391/rjwalton8/P1000158.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/rjwalton8/media/P1000158.jpg.html)

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Post by: Rob W. on October 20, 2013, 11:11:00 PM

And finally this.

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee391/rjwalton8/Robs2013buck-2.jpg) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/rjwalton8/media/Robs2013buck-2.jpg.html)

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Post by: KSdan on October 20, 2013, 11:16:00 PM

Low??? Perfect!! Congrats. . . WOW!

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Post by: jonsimoneau on October 20, 2013, 11:17:00 PM

Great story. Great shot! Thank you!

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Post by: Rob W. on October 20, 2013, 11:17:00 PM

I have to add that the broadhead was the same one Owlbait gave for my month with the St. Judes bow last year. He had killed deer with it, I killed deer with it then and it seems to still have some mojo.

Rob

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Post by: Gen273 on October 20, 2013, 11:21:00 PM

congrats Rob, that is a fine buck!

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Post by: VictoryHunter on October 20, 2013, 11:25:00 PM

Congrats!

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Post by: 30coupe on October 20, 2013, 11:25:00 PM

Good job, Rob! Those sharks are wicked. Gotta love those Simmons blood trails. I had one like that with a Tiger Shark this fall...little smaller head...little smaller hole...same nasty blood trail.

Congrats! Nice buck!

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Post by: Shan on October 20, 2013, 11:31:00 PM

Great buck! Congrats!

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Post by: bruinman on October 20, 2013, 11:35:00 PM

Congrats, great looking buck!

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Post by: slivrslingr on October 20, 2013, 11:47:00 PM

:thumbsup: Congrats!

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Post by: bearsfeet on October 20, 2013, 11:56:00 PM

Love that picture of just the buck!
Congrats on a nice deer

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Post by: Pat B. on October 21, 2013, 12:07:00 AM

Great hunt ,
Good buck!

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Post by: LB_hntr on October 21, 2013, 12:23:00 AM

Congrats!
Thats a great pic when you found him.
beautiful buck and great job.

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Post by: Maxx Black on October 21, 2013, 12:52:00 AM

Well done Rob!

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Post by: on October 21, 2013, 01:02:00 AM

Fantastic buck!

Congrats,

Bisch

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Post by: Thumper Dunker on October 21, 2013, 02:33:00 AM

Nice one and good shot. :thumbsup:

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Post by: Hopewell Tom on October 21, 2013, 03:57:00 AM

Found a good spot and hung with it, Good Work!
Nice all the way around. Congrats.

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Post by: Izzy on October 21, 2013, 05:09:00 AM

Beauty, congrats.

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Post by: Jim Brennen on October 21, 2013, 05:14:00 AM

Nice Buck, Cograts

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Post by: A.S. on October 21, 2013, 05:54:00 AM

:thumbsup: :clapper:

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Post by: Sockrsblur on October 21, 2013, 06:02:00 AM

Great buck, I like him! Good shot....

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Post by: JMG on October 21, 2013, 06:31:00 AM

Great Buck!!! :thumbsup:

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Post by: Whip on October 21, 2013, 06:40:00 AM

Great looking buck Rob - congratulations!

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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on October 21, 2013, 06:52:00 AM

NICE!! Bill

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Post by: Joeabowhunter on October 21, 2013, 06:54:00 AM

Well done. Great picture of your buck as you found him.

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Post by: Irish Archer on October 21, 2013, 07:00:00 AM

Nice buck..........congrats!

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Post by: pitbull on October 21, 2013, 07:02:00 AM

Well done, congrats! :thumbsup:

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Post by: RedShaft on October 21, 2013, 07:16:00 AM

Hey Rob,

Congrats on a nice buck. It did indeed look like a beautiful morning! I was out scouting, here in PA we are not allowed to hunt Sundays. You said you was walking checking things out. Found your area and then sat for 3 hours or so before the encounter with the does. Did you end up shooting your buck around noon Or later?

The reason I ask is because of the full moon. Seems hey was moving late or at midday. That's why I ask. Putting some puzzle pieces together from some other posts and area observations locally and what guys are saying thanks

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Post by: happy1 on October 21, 2013, 07:21:00 AM

Congratulations on a nice buck! :thumbsup:

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Post by: stocker56 on October 21, 2013, 07:26:00 AM

Well done, Rob, that's the way to getter done! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: PA Bones on October 21, 2013, 07:47:00 AM

Nice job! Enjoyed the story and photos.

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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on October 21, 2013, 07:50:00 AM

Great Buck Rob, Congrats!

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Post by: Mudd on October 21, 2013, 07:53:00 AM

:archer:

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Post by: 1/4 away on October 21, 2013, 07:59:00 AM

Great shot and buck, congrats!!

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Post by: Roger Norris on October 21, 2013, 08:05:00 AM

Great job Rob! Awesome! A public land buck off the ground, no camo, and traditional to boot.....that is outstanding!

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Post by: Boomerang on October 21, 2013, 08:19:00 AM

Nice shot! :thumbsup:

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Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 21, 2013, 08:36:00 AM

Great job Brother. I knew you would do it soon. Off the ground no less. How much do you want for all those tree stands? Haha.

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Post by: ron w on October 21, 2013, 08:39:00 AM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Well done!!

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Post by: rastaman on October 21, 2013, 08:42:00 AM

Way to go Rob! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: Mike Gerardi on October 21, 2013, 08:48:00 AM

Congrats on your buck! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: shedhunta on October 21, 2013, 08:49:00 AM

Very nice! Congrats

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Post by: John146 on October 21, 2013, 08:59:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Roger Norris:
Great job Rob! Awesome! A public land buck off the ground, no camo, and traditional to boot.....that is outstanding!

X2!!! :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: huskyarcher on October 21, 2013, 09:03:00 AM

Very Nice! Congrats!

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Post by: twitchstick on October 21, 2013, 09:35:00 AM

Very nice!

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Post by: TJK68 on October 21, 2013, 09:37:00 AM

Congrats Rob, great Buck. Well done!
Tom

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Post by: gringol on October 21, 2013, 09:45:00 AM

Nice job. That's a beautiful buck.

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Post by: StanM on October 21, 2013, 09:57:00 AM

Bucks from the ground! Great job. Congrats.

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Post by: Big Ed on October 21, 2013, 10:30:00 AM

Awesome!!!

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Post by: varmint101 on October 21, 2013, 10:34:00 AM

Great shot congrats!!

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Post by: snakebit40 on October 21, 2013, 10:36:00 AM

Awesome hunt and shot! Congrats Rob!

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Post by: huntnmuleys on October 21, 2013, 10:58:00 AM

dandy!

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Post by: goldflinger on October 21, 2013, 11:07:00 AM

Great Story! congrats on the nice buck!!

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Post by: East Coast archer on October 21, 2013, 11:23:00 AM

Nice morning!

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Post by: Fritz on October 21, 2013, 11:24:00 AM

Nice buck! Congrats! :thumbsup:

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Post by: Jayrod on October 21, 2013, 11:32:00 AM

beautiful morning indeed congrats on a fine buck and awesome hole from the SHARK!!!!!!

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Post by: ishoot4thrills on October 21, 2013, 12:12:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Roger Norris:
Great job Rob! Awesome! A public land buck off the ground, no camo, and traditional to boot.....that is outstanding!

My thoughts as well!

:thumbsup:

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Post by: Brianlocal3 on October 21, 2013, 12:38:00 PM

Great job!!

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Post by: DEATHMASTER on October 21, 2013, 01:01:00 PM

Nice deer

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Post by: T-Bowhunter on October 21, 2013, 01:03:00 PM

Well done!

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Post by: Wannabe1 on October 21, 2013, 01:17:00 PM

Great story and harvest! Congratulations Rob. :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: Bernie B. on October 21, 2013, 03:15:00 PM

Congratulations on a great looking buck! Outstanding hunt for you! I'm using a Martin Hunter just like yours - they're really nice bows! :thumbsup:

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin

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Post by: Tsalt on October 21, 2013, 03:55:00 PM

Awesome Rob! Great job... loved the story and pics. Congrats!

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Post by: Alexander Traditional on October 21, 2013, 05:02:00 PM

Way to go! That's a nice looking buck,congratulations!

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Post by: b.glass on October 21, 2013, 05:21:00 PM

Nice buck Rob! Way to go!

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Post by: steadman on October 21, 2013, 07:48:00 PM

Nice job Rob!!

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Post by: kennym on October 21, 2013, 07:56:00 PM

Excellent, Rob!!

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Post by: Friend on October 21, 2013, 08:20:00 PM

Excellent.....Congrats!!!

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Post by: Altiman94 on October 21, 2013, 08:22:00 PM

What a great deer Rob! I know exactly what it's like to be in a set up and really be second guessing yourself. I did this on a 'hang on hunt' type of area last year and ending up coming home really successful that evening. It pays to stay put sometimes.

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Post by: limbolt on October 21, 2013, 08:54:00 PM

Nice one,Congrats!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: thump on October 21, 2013, 09:06:00 PM

Congrats on a nice buck! :clapper: And love the story.

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Post by: BMN on October 21, 2013, 09:11:00 PM

Congrats! :thumbsup:

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Post by: jt85 on October 21, 2013, 09:26:00 PM

Very nice

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Post by: Covey on October 21, 2013, 09:27:00 PM

Way to get it done Rob! Looks like you doing pretty well at the ground game.

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Post by: Stump73 on October 21, 2013, 09:30:00 PM

Great shot Rob! That's a nice buck. Your new bow payed off. Can't wait to hear more of your adventures.

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Post by: Steve Jr on October 21, 2013, 09:34:00 PM

Nicley done! Congrats :thumbsup:

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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on October 21, 2013, 09:48:00 PM

Congrats!

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Post by: doubleo on October 21, 2013, 09:56:00 PM

Congrates! That's a dandy buck! :thumbsup:

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Post by: koger on October 21, 2013, 10:17:00 PM

Good job, just now using the sharks myself, they are awesome!

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Post by: skychief on October 21, 2013, 10:59:00 PM

Real nice buck, Rob. Congratulations!!!!! :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: SheltonCreeker on October 21, 2013, 11:12:00 PM

Way to go Rob!

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Post by: rwbowman on October 22, 2013, 07:12:00 AM

Way to go Rob! Cool setup for the way the story unfolded. Oh yeah, and that's a sweet buck too!

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Post by: hnt2mch on October 22, 2013, 04:52:00 PM

nice un!

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Post by: wooddamon1 on October 22, 2013, 11:11:00 PM

Beautiful buck, congrats!

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Post by: Matty on October 23, 2013, 06:38:00 AM

Awesome job dude. Real pretty buck! Love all that fancy camo'd scent blocking clothing you're wearing too!!!

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Post by: MISSINGINOHIO on October 23, 2013, 07:18:00 AM

Congrats

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Post by: vintage-bears on October 23, 2013, 10:32:00 AM

Congratulations!!!!

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