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Title: This is why it is hunting and not killing Chapter 2 on page 2
Post by: centaur on November 07, 2013, 11:01:00 AM
I have been sitting a trail that is well used for about a week straight, and seeing lots of does with a couple of spikes thrown in occasionally. This morning, I decided to change locations to see what else was out and about. I have a camera set on the trail that I have been hunting, so I checked it after my morning sit, and this is what I found..
   (http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/peastes/EK000196_zps37723614.jpg) (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/peastes/media/EK000196_zps37723614.jpg.html)
   (http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/peastes/EK000195_zpsda44d4d3.jpg) (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/peastes/media/EK000195_zpsda44d4d3.jpg.html)
   (http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/peastes/EK000199-Version2_zps99a61873.jpg) (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/peastes/media/EK000199-Version2_zps99a61873.jpg.html)
Where he was standing would have given me a 15 yard shot; he hung around for over 10 minutes, according to the camera.
Of course, I didn't see anything that I wanted to shoot where I was this morning; looks like I will be back sitting on my old spot for a while.    :knothead:
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Post by: SlowBowinMO on November 07, 2013, 11:04:00 AM
Ughh.  Gorgeous buck!
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Post by: FerretWYO on November 07, 2013, 11:23:00 AM
What a brute Pat. You will see him.
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Post by: Car54 on November 07, 2013, 11:30:00 AM
Nice one right there. Good luck on the next hunt.
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Post by: Jayrod on November 07, 2013, 11:32:00 AM
hope ya get the green light the next time out!! goodluck
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Post by: long time archer on November 07, 2013, 11:55:00 AM
Go sock it to him!  :-)  Sorry about the missed op, but you'll get him,
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Post by: elkken on November 07, 2013, 12:02:00 PM
Murphy's Law strikes again ....     :archer2:    

That is a dandy buck, good luck get'm ....

You may be in luck since your camera says he won't be there until 11-8, that must be one of those into the future cams ... you could make a fortune with that one.
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Post by: Igor on November 07, 2013, 12:06:00 PM
Love the profile of his head gear....hope you get a chance to drop the string on him!


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Glenn
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Post by: far rider on November 07, 2013, 12:15:00 PM
Oh man, what a nice buck. What a set of brow tines. Ain't that the way it always is?
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Post by: Butch Speer on November 07, 2013, 12:21:00 PM
I feel for you. But, just think what you've got to look forward to. when you see another buck, do you take it or wait for the big guy? I saw a pretty decent 8 point with a doe last night(I was driving) but it didn't come even close to what you have there. Good luck with him.
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Post by: ron w on November 07, 2013, 12:45:00 PM
:dunno:  Like you said......hunting not killing. He is a real neat deer.
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Post by: Irish Archer on November 07, 2013, 01:18:00 PM
Nice buck! I'd shoot him.....lol
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Post by: VictoryHunter on November 07, 2013, 02:02:00 PM
Very nice!
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Post by: Gen273 on November 07, 2013, 02:12:00 PM
:banghead: , oh well, at least you know he is there. You will get him next time.
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Post by: Tim on November 07, 2013, 02:13:00 PM
Wow Pat....he's a beauty!
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Post by: tracker12 on November 07, 2013, 02:22:00 PM
Sometimes I think it's more like "Guessing" instead of hunting.  Bummer.  But on the bright side that's another day you can hunt.
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Post by: lilbobby on November 07, 2013, 02:30:00 PM
Ouch!!   :banghead:
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Post by: larry on November 07, 2013, 02:44:00 PM
boy do I know that feeling, I'm practically guaranteed to be at the right stand at the wrong time.
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Post by: Izzy on November 07, 2013, 03:24:00 PM
Awesome deer Pat, hope you catch up to him.
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Post by: Bowwild on November 07, 2013, 05:53:00 PM
When it comes to deer stands you gotta love the one your with. It can drive you crazy wondering what's going on under stands you didn't choose to hunt.
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Post by: steadman on November 07, 2013, 06:48:00 PM
Go get him Pat! Great buck  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 07, 2013, 07:30:00 PM
Nice Buck Pat, lil better than the spikes you have been seeing.  Good luck!
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Post by: Knawbone on November 07, 2013, 08:04:00 PM
AHHHHHHHHHHH...... Man!      That hurts, I feel for ya brother!   :banghead:
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Post by: Ragin Bull on November 07, 2013, 08:12:00 PM
Never fails!

Next time he thinks he's outsmarted you, stick an arra in him   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Scott E on November 07, 2013, 08:30:00 PM
I feel your pain. Can't wait to see your redemption post with a picture of you kneeling next to that awesome buck!
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on November 07, 2013, 09:11:00 PM
Wow!! Didn't even know Murphy made a trail camera.   :banghead:
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Post by: Alltalk on November 07, 2013, 09:24:00 PM
amazing!  Just awesome...
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Post by: warpedarrow on November 08, 2013, 05:05:00 AM
That just shows the good and  not so good side of trail cams.
No camera= no regrets.  No camera also equals no adrenaline inducing picture of a fine buck.
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Post by: Don Stokes on November 08, 2013, 09:58:00 AM
Had a similar experience. One of my cameras is in front of my favorite stand, and on the day I chose to rest after two weeks of hard hunting, the biggest buck I've caught on camera went right by the stand, at 7:46 while I was sitting in the cabin 200 yards away. Huge body and a rack in the 160 or better class. I love those cameras!
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Post by: centaur on November 08, 2013, 12:00:00 PM
This morning, I sat in the spot where the trail cam was. Nothing had come by in the night. I did enjoy rattling in a small buck, but the good buck didn't show. On my way to the truck, I spied a deer in a fenceline, at least a quarter of a mile from me, but in the same place that I was yesterday. I put the glasses on him, and guess who it was?!! Yep, the buck from yesterday's trail cam, right where I was yesterday.
I made my way over there, and was way too exposed to get close enough for a shot, but I did get a picture. This buck and I are going to have a warm and fuzzy relationship before the season ends. Here is what he looks like in bright sunshine.
   (http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac67/peastes/IMG_0058-Version2_zps70ee4a40.jpg) (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/peastes/media/IMG_0058-Version2_zps70ee4a40.jpg.html)
I think he will maintain my interest for a while.
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Post by: steadman on November 08, 2013, 12:24:00 PM
What a beauty!! You'll cross paths soon I think. Not good for Mr. Buck  :)
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Post by: Iowabowhunter on November 08, 2013, 02:58:00 PM
That's how it usually goes! Good luck, put up some pics when you get him!!!   :archer:
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Post by: durp on November 08, 2013, 03:33:00 PM
kinda feels like this some times...  :banghead:    :banghead:    :banghead:
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Post by: Josh Perdue on November 08, 2013, 03:41:00 PM
Are you hunting off the ground centaur?


That's a great buck by the way. I hope you get him!
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Post by: cahaba on November 08, 2013, 03:50:00 PM
That is one beautiful buck. Hope you get him. I bet you will.
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Post by: centaur on November 08, 2013, 03:56:00 PM
Yes, I am hunting on the ground. A bit more of a challenge, but lots of fun! Gotta get back after him this afternoon!
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Post by: ron w on November 08, 2013, 04:01:00 PM
Really neat deer......best of luck......   :campfire:
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Post by: SlowBowinMO on November 08, 2013, 04:49:00 PM
Wow wow wow he's still gorgeous.  Cagey sucker too... have fun!
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Post by: twitchstick on November 09, 2013, 10:35:00 AM
Stick with him he will make a mistake!   :campfire:
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Post by: centaur on November 09, 2013, 11:03:00 AM
He almost screwed up this morning. I rattled and he came in to about 50 yards and hung up, along with a smaller buddy of his. Would not come in any closer, dang it. Had a little 4x4 at 5 yards later on, but didn't want to take him.
I would still be out there, but the stupid moo cows decided to camp out in the best spots, so I left, only to return this afternoon for another round.
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Post by: Hawkeye on November 09, 2013, 11:53:00 AM
Sometimes it seems like a gigantic game of Whack-A-Mole.  You make your best evaluation based on sign, wind direction, conditions, etc., and they show up 250 yards away to the South.  A few days later, conditions are identical, so you make your best set up it THAT location... only to see them 125 yards to the West!

Repeat as necessary!    :scared:      :eek:      :rolleyes:    

But, as you referenced in your thread title, that's why they call it HUNTING, and I suppose that's why we love it.

I hope you manage to get a close encounter with that beautiful animal real soon.

He's a real "BILV" (Buck I'd Like to Ventilate!!!)    :saywhat:
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Post by: on November 09, 2013, 12:19:00 PM
Nice buck! I hope you get a crack at him!

Bisch
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Post by: Gen273 on November 09, 2013, 03:30:00 PM
I like that you are still seeing him, I hope you get him.
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Post by: John146 on November 09, 2013, 10:04:00 PM
That is one beautiful buck!!! Amazing! Good hunting!