bravo , respect to the old man and respect to you ..

The old warrior deserved respect and honor. You did right by him. Thanks for sharing that story.

Way to go    

thats what it all about uncle b way to salute your buddys!!now wheres the bigboys?

Very cool!!

Great story, thanks for sharing, your encounter.

very cool, that would really be a neet site to see.

Wow. The hunting memory of a lifetime, no doubt about it.

Great story...  

That deer reminds me of my Grandpa that lived to be 102.  He had a long & healthy life & peacefully passed away last winter.  I hope your buck has a dignified ending as well.

Very cool Barry!

Barry, I remember the thread from last year quite well.

I know some people who would have "put an end to his suffering".  It appears as if he was doing fine!

Sounds to me like that old boy is darn lucky to be living on your land, Barry! I doubt many would kill him, but I also doubt many would show him the respect you have.    

QuoteOriginally posted by Bud B.:
This is the epitome of what many of us seek in the woods: A hunting experience that no kill can complete. This is epic.

Thank you Sir for sharing.

Exactly my sentiments Bud.....well said!

Great experience Barry, thanks for sharing.

This experience is just as special as the original; thanks for sharing it Barry!

Makes you wonder how many close calls he has had over the years. A salute from one woodsman to another. Great stuff!!

That experience is right up there with any of the special hunts you have had. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck on the rest of the season.

Sounds like there is a mutual respect.  Almost like he knows you thin out the younger studs so he can live in peace.  At this point he is probably hunting you for the protection lol.  Awesome story.

Most Excellent!
This is the kind of stuff that one finds no where else but trad gang.
Like one fellow said,I too have an old rescued male dog.
A Border Collie/Golden Retriever mix. To the best of my knowledge Bart is 17, blind, arthritic, sleeps most of the day, but still wags his tail, eats well, has good bladder control,loves to ride in the truck. No way I would do anything but honor him, just like Barry did with this ancient buck.
Irv Eichorst
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