Tim has a story to tell!!!!

[elkken]

  lets get on with it ....

[Big Ed]

Come on Little Buddy!!!!      

[Tim]

Hi Folks!

Sorry for the delay but I've been going since early this morning.  It got pretty warm here today and we had to get the hide off the deer, get him quartered and in the fridge.

Last night was one of those special nights where you touch on all the emotions. Thankfully the last emotion was a big old smile!

I've had a pretty good season and I'll admit I've been torn between my Silvertip recurve and a little 60" Toelke Lynx longbow that I just can't seem to stop shooting.  I've carried both to the woods this year, which to be honest is not real intellegent.  Fortunately, the three deer I've taken have all been taken clean and all with my Toelke.  It's 50@28 and I'm shooting 35/55 Gold Tips and 200 grain VPA's.

The night started out pretty quiet. I got in early and to be honest was pretty frustated as the sun started dipping below the trees.  I'm hunting the edge of a 5 acre bedding area that is bordered on the east by a 50 acre alphalfa field.  It's a pretty sweet spot.  

Just as I felt the temperature cooling down I glanced over my shoulder to see a small 6 pointer popping out into the field.  As I glanced back a nice 7 pointer came out of the thick stuff.  It's early in the season and I figured I'd play with this guy a bit and snort wheezed at him.  He glanced over his shoulder and kept walking.  Just then a nice 8 came out right behind him walking away but looking back at me the whole time.  I was only about 80 yards away and his rack wasn't what caught my eye, it was his gorgeous double white throat patch!  When he looked away I snort wheezed a second time.  This time the 8 stopped, turned and layed his ears back....dropping back into the thicket heading my way.          

He was coming, without question!

I stood up and laughed as my legs started shaking.  I'm usually not a shaker but tonight I was all over the place.  Rookie, I thought to myself....LOL>>>

About 5 minutes passed, nothing.  Than I caught a glimpse of movement.  He was coming dead at me and all I could see was his white tines.  At 30 yards he made a slight right, damn.  As he was walking away I cupped my hand and snort wheezed a third time!  He literally came unglued and did a 180 right at me.  Ears back and swaying.  Before I knew it he was at 20 yards, 15 and then he stopped and looked out into the field....slightly quartering!          

       

[owlbait]

I've been checking in to find the story and pics. Nice accomplishment Tim. Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing.  

[A.S.]

I'll say it again buddy...NICE!!    

He looks much better here than on that cell phone pic last night.

Good luck in Kansas, and answer you phone next time!!  LOL

[JJ1956]

Good looking deer Tim

[maxwell]

Way to go Tim, congrats nice looking animal.

[Lin Rhea]

[Tater]

Nice shooting and a beauty of a Buck....  

[longbowben]

Great buck Tim congrats and good luck on your upcoming hunts.

[limbolt]

Congrats on a fine buck,he's gonna really look good on the wall.      

[Doc Nock]

WEll, Tim...you did it----again!  

Hard work, clean living and a great attitude seems to benefit you in the deer woods--and in life and love!    

Congrats and good luck and safe travels to KS

[straight_arrow]

Congrats again Tim!  Great story & pics, hello to Cathy, Amy & Timmy.  Kansas is only a month away!

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Congrats Tim.  Quite well done!  

[Bernie B.]

Congratulations!  That's a very nice buck and a great story to accompany it!  Good luck with your hunt in Kansas!    

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin

[tukudu]

Way to go Tim......real nice buck. Good luck in Kansas. tom  

[shedhunta]

Congrats Tim.  That is one beautiful 8pt!!!!

[Peckerwood]

Good one Tim ! Hope you streak continues in Kansas    

Bill

[GRINCH]

Congrats.

[cahaba]

Congrats Tim on a great buck.