Nebraska Buck

[kadbow]

Well it was a cold week in northern Nebraska for Colotrad and me.  Our temps ranged from a low of -6 to a high of 26 with winds up to 40 mph and some snow as well.  At one point while sitting in the stand I started adding up the cost of the clothing I had on.  It was scary but it was why I was able to stay comfortable.

We saw deer regularly and Steve passed on some small bucks multiple times.  I had a big 8 pt inside 20 yds twice one morning and never had a shot.  So many things have to go right to get a shot.

Well Thursday evening I have a decent 8 pushing some does around in an alfalfa field to my west. Two of the does drop into the bottom heading my way.  I am thinking it just might happen but then the buck turns around and just walks off.

About an hour later there are 9 does in the bottom below me. I am watching them and glance up into the alfalfa and see the buck is back.  I pick up my grunt call (made by J. Holden, sponsor on here) and call a couple times.  Some of the does are making noise coming up the steep hill to the north of me.  The buck starts toward me at a steady clip.  He drops into the bottom and when he starts up one of the trails I am set up on I ready for the shot.

I only have a small opening on the trail and he is moving pretty good. I half draw and wait for him to hit the opening.  He steps into my small shooting lane and belive it or not he stops.  I was prepared for a quick shot and took it.  I don't remember coming to full draw but I hit right where I was looking.  My first thought however was why was I looking there.  I hit about 4" back of the crease behind the leg. He took off at full tilt back to the alfalfa field made a right turn for some cover and as soon as he got out of sight in the cover I heard him crash.

There was a good blood trail with an entrance and exit wound.  It was 3 degrees when we drug the buck out. I used my 54" Shrew, 55#@28", GTs with a woodsman head. A decent buck and some good meat that I hope thaws out soon so I can get to butchering.


 

[Wannabe1]

Great story and looking forward to the pics!  

[Possum Head]

Good job. I cant imagine staying warm at those temps.

[wooddamon1]

 Congrats!

[Ragin Bull]

Well done Mark!

[stykbow67]

Excellent job! Yes it's definitely been well below normal temps for this time of year!

Steve

[joe ashton]

well told,  thanks for sharing.

[steadman]

Congrats Mark!  

[habujohn]

Great job, sounds like you had a blast even in the cold.

Awesome. Can't wait for the pics!\\

Congrats,

Bisch

[Tim]

Hey Mark....congrats buddy!  Love to see a few pics.

[kadbow]

Got the pics up.

[katman]

Way to go, great job, can't imagine I have enough clothes to keep me warm in those temps.

[T-Bowhunter]

   

[Kopper1013]

Nice buck, congrats

[Over&Under]

Well done Mark!
That is a great buck...putting in your time on that property is really paying off    

[DGW]

Nice buck . congrats

[KyStickbow]

great buck brother...congrats!!!

[pitbull]

Congrats on a fine buck!  

[Guru]

Congrats bud!