HSO Deer Photo's

[96trigger]

I don't think it ever hurts to wait a little bit, I would probably just wait the extra half hour in the stand. Most archers give them time to expire, but I believe that is because there is almost never time for a good follow up shot if the deer is not dead. A firearm has a major advantage in that way. When I have made a good kill shot like that, sometimes I don't look right away, but I go back to my truck and get the gloves, knife, drag, etc.... As long as I know it was a good shot, I'll give it some time.

[Muskie456]

I primarly bowhunt and our policy is unless you see him pile up on an evening hunt leave him until morning(if cold enough). There really isn't anything to gain and a lot to loose. We do not have a lot of song dogs around so we really aren't worried about it.

[iceman16]

Thanks everyone. the reason i backed out was because of the wolfs in our area. they were in my area that afternoon and i didnt want to gut it out in the dark and have visiters while i was gutting. there are people down the road they fallow the kids to the bus stop.. and with a head on shot i didnt know how good of a shot it was and i didnt want to loose that deer.

iceman

[bassNspear]

iceman, nice buck!

[Back2Dakota]

Shot this 11pt Sunday of opener weekend. Hunting by myself at 3pm in the rain. No wheeler,he broke my deer cart(dont buy one they are junk) it took a while to get out of the place i hunt but well worth it. #225 Dressed. Didnt have anyone to take good pictures in the feild so I had to settle for the sunny and warm pictures the next day. Shot a big doe the day before. State land. Do not know what he scores-wish I did. I will have to call the taxidermist.

[iceman16]

Great buck! congrats.

iceman

[hugonian1]

Wow, that's a great buck.

[96trigger]

that is a great buck, he will go into the 150's pretty easily, I would not be surprised to see his mass help him get in the 160's.

[paceman]

Great buck and great photos....

[Bear55]

That is a stud, I'd say he scores in the 150's easy.

[Cooter]

Congrats on a bruiser! Did he have the rut odor to him?

[scsavre]

Back2dakota, great buck, he will get into the 150's with that mass. Did you go back to dakota for that one?

[DoubleLunger]

WHAT A BEAST, NICE DEER!!!

[Joe15]

Wow congrats on a beautiful buck

[Ely Lake Expert]

My dad got a nice buck this year. 21 inch inside spread

[Bear55]

Nice buck Ely, looks like a big body, what did he dress out at?

[Musky Buck]

Did he drill him in the neck ? Nice looking buck from a part of MN I don't get to see many color shots from, thanks for sharing ! Tell your dad nicely done !

[Ely Lake Expert]

Nice buck Ely, looks like a big body, what did he dress out at?

didn't get him weighed, but i would estimate 175-200

[Ely Lake Expert]

Did he drill him in the neck ? Nice looking buck from a part of MN I don't get to see many color shots from, thanks for sharing ! Tell your dad nicely done !

He hit is high and broke its back actually, put a second shot through the neck. There are some big ones around, Ive seen some that size but haven't got a shot.

Here is one he shot 2 years ago and got mounted

[gonefishing70]

All very nice deer congrat's to all of you.

[Bear55]

Just imagine what those Ely deer would look like in farm county. I belive those northern bigwoods deer are about a year behind in rack production. They do normally make it up by the time they get to 5.5 years and older.

[Quackaddict9]

Shot this 11pt Sunday of opener weekend. Hunting by myself at 3pm in the rain. No wheeler,he broke my deer cart(dont buy one they are junk) it took a while to get out of the place i hunt but well worth it. #225 Dressed. Didnt have anyone to take good pictures in the feild so I had to settle for the sunny and warm pictures the next day. Shot a big doe the day before. State land. Do not know what he scores-wish I did. I will have to call the taxidermist.

First of all, nice deer! Which kind do you have? I have used two same kind of carts that we have and they have last since 2001 and have had no problems. Really nice to have for the 1 1/2 mile walk where no wheelers or vehicle traveling is allowed!

[Ely Lake Expert]

Just imagine what those Ely deer would look like in farm county. I belive those northern bigwoods deer are about a year behind in rack production. They do normally make it up by the time they get to 5.5 years and older.

you are right, but i would guess the one he got this year is 3 1/2

[certified jumbo]

Congrats everyone and very nice photo's!!!

It was a good season for us as well. I took a 125" 8 point on Halloween night, my wife shot her first MN buck a spike. On the last day of the season dad shot a 136" 10 point. It was a very exciting year for the family.

Here are some pics.

My 8 point

My wifes spiker

Dads 10 point

[hugonian1]

Nice deer.

Dad's always seem to get the big ones.

Good for him.