96trigger Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskie456 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman16 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 iceman, nice buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back2Dakota Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman16 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Great buck! congrats.iceman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugonian1 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Wow, that's a great buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96trigger Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paceman Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Great buck and great photos.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 That is a stud, I'd say he scores in the 150's easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Congrats on a bruiser! Did he have the rut odor to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsavre Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Back2dakota, great buck, he will get into the 150's with that mass. Did you go back to dakota for that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleLunger Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 WHAT A BEAST, NICE DEER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe15 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Wow congrats on a beautiful buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ely Lake Expert Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 My dad got a nice buck this year. 21 inch inside spread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Nice buck Ely, looks like a big body, what did he dress out at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Buck Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 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 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ely Lake Expert Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ely Lake Expert Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonefishing70 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 All very nice deer congrat's to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear55 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quackaddict9 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ely Lake Expert Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
certified jumbo Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugonian1 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Nice deer.Dad's always seem to get the big ones.Good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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