2011 Archery Buck

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I harvested this 11 pointer last weekend in the 80 degree heat. Have hunted several years and passed on many smaller bucks waiting for this opportunity. Really looking forward to seeing him on the wall for display.

[MUSKY18]

WOW....thats a beaut!! Nice job

[archerystud]

Yank my doodle that's a dandy!!!

Congrats!

[Jim Uran]

Wow, congrats! Thank you for sharing the pic!

[Bear55]

Great buck! Way to hold out for a nice one.

[nbadger23]

That's a great deer. Congrats!! Tell us more about how, when, and where (i.e. over water, acorns, etc).

[96trigger]

Awesome pic, Awesome buck. I know I didn't go out in the heat, probably should have.

[sticknstring]

Awesome buck - love the character on that joker! Congrats!

[Pooh]

thats a beauty

[BuckmasterG]

Fantastic buck congrats! I've gotta say after all those years of people asking you why you didn't shoot one of those smaller bucks, now you've got the taste of pride and accomplishment and can tell them THIS IS WHY I HUNT. Kudos- BM

[DHost21]

Very awesome! Good job

[Finlander]

Nice!!! Good Job! Looks like a 170+ class buck!

[Twins 57 Fan]

Well done Joe! Now you can start organizing your ice fishing gear! Great buck!

[Musky Buck]

No doubt, way to hold out for 1 that is truly special, in my book 1 like he is better than 5 small bucks taken, your passing little guys paid off, I don't doubt this is one of those, he knew your area well, shed a few racks, and nicely done !

[paceman]

Holy Moly what a Deer! Great Photo! Congratulations! Lets here the story and details..

[slimngrizzly]

Absolutely AWESOME buck!!! COngrats on a beauty with character!

[walleyeking19]

That is a great buck! Congrats!

[certified jumbo]

a big congrats!!! monster buck. any details??

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Thanks guys for all the comments....it truly is exciting to finally harvest a quality buck. Not much for details. It was hot, I was sweating and the farmer was cutting beans around me. With the heat, semis hauling and a combine running, my confidence was zero. I had been watching a small buck 10 yards away for several minutes, looked a different direction and there he was at a steady walk. Of course he was not in my shooting lane and he started to walk away. I found a small opening in the brush, and when he reached it I shot at 27 yards. He then dropped in his tracks and started to pull himself forward. I then knew I made a poor shot (spine shot him....I thought I could control buck fever but have since learned that I cannot yet !!). I made a follow up shot right after and it was as good as it gets. The deal was sealed. I've now learned I have to pay more attention to the actual shot rather than the antlers. I realize it worked out well in the end, but in reality I was only inches from missing my best deer ever. I'll chalk that up as a learning experience for next season!!

Look forward to seeing the rest of you post pictures this season. Good luck and be safe.

[certified jumbo]

very cool!!! i think most of us who have shot a lot of deer with a bow have spined a deer or two in their day. you made a great second shot and thats all that matters. great deer and great story. can't wait to see your mount when you get it back!!

thanks for sharing,

CJ

[HNTNBUX]

Great deer and I was busy sitting on the couch waiting for the glory days to come. Who knew you could get one in this heat?

[bigbucks]

Great job, great buck. You can shoot them in the heat. 98% of the hunt sucks, but when that big guys shows up you don't care anymore...