I was thinking of sleeping in this morning, good thing I didn't! I would have missed one of the better days on stand I have had in a long time. I saw 14 deer, 12 between 7:30 and 8:30. I was tempted so many times to shoot a fat doe, but I had left my cart at home so dragging a doe was out of the question. After 9 I was thinking about getting down so I could get a start on some of the things I had to do. As I gave one last look I saw a deer coming right up behind me. It was a buck with heavy horns, and a very husky look to him. He came closer, moving along side of me at about 12yds. I shot, and knew from the immediate gush of blood on his coat I made a perfect hit. He ended up going about 70yds. with a complete pass through, and a nice cross through his heart from my 4 bladed Muzzy. He is a 9pt. dressed at 156lbs. Dragging this guy took me some time, but it was worth it! For whatever its worth, his hocks were already black, and he stunk like hell! Get ready fellas, the ruts commin!!! MWX