Have got 2 13 year old apprentice hunters in our deer camp this week. Season openned today. Nephew tagged an 8 point this morning and his buddy Scott tagged a 5 point soon after.

Was sitting in the blind this morning with Scott when we heard several shots from the adjoining property about 9:30(2 brothers own that property, theyre strictly trophy hunters and manage theyre land with plots, mineralsetc.., we have very good relationship with them,, we allow tracking on both properties,, and in some areas you can shoot over the fenceline.)

2-3 minutesafter the shots wehad a massive 12 point bed down 60 or so yards away and I put one through its shoulder.. Got out of the blind walked up on it and its guts were hanging out. Rolled it over and saw another hole in it..

Scott was freaking out its huge,, its huge! I showed him the hole,, what does this mean Scott? I dont know,, its been shot already?? Yep your right,,, lets go find out who shot it, ok?? we followed the blood trail back too the fence line,, the neighbour got out of his blind and walked over..

Dave,, did you shoot a buck that hopped the fence a little while ago? I shot at one,, but I thought I missed it,, no? Scott then said no you got it... we had too finish it off,,, but you got it,,, and its huge!

Scott just got an open invitation too hunt our land and the adjoining land anytime he wants... The buck should easily win the local deer contest,, Neighbour says Scott is going too get the rifle if he wins the contest.