I got an invite to go on a hunt in SC from a friend thats a guide. I really wanted to go, loved the idea of hunting August 15th but I couldn't swing it on such short notice. Maybe next year I will head down there and try to whack one of those pretty velvet SC bucks.

I hunt 100% with my climber, private land is tough to come by down here in MD so I only hunt public land. My climber keeps me mobile and as the deer move with the pressure I can follow them.

Here is a pic of my buck from last year, probably not a giant by a lot of peoples standards but for a MD public land buck he is real good and I was PUMPED. Made an awesome mount as well, his neckwas over 24", scored just under 120".

buck knife reporting in. I will be hunting in West Central WI. First though, is bear hunting in MN (9/1). Deer hunting starts 9/15 in WI.

THatbuck is almost identical to the one that I couldn't get a shot at right at dark last year on oening day in SC. I had sat in tehheat for 3 hours, and a little before dark, the wind shifted, so I turned my climber to watch the another area that they could come from that was consistent with te wind. Sure enough, 10 minutes later he comes in where I had been expecting and when I tried to turn, he caught just enough movement to make him nervous. I could see him, but when he stepped back into the swamp, it was darker, and all I had was a silhouette, so I decided to pass.My buddy shot it with a rifle the last day of the season. It scored just a litle bit higher, and for SC was a good one. If we all could score consistently even a bit smaller, we would do well. And don't feel the need to be apologetic about any deer that you take. That is a nice bowkill anywhere. I can see from the look on your face that you were proud and that is all that matters--if it was legal of course!!

Good to see ya in here BK. I think we are now 8 out of 10. Wisconsin is a good state so we expect at least a 150" 10 out of you !

I am here.......sorry for the delay I was in Baltimore for a bass pro event for diamond/bowtech.........but I am here now........

Good to have you in here Kidd. BTW, I am a Tribute shooter myself.I am absolutely gaga over my Bowtech. We are almost at full capacity now, and if you all take a good look at us, we have a good bunch, with the exception of that one Georgia boy.I am getting pumped more and more.

At 9 out of 10, I think we can give serious consideration to a name and captain so we can look official and everything!!! Post your suggestions and let's get rolling!! Also let's try to get better acquanted, and make this a good time as well as some good hunting and evensome good competition. Not that we really have any![:-]

vote

cpt.manuman

suggestions for names

team rut and gut
the buck bombers
the buck boys

just a few suggestions to get the ball rolling.

Hey guys, sorry for the late response. I have been extremely busy with a new job. Trying to get things set so when bow season hits I am as free as possible.

I also work part-time at Gander Mt. as an archery tech. so that keeps me busy as well. I have been scouting though and have seen some good bucks. Three weeks ago I saw a nicenine pointer that was peparing to have split G3's and a small drop tine. So far that is the one that I am working to hunt. However, this same area has produced some nice bucks and so I hope to really help the team.

My vote would be for "Team Rut and Gut". Sounds tough and hard to beat. I will try to keep in touch more often. Let's go Team (31).

Tucker3675

lefty I shot a buck last year real similar to that. if I can I will post a pic. same score etc. As for team Capt.....does not matter to me manuman sounds fine with me.as for name lets not be hasty.........I like something with the word rut but the gut part .well.bad realtion to bad shot.maybe just me.......team "full rut" I do not know....this seems harder than it should be[8D] or.... how 'bout team "Rack'em" just a thought..............