ORIGINAL: buckeye

How many years did you bow hunt before you saw a mature buck from stand?

18 years. I started in 1967 with a recurve and any deer would do, even does.

How many years did you bow hunt before you had a mature buck in bow range?

18 years. First time I saw one it was in bow range and I missed. []

How many years did you bowhunt before you shot and recoverd a mature buck?

24 years. The first year I dedicated myself to hunting for a mature buck, I shot one (180 class).
Just curious.