I killed a small 8pt yesterday evening, and I think it's the earliest in the season that I've ever shot a buck. The rut is still 2 or 3 weeks away, so I'm actually a bit let down. I love the rut, but this buck offered the most perfect shot at 25yrds, and I'm on State land where you don't get too many opportunities, so I let it fly! He ran maybe 80yrds and I heard him crash.
Had to leave my bow/stand in the woods over night because I couldn't drag/carry everything out at once, so the only pics I could get were at the butcher shop. He was a plump 130lbs dressed. I still have 2 antlerless tags!
