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Good literature and buck.
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Now thats an awsome buck! ABIG 'Ol CONGRATS!
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I was thinking damn fine buck but, don't give up your day job. Who was it, I don't remember...but basically it went, "Say what you mean and stop throwing in words that detract from your story". To much descriptive narration becomes tedious and is not a smooth read. Hemmingway you're not.[8D] I wish I could write like he does. Once again a big congrats on the fine buck and the outstanding narration. [/align] |
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I believe the saying goes," a picture is worth a thousand words ".;) Great deer.
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"Say what you mean and stop throwing in words that detract from your story". I'm tempted to say I would have given that piece an "A" in one of my classes, but I won't because I never saw writing that good from any of my students -- including the honors students who came through who had received the highest possible score on their entrance exams. David, I believe you know deer hunting, but excellent writing you do not. |
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Antler,
That's the finest piece of writing I have everread on a thread here in HNI; hands down. Anyone who has studied/practiced writing, would agree that your work is quality. Now can I ask a favor? Any possibilityyou could pm or emailme any other stories and pictures ofpast bucks, I would love to read/see them.I know I can learn from you, both from a whitetail bowhunting perspectiveand from a writing standpoint! Thanks again fordeliveringtwovery fine pieces of artwork. I am happy for you to say the least. Troy |
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Unlike a lot of posters who just crawled out from under their rock. |
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Congrats on a very nice buck! Great story and thanks for sharing.
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Wow! Amazing story, and an excellent trophy. Great job!
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AE, I'll say it again. You are one of the best damn writers I've ever had the pleasure of reading. You provide just the right amount ofdetails to make us feel like we werein your shoes, which is not easy to do.But I'm sure you know that and couldn't care less about anyone criticizing yourwriting.
I am an avid reader and a professional business writer(though you can't always tell from my posts). I also graduated from college with a bachelors and masters in Journalism. My point is that I read a lot of articles and pieces of writing on a daily basis and I always look forward to AE's posts because they are some of the best I am exposed to. If for some reason you don't like the writing, and just want to see the picture, skip to the bottom and take a gander at that monster heearned through hard scouting and hunting. |
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WOW! AE,I must admit when I saw the length ofthe story the day you posted it,I couldn't read it because my10 year old son, who is usually by my side,onlywants to see the pictures. Finally got some time to myself and just wanted to say "thanks". Beautiful story! Excellent buck! I will be keeping an eye out for your next post.
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...Whew, things have been busy here, now that the dust has settled I have a chance to respond.
First of all I am really humbled and overwhelmed by the generous words of my bowhunting bretheren here. I embrace both the critique and the compliments. Davidmil is right in some ways,Hemingway I am not! Shoot, I couldn't even carryEarnest'sfishing pole!:DOther than reading some of his stories the closest I evercame to him was when I elk hunted solo for three weeksin Sun Valley Idahonear his grave site. His work and the paltry words I throw down on paper should probablynever be mentioned in the same breath.;)David, I knew it would not be your cup of tea and I understand that entirely. I feel it was a compliment that you even took the time to read it and respond. Thanks.AVietnam vetwith 80 + bow kills underhis belt; you are still the ultimate predator in my book. :) There are a few people I want to specifically address. Iowabob85, you know me to well...I did take that picture by myself...and I did drag that cotton picker out by myself too!! Good thing he was on the smallish side (185 lbs dressed)or I would have had a heart attack...getting him out of that valley was not fun... As far as being able "to do it all", heh, heh, well, I am afraidthere are a few people we mutually know that would argue that point!:D It's the thought that counts however, so thanks. Blodg, It wasgreat to hear from you. I really appreciate what you had to say. I am always astonished when my words move someone to action...I couldn't even talk the kids into taking out the trash when they were gowing up. :D Buckeyebuckhnter, My buck is just a baby compared to the one you killed last year. I hope you kill a dandy again this year. Thank you for the compliments. Shed33, Judging from what I've seen you bring down the last two years in Idaho I think I should be learning from you! Wow! Thanks for such kind words. Youput me up so highon a pedestal (and I am even afraid of heights) that there is no where to go but down.:DI am flattered by your remarks and I do sincerely appreciate them. MQ1shooter, I don't even know what to say...We have a former Professor in the house??!! Oh my, I am going to have to watch my "P's" and "Q's" now. I'm just a silly hillbilly! :D Chucker34, You are a writer with a Masters degree in journalism??!! Oh boy, I am in way over my head trust me on that one.:D What you two guys(MQ1shooter & Chucker34) said nearly caused me to faint. I'm not sure I would know a participle if it came up and kissed me on the lips. Goodness knows I feel good if I can remember how to tie my shoes! [8D]Being thatI amnot even inyour league in the writing department,I amhumbled by your high praise. My only regret is that myhigh school English teacher is dead. She may have died happy if she heard what you two distinguished individuals with suchrich credentialshad to say about one of herless than gifted students.I am sure she felt like a failure everytime I turned something in:(... Thanks again to all who took the time to read it! :) |
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Antler,
Once again your humility and graciousness shines through. We can all respect and appreciate how you handle praise and criticism. I knowI am a better person just from reading this post. Thanks again. Troy P.S. I still "selfishly" would love to hear some/any stories and see some pics from the past...if you ever have time to pm or email some, I'd appreciate it. Thanks again. |
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That deer is amazing, he has some great mass and tine length. Your story was awesom. Being a bowhunting addict, it was easy for me to put myself in the scenario and imagine the jolt as your heart jumped up into your throat when you saw how nice he was. Great buck, great story. Congratulations.
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Awesome Buck!
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AE....GREAT story! And an awesome deer also! I don't care what anyone says, that story pumped me up. Heck, I haven't killed anything yet this season, and I almost don't even have to go out again after reading that! (I did say almost ;))
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Hey Antler Eater. You are a word wizard. What a story, what a buck. We need to post the story on the buck we got together. Guess who?
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I just enjoyed your story too much, Antler Eater; I had to go back and re-read it. I think these are two of the best sentences I've ever seen written:
His swollen neck tells me he is following powerful urges that he neither questions nor cares. He is unaware of his role in the great plan of the propagation of his species, but his ignorance does not diminish his instinctive enthusiasm. |
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Greg,
You sneaky freak how did you get in here?  It isn't the best picture of your dandy kill but it will be enough to get you started... Give us the story there elkfreak, I know it is one I won't soon forget and it is a great one indeed!!! |
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Ken,
This is MQ1shooter's wife, Alison. First, I want to echo what so many others have said about the awesome story and beautiful buck. Thanks also for the kind words and credit you have given me in some of your posts. Greg always shows me them. It is very easy to be supportive of him with his hunting because he is such a wonderful, Godly man and he makes sure first that I feel loved and provided for and he is, of course,a fabulous father to Matthew. He has made many of my dreams come true so how could I deny him anything that he enjoys so much? Sometimes I do miss him some during deer season and I tell him and he will say ok, I won't go hunting tomorrow, get a sitter and we will go to dinner and a movie. I know what a sacrafice that is for him, especially during the rut, and we have a great time together and then I don't mind when he is gone a lot for the next couple of weeks or so because he makes it clear to me with his actions, not just his words, that I am the most important thing.Just a tip for some of you out there,but in case you haven't figured it out big bucks are nice but not as much fun to cuddle up with on a coldevening or morning.As Greg hasproven here often, he is no dummy! ;) No offense to all of you but actually what I mind more than the actual deer hunting is all the time he spends on the internet talking to you all. :) But we compromise! It is a good thing that I have always supported Greg with his hunting even before we had Matthew because now I would have to be supportive anyway if not as a wife as a mother!! I predict that Matthew will be an even more devoted and avid hunter than his daddy. He literally goes nuts when he sees the deer. He goes crazy when we pass those "deer crossing warning signs"you see on the road. He thinks that means we are going to see a deer right then and he wants me to slow down so he can see it. Tryexplaining that toa 2 year old!!! Last night we pretty much had to pry his fingers off the antlers and drag him in the house kicking and screaming; he did not want to leave that buck. He was perfectly prepared to spend the night out there with his new "friend"!! Thanks again for your kind words to us both and hope you have a good rest of the season. Congrats also on that new grandbaby, Abby; I am sure she is beautiful. |
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That was a very great story. I could of wrote it myself but I couldn;t and don't know how to use the words at times to express it. Thanks so much for sharing from a person who has been there and done it but didn't know how to say it.
David, maybe everyone could be as purfuk as you. That was a very rude statement you made. I have not read a post here in a long time as intresting as that. Thanks antler for sharing. Bobby |
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Sorry guys, butI skipped the 7 pages to tell ya thanks for giving me something great to read on a slow day at work.
Many congratulations to you, that is a buck of a lifetime where i come from. |
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Hey bud,
Your email gave me the bug again. So I jumped back in. I have posted a thread about an Elk Drop camp referral. I am going to try to set up a plan B just in case we dont draw. They also just opened a Bass Pro here last week. That place is unbelievable. I am jonesing so bad to get back to the elkaholic meetings, I dont know what to do with myself. I think I need help.Lets here some elk stories. |
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I didn't read all 7 pages either, but I feel like I just opened up my newest deer hunting magazine! That was an awesome piece of literarry work.
Was it an audition? ;) Thanks so much for sharing, and congrats! |
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Awesome buck man, congrats!!!
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AE, you eloquence is exceeded only by your trophy. Nice buck and story.
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Alison, you will have to forgive my tardiness in replying, I have been gone for a day and when I did have time to peek in I didn't have time to post a reply. It takes a long time for a "hen pecker" to find the right keys to make a sentence so I have to allow myself some time to make a post.
First of all let me say it is a delight to hear from Mrs. MQ1 Shooter.!:) I can see why MQ1 is such a happy person having someone like you around. You guys make a wonderful family! Any guy that will sacrifice a hunt during the rut for dinner and a movie is ten times the man I am or ever will be. ;):DOf course I'm sure there are advantages to such conduct that I will not speak of here.;)[&:]Obviously you guys strike a great balance in all your activities. I had to laugh hearing you talk about little Matthew and the deer crossing signs, that is so cute. You two are going to have your hands full when he is old enough to hunt on his own but not old enough to drive. Thank you for saying such nice things about my hunting story. It is so flattering to hear such generous words. It never grows old to hear someone say they enjoyed it. Keep up the good work... |
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Being that the "MAN" is on my team,thought I would bump this to the top as I just found out about this .Sorry Antler,I was gone for a week
 It almost blew me away not knowing for a week that you got a hammer.  I read the story,and it was one of the finest reads on this forum.It never ceases to amaze me about your writing,Or about your ability to harvest big bucks year in and year out. A big congrats to you bud on one fine deer,and one hell of a hunter and writer:) |
An old post, I know, but you will have a hard time finding a better one! On it's anniversary, take time to read this fine story again.
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It was too long to read back then, and it still is. It's still a nice buck.
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That was excellent!
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Wow, what a story and a hunt! As everyone else said, i felt like i was there with you. Even caught myself taking short soft breaths as the deer were around you, especially the 6pt that busted you. My palms were getting sweaty and was anxious to continue reading what was coming behind you. I have to say, great great buck. Congrats! I didnt want to miss anything and i read the whole story and every post, all 8 pages. Awesome! cant wait to see another thread from you and hope its another kill. Thanks for the time to write that story on your hunt, most just post a pic and a short 2-3 sentence story. Thanks again for your time
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Great buck. I really enjoyed the story behind your hunt. You really captured the entire morning!
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great story and great buck, congrats!!!!
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Wow, that was a great read! Congrats.
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