Halloween Buck (Story added)
 

Just pics for now. I have to write the story, it's an amazing one. One of the coolest things I've ever witnessed.





I had been on stand for 3 ½ hours seeing a small buck and some does, when the woods just exploded. Leaves crashing, branches breaking deer running like mad. I could clearly see a small buck running and caught the rack of a real nice one. They played out in the distance for a few minutes before finally working their way to me so I could see what’s going on. The big buck was with a hot doe and would only leave her side to chase the small buck away. He was angry and wanted to hurt the little buck. Over the next 30 minutes I watched this big guy, snort wheeze, grunt and growl at the little buck while chasing him if he felt the little guy got too close. You could not imagine the intensity he went after this buck with. I can’t describe it enough to do the scenario justice. All my calls fell on deaf ears, my only hope was to have the doe come over and thankfully she did. The big buck followed and came charging in to about 12 yds, I drew and waited, a few limbs blocking my shot. After what felt like forever he charged at the small buck again, zipping thru my opening. Stopping in another blocked area at only 10 yds, I had to let down. The doe was now literally under my stand and the big boy held guard. I could see his chest pounding, probably more than mine was. He went to take a couple steps and I drew, stopping briefly in an opening he snort wheezed one final time at the forky. I released and saw my arrow hit hard. The buck only jumped once and maintained his position, glaring at the small buck. Instinct told me to grab another arrow, but I could see by his wounds, he was not going anywhere. After a few seconds he staggered and tried to keep his footing before finally succumbing and slumping to the ground not 5 yds from where I shot him. I could not believe what just unfolded before me. I think the doe ran, but the forky stayed and when the big buck had expired he come over to sniff, and gave him a few pushes on the rump. It wasn’t until after I climbed down and waved my arms and hollered did the small buck finally leave.

RE: Halloween Buck
 

Awesome Buck!!!!! Can't wait for the story

RE: Halloween Buck
 

Awesome buck rybo and real good PA buck, those 4 points to a side in western PA is really producing. Great job, maybe you can break that curse...lol You always seem to come up with a good one. I can't wait to read the story, great pics too.

PS, I have a Halloween buck under my belt too, it's a great day to be in the woods.

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Was he takin in PA, thats a real monster, cant wait to hear the whole story.

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awesome buck, i can only dream of taking a buck that nice, id say 135" ish

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Very nice!

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What a beauty, congrats buddy. That thing has some loooong main beams! I take it your getting him mounted ;) If so, I may have to make a little trip to see that rack!

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Awesome! Looking forward to reading the story.

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WOW, nice buck! Looks like you couldn't be smiling any bigger! Congrats!!!!!!!

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What a beauty, I can't wait to hear the story also.
Brandon

RE: Halloween Buck
 

Great deer, rybo! He's a dandy!

I especially like your second arrow from the left. It's got a nice color to it!

Nice job.

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nice shooting...looks like u put a really nice shot on him too

RE: Halloween Buck
 

awesome PA buck!! congrats!!! im waiting for the story too. i know what its like after a harvest though...i got time:D to patiently wait!!

you guys are KILLING me. i havent hunted since...last wed. and wont get out till MONDAY due to college!! the bucks are dropping like flys....and theres some nice PA bucks going down in the process. next week should be good too...looks like its going to be cooler and hopefully drier!! ill be out in full force next week!

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That is a real nice buck , I wish one like that came by my stand some day soon.
He's got a real nice rack that I would be proud to hang on my wall , can't wait for the story and find out what he's scores.
Congrats rybohunter you have evey right to be grinning.

RE: Halloween Buck
 

NICE buck! Wow, I would love to have something that big around here.

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That is a STUD 8 pointer!! Congrats!

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That's a fine looking buck, rybo. Congrats.

RE: Halloween Buck (Story added)
 

Thats a really good buck. Great pictures also. Great Job !!!

RE: Halloween Buck (Story added)
 

Wow very nice buck and amazing story. Sounds like an awesome night to be in the woods.

RE: Halloween Buck (Story added)
 

Wow man, beautiful deer and congrats. This is your second mature PA buck in a row isn't it?

Congrats again!

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Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!! :DWhatta thrilling hunt; sounds almost like a once-in-a-lifetime experience!!

Congratulations on a true PA bruiser!

RE: Halloween Buck (Story added)
 

What a beauty,Nice going Rybo!

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Cool story, great buck, a day Im sure you will never forget, congrats!!

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Man I bet that was amazing to see. AWESOME! Congrats on a fine buck!!! I bet that little buck thinks he killed him and he is dominant now. LOL

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So that is one hell of a nice buck there!
Looks like whatever broadhead you used tore him to shreds too.
Nice buck!

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That is a terriffic story and anawesome buck!!! That would be great to see on video.

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Wow great buck!! Sounds like a great day in the woods. Nothing like these magical days in the fall.
Congrats!!!!!

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Wow what a night!!! and a great deer

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Congrats on yet another nice buck!!

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Great buck and super story rybo. Ya made me feel like I was there with you. I can only imagine how intense it was really being there.

Congrats buddy, you got a nice one.

Good hunting and God Bless.

RE: Halloween Buck (Story added)
 

Great story , that had anawesome sight to witness.

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You are the man Rybo!! Awesome Buck, Congrats!!

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Ryan,...YOU ARE DA' MAN!
I thought you did good last year. This one takes the cake!
Awesome buck. You deserve it buddy. Looks like the rut is going to happen after all here in PA. The fact that he was so pumped that he didn't even care that you put an arrow through him really blows my mind.
That's a hunt for the ages, right there.
I gotta go back and read that story again. I love it!

RE: Halloween Buck
 

Great buck and great story! What an awesome experience! Congrats!

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Beautiful buck....I can't wait until Thursday when I can get out in the woods again!

Congrats!

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Felt like I was there,Great Buck!

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Great buck Ryan!!! XX is making a comeback!!

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WOW what a buck. That had to be incredible to witness. Congrats.

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WOW, great buck congrats!.......that story had my stress level up. LOL[:-]:D

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Couldn't happen to a nicer guy! Puts his time in,goes at it hard.Reminds me of a definition I like for luck.Luck is where hard work meets opportunity.