Why I love Kansas...big buck down!!!
 

Hey guys, I just got back in tonight from a six day hunt in Kansas. The week started off hot with temps pushing in to the high 70s and deer movement was slow. The outfitter had some game cam pics from last Thursday of a great 5X5 on one of the farms. He and I devised a plan and went after him hard. I had to hunt two days in a north tree row about 800 yards from where they had him on film due to the wind before I could get in the right stand. I saw quite a few deer, mostly does and younger bucks on those days. When the wind shifted on Monday out of the North, we moved in. I sat on the stand for 3 trips, two mornings and one evening without even seeing a mature buck or doe, simply one little skipper buck on all three trips. On Halloween night after a big swing in temperature, dropping to a high of only 50, I sat for my fourth and final time in the stand. Right at dark, this guy came in following 10 does. He took his time, rubbing every cedar between 80 yards and my stand. I had all 10 does within 20 yards of me when he came in to 22 yards. I was only 15 feet off the ground in a ladder stand and I knew it was now or never. I drew and two does spooked. He stood at attention, light fading real fast. I could only make out my 20 yard pin, but had him in my sight. I aimed and held. He took one step towards me an I released. He jumped and bolted just 15 yards and stood next to the edge of a CRP field. I was a wreck. I thought I might had hit him low. I pulled out my range finder and ranged him now at 35 yards. He stood there for 8 more minutes before I was smart enough to reload and put a just for the heck of it shot through both lungs. He dove into the field and I lost sight. All I could hear was him thrashing and huffing for air. At this point I put up my bow and sat down, head in my hands. I was mentally drained. I radioed in and told John, my good friend and guide, I was walking out and would meet him where he dropped me off. I walked out, we went out and picked up another hunter and came back in to recover him. He had expired only 20 yards from where he was on the second arrow. Both shots had lunged him and he was probably dead from the first, but he just stood there, so the second was just a deal closer. It was the best hunt of my life. Hard, frustrating and all together AWESOME. In the end, an almost perfect 173 7/8ths 10 point. I green scored him with only 4 7/8ths deductions. Kansas is simply awesome.

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Congrats!! Thats an awesome buck, and it sounded like a great hunt, Ive been trying to make it to Kansas for a few years, and now its over, we booked with a real BS outfitter, and kept getting put off, so we finally got some of our money back, and I guess wont be going, hopefully Ill get out there soon. Thats a fine buck you took there, one to really be proud of. Congrats again!

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dang egough flaunting that moster around. I am totally jealous. great job.

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Kcison,

Outstanding buck. Congrats to you.

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Congrats!!! I'd of piss'd all on myself...lol on first sight..:DAwesome!!

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Holy Crap that's huge! Nice job!

Way to put not one but TWO through the boiler room. That's incredible that he let you do that!

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Thats what I'm talking bout, what a awsome buck, a huge congrats Kelly, that is a buck dreams are made of. I figured it was about time for you to smack a brute, hmmm, now that leaves shed33 and I think all the "regulars" will be tagged out on their bruisers :D Congrats again buddy, what a beauty!

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Dang that is one HUGE buck. COngrats, great story.

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great buck

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Man... Congratulations doesn't seem to do it justice! ;)A brute of a buck, perfect in every way. Couldn't think of a more deserving guy. Way to go, Kelly!

Mabye I'll re-think that invitation next time, huh? [8D]

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Great monster buck and great story. Congrats.

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What a beast, sweet deer man!

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Kelly,

Dang, just a great buck! Gorgeous..and a hawg to boot! Sounds like your bud/guide doesnt save all the good ones for the big celebs! Congrats on just an awesome typical! I see why you like Kansas. In all my years here I have never seen a typical in my neck of the woodsthat big and that clean! awesome...

Troy

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WOW - another Kansas Brute!

Congrats - that is one magnificant buck.

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wow great buck, congrats man!!!

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Great buck and great story! Congratulations

Regards,

BWjohnny

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Thats what I would do if I saw him coming towards my stand. Thats is an amazing buck! The more I read threads like this, the more I realize that I need to save some $$$ and plan a trip out to Kansas. Congrats!

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looks like KS was worth your drive. Nice buck.

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Super nice buck! Congrats!

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That is an awesome buck, talk about a perfect typical! What do you have to pay to shoot one like that?

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Man what a buck! Kansas produces another monster!

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congrats on that Kansas monster wow great job.

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He is incredible!! Good job!

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Great buck!

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Great story!! Nice buck. Is that a Bowtech??? NICE!!!

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You done it right there buddy!!!! WOW!!! That is a amazing buck!!!!

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Beutiful buck and beautiful pictures too!!!! YOU DONE GOOOOOOD, CONGRATS!!!!!

It is really neat to see someone take the time to take great pics. Beats the hell out of the back of the pickup slobs. Nice job.

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WOW!

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Good Lord what a brute!!

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Thats one awesome buck... congrats on the trophy!

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I saw a buck that big once......in my dreams!!! Awesome buck, huge congrats!

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look like you a big buck slayer!!! man the is a good deer.. I want to go to kanasas to but can't afford with my salary. are you a pro? awesome pic and that bowtech delievered!!!

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Awesome, awesome buck. That right there is my dream deer. I love huge typicals with long tines.

I'm seriously considering heading to Kansas next fall. ;)

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Man!! The bucks in my dreams aren't even that big. Great shot. You gotta love Kansas, where the bucks always outscore the college football and basketball teams - combined!
Congratulations.

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Congrats Kansas was good to you again!

Now what outfitter is this???? I may have to pay him a visit one of these days :D

Let's see two years ago a high 150's 10 point and now a mid 170's 10 point..... Your buddy must be an excellent guide. Congrats to you both [8D]

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awesome awesome buck man, congrats.

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Wow...that is an awesome buck! Congrats!

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You did it again man, congrats.

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that buck is huge congrats.

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Kelly, that is just awesome man!! Very nice deer!! And those are some great pictures to boot!!