ILL PUBLIC GROUND BUCK! In the words of the Lakosky's...BBD!
11-10-2006, 09:52 PM
#33
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: East Central ILLinois USA
Posts: 1,595
RE: ILL PUBLIC GROUND BUCK! In the words of the Lakosky's...BBD!
Congradulations..... That Is A Magnificent Buck!!!!!!!
Love those tall tines.
The Buckhorn Unit is very close to a friend of mines property and we have seen some impressive deer come out of there.
Love those tall tines.
The Buckhorn Unit is very close to a friend of mines property and we have seen some impressive deer come out of there.
11-10-2006, 10:15 PM
#34
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: IL
Posts: 168
RE: ILL PUBLIC GROUND BUCK! In the words of the Lakosky's...BBD!
Titleist 03....If you don't mind me asking where is your buddy hunting at in Bowen....I've lived here all my life and know most everybody...
11-11-2006, 06:16 AM
#36
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Hoosier Country, Baby!
Posts: 1,710
RE: ILL PUBLIC GROUND BUCK! In the words of the Lakosky's...BBD!
Congratulations! I don't see a problem with the shot. I look at it this way, if you are confident in your shot, and you do *know* the anatomy of a deer, take it. A neck/head on shot is actually very effective considering there are so many vital options to hit, the windpipe, the heart, lungs, etc... you take the chance of hitting one or all of them. Also, your chance of wounding the deer are decreased because the brown available to hit with head on shots is a heck of a lot LESS when a deer is facing you, if you are off just a little, you will shoot right past, allowing the deer to walk away unwounded, if you hit it, chances are you've got a lethal shot put on it. To be able to hit that limited amount of space takes lots of practice and good shooting skills. All bowhunters know (or should know) their capabilities. You obviously knew you were capable of making the shot, knew you accuracy in shooting could get it done.
Kudos to you for your dedication and hard work this year. Patience always pays off, maybe not right away, but you will eventually reap the rewards of it. That deer is awesome! You deserve a pat or two on the back!
Kudos to you for your dedication and hard work this year. Patience always pays off, maybe not right away, but you will eventually reap the rewards of it. That deer is awesome! You deserve a pat or two on the back!
11-14-2006, 11:59 AM
#39
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 3
RE: ILL PUBLIC GROUND BUCK! In the words of the Lakosky's...BBD!
Hey Man, Congrats on the deer. Once in a lifetime buck, enjoy it!!! We saw several bucks last week. Passed on 4 125-135, saw a 170 but couldn't get it close enough.
Josh Weller
Josh Weller
