dukemichael's 2nd IL buck of 2006
11-27-2006 | 05:22 PM
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RE: dukemichael's 2nd IL buck of 2006
ORIGINAL: GregH
Did you get a little puke in your mouth??[:'(]
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Love the last pose, spooner[&:]
Love the last pose, spooner[&:]
11-27-2006 | 08:04 PM
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RE: dukemichael's 2nd IL buck of 2006
Oh Justin.. You so spoil me you do.
But I have to agree, the lessons I am taught each day in this forum and in the woods helped me to bag my 2 Illinois bucks. Success in the whitetail woods is what you set your own goals for. I set out for two mature bucks this Autumn, and put in the time and energy to accomplish that goal. I succeeded, and not because I am a "great" hunter, but rather I always consider myself a student of bowhunting. I take the time to constantly read about deer, listen to other hunters, observe in the stand, and study all the aspects of deer behavior. And that, that has made all the difference.
And it helps that I live in Illinois
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But I have to agree, the lessons I am taught each day in this forum and in the woods helped me to bag my 2 Illinois bucks. Success in the whitetail woods is what you set your own goals for. I set out for two mature bucks this Autumn, and put in the time and energy to accomplish that goal. I succeeded, and not because I am a "great" hunter, but rather I always consider myself a student of bowhunting. I take the time to constantly read about deer, listen to other hunters, observe in the stand, and study all the aspects of deer behavior. And that, that has made all the difference.
And it helps that I live in Illinois
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11-27-2006 | 09:43 PM
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RE: dukemichael's 2nd IL buck of 2006
He does deserve a well earned congratulations. Great buck, and I love wide racked ones. You young "pups" are putting the hammer on us this season. Congrats to the both of you!
are putting the hammer on us this season. Congrats to the both of you!
11-27-2006 | 11:23 PM
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RE: dukemichael's 2nd IL buck of 2006
Wow! That first buck looksidentical to onewe nicknamed Airplane...there's a landing strip for Ultra-lights near one of our hunting spots. I know it's not him though b/c he was out in the field at 8am while we were preparing for a birdhunt.
Nice deer!
Nice deer!
11-28-2006 | 05:49 AM
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RE: dukemichael's 2nd IL buck of 2006
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Germ's just jealous it wasn't him.
ORIGINAL: GregH
Did you get a little puke in your mouth??[:'(]
ORIGINAL: Germ
Love the last pose, spooner[&:]
Love the last pose, spooner[&:]
11-28-2006 | 06:38 AM
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RE: dukemichael's 2nd IL buck of 2006
wow that is a great buck... Do you guys get paid to hunt? Seems like you guys only shoot monster bucks every time I check this forum.. Who do you work for, send me an application!