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September 15th I ended up telling my boss some lie about how I had to work my other job that night and had to leave early, went home for lunch, took a shower in the scent stuff than went back to work until 4:30(I honestly took this day and the following days off of my night job to go hunting;)). So I get down to my stand at about 5:30, wasnt expecting to see to much, just wanted to get out there(been waiting many months to sit in my stand with my bow). I cautiously take my time getting to my stand not making to much noise. On the way into my stand I come across a couple of fresh deer rubs (always a good sign). I sat there for a couple of hours not seeing anything about to fall asleep when I hear something tearing up the corn on the other side of the trees. Im trying to figure out what was making this sound for about 15 minutes, when I look straight in front of me and see the legs of a deer coming down the hill. The top half of this deer was covered by trees.

Taking its sweet ass time coming any closer(about 50 yds out), the deer finally drops his head down and I see antlers. Almost imediatly I was thinking of all you guys on Hunting.com:D and how lucky I am to even see a buck on the first day. The buck then comes down the hill straight at me to about 35 yards, slightly quartering towards me then BANG. Some jerk off dove hunting over the hill lets out about 6-7 shots. The deer was very startled and motionless, just looking were the shots originated from. I thought F%#@, hes going to bolt....Nope he just stood there for 15 min. then went on about his buisness.

I thought he was going to go to the trail behind some trees than come out in perfect position to get a shot. Once again I was wrong, He headed for the heavy buck brush on my left. He turned to go in, stood broadside for a sec., I drew my MATHEWS LEGACY back without a sound. My draw went right into perfect firing position (thanks to many days and nights of practice). Put my 25 yrd pin right on the vitals and let it loose. He had no clue what happened till the arrow passed straight threw him (Scorpion XP Broadhead). He ran into the buck brush hitting almost every damn branch in there and crashed about 15 yards in. I got a double lung shot on him and he was expired in about 15 minutes (seemed longer though). Now its just about dark when I realize I forgot my Camera at home along with my flashlight(boy was I pissed).

I called my friend who was hunting right down the road to come over and help(he has been bow hunting for 3 years with no luck) and boy he was pissed. He kept saying "you lucky F%#$er" over and over, and how this was BS. The only thing I could do was laugh at him.

Any ways I have not scored him yet due to work, my next day off is thursday night, I will have him scored then. In the meantime here are the pics that will be going on the scoreboad. Sorry my bow is not in the pic, I got caught up in the moment and forgot. But you can see where the broadhead hit em (if you dont believe me)

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here is another

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last one

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Congrats to you again:)

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Congrats!! Nice buck!

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is it me or does he have a weird dark circle in between his eyes nice job on a nice buck congrats

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Congrats, hopefully not getting the bow in there doesnt disqualify you, but if it does just makes it easier for my team to win!!!;)

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That would be fine by me, there are bigger deer down there (much bigger). My dad saw a whopper tonight, he called me telling me he saw him near my stand. So disqualify me if you must.[:@]:D;)

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Congratulations! Nice buck!

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Nice '-'

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nice buck you got there !

I would say hes a good 120 ish plus .... i may be wrong tho , nice spread and all !

Nice work , and from the ground too boot!!!

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Congrats Jbra. :D

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congratulations on a fine buck... My guess is around 118.5

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congrats......nice buck

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Talk about having the pressure off your back!! Way to go.

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Jbra
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Quote by Jbra....
" That would be fine by me, there are bigger deer down there (much bigger). My dad saw a whopper tonight, he called me telling me he saw him near my stand. So disqualify me if you must."


They just might, and probably should. You didn't follow the rules. Now any hunter after you will say, "well they let him enter his buck"."

Not my decision, but
I think you may be dissapointed with the outcome.........

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What ever happens happens, I had a great hunt, great animal, if its not in the contest ehh.... I have memories, And I dont hunt for contests. This is just something to have a little fun with. I do hope they let it stand though. I am truly in love with bow hunting now, bye bye rifle. Rifle just doesnt seem as fun any more.

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Bow in picture or not that is a nice buck. Congrats again.

I say let it in the contest. Deer score 110 - 115 minus lack of bow = 10 or 15 gross. ;)

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12 3/4 gross

I always wonder about people from Iowa. LOL

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Jbra, I don't want this darn contest to take away from your buck...it's a damn fine buck and one to be proud of....at this point, it's Sept...there are no rifle seasons open...I doubt anyone suspects the authentisty of your bowkill....get it score and get it posted in the Official Score thread....

We'll take them one at a time. We can't discredit this buck in any form....as the rifle seasons pick up....I'd suggest getting the bow into the picture.

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well put rob!

Nice job Jbra, thanks for sharing the pics

Jim

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just my two cents but the rule states picture with hunter ,bow and tag if all are not met deer should not get in contest but nice first buck for you this year always good to get that out of the way

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Nice buck! Congrats to you!

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RobMod...

Let it slide early.......then be prepared to let it slide late. I really don't care, but be consistent.

I think one of the main reasons for the pic with weapon and hunter, is to make sure deer were killed in the proper season, and by the contest rules. Now I'm sure that won't stop someone from showing a buck killed with a gun, but shown with a bow, but you get the ideal.

Do what you like, but don't screw over one of my teammates if he forgets!!!!!!!!!!

Better yet, let the team captains make the call on this one......and set the direction of "rules" for the contest.

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Awright Jbra !

Nice buck !

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Very nice!

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Nice buck, congrats!

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Awesome deer.........I only hope to see one that big this year......

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Congrats! Opening day! What a way to start.

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Congrats, nice buck. First of the year, you can't beat that.

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Nice Buck Jbra!!!! Like Rob said, there are no other seasons right now, so he must have killed it with his bow, or risk major legal problems!!! I think it should be in the contest, and it is up to everyone to make sure they get their weapon in the picture, the closer it gets to gun/rifle season. Right now it is not a big deal, but down the road it could be!!!

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Congratulations on your great buck!

As for the contest....let him in....then everyone else needs to make sure they follow the rules. We have noo excuse not to know the rules now!

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nice deer.with all the excitement and rush,its easy to forget little details,who cares, you earned it.I say let him in..

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Congrats Jbra! Nice buck :D

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Great looking buck. What did he green score? Or should I say how far behind are we? ;)

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congrats jbra. nice buck. i say let him in. this is all for fun. no one's life is at stake here if they lose. (or at least i hope not) way to go jbra

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nice buck,10 more days till i get mine..

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Nice Buck!!!

I agree, let him enter it! This contest is for fun, and maybe I'm to trusting, but if someone says they killed their deer with a bow, then I believe them. If someone lies so they can win - they have to live with themselves. Besides, it's not like we are going to win a million dollars in the contest.

Again, nice buck!!!!

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Nice Buck Jbra Congrats!!!:)

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GREAT buck cant wait to hunt here in pa