First Buck!!!!!
 

Well after about 5 years of white-tail huntingwith many blown opportunities on large deer, I've finally scored my first buck. I was extremely lucky because an hour before I shot this guy, I missed a monster 12-point that trotted 30 yards by me due to a combination of heavy cover, buck fever and just plain bad luck. After stewing in my juices on my stand after another blown opportunity, I saw a doe run by in the valley below me who was clearly in heat with a little fork buck in pursuit. They left the valley soon after and went out of sight. 10 minutes later, this 8 point comes screaming in the valley with his nose down on her trail. I let out a doe grunt that stopped him in his tracks, took aim on his vitals and let my .270 rip. He walked about 20 feet and collapsed :D:D:D I've got him caped out in my chest freezer and am taking him to the taxidermist next week. What a feeling !!!!! He is a concilation prize compared to the12-point I missed (3 times)but a prize none the less!

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Congrats to you ! - nothing like you first buck, and a nice one to start!

I hope you don't mind I posted the pic for you




FH

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nice buck....maybe you'll get taht 12 pointer soon

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thanks farm hunter, how do I do that (for future pics) ?

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Nice buck! You guys score so well on your first one it will be harder next time. Congrats. MV out!

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In the MO county I hunt in (Macon), there is a antler restriction rule that , IMO, is a great thing and is making all bucks taken in this county fairly good size.

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Way to go,, sweet buck!

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Beautiful first deer, congrats!

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congrats on DA buck.

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Great Buck!