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Our deer season here in Oregon opened this weekend on Saturday. I was out in a new unit I've never hunted and didn't get a chance to scout much so no high expectations. I was with my fishing partner who is an older fellow so I put him in a choice spot in a small canyon that overlooks an alfalfa field. We figured if the deer got chased off the field they might come up his draw, sure enough about 7:30 a truck drives down the road along field and the deer started up the hill and his draw. He got this guy about 8:00 opening morning, he said there was another big 3x3 but this one offered the better shot so he took it. Nice sized healthy buck for only being a fork!! He was kind enough to let me drag it out and pack it back to camp for him  Will be back up there this weekend to look for that big 3!! Good luck all on your hunting - post up your pics!!! ![[Linked Image]](http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/13758256/24786481/414014642.jpg)
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Congrats!!! Very cool buck and a great start to the 2018 season.
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Nice - now there is one happy kid!! Congrats to the young man on his buck!!
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I hiked a mile up to where I had planned to hunt opening morning and was there at day break. Less than 5 minutes later it was *almost* over. I was after a very large blacktail I found last season and was ready to pull the trigger when he ducked under an oak tree at 250, never to emerge. Passed up two 3x3's later in the day. I will go back after the big blacktail.
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Great to be hearing fresh stories here guys. I have to wait another 4 weeks yet. Can't wait to get back in the woods. Nothing like a crisp morning on the opening day of deer season.
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No need to wait 4 weeks man. Grab the shotgun and a pocket full of shells.
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Gotta love that smile on that young man. Congrats.
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Frank,
Good on you for putting your pal in a good spot.
From the looks of him, the buck must have had access to some good eats.
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MarineHawk - congrats to the lad!
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Frank,
Good on you for putting your pal in a good spot.
From the looks of him, the buck must have had access to some good eats. Yup, mostly lived in a huge field of alfalfa so should be good eating!! I'm leaving later today to see if i can find that 3x3  Think I might pull the old KS .280 out of the safe, always seem to get lucky when I take it after mule deer!!
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Thanks Oregonmuley, diamondjim, & Mgunns. It was a big triumph for me to get to experience and watch.
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Good of you to help you older friend, good luck with your hunt.
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Nice, love the kid's first deer.
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Couldn't find the big 3 from last week but found this little guy early yesterday morning. And I'll admit I doubt I've been more nervous and shakey hunting than I was yesterday waiting for this buck to come into range and be able to get a shot. Felt just like a little kid again on my first hunt so although hardly a trophy buck I was happy to get him, especially with the bad luck I've had all deer season. Maybe have a chance in the dinkathon ![[Linked Image]](http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/13758256/24786481/414019531.jpg)
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Couldn't find the big 3 from last week but found this little guy early yesterday morning. And I'll admit I doubt I've been more nervous and shakey hunting than I was yesterday waiting for this buck to come into range and be able to get a shot. Felt just like a little kid again on my first hunt so although hardly a trophy buck I was happy to get him, especially with the bad luck I've had all deer season. Maybe have a chance in the dinkathon Nice!
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