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Went out opening day morning. Usually have my pick of the litter. Nothing. Evening......nothing. Following morning.....nothing. Beginning to think there is a deer convention the next county over and they are all in attendance. Second evening, went back out at 1:55. Ass barely hit the seat, when I look out and see this spike glaring in my direction facing me straight on. Thought to myself ......spikes get a free pass. After a few minutes the spike turns giving me a good side view. Holy fugg Bat Man, the body is bigger than the 8 point I got almost the same spot as last year. After a few minutes to let the jury come back in, the unanimous decision was to let the air out of said spike. Spined it just above the shoulder. Needless to say, I didn't have to track. Had it aged at a DNR check station on the trip home. Said it was 3 1/2 year old. Why the rack was only 4" spike is anybodys guess. John, sorry to hear your luck has been less than stellar. Remember the battle cry, "It aint over till its over." Skip Tony’s. Just because you get a lot, doesn’t mean it’s good.  Ras, everybody in my posse loves Tony"s. Quantity and quality are up to my low standards. The hunters chlle got eaten faster than a bag of M&Ms in Ethiopia .
"Its easier to fool people......Than convince them that they have been fooled." Mark Twain
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When I hunted in Texas that was known as a 'cull buck' and the ranchers were glad to have them out of the gene pool. Most hunts included a buck an a doe but the cull buck counted as a doe. My last cull buck was way bigger than the 8 point with the perfect rack. He ate real good too.
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We seem to have two gene pools of mule deer. Really big fork horns, three points and four points in one pool and little spindly multiple points that barely stick up above the ears in the other pool.
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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I am in the UP but going to Indian River for old times sake. Go to Wilson’s cheese shop in Pinconning, MI for real food. I highly recommend medium sharp. For pasties, go to Gram’s Pasties in Escanaba. Skip Tony’s. Just because you get a lot, doesn’t mean it’s good. Really missing those great pasties Jeff. Good luck sir.
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Well Fellows, better Late than never! shot a big Doe yesterday! but because of the rain/ snow I used my 25-45 AR, But its supposed to Duplicate the savage 250-3000 round, and I did use a 87 grain speer Hot Core bullet! one shot at 70 yrds bang Flop! wish it would have been with my 250 BB but the weather was bad!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Congratulations, we need pictures.
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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