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I've hunted deer since I was 6 but only in the last 5 years have I picked up bow-hunting. I wanted my first kill to be a special one so I have passed up shooting a lot of does and several decent bucks. I am usually so busy this time of year so Sunday morning was only the 4th day I've made it out this year. I went to the stand that I usually use for rifle hunting since I hadn't sat in it yet and wanted to see what was around. I saw several does and 4 bucks one of which was a real nice 8 point that never got within range. I did a little calling and rattling off and on and this guy came strolling to see what was up. Took me by surprise as he was about where I shot him when I first saw him. He walked about 10ft to the shooting alley it all went down in about 10 seconds from seeing him to sticking him. ![[Linked Image]](http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss161/miket_81/IMG_1997_zpsd2713e51.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss161/miket_81/IMG_1996_zps24eabdd9.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss161/miket_81/IMG_1993_zps235414b4.jpg) Also got to use my deer hauler that I have been working on for the last couple years which worked well as where this guy went down would've been a 150 or so yard drag to where I could have got a truck to. ![[Linked Image]](http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss161/miket_81/IMG_1999_zps20666285.jpg)
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One heck of a buck! Congrats. You are now hooked lol
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Big Congrats on a great buck
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Goodness, that thing looks like its 30" wide!
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Wow, that's a great deer. Well done!
Have you put a tape to him yet?
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A very mythical looking stag for your first arrow. The legend begins. Thanks for posting this.
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Ummm...that is a hell of a buck!!!
Congratulations!
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Thanks for the nice comments!
The inside spread is about 21" and a rough main beam measurement is 23-24".
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ANY deer is a trophy with a bow. My hardest specific animal to ever kill was a doe. My easiest bow shot, much like yours, was walk up, draw bow and shoot and was my largest buck. Not nearly as challenging as teh doe was.
Don't discount any animal with a bow.
But thats a heck of a buck and I"d have not passed on him becuase he was so easy to shoot!
On the contrary, be proud thats a heck of a buck and a good way to start!
Congrats!
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Oh I agree. Sometimes those old alert does are just as hard to get a good shot on as anything.
I would've missed this guy if I hadn't looked when I did. He had to walk by a big tree to get to the lane which was behind my stand through a V in the tree. I had to quietly attach my release stand up and turn around quickly to not get noticed.
Next goal is a Turkey with my Bow..
It isn't energy that kills. It's holes!
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Goodness, the hardest part will be expectations.
That is really a nice deer whether it's number 1 or 100.
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Great deer. COngratulations.
long before Rodriguez stole that goat.
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Damn boy....hell of a start with a bow.
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Holy cow! Congrats on a HUGE buck!
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Nice buck! My first was a fawn LOL. I was still totally pumped.
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Awesome buck especially for a first bow kill.
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Congratulations on a very nice buck! Hope you are putting him on the wall as that is one you will always remember.
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Wow, congratulations! You'll have a hard time topping that one.
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I hope to stick one like that with my bow one of these days. Congrats man
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Wow, congratulations! You'll have a hard time topping that one. what he said....congrats on a great deer...
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I'd kill for that rack. And I like your hauler too. Good hi res photos, thanks for posting this.
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That's an amazing buck! Congrats. You may wish to lower your expectations to maximize future enjoyment 
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Very little in hunting compares to your first with a bow.....and that is a great buck! Congratulations.
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Nicely done. I just picked up a bow this season and preparing to hunt next season. I would like for my first whitetail with the bow to be a special one as well. Thanks for sharing.
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NICE Buck!! Taking the niece out on a general Javelina hunt but I'll be looking for my first bow kill as well.
Congratulations BIG TIME!!
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P.S. Dam that is such a nice buck!! Please tell me you'll get it mounted?
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Congrats man! That's awesome!
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