Big Bruiser
Fifteen years ago was the last time I marked this woods. Now it was Opening Day 2009 and as my dad and I were scouting, we were not seeing any real sign of any mature bucks, but we set the stand, and as always hoped for the best.
I was sitting in the stand under the moonlight, as always, way early, and just taking in the view. At 5:30, I spotted a deer 50 yards out and knew we may have a shot come day break.
By 6:30, I spotted a small herd 150 yards out on top of the cut beans. I grunted and thought that by the time they got to me it will be legal shooting time. To my amazement a real nice six point left the group and bolted my way…..too early to shoot. I continued watching the others and noticed this buck was moving among three does and breeding each one.
It was now legal shooting time and the deer had moved to the edge of the woods about 75 yards away. I continued to grunt and they continued to move around the woods.
It was time...then three does came out followed by a little basket rack. From further out I heard a snort-wheeze. He approached, ran off the little buck and walked into my sight at 50 yards.
One shot dropped him where he stood. There was no ground shrinkage on this bruiser.—Jason
| Species |
Mule |
| Location |
Wisconsin |
| Sportsmen |
Jason |
| Age |
35 |
