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Funny you say that - I have the exact same problem Dan.

Nauti - that's a nice buck!!!! Congrats

Biggest deer I ever saw in 8f......and in my backyard. To this day it's the biggest rack and body of a deer I've ever seen. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

It's certainly not for me or my style of hunting, but that being said I pay upwards of $15,000 in property taxes on all my properties, and maintenance can run anywhere from 2-3k per year. Big projects (cabin roof, deck, culvert work, new food plots) every 5-10 years can be 10-15k..........

Really awesome video - thanks for taking the time to edit it for all of us to enjoy!!! Be safe in the field - good luck, Chris

Awesome deer - thanks for sharing! Chris

This is the 10th time I've seen this pic in the past 3-4 years. I think it was shot on a fenced in preserve a few years ago Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Fantastic deer! I hunted 9h today and lots of good action. Congrats on your Wyoming brute Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Lots of movement tonight Wayne County. Saw a nice 8 cruising but too far for a shot and eight doe. I've had good luck in heavy winds, even hunting from stand. Sturgis will argue with me but screw him...lol. Just starting to see a few more rubs tonight.....good luck folks Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Sat last night and had my first skunk of the year. I heard some action in a thicket in front of me, but they never showed their faces.

Rolmops - that was pretty weak. Your logic is akin to accepting someone who is poor stealing a carton of cigarettes from the local grocer b/c they can make a buck selling them on the local street corner and then making sure the thief has a permit to sell goods. Breaking the law is breaking the law....period

looks gut shot? That's too bad

Great job - any deer with the bow is an accomplishment. Welcome to the club. Be safe, Chris

Thanks for the update!

- Love Sturgis - his website is great Weather, weather, weather......hunt the trailing end after a front and a cold snap.

Next time this happens, take a deep breath and walk in reverse back from where you found the deer to your shooting spot. I guarantee you will find blood, hairs, tracks, etc. It will make you a better tracker for the next time. Congrats on your deer and the discipline that you had to go back and search until you found her!!

I think it's a raccoon jaw, missing the front incisors

Hilarious - this is the sixth time I've seen this pic today from everyone texting it to me. Absolute deer of a lifetime - congrats to the hunter! Chris

Absolutely hilarious

Last night I had tons of great action between 3 and about 5 PM right before the rain, with deer and turkeys galore on the prowl.. Once it started raining it died right down.

Mark - incredible story, I could actually feel the pain that you were feeling through your narrative. I agree with Tileman, you are not only a better hunter, but a better person. Your story is humbling to even the hardest of sportsmen/women. Be safe, Chris

The key in your quote is you know your shot and know your distance limits given your experience. Nothing wrong with that.

Agree 100%. I have a buddy that wounds a deer almost once a year, and I know several seasons when it's multiple deer that he's wounded!!! It' almost a joke to him, which is very, very sad given that he gets buck fever the minute he sees bone on a head. Needless to say, he doesn't hunt my properties anymore. I had a nice ten which I ranged at 45 yards last year. I did all I could to hold off and wait. I must admit I wanted to throw an arrow, given the phrase "you can't kill 'em if you don't shoot..." but I waited and watched him walk off into the sunset since that's way beyond my level of comfort. Two weeks later, he was back at 15 yards and now he resides in my belly and on my wall. Good luck in the field, Chris