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  1. 12-07-2015, 01:08 PM #1
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    Gave up shooting "horns" years ago...

    Most of my neighbors and the landowners I hunt on are "trophy" hunters.. I am now strictly a meat-hunter (love me some venison steaks) and could give a rat's ass about horns - so I just pass bucks. This year with the whole "eye" thing I was a bit concerned about the recoil of a slug gun so my buddy suggested I try his .44. Found I could hold it in my right hand and sight with my left eye.. Had four deer right in my lap but couldn't get a doe to hold still for anything..



    oh well.. he'll make hambugger (sic)..
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    That is a really nice deer congrats. and, very cool that it was taken with a .44
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    I hate you!

    (DANG nice buck!)
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    You dun good, Hide!!!....I envy folks that can hit with a pistol/revolver.
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  5. 12-07-2015, 02:03 PM #5
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    I'd be worried I'd have a knot on my forehead from the recoil of that thing!

    Nice buck!

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    Good thing you are looking for antlers...sheesh!
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    Holy crap, he'd be a wallhanger next year!

    Dude, seriously. Keep your eye on the prize. Wait, I believe you just did. Nevermind. Seems like it don't matter which eye you use, either!
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    In these parts we usually like to let them grow up first...
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    Damn nice buck Hide! Congrats and with a handgun too! Think I'll start "doe" hunting if thats what come along.

    PS: your camo don't match
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  10. 12-07-2015, 07:05 PM #10
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    Congrats Gene. That's impressive on several levels.

    Gave up horns? Ha. I apparently gave up deer years ago!
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  11. 12-07-2015, 07:23 PM #11
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    Damn Hide!...you hunt like clint eastwood

    clint e.jpg

    Good shot Hide!
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    That's a heavy looking deer! Nice job. Neck shot?
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  13. 12-07-2015, 09:11 PM #13
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    From his bloody nose I'm figuring he shot him in the lights.

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  14. 12-07-2015, 11:53 PM #14
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    Awesome deer!!!
    Your "camo" dont match.
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  15. 12-08-2015, 10:05 AM #15
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    He lacked the height to score well.. I'm guessing a 3 1/2 year old.. He may have "blown up" in a year or two - but where we were hunting - they seldom get that old.
    If you turn a dog loose to hunt – you’d better to be ready to deal with what he trees.
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