No Archery Bucks Yet?

Wiszard · Jul 22, 2008

I've been in Florida the past 6 days and I can't believe that there have not been any posts of any archery deer taken yet. Nobody? If you've arrowed 'em, post 'em!! Thanks...

Steve

sageadvice · Jul 22, 2008

Steve, I've been wondering the same thing. With all the kali guys that archery hunt, you would think that somebody would have tagged a buck by now. Somebody's got to do it, might as well be you!

Nice pic of the Family!!

Joey

Wiszard · Jul 22, 2008

Joey- I've only had the opportunity to get out once this year. Things have been a little busy with work and family stuff. I can't complain though. I'm kinda surprised HunterHarry or his son hasn't bagged anything yet. I'm not sure if BOHNTR hunts the A zone but he normally gets a buck or two with his bow. Hopefully someone gets something soon.

Steve

HunterHarry · Jul 23, 2008

Killing a buck wouldn't have been a problem, both me and my son have had small bucks broadside at about 40 yards or less.
There are good bucks to be had if we are patient.
We have till late September to get it done with good rutting action starting about Sept 15.
I'll be holding out for one of the good ones that I know are there.
Our area has very poor genetics for producing four points, but still some of the big forked horns are pretty cool.
I'm huntin this guy hard.

sageadvice · Jul 23, 2008

HH said; "I'm huntin this guy hard."

Wow! That is a Nice Blackie for sure Harry. 4 pointers are great but some areas just don't often produce them. The ranch that i grew up hunting, much like your son, was like that. Lots of bucks topped out as mature big forkies or 3X2's, still nice trophy's.

Love that photo, classic!

Joey

Wiszard · Jul 23, 2008

HH- The only thing better than a big, deep-forked forkie is a big, deep-forked 3 pointer. I love the look of a spread out, long-tined buck. I don't have to have 4 points per side....I like long, individual tines. That fork looks like one I'd be huntin' as well. Good luck with your hunt!

Steve

mod700 · Aug 1, 2008

Could one of you boy's post some pic's of recently deceased black-tail?? allot of us who hasn't got in the field yet would appreciate it....

Thanks!!
Mike

Simo42 · Aug 30, 2008

Hey Steve, we were at Disney World last year and ended up going on a rifle hunt in November. This year we stayed home and I was able to arrow this buck in Cali. not the black tail you wanted to see but he did reside in CA.
simo

http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/User_files/48b9abf9323ae238

kilowatt · Aug 30, 2008

You just left off the last part of link, have to have the ( .jpg )
Brian

sageadvice · Aug 30, 2008

Simo42,

Great buck! What's the story? Love to hear some particulars on how you wee able to arrow this DANDY!! Congrats!!

Joey

Simo42 · Aug 31, 2008

HEY JOEY,
SHOT HIM ON TUESDAY OF OPENING WEEK.HAD A GOOD CHANCE ON SUNDAY BUT AT 22 YARDS DREW BACK ONLY TO HAVE MY RELEASE FAIL AND PUNCH MYSELF IN THE MOUTH.OUCH IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE.WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE HUNTING PRIVATE LAND SO WITH NO PRESSURE HE SHOWED UP AGAIN TWO DAYS LATER.AFTER THE SHOT I THOUGHT HE HAD WENT DOWN AT SIXTY YARDS BUT HE WENT INTO A CREEK DRAINAGE AND WHEN HE CAME OUT THE OTHERSIDE WAS STILL TRUCKIN.TALKIN ABOUT PEAKS AND VALLEYS OF EXCITEMENT.WE LET HIM GO FOR AN HOUR AND A HALF AND I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS BECAUSE HE LOOKED STRONG WHEN WE MADE THAT DECISION.ALTHOUGH HE WAS PROBABLY DEAD SOONER. HE STILL WENT THROUGH A CREEK AND OVER A BARB WIRE FENCE.
SIMO

Simo42 · Aug 31, 2008

THANKS BRIAN FOR HELPING ME WITH THE POSTING OF THE PICTURE
SIMO42

sageadvice · Aug 31, 2008

Simo42, Thanks! How often does a release fail? The chance of that happening on a big buck like yours, probably doesn't happen very often. Must not have been your day. Glad to hear that you were able t get back on him the next day though, he sure is nice.

Not much response from the rest of the Kali Gang??? Darn fine animal and thanks for the story!

Joey

eelgrass · Sep 1, 2008

Well the FS finally opened up my hunting spot due to the fires! I was going to leave Friday after work then I heard hwy 36 was closed due to a big rig accident. Saturday afternoon it was still closed! So I took the long way around, which added another 75 miles or so. Saturday evening and Sunday was good hunting. I saw 16 does and fawns and one spike.

No kill, but it sure was great to be out hunting finally!

Eel

Wiszard · Sep 2, 2008

Helluva buck, Simo!! Thats what we like to see. Good job!!

Steve

cahuntr · Sep 3, 2008

I got one in D6 on opening day. He is a 17 in. wide by 18 in. tall 3x3 with forked eyeguards. i took him at 37 yards.

Simo42 · Sep 4, 2008

NICE BUCK CAHNTR, I USED TO HUNT OVER THERE MANY MOONS AGO.
COOL STUFF AROUND THE EYE GUARDS
SIMO42

CAnAZbwhnter · Sep 5, 2008

I was able to take my 2nd archery buck 3rd day of the season. He is nothing big, just a little 3x2 but I was still happy to arrow him. 36 yard shot...man I wish they were all that easy!