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 My best archery buck.
#11862737
10/03/16 11:24 PM
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Thunderga
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Harvested this buck Saturday evening at around 7 pm. By far my best buck ever and to top that off, it was opening day archery. 22 points better than 1 inch, 25inch spread. I don't know about getting it scored but for a free range archery buck I love it. I will be getting a mount ofc. I had 3 bucks to my right that I was watching, 2 of those were shooters for sure when they started looking to the east, I decided to wait and see what was on the way. Then this beast came out from my left nearly under me. I waited about 5 minutes for him to move into a shooting area, Held my bow drawn for about 2 minutes with my heart pounding and trying really hard to watch my breathing. Then he gave me the perfect quarter away shot. He had shown up on my game cameras in April and May but hadn't made another appearance till that evening. He run further than expected, I texted my buddy that I had stuck a big one. Was sure hoping that the arrow hit its mark. I had saw the lighted knock disappear and had a pass though with good blood on the arrow shaft. But you never know. Anyways here are few pics.    Now on to the Berkley tournament at lake fork in a couple of weekends and catch that 13lber!!
Last edited by Thunderga; 10/03/16 11:26 PM.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11862755
10/03/16 11:31 PM
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Bass&More
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11862886
10/04/16 12:37 AM
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rongleaves
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Great buck! Congrats 
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11862887
10/04/16 12:37 AM
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PMB
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Congrats that is a dandy. Especially with a bow.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11862895
10/04/16 12:39 AM
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jwcromer
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11863113
10/04/16 01:40 AM
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toddfish
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Wow!!! 
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11863121
10/04/16 01:44 AM
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Okie Poke
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Dang, dude....that's a monster! Congratulations!
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11863257
10/04/16 02:40 AM
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L a r r y
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Awesome....I am not a deer hunter, but what is causing their antlers to become thicker in some areas, and not looking like small tree branches?
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11863285
10/04/16 02:52 AM
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Nice Buck. Congratulations!
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11863404
10/04/16 03:55 AM
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Very impressive buck I would guess he would go in the 170s.That's a buck of a life time congrats.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11863423
10/04/16 04:35 AM
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Bassmad
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I think closer to high 180's into bottom 190. Great Buck.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11863760
10/04/16 02:00 PM
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Andrew Taylor
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my lord 
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11864221
10/04/16 06:00 PM
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OutdoorArts
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Wow! Very Nice Sir!!!!!
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11864348
10/04/16 07:04 PM
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Buddy E
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Very nice deer and one to remember for a long time. Congradulations
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11864365
10/04/16 07:11 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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That's a great deer! Just don't bring him to me to score. I hate trying to score those types!
"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." - Samuel Adams
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11864449
10/04/16 07:54 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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2 Bedroom Lake house on CC for rent. P.M. me!
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11866384
10/05/16 09:22 PM
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wetline89
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Heck of deer! Congratulations to you!
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11866440
10/05/16 09:52 PM
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RonL
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Awesome buck !! Congratulations !!
RonL
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11867942
10/06/16 07:11 PM
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Bissett
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Awesome buck! Might be hard to top that one lol
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11868930
10/07/16 01:35 PM
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Hook'em79
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WOW! Great deer! Congrats!
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11869133
10/07/16 03:13 PM
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Stickchunker
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That's a great deer bud! Congrats!!
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11869165
10/07/16 03:28 PM
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Gmann
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What a toad, congrats on a buck of a lifetime!
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11869348
10/07/16 05:20 PM
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Pintail711
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awesome buck with a bow. That's the sole reason I do not bow hunt... that deer would walk out 80 yards in front of me and then id never see him again.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11869410
10/07/16 06:02 PM
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Thunderga
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Thanks guys, I am still excited about it. Every time I look in the freezer I Think WOW
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11869609
10/07/16 07:37 PM
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Nice buck.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11869682
10/07/16 08:03 PM
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AdvTX
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Outstanding Buck!!! I'm a 15 year archer and know you will never top that one!
What county?
The day after catching a lot of fish is still a good day.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11869865
10/07/16 09:28 PM
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Anchorman
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Harvested this buck Saturday evening at around 7 pm. By far my best buck ever and to top that off, it was opening day archery. 22 points better than 1 inch, 25inch spread. I don't know about getting it scored but for a free range archery buck I love it. I will be getting a mount ofc. I had 3 bucks to my right that I was watching, 2 of those were shooters for sure when they started looking to the east, I decided to wait and see what was on the way. Then this beast came out from my left nearly under me. I waited about 5 minutes for him to move into a shooting area, Held my bow drawn for about 2 minutes with my heart pounding and trying really hard to watch my breathing. Then he gave me the perfect quarter away shot. He had shown up on my game cameras in April and May but hadn't made another appearance till that evening. He run further than expected, I texted my buddy that I had stuck a big one. Was sure hoping that the arrow hit its mark. I had saw the lighted knock disappear and had a pass though with good blood on the arrow shaft. But you never know. Anyways here are few pics. Now on to the Berkley tournament at lake fork in a couple of weekends and catch that 13lber!! That is a tremendous deer. Congrats. The mass is incredible. I hope you got some pics of that lifetime deer in its natural setting.
If it ain't yours don't mess with it! Need a friendly place to talk hunting? www.talkhunting.com
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: AdvTX]
#11870540
10/08/16 01:42 PM
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Thunderga
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AdvTX I got him in Garvin county.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: rongleaves]
#11870782
10/08/16 05:13 PM
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sdavis24
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Great buck! Congrats
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Anchorman]
#11870808
10/08/16 05:30 PM
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Beautiful. Congrats on a deer of a lifetime.
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a look at the American Indian".
Henry Ford
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11871079
10/08/16 09:00 PM
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Wow! What a buck! Congratulations...
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11873981
10/10/16 08:57 PM
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Filletmaker
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What a Deer Dude! Congrats 
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11892390
10/21/16 02:43 PM
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texcajun
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That's a dandy fo sho! Congratulations!
2002 Scandy White, 2002 Yamaha 90
Point me towards the water!
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11968830
12/06/16 02:04 PM
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SweetRay
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I like the thickness of his antlers.
Fishing
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11968933
12/06/16 02:50 PM
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Congrats 
you know, nothing wrong with seven men who met on the internet going for a swim together
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11974970
12/09/16 03:44 PM
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Rockdodger00
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Oh brother, what a mighty trophy for your wall.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11975767
12/09/16 11:16 PM
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Bee'z
honey boo boo
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That is one hell of a deer. Congrats
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11975904
12/10/16 12:58 AM
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lite-liner
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fantastic buck!
congratulations!
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#11976061
12/10/16 02:35 AM
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Joe Dogg
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A conservative 166 4/8 is what I come up with on that awesome buck. Congrats on any bow kill but that tree trunk is going to be hard to beat but will be fun trying.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#12003446
12/26/16 01:26 AM
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Thunderga
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Late green score is 178 2/8" Hasn't been 60 days yet but the score guy was in the area. Still have to wait a bit for the Official score.
And he also 6 1/2 years old according to the taxidermist.
Last edited by Thunderga; 12/26/16 01:28 AM.
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
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12/31/16 12:44 AM
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eagle 2
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I will be back. I'm never truly gone.....Last post by Brad RIP
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
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01/09/17 01:49 PM
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#12031458
01/10/17 02:19 PM
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#12096606
02/16/17 03:04 AM
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#12098562
02/17/17 04:24 AM
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ML56
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preparation + a little luck = lifetime buck! Congrats
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Re: My best archery buck.
[Re: Thunderga]
#12104578
02/21/17 02:37 PM
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Culling again
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Good shot placement! It's awesome when a plan comes together. I bet your bow was bouncing to your heart beat. Mine would have been.
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