2013 Wisconsin Archery Whitetail

[bbearhntr]

Gun season isn't here yet so I took my Mathews bow for a hunt on Sat. I wasn't in the stand long when I saw a buck coming my way. It was a main frame 8pt with a busted main beam just ahead of his G2. He crossed in front of my stand at 40 yds and I gave a couple of soft grunts to him. He proceeded to turn on a dime and walk straight to me. He stopped at 15 yds and stared over the ridge he had just come. I slowly looked over my shoulder to see a larger buck approaching from behind me. The new buck stopped at a scrape 20 yds away and proceeded to freshen it while I drew my bow. He took 4 more steps and I released my arrow. The shot was through both lungs and I watched the buck fall a mere 60 yds later. He is the widest buck I have ever harvested @21 7/8 " inside.

 

[joelkdouglas]

Nice wide buck. I hear Wisconsin doesn't have many bucks right now due to an attempted eradication of CWD or something to that effect.

 

[bbearhntr]

That is in an area in the southern portion of the state. Their efforts have proven futile for over 10 years now. There are a lot of land owners that outwardly oppose the DNR's attempt to eradicate the entire herd.

 

[super-7]

Congrats , nice buck for sure.

 

[FOTIS]

Nice buck man!

 

[Elkman]

That is a really beautiful buck, congratulations on a great job.

 

[.280 Remington]

Great buck!

 

[DrMike]

You've done very well with that buck; he is a dandy, for sure. Congratulations.

 

[SJB358]

Wow! Great buck! What a monster and with a bow! Congrats buddy! That's an awesome buck!

 

[cloverleaf]

What a horse! Pretty buck man. Extra impressive with a "stick and a string" CL

 

[gerry]

That's a great looking buck, congrats.

 

[Woodycreek]

Congrats on an awesome buck!

 

[JD338]

That is a nice buck for sure, congratulations.

JD338

 

[HTDUCK]

Beautiful buck !
Congratulations !

 

[Silentstalker]

Great buck! Congrats!