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This is my first post but thought it would be good to start with this. First off, hunts do not always happen like this but this one did. The Catoosa hunt was close and I did not have time to scout so I did the next best thing...scouted from satellite images on google. I knew the general area but had never hunted this particular spot. So...what did I look for? 1. A spot that would be overlooked by most hunters. 2. A ridge top 3. Close (all season) water source. I found a spot I liked and drove to it the next morning, parked on the side of the road and started hunting. Long story short, three hours later I was blessed with this decent 8pt. Love it when a "plan" comes together.
 

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rem270":qzv8rnqj said:
Nice buck and welcome to the site!
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Thanks! I've been a member for a while but always just look at the posts. Figured I should start contributing.
 
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well done, congrats!

Welcome to the site! Get your tinfoil hat and some bubblewrap and you should be fine!
 
cbhunter":d3wruls1 said:
well done, congrats!

Welcome to the site! Get your tinfoil hat and some bubblewrap and you should be fine!
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Thanks! I've been a member for a while but it's taken me a while to gather this stuff up and start posting. haha
 
Congrats, but I want more details :D !

Were you on the ground or stand? Was he with does or on his own?

Thanks
 
PalsPal":vnj48akp said:
Congrats, but I want more details :D !

Were you on the ground or stand? Was he with does or on his own?

Thanks
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I decided to still hunt since it was rainy and I would be able to sneak around quietly. After getting close to the top of the ridge I started finding acorns and a couple small rubs. I also found a shed from last year (badly chewed). I knew there had to be a good buck in there. I started working my way up the ridge and came into an nice open area. I took a step out from behind a huge white oak and caught movement to my left. There he was 30yds away walking up the ridge beside me. We obviously hadn't noticed each other because we had just come thru a thicket. Thankfully I saw him first and knew he was a legal deer. I shot and he piled up 50yds away. He looked to be just cruising for does since he was by himself and smelled pretty stout. He had some bark in his antlers as well. Move slow and keep your eyes up...my favorite way to hunt! This may have been a little too detailed. Haha
 
bwgarrett3":30ew7imx said:
PalsPal":30ew7imx said:
Congrats, but I want more details :D !

Were you on the ground or stand? Was he with does or on his own?

Thanks
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This may have been a little too detailed. Haha
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There is never to much detail included in the story of the hunt! Awesome deer! Awesome first post!


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tree_ghost":3oevxfla said:
This may have been a little too detailed. Haha
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There is never to much detail included in the story of the hunt! Awesome deer! Awesome first post!


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Exactly. That's what I was wanting.

Thanks!
 
bwgarrett3":ft0m78c3 said:
PalsPal":ft0m78c3 said:
Congrats, but I want more details :D !

Were you on the ground or stand? Was he with does or on his own?

Thanks
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I decided to still hunt since it was rainy and I would be able to sneak around quietly. After getting close to the top of the ridge I started finding acorns and a couple small rubs. I also found a shed from last year (badly chewed). I knew there had to be a good buck in there. I started working my way up the ridge and came into an nice open area. I took a step out from behind a huge white oak and caught movement to my left. There he was 30yds away walking up the ridge beside me. We obviously hadn't noticed each other because we had just come thru a thicket. Thankfully I saw him first and knew he was a legal deer. I shot and he piled up 50yds away. He looked to be just cruising for does since he was by himself and smelled pretty stout. He had some bark in his antlers as well. Move slow and keep your eyes up...my favorite way to hunt! This may have been a little too detailed. Haha
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Great story! I never mind reading long posts. Very nice buck for public land! Congratulations on a great buck and your plan coming together!
 

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