Hole In The Neck Buck

[BSK]

Do you think it's odd that the very same buck suffered a gunshot wound, AND an antler wound within 12 months apart?

I've seen lots of deer previously shot with bullets and arrows that produced no malformity in their later antlers. However, I've seen a lot of broken leg and busted shoulder deer that produce malformed antlers later in life.

 

[gasman]

I've seen lots of deer previously shot with bullets and arrows that produced no malformity in their later antlers. However, I've seen a lot of broken leg and busted shoulder deer that produce malformed antlers later in life.

Either way, it is confirmed to be the same buck, rather it was gunshot, damaged soft antler, or whatever caused it, it's a trophy to me for several reasons, history, method of take, gun used, etc… I'm still pumped about it and it's been almost 24 hrs since I shot him.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Either way, it is confirmed to be the same buck, rather it was gunshot, damaged soft antler, or whatever caused it, it's a trophy to me for several reasons, history, method of take, gun used, etc… I'm still pumped about it and it's been almost 24 hrs since I shot him.

Was the wound to the neck on the same side as the goofed up antler or the opposite side?

If your have ever read any of Leonard Lee Rue's books on whitetails, he talks in some about "contralateral condition". He explains that damage to one side of the body is shown on the antler on the opposite side.

 

[gasman]

Was the wound to the neck on the same side as the goofed up antler or the opposite side?

If your have ever read any of Leonard Lee Rue's books on whitetails, he talks in some about "contralateral condition". He explains that damage to one side of the body is shown on the antler on the opposite side.

The entry wound was on same side. The lodged bullet was opposite side.

 

[WilcoKen]

Redemption!

 

[TNGRIZZLY_]

Congratulations on finally getting him, it is amazing how strong and adaptable they are

 

[BSK]

If your have ever read any of Leonard Lee Rue's books on whitetails, he talks in some about "contralateral condition". He explains that damage to one side of the body is shown on the antler on the opposite side.

Interesting thing is, that works opposite depending on front or rear of body. Front leg injuries usually produce a malformed antler on the same side. Rear leg injuries produce a malformed antler on the opposite side.

 

[BSK]

Either way, it is confirmed to be the same buck, rather it was gunshot, damaged soft antler, or whatever caused it, it's a trophy to me for several reasons, history, method of take, gun used, etc… I'm still pumped about it and it's been almost 24 hrs since I shot him.

Don't mean to take away from the uniqueness of the story or the buck. Personally, I've never heard of someone shooting the same buck two years in a row! A few days apart, yes, but not a year apart!

 

[sharpshooter]

That is crazy, congrats on a buck with a cool story to go with it!!

 

[TNTreeman]

Great story ! Nobody better talk any smack about your neck shots anymore. You closed the deal.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

Crazy story! Ole Redblood used to start killing them during bow season and then finish them off with a muzzleloader, but you sir, take it to a whole new level!!!! . Congratulations!

 

[gasman]

Great story ! Nobody better talk any smack about your neck shots anymore. You closed the deal.

Only took 1 year and 3 days to close it

 

[rem270]

Great story ! Nobody better talk any smack about your neck shots anymore. You closed the deal.

If you think this chapter was good. Wait til you read the necks one.

 

[mike243]

Only took 2 neck shots to kill it lol glad that case is closed, so many never know the ending and are left wondering forever.

 

[PossumSlayer]

Awesome!

 

[redblood]

Crazy story! Ole Redblood used to start killing them during bow season and then finish them off with a muzzleloader, but you sir, take it to a whole new level!!!! . Congratulations!

Thats a fact! I just let them carry around broadheads for awhile. I always get then back

 

[batten_down]

Great story. Gives redemption buck a whole new meaning. That is wild. Would make a nice story for one of the magazines; Deer and Deer Hunting or Field & Stream.

 

[Volbuck777]

This is to cool. Congratulations again

 

[gasman]

Thats a fact! I just let them carry around broadheads for awhile. I always get then back

I don't remember this story. Enlighten me please.

 

[Carlos]

That's an awesome story!