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<blockquote data-quote="Ski" data-source="post: 5047968" data-attributes="member: 20583"><p>Me too. My Ohio buck a few years ago was a 2.5yr old 8pt that probably barely busted 100". He came running to my rattling with his head thrashing & pummeling every thumb diameter tree he could reach, just an incredible show. I drew & released an arrow so fluidly and without much thought. For a moment after I felt conflicted because he was so young, but then I reminded myself of what an awesome experience I just had, and I felt good about it. </p><p></p><p>I was still a little bothered that I didn't execute better self control. I honestly don't remember drawing the bow or aiming. My brother came with me to drag the deer out and when he saw it, he excitedly asked me if he could have the cape. I told him of course, but why? He said a little girl & her father had come in to his taxidermy shop a couple days prior because she shot her fist buck and wanted it mounted, but the cape had been ruined. Her buck was a 2.5yr old 8pt that could have been a twin to mine. Me shooting the deer allowed that kid to get her mount, plus the business it provided for my brother. I didn't know it at the time of the shot but I'm pretty certain in hindsight that I didn't have much choice. It happened the way it was supposed to happen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ski, post: 5047968, member: 20583"] Me too. My Ohio buck a few years ago was a 2.5yr old 8pt that probably barely busted 100". He came running to my rattling with his head thrashing & pummeling every thumb diameter tree he could reach, just an incredible show. I drew & released an arrow so fluidly and without much thought. For a moment after I felt conflicted because he was so young, but then I reminded myself of what an awesome experience I just had, and I felt good about it. I was still a little bothered that I didn't execute better self control. I honestly don't remember drawing the bow or aiming. My brother came with me to drag the deer out and when he saw it, he excitedly asked me if he could have the cape. I told him of course, but why? He said a little girl & her father had come in to his taxidermy shop a couple days prior because she shot her fist buck and wanted it mounted, but the cape had been ruined. Her buck was a 2.5yr old 8pt that could have been a twin to mine. Me shooting the deer allowed that kid to get her mount, plus the business it provided for my brother. I didn't know it at the time of the shot but I'm pretty certain in hindsight that I didn't have much choice. It happened the way it was supposed to happen. [/QUOTE]
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