We estimated 170# or so. We’re also guessing 5.5yrs old. He’s watched this deer for a couple years now. His body size hasn’t changed in that time, just antler growth. Last years sheds look puny next to him now.

Yes that was the entry shot. Details were left out for a reason…I’ll say a sharp knife and big pine limb were involved. A new cape will be needed and really hoping his skull plate isn’t cracked. Again, what seems dead or basically very near death is null and void when grabbed and it’s adrenaline kicks in.

And unfortunately, a mechanical in that particular shot would have lead to a very short track and time recovery based on where the shot went. For those doubting, once we found the deer we watched for a while to make sure we weren’t attempting to pursue a deer that would survive. Our plan was to just end the suffering. Not many “healthy” deer will let you walk up to them without moving at all even though we could still see labored breathing. It was almost a bad situation for us.

At the processors there was a lot of internal clotted blood. Heck even the processor was intrigued and we got an arrow to check the actual hole. Again, aim low and just count on that deers instincts to drop before bolting. It works for me and everyone else I know that uses that method. Worse case you get double lungs instead of heart and lungs.

I will say this, every deer in his cooler including this one is covered in a thick layer of fat, more so than we’ve ever seen on deer.

Super buck. Glad u guys were able to recover it

One good thing about all the hunting videos is no one misses their bow shots anymore since there's proof deer jump the string occasionally.

Got him

… this video reminds of the dispatch story

… poor deer was trying to relax lol

Congratulations on a monster buck!

At least you found him before the yotes did.

Nice Buck !!

Glad to see that you found him.

That's a fine buck.

Congrats.

This buck is the result of all that private land buck management sweat equity we discuss on here occasionally.


Ms Sharon hit the nail on the head when she stated above that big antlers are a feast for the eyes!!!

I bet when he got up or moved you guys needed to change your underwear!!
Should have video it!

Glad it worked out Hey start a score guessing thread !!
Lol lol


Get a 10+15 print made of the pic you posted to hang next to the mount

He just got him scored…bigger than we thought, but definitely shows what they can grow in a year.
Not gonna start a score thread, folks have beat the can’t eat antlers to death.

… if you’re scared go to church…. That thing had some massive f16’s on it … big animal

Nice X ten!

He's clean and symmetrical.

Tell us the gross..

Great buck, congrats. I lost a doe once when I didn't bring my bow with me on a "dead deer" retrieval. Never got close enough for a knife. Glad you got him.

How much does it cost to have a drone find a deer?

Have no clue on cost, we have friends. Plus it looks good for your business when you find a deer that size and given permission to use the pics. I could ask what they charge if you’re really interested.

Congrats!

Glad you found the buck, he’s a great deer! Goes to show what management does. Good job for sticking with it. That’s one you guys won’t forget!

What a great buck!!

Glad yall found him. He’s a hoss.

This one was killed a couple miles from the house the other day. Said he’s 190”

With some good nutrition and age they sure can get big.