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OneCam
10-31-2002, 07:06 AM
On a whim I decided to hunt an area that I have never stepped foot in. I placed my stand in one of the thickest areas possible while maintaining the wind in my favor.

I rattled every half hour not really expecting to see anything. About 4:30 and about 5 minutes after one of my rattling sessions a brute came through at 20 yards. Not giving me much time before he would walk through one of my shooting lanes "auto pilot" took over and the arrow hit its mark. I heard the buck crash a short distance away.

I recovered the 8 point buck just 50 yards from the shot. He was definitely a mature (4 1/2 year) deer and his body was immense. At first I figured he would score around 145" but later I found out he was much bigger.

Here he is . . .

http://www.iowawhitetail.com/upics/Dscn0423.jpg

Thanks for stopping by and good huntin,
Stu
10-31-2002, 07:38 AM
Congrats!!! I finally get to start hunting this w/e.

Great pic and definitely a great buck!!! Anyone would be proud of harvesting that whitetail!!!
Buckhunter
10-31-2002, 07:44 AM
Good job!!!!I also think that is one of the best way's to hunt them and catch them off guard.
Did you cut any shooting lane's or did you just get in and take the shot's you had?I try to not do any trimming when I'm hunting that way.
Congratulations!!
Cornfed
10-31-2002, 07:52 AM
That is a great buck!!!! Look at the neck on that brute....... he was definately looking to kick some butt....... man that gets my blood boiling for the next two weeks off work...... Thanks for sharing a great photo with us ! images/icons/cool.gif
Admin
10-31-2002, 08:11 AM
Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy images/icons/smile.gif

Congrats to one of our own!

TLH

PS, Happy Halloween - Are we having fun yet?
10-31-2002, 08:19 AM
I have a real sweet spot for 4x4's and that is a beauty. What does he score, my gues is 150-155. I like the mass near the bases, great job!
mountain man
10-31-2002, 08:55 AM
My hats off to you, One Cam. You obviously spend a lot of time in the woods to do that year in and year out. Congratulations on a great buck. I haven't seen you post any trail cam pictures this year.
ssteury
10-31-2002, 09:15 AM
WOW.
Very, very nice.
Congrats!
Shooter
10-31-2002, 12:26 PM
That's an awsome 4x4. the Neck seems to be huge from the what the picture shows.
Nice one.
What was the weight?
trper
10-31-2002, 01:24 PM
Congrats! I know where I will be for the next two weeks. Vacation here I come! What a beutiful deer. Don't ya just love it?. Best wishes the rest of the hunting season.
ISHEDHUNT
10-31-2002, 04:46 PM
Congrats Chris, like Tony said couldn't happen to a nicer guy. That thing is a brute. How big was the neck on him?

Chris
G6
10-31-2002, 04:56 PM
Nice buck Chris! From looking at the pic I would bet he would gross score around 146 and net around 142. Of course that's a guess. images/icons/rolleyes.gif Regardless of the score he's a very nice buck!! Congrats

G6
BW
10-31-2002, 05:57 PM
Congratulations OneCam, Very nice!

I start 2 weeks off work tomorrow night. Makes me look forward to it....... images/icons/grin.gif
muddy
10-31-2002, 07:14 PM
cool, nice buck man. sounds like it was a nice clean kill, gotta love it. now you're in the same spot i am, wishing i could still bowhunt! oh well, time to chase turkeys. images/icons/wink.gif
Two Beards
10-31-2002, 08:49 PM
Congrats on a awesome buck! Looks like that boy had one BIG body! Nice when things come together on a hunt like that, great job.

TB
vman
10-31-2002, 10:31 PM
congrats, nice buck
NWBuck
10-31-2002, 11:21 PM
Great buck OneCam! Love those long eyeguards!
Big Timber
10-31-2002, 11:27 PM
Once again, NICE BUCK>
Hats off to ya!

BT
ultra 2
11-01-2002, 04:05 AM
What a buck Onecam, looks like you have got the succes on the big bucks. Congrats man.
IAdroptine
11-01-2002, 05:22 AM
Congrats Chris,

Big 8 should look great along side the others.

Good job!
Thunder Ridge Extreme 1
11-01-2002, 06:28 AM
OneCam, Awesome Buck!! T$
Pupster
11-01-2002, 08:29 AM
Nice buck One Cam! You've got the game figured out.
Pupster
moosehunter
11-01-2002, 08:32 AM
heck of a Iowa buck there onecam. I'm impressed................love those long brow tines......
Greendeem
11-01-2002, 09:24 AM
I've used the same tactic you described and made it a lot more versatile by buying a lone wolf hang on stand and lone wolf sticks. It used to be I would sneak into an area and have to find a straight tree to put my climber up, which sometimes would not be in the ideal location. Now I can hunt out of just about any tree.
SD Buck
11-01-2002, 01:02 PM
What an 8 point. You gotta be happy with a deer like that.
SD Buck
OneCam
11-01-2002, 01:49 PM
Thanks for the kind words everyone, the excitement has yet to wear off.

Goes to show that you never know what may walk by in Iowa during the rut!

Mountain Man - I didn't get any big ones on film this year, but still trying.

ISHEDHUNT - I haven't measured his neck yet but I will let you know. How's your hunting going?

G6/Saskguy - I had him rough scored by three different people. We all under guessed him but he grossed 158+. I think because he has such a huge head and neck it appears the rack is smaller than it actually is.

He has 25 1/2' main beams, 71/2+ inch brows, 11" & 12" G2's, 8" & 9" inch G3's, 18 7/8 spread and good mass.

Shooter - Haven't weighed him and I'm not sure if I will. I would have to say he weighs around 210+. I will let you know if I do weigh him though.

Buckhunter - I didn't cut a single shooting lane, in fact he walked in one of the only lanes I did have, luckily.

Greendeem - I too used a Lone Wolf tree stand and climbing sticks . . . they are absolutely the best!

I hope you each shoot a monster this year.

Thanks and good huntin,
11-01-2002, 01:59 PM
Right on OneCam, that's dandy buck, I hope I'm lucky enough to get one like that. It makes sense I guessed low on the gross, he does have a big head and neck, anyways great job!
SCBowhunter
11-01-2002, 02:12 PM
Wow, I didn't know that 8 pointers grew that big. Congrats!!
Old Buck
11-01-2002, 04:29 PM
Congratulations Onecam! What a monster! I love the huge body. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

My only other comment is, I think I'd be smiling if I shot a buck that big images/icons/smile.gif

Old Buck
G6
11-01-2002, 04:36 PM
Onecam wrote
G6/Saskguy - I had him rough scored by three different people. We all under guessed him but he grossed 158+. I think because he has such a huge head and neck it appears the rack is smaller than it actually is.

He has 25 1/2' main beams, 71/2+ inch brows, 11" & 12" G2's, 8" & 9" inch G3's, 18 7/8 spread and good mass.

Jeezzz now I see where I messed up on the score. I figured the beams at 24, 7 on the long brow, 11 on the long G2, 8 on the G3 but only wrote down 12 inches for the 2 (duh) and 4 inches average for the mass. I usually figure a buck low which doesn't hurt my feelings when I go measuring them after they're down. images/icons/grin.gif

G6
ironwood
11-02-2002, 06:54 PM
Good one Old Buck. Send us a picture with a smile onecam. Sweet buck! Mine is still waiting for me to bring him home images/icons/smile.gif
Wiggleworm
11-03-2002, 02:54 PM
Congrats on a terriffic buck! He should look nice on the wall. tell us what he green scores!
blnelson_48
11-03-2002, 03:28 PM
CONGRATS on a great buck sounds like the perfect hunt came together for you . images/icons/cool.gif very nice buck
clint
11-03-2002, 04:23 PM
he is definatelly a monster congradulations on a great hunt.
OneCam
11-03-2002, 06:48 PM
This ones for you . . . Old Buck and Ironwood

http://www.iowawhitetail.com/upics/Dscn0440.jpg

good huntin,

OneCam
Don K
11-03-2002, 07:06 PM
What a Brute!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!
twolfd3
11-03-2002, 11:14 PM
nice buck Chris congrats man
Northern Whitetails
11-04-2002, 05:19 PM
What a tremendous 8-pointer. We'd call him a 4x4 where I come from but I learn the eastern lingo from my hunters!

It takes a great 4x4 to score well, but I think this will be one of those deer that is the exception to the rule. But then again a net score on a deer like this never really tells the tale. LOOK AT THE NECK ON THAT BUCK!

Congrats on making good on your opportunity. Rattling works!
Stu
11-04-2002, 11:15 PM
OneCam,

Awesome Buck!!! I also use Lone Wolf products. Simply the best!!!

Again Congrats and keep smiling. You deserve it!!!
mottspur
11-05-2002, 05:30 AM
Great mature deer,congrats one cam. I am still dreaming of the day for my chance at a deer like that.Maybe this year!
Good Hunting,Mottspur.
Allamakee Grand Slam
11-05-2002, 10:16 AM
Congradulations on a super buck. I would like to also like to compliment you on the photos you've posted, Excellent!!! The rest of your life you can proud of this fine deer and how you have presented him in pictures. You've given him the respect he deserved. Thank You

Allamakee Grand Slam