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Old 10-17-2014, 12:49 PM
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I was able to get this big guy down this past weekend. The month of October has been solely focused on moose, but have not seen the greatest numbers this year by Lac La Biche. One more kick at it next weekend, (Any area tips would be very much appreciated!) I was sitting on a cut line that we use for WT in November, seen some moose tracks there so decided to set up shop for the evening. As I was calling I noticed some Doe's step out to feed. They were beside me so I did not pay much attention to them as I was focusing more down the line. With about 30 minutes of shooting light left I heard a snort as loud as a set of Semi Air Breaks going off, and then saw trees swaying as he was racking his antlers against them. I kept my eyes on the trees and heard nothing or saw no movement after that for about 15 minutes. I turned my focus back down the cut line until I turned back for one more glance and noticed half is body was out of the trees as he was staring directly at me. We had a stand off for about 5 minutes with neither of us moving. I could not tell how big he was as his chocolate horns blended in well with the trees behind him, but could tell from the body size he was a buck. He eventually walked fully out and started heading towards the Doe's. There were 6 Doe's now that all came out of the same patch of trees, when the Doe's saw him come they all ran to him to greet him. Once he got into the light I noticed the size and mass of his rack and could not pass up the chance to take this guy. One shot and he dropped. It is bitter sweet knowing I cant chase this guy during November, but could not be happier. Any guesses at the score would be great.




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Old 10-17-2014, 12:50 PM
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Great looking deer Congrats...
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Old 10-17-2014, 12:51 PM
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Sweet! Good stuff, he looks like a good one.
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Old 10-17-2014, 12:52 PM
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Oh.. Guessing 145
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Old 10-17-2014, 12:57 PM
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I'm not good at guessing the size or scoring deer but I'd ssay he's a veery nice deer and a shooter. congrats!
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Old 10-17-2014, 01:14 PM
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145 to 150 would be my guess...Congrats
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Old 10-17-2014, 01:19 PM
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Very nice...congrats!
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Old 10-17-2014, 01:20 PM
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Nice looking buck! Nice color to those antlers and a good amount of mass!
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Old 10-17-2014, 01:20 PM
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155-160.Nice Deer!
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Old 10-17-2014, 01:20 PM
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Great looking deer.
Well done.
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Old 10-17-2014, 01:21 PM
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Congrats! Beauty looking deer! Nice double bibbed cape!

I'd gross him at around 145ish
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Old 10-17-2014, 01:41 PM
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What a great looking buck! Well done.

Quite the handful of antler there.
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Old 10-17-2014, 02:03 PM
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Thats a good buck,way to go man!
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Old 10-17-2014, 02:05 PM
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awesome deer congrats

mid + 150's
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Old 10-17-2014, 02:31 PM
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Nice heavy buck.
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Old 10-17-2014, 02:42 PM
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146 congrates
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Old 10-17-2014, 02:46 PM
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142" Nice buck
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Old 10-17-2014, 04:00 PM
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Talking moose high fives you!!! Well done!
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Old 10-17-2014, 04:03 PM
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Nice lookin deer! Congrats!
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Old 10-17-2014, 04:51 PM
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Very nice deer, congrats.
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Old 10-17-2014, 04:53 PM
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Nice looking deer...good job!
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Old 10-17-2014, 05:09 PM
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Nice buck, congrats
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Old 10-17-2014, 07:34 PM
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145ish..

Good lookin buck, has some character.
Congrats!
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Old 10-17-2014, 07:39 PM
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Nice
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