Awesome job Jesse. Reading your stories that last few years always reminded me of Wiley Coyote chasing the Roadrunner. Always seemed to have the upper hand then you fell faster than the anvil. Just like I always wanted to see the coyote win once as a kid, I'm happy as hell you got this deer and fullfilled this leg of your Journey. Congrats buddy
A Buck for My Girls...
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ImpalaSSpeed96
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Got to read the story finally... I needed something to calm me after sitting and watching the election coverage for the last hour, thinking about the demise our country is headed towards with a looming 2nd term and Democratic Senate... It worked, I feel immensely better.
The read was long, but I read all of it. I know the feeling exactly. I have been on a quest much the same as yours since probably 2001 as well. I was able to at least achieve my goal that year, harvesting a 4.5 year old deer, something that should have been big. 190lb field dressed NJ buck with all of 90 inches of antler. You continue to hunt hard and things never seem to go right. FFW to 2007, we are seeing big deer all week, our first ever time in Ohio. I had just struck out immensely a week prior in Illinois. My buddy had just shot a 130 and had a 150 walk by him while he was letting his buck sit. I misjudge a deer in the excitement and kill a 1.5yo from the ground. Amazing kill, but when you settle in on the antlers after the shot and go oh shit, what did I just do, the kill is immediately regretted, even more so when he tips over. Now 2008 in Ohio, I miss a chip shot at what would have been my first 100 inch deer. 2009, I miss a solid 130 in ND at 30 yards. 2010, I pass on what would have been my first 100 inch deer, knowing it's early. I end up doing what I know I shouldn't have 2 weeks later and try to draw on a nice 115 or so too close to my stand and he boogers. 2011 finally pays off in my first 100 inch kill but below my standards of "not another one I'm not going to mount". 2012 I'm finally somewhat relieved of the unneeded stress of shooting a good racked buck by killing my 120 on state land. Using what I learned in past failures to harvest my buck. It seems to be a losing situation as you mature as a hunter. You have achieved all the steps from being a rookie, you expect a different level of success. But it ruins the hunt for me if I don't at least lay eyes on a shooter. Of course you're sick and waiting for the days to pass until you can get at it again next year. When more of the same passes, it gets to be almost too much. I debated hanging it up as well, as I just had no desire to repeat my growing steps of becoming a well educated, successful bowhunter.
I'm extremely glad you accomplished what you set out to do and can now focus on what's ultimately more important, your family, without the unneeded stress of something so ultimately unimportant as putting your tag on a mature whitetail. Congrats again to you my brother.
The read was long, but I read all of it. I know the feeling exactly. I have been on a quest much the same as yours since probably 2001 as well. I was able to at least achieve my goal that year, harvesting a 4.5 year old deer, something that should have been big. 190lb field dressed NJ buck with all of 90 inches of antler. You continue to hunt hard and things never seem to go right. FFW to 2007, we are seeing big deer all week, our first ever time in Ohio. I had just struck out immensely a week prior in Illinois. My buddy had just shot a 130 and had a 150 walk by him while he was letting his buck sit. I misjudge a deer in the excitement and kill a 1.5yo from the ground. Amazing kill, but when you settle in on the antlers after the shot and go oh shit, what did I just do, the kill is immediately regretted, even more so when he tips over. Now 2008 in Ohio, I miss a chip shot at what would have been my first 100 inch deer. 2009, I miss a solid 130 in ND at 30 yards. 2010, I pass on what would have been my first 100 inch deer, knowing it's early. I end up doing what I know I shouldn't have 2 weeks later and try to draw on a nice 115 or so too close to my stand and he boogers. 2011 finally pays off in my first 100 inch kill but below my standards of "not another one I'm not going to mount". 2012 I'm finally somewhat relieved of the unneeded stress of shooting a good racked buck by killing my 120 on state land. Using what I learned in past failures to harvest my buck. It seems to be a losing situation as you mature as a hunter. You have achieved all the steps from being a rookie, you expect a different level of success. But it ruins the hunt for me if I don't at least lay eyes on a shooter. Of course you're sick and waiting for the days to pass until you can get at it again next year. When more of the same passes, it gets to be almost too much. I debated hanging it up as well, as I just had no desire to repeat my growing steps of becoming a well educated, successful bowhunter.
I'm extremely glad you accomplished what you set out to do and can now focus on what's ultimately more important, your family, without the unneeded stress of something so ultimately unimportant as putting your tag on a mature whitetail. Congrats again to you my brother.
Mao
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Congrats Jesse! Great buck and a great story! I am glad to see that it all came together for you. Your persistance paid off big time!
badger
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The passion you put down on paper comes out like the blood did out of your buck. You have many talents Jesse, bowhunting and writing are just a few of them. I feel your journey has just started as now you get to practice your talents of being a great father. My personal belief is you will succeed as a father as you have in many other areas of your life. Congrats on your quest, that's a fine deer, and an even greater greater memory!
Finally got a chance to sit down and read this! Awesome buck and great write up! Congratulations Jesse!
Now the pressure is off and you can sit back and enjoy the moments leading up to the birth of your little girl, awesome all around man!
Now the pressure is off and you can sit back and enjoy the moments leading up to the birth of your little girl, awesome all around man!
Buckslayer
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Great read Jesse!! It took me so long that I was logged out by the time I was gonna comment. rotflmao Seriously happy for you man, and to have it happen on the day that it did is truly awesome. Makes for a story that you'll never forget, and will always be close to you. That buck is an absolute hawg of a deer!! Great pics TOO!! :smiley_cheers:
gavennn
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Jesse I have read about several deer you had scrapes with over the years. I will also agree with Fluteman, there is nobody more deserving of that deer.
6 months ago on May 14th God blessed me with a Son. From a hunter who has a young baby. It doesn't change much, the fire will still burn. Your just about to embark on the hardest, most rewarding journey you will ever face. the best part is sow your seeds well and you will instill your love of the outdoors and have a hunting partner for as long as you live.
Congratulations !!!!
6 months ago on May 14th God blessed me with a Son. From a hunter who has a young baby. It doesn't change much, the fire will still burn. Your just about to embark on the hardest, most rewarding journey you will ever face. the best part is sow your seeds well and you will instill your love of the outdoors and have a hunting partner for as long as you live.
Congratulations !!!!
dante322
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Man, I am so happy for you!
great read, awesome deer, and a great shot as well. (That G5 opened him the fugg up!)
There is no doubt in my mind this isn't the end of the "journey" for you. The fire burns to hot in you. Yeah, kids change things to some degree, but I think you will be surprised to find out how easy it is to adapt. You'll still have time to hunt in the coming seasons, probably more than you might think. As your children grow, they will join you. The best times and the best stories are yet to come.
congrats again brother!
great read, awesome deer, and a great shot as well. (That G5 opened him the fugg up!)
There is no doubt in my mind this isn't the end of the "journey" for you. The fire burns to hot in you. Yeah, kids change things to some degree, but I think you will be surprised to find out how easy it is to adapt. You'll still have time to hunt in the coming seasons, probably more than you might think. As your children grow, they will join you. The best times and the best stories are yet to come.
congrats again brother!
Monster Raxx
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Buck-Eye2
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Great buck jesse...and better yet great story...you will remember this forever and though you life is about to change you will be able to make just as many memories and a lot more with your baby girl in the woods..i can't wait for mine to get old enough to be sitting right next to me in the stand..congrats!!
oakswamper
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Gordo
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I wanted to thank everyone for the kind comments and for taking time to read my novel! lmao Writing the story and sharing it with you all has become my favorite part of the process over the past few years. We have a lot of great stories on this site and it looks like they'll keep on rolling in this season! Lets keep it up TOOzers!!!
Finally got the chance to sit down and read the entire story from start to finish and as in your journey it took some time but well worth every minute of it. Great story and a helluva great buck on a very cool day in time that will forever be remembered. These are the things that keep stories around the fire rolling into the night. Congrats to you my friend and I TOO will say it was to a very deserving person.