Well, after 201 hours on stand, I got a decent buck...not the one I was after but with time winding down, I was very happy with the opportunity. He came in quartering toward me and I put it on his chest at an angle to try and get both lungs. I wouldn’t have taken this shot with a bow but with a 20 gauge, I will take that shot all day. He ran down the ravine and jumped a small creek then collapsed. How did someone put it earlier?....he ran straight down to the devils ass crack.
I was able to get the quad close, but needed the wench to get out of there. When I gutted him, the shot had taken out both lungs and never entered the gut area...all the blood was in the chest cavity. The one I was after has been at the property for the past two seasons, so if he survives hunting season and the coyotes, he should be even bigger next year. I feel very fortunate for the opportunity to harvest this deer and appreciate everyone rooting for me and breaking my balls along the way. Jersey shotgun starts Monday so hopefully I’ll be posting on this thread again soon. Also found a great rub when doing a walkabout...that tree is absolutely shredded!