Finally a something to smile about

[jdmax]

Well it's been tough this year. After 17 years, I decided to close my business down for good September 30. I haven't even wanted to hunt much, but after waking up early again and not being able to go back to sleep, I thought I might as well head to the woods. This buck is not very big, but man it felt good to be back in my tree again, and this buck sure brought a smile. This is the 65th deer I have taken out of this tree in 24 years, but this one is really special. He was taken with my 45-70 Encore SMI conversion at 70 yards with 61gr n-120, Barnes 195, harvester smooth blue sabot, and CCI209m. Dropped on impact and never moved.
JDMAX

[rangeball]

Sweet success! Hope it gets you back in the groove.

[ET]

Jdmax

Congrats and enjoy the moment.
It’s not always the size that brings smiles but sometimes it’s what lies behind the hunt.


Ed

[Chris Champion]

Congrats on a special buck. Perfect shot!

[DBinNY]

Nice, nothing wrong with that boy.

[tar12]

There is something therapeutic about being in the woods and having time to reflect. Congrats on the buck! That combo is potent bambi medicine. ;D

[jims]

That tree is in a pretty good location.

[somedaysmokeless]

I've got a tree like that too, but have not killed anywhere close to the number of deer you have! I call it the "killin" tree". It has served me well over the years.