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For the first time I can remember I had a tag in my pocket for a hunt and was sitting at work on the opener. My cousin John and I had drawn late tags and due to work and other commitments we weren't able to get out until the third day. We weren't real worried as we had some great bucks on the hit list, camp was set, and we would be joined by Chef as well as my father. I put together this video that sums it up but to recap it was a great hunt that was exactly what December hunting should be. We took a couple of bucks that we have watched for several years, we enjoyed great food, good stories, and most of all had fun. I will say I did not get either of the bucks that I had set my sights on and hopefully I will be able to put an arrow in one of them next year.

Sorry I'm late to the party Doug but I hope you have had a great day. I've always enjoyed your posts and the contributions to the site. One of the best and the saying is it just gets better with age. Happy birthday!

Congratulations to him on a cool looking buck.

Thank you for the feedback guys, it is much appreciated.

Pretty much everything that has been said is spot on from my experience. I purchased my pack when they first came out years ago and have had no issues with the noise but have heard of some of the newer ones having this problem. I also have heard that a shot of Teflon dry lubricant spray has taken care of the noise. The only downside that I have found with my pack is that it is heavy empty. That being said it handles the weight better than any pack I have ever put on. I have carried some serious heavy loads for 10+ miles and never had an issue. I normally don't haul my rifle in the pack as I've found it just as easy and comfortable to hang the sling over the top post of the frame which still enables me to keep both hands free without fear of the rifle slipping. I have hauled my rifle in the pack as designed but just don't prefer to use it that way. The other benefit that I love is how easy it is to take the pack apart from the frame which I do every year and utilize the frame for shed hunts and also have used it for just a pack frame before as well. When I'm not hauling my spotter, big tripod, stool, and everything else I use an Eberlestock X2 to cut the weight but I've found this to be not very often.

Congratulations on a gorgeous buck! I love the way he carries his mass throughout his frame. That also looks like one heck of a rock pile he was in. Great write up, really enjoyed it!

Very nice, congratulations.

Way to put the smack down on some great critters! Really enjoyed the write up but love your buck, congratulations! Awesome shirt as well.

Congratulations to Dane on a nice buck! Very cool that some of the other family got to watch it.

Congratulations on a very nice buck.

Beautiful pictures of an awesome buck! Way to go!

Congratulations on that beast of a buck!

Congratulations on a super buck!

Congratulations on a gorgeous buck and way to keep that awesome streak alive!

Very, very cool story! Congratulations to you both and thank you for taking the time to write it up like you did.

Awesome work on the videos! Congratulations again guys.

Prayers sent.

Congratulations to all and some mighty fine shooting!

Nice work, congratulations!

Congratulations on what looks like a big ole pig!

Congratulations on the archery stinker!

Sweet!

Very nicely done, congratulations on a super buck and great write up. I'm sure Bill is very proud.

Congratulations on a banner year! Beautiful trophies and some awesome time spent in the field with a lot of work I'm sure. Way to make the most of it!

Congrats again on a great buck.