DotShot Report post Posted March 12, 2006 This is my oldest sons first deer of any sort. It was killed on the family ranch year before last and we just got it from the taxidermist today. I have hunted the same ranch for 17 years and have never got a shot at a buck like this and he was in the blind no more than 5 minutes, i didnt even have time to set up the video cam! Anyhow hope you all enjoy it as much as i am! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dds Report post Posted March 12, 2006 DotShot, Nice buck, congrats! What state, if you don't mid the question? Thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted March 12, 2006 Very nice indeed! I guess he was in the stand for the RIGHT 5 minutes.! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DotShot Report post Posted March 12, 2006 DotShot, Nice buck, congrats! What state, if you don't mid the question? Thanks, <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He was killed in Texas approx 45 miles south of San Antonio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dds Report post Posted March 12, 2006 Thanks. I have a lease that I hunt every year just south of Sheffield, Texas (~250 mi. W of San Antonio). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted March 12, 2006 Sure is a beauty...Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbyo Report post Posted March 12, 2006 5 min and 10 points. I think the kid is spoiled. Congratulations what a hog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grizzly Report post Posted March 12, 2006 Youve ruined the kid for life, now every trip that he doesnt shoot one like that will be a disappointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DotShot Report post Posted March 13, 2006 Maybe I am missing something here, how have I ruined him? This was not a paid hunt on a big game ranch. This deer was killed off an open range, family ranch, one that i have hunted for 17 years. It is not managed for deer we just plant some food plots to help them out. I personally had never even got a shot at a buck like that in all the years i have hunted the ranch. It was his day plain and simple.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ernesto C Report post Posted March 13, 2006 DotShot congratulations to you and your son God bless you both even more,that's a superb buck. You have ruined no bodys life,just the epportunity of being outhere is a blessing.I tell you what..........your son will always remember not only this hunt and this buck,he will remember for ever that YOU were with him on this hunt. Again God bless, Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DotShot Report post Posted March 13, 2006 There is more to the story than i had originally intended to state. The ranch that this deer was killed on is owned by my wifes sister and her husband. Cody ( my son who shot the deer) had always been his aunts favorite, she was diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2004 and had struggled in her battle but was still with us when we went down to the ranch to spend what would end up being our last Christmas with her. That deer was destined to be killed by my son while his Aunt was still alive so that she could share in his accomplishment. The last picture that was taken of my son and his aunt was taken by the local newspapers outdoor editor for entry into the big buck contest. Sadly my Sister in Law passed away in May of 2005 4 days after her 47th birthday. I for one do not beleive in coincidence so as i stated previosuly, that deer was destined to taken by my son and not only will I remember his accomplishment, but he will look at that mount and remember his aunt. So instead of ruining him, i think its a blessing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peloncillo Report post Posted March 13, 2006 I think Grizzly was just being sarcastic when he said you ruined him. Thats a heck of a buck and you're probably right when you said it was destiny. Sorry for your loss of a loved one. I've hunted down around Cotulla a few times but never got one like that. Congratulations to Little DotShot. Keven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolkat Report post Posted March 13, 2006 Geeeezzzzz, Lighten up, it was just a joke. My first antelope was high in the record books. My second was also in the book, but much lower. My third did not make the book. Every time I get drawn, I hope to get a bigger one but that does not dimminish the first one. It's not destiny or that the hunt is ruined, it's just natural human expectations and behavior. That's what keeps us out there and trying every year. It's the thrill of the sport wether it be hitting a baseball or finding gold. One always hopes to hit more home runs or find more gold than in the previous year. It's the competative nature that resides in most of us. I am really satisfied yust to be out in the field, but it's fun to strive for the biggest. There it a temporary moment of failure and ruined expecations but it is soon replaced by a smile and the satisfaction that I did the best I could. Don't be offended DotShot, it was just alittle humor. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEERSLAM Report post Posted March 13, 2006 Wow great buck, congrats to your son. I believe what was meant by your son being ruined is that it may be along time before he gets a buck anywhere near as big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
