AZwest16 Report post Posted September 2, 2015 For 8 years I have been attempting to arrow one of these guys! I've missed a few really good deer and have passed on several smaller bucks with a bow! I've never taken a true giant and after years of hitting it hard with a bow and rifle god finally saw it fit to bless me with one of these amazing deer! Opening day I passed on a really pretty three point. I got a lot of flack from my buddies but you can't kill a giant if you shoot the first good buck! I had this buck at 23 yards for 20 minutes and I resisted the urge to let an arrow fly. I hunted 4 days opening weekend and decided to return yesterday for a day hunt! Left the house at 1:30 am and drove to my hunting area! Got into my stand at 5:20 am and was ready to roll. At 8:23 am a doe came into my set up. Minutes later I heard a crash up the hill and three bucks coming right at me! The first buck was a absolute stud who I had a little history with! I named him "Edge." Edge was first in line and walking a trail that would put him 14 yards directly in front of my stand. Before I knew it I had my bow in hand and was drawing on this deer at 14 yards! It was steep terrain and the deer was literally eye level with me. I remember thinking to myself I couldn't believe he didn't notice me draw my bow! Edge was slowly walking and After getting drawn back I was contemplating trying to stop him with a grunt. I decided against stopping him and let the Rage Hypodermic fly! It was an amazing moment watching that arrow disappear into Edge's shoulder! He exploded straight down hill and expired in sight only going 50 yards! I couldn't believe what happened! I couldn't stop shaking and called my wife in disbelief! I finally accomplished a goal that was set out years ago! I finally took a true giant! One of my best friends Tracy Boorn scored this buck for me right at 117 gross! Unbelievable, he had 18 inch left main beam going 19+ on the right. He also had over 35 inches of mass!!! My favorite though is that right eye guard!!! Hope you guys enjoy the pictures! . Wish I could have got better pictures but this was the best I could do by myself! 28 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidso Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Way to go! Very excited that you finally reached your goal! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed_az_88 Report post Posted September 2, 2015 What a stud. You da man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Congrats on a stud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Congratulations, your dedication paid off. Nice performance on that rage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle mountain ranch Report post Posted September 2, 2015 man that's awesome .. congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted September 2, 2015 awesome job dude! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmall Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Beautiful deer!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Big congrats. Hard to pass them little ones but look what happened.Very nice...................BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shedhunteraz Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Huge congrats. That is a beautiful buck. Nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rageinthesage Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Awesome! That bladed eyeguard is unreal. Way to get it done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan Report post Posted September 2, 2015 What a terrific buck, congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Great deer. He is truly a stud and you should be very proud of him and yourself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Wow!! Stud buck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
