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Title: My 2017 Palmated buck is completed!
Post by: Keefer on March 30, 2019, 09:08:13 PM
[attachment=2,msg2860558] Some may or may not recall the buck I was able to get while I was sitting in my Huntmore 360 seat behind a Root ball? Well long story short I picked up the mount late last night from a Taxidermist in his mid 70's who I believe still does great work in bringing back those memories of a "BLESSED" hunt!
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Post by: Cody2306 on March 30, 2019, 09:12:42 PM
Sir there sure is somthing beautiful about that mount with the trad bow next to it.. my hats off to you


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Post by: imbowhunt10 on March 30, 2019, 09:15:15 PM
Congratulations on a beautiful buck!


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Post by: Keefer on March 30, 2019, 09:16:29 PM
Another angle!
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Post by: Possum Head on March 30, 2019, 09:24:43 PM
That's a beautiful buck. His color is awesome! Congrats Kef
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Post by: GCook on March 30, 2019, 09:39:37 PM
All I have is wow.

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Post by: 1/4 away on March 30, 2019, 09:40:03 PM
Awesome buck! They did a great job on the mount.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Friend on March 30, 2019, 10:13:50 PM
A beautiful and rare harvest...Congrats!!!
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Post by: Orion on March 30, 2019, 10:17:31 PM
Definitely a unique rack and excellent mount.   :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: DXH on March 30, 2019, 11:17:56 PM
Very nice. I'm jealous
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Post by: rjackson on March 30, 2019, 11:25:04 PM
That is beautiful !!!

Congratulations
Randy
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Post by: carbonflyr on March 30, 2019, 11:44:43 PM
 :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: would you know about how old he was?
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Post by: TIM B on March 31, 2019, 05:52:36 AM
Very unique...thanks for the share
Tim B
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Post by: hybridbow hunter on March 31, 2019, 05:57:26 AM
Wow what a beast
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Post by: Keefer on March 31, 2019, 06:14:01 AM
[attachment=2,msg2860599]Larry,
  I have no idea on his age at all but I have a picture of him from a cell phone of me trying to drag him out of the Briers to get a few pictures and I was "290 ish" dressed and he was as big as I .
  His nose was a heavy Roman nose but still not sure if he is really old or not?
Here's that picture if one wants to guess?
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Post by: stocker56 on March 31, 2019, 06:40:44 AM
Wow!! Fantastic animal which has been turned into a beautiful mount.  :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Keefer on March 31, 2019, 06:45:03 AM
oops sorry for the Big black and white not sure what I did ? If too big for space please let me know I can remove it ?
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Post by: joe vt on March 31, 2019, 07:38:44 AM
I remember you posting this brute of a deer when you shot him; I was in awe.


What a magnificent buck, I love the mount.  :clapper:
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Post by: happy1 on March 31, 2019, 07:39:07 AM
Very Nice!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bisch on March 31, 2019, 07:43:06 AM
Awesome critter, and great looking mount!!!!!

Bisch
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Post by: Sawpilot 75 on March 31, 2019, 09:17:21 AM
Fantastic Whitetail. Congratulations!


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Post by: kadbow on March 31, 2019, 09:45:38 AM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Sam McMichael on March 31, 2019, 09:50:38 AM
A truly awesome deer and a great job on the mount. Congratulations!
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Post by: GCook on March 31, 2019, 09:59:25 AM
Given that big humped Roman nose I'd say he was 6yo or older.

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Post by: ron w on March 31, 2019, 10:26:09 AM
 :thumbsup: :clapper:
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Post by: reddogge on March 31, 2019, 10:30:49 AM
Great Maryland buck and mount, Keefer.
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Post by: blacktailbob on March 31, 2019, 12:09:41 PM
Awesome buck. A real Bullwinkle. Love the second photo.
Judging by the mass in base of the horns he was definitely a very mature buck.
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Post by: Homey88 on March 31, 2019, 12:12:58 PM
Beautiful buck! The mount came out awesome!
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Post by: non-typical on March 31, 2019, 12:18:18 PM
That's a buck to share stories about as the days go by. Wonderful mount.
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Post by: Yohon on March 31, 2019, 02:40:57 PM
Lookin good buddy....lookin good!!!!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: varmint101 on March 31, 2019, 03:29:35 PM
Great mount! Nice all around!


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Post by: southernarcher on March 31, 2019, 03:57:28 PM
Wow he's a good one! Nice job on the mount too.
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Post by: Keefer on March 31, 2019, 04:12:30 PM
 Many Thanks to you John it  couldn't of happened without you my friend. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bowguy67 on March 31, 2019, 04:14:18 PM
Very cool
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Post by: fnshtr on March 31, 2019, 04:36:14 PM
 :scared:

Awesome buck!

Lots of character...

Congrats!
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Post by: Gdpolk on March 31, 2019, 08:00:23 PM
Beautiful specimen AND craftsmanship on the mount.
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Post by: medic77 on March 31, 2019, 09:08:27 PM
Man, that is a COOL buck.  Congrats
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Post by: Bvas on March 31, 2019, 09:12:21 PM
Looks great Keefer.

Were you able to save the original cape, or is that from another buck?
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Post by: yeager on March 31, 2019, 09:24:20 PM
Congratulations on a fantastic buck!!! 🦌
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Post by: fmscan on March 31, 2019, 09:30:24 PM
Keeper, OUTSTANDING! I would hang it in my den, if you leave it on a tree in the woods somebody will put a slug in it!!! Not serious...
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on April 01, 2019, 01:55:34 AM
Buck of a life time Awesome.
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Post by: Keefer on April 01, 2019, 05:14:59 AM
Quote from: Bvas on March 31, 2019, 09:12:21 PM
Looks great Keefer.

Were you able to save the original cape, or is that from another buck?

  The original cape wasn't any good because it was several days before I located him. John known as (Yohan) here was so kind to actually let me choose from a few bucks he has taken . He let me have the 100th deer he's killed with his bow. That buck is one that many here would of definitely have had mounted itself and a very pretty 8 point. I was so excited this past November when I sent a text to John saying" Hey remember I need a cape if you get one" and not an hour later he sent me a picture asking "Will this one do"?  Well I couldn't believe it and of coarse I said Yes.
  Thanks to John for letting me choose from a few capes he had and we agreed on one we thought would actually work but the taxidermist needed to do some measurements for my bucks base .
  I took it to him and he studies it and said "Well Keith just by looking at it I will need to make some adjustments around the base But I do believe this one will work"!
   It turned out better then I expected and that cape was very close in color as the original and had that burly reddish hair on top as well. I can't thank John enough for the "doner" buck and I feel half belongs to him for doing that for me.
  Again Thank You John if you are reading this . :thumbsup:
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Post by: Yohon on April 01, 2019, 06:30:27 AM
Your more than welcome Keith!!! My wife complains I've taken up most all of the room we have with deer heads so I have to check with her if any deer I shoot are "worthy" enough to be let in the house  :laughing: Im getting a good collection of European mounts!!!  :saywhat: I am more than proud that my 100th deer hide ended up under such a magnificent buck.....kind of fitting in a way......just to show you guys where the hide came from
(https://i.imgur.com/HxhH2ba.jpg)
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Post by: Keefer on April 01, 2019, 07:06:39 AM
John I haven't seen that picture but have the one you sent me on my I phone still asking me "What about this one" ?
  That picture is very pretty of the way you have him posed there . I may collect some photos if ok and write a story on how you came to my rescue and unselfishly without hesitation offered several options for me including that buck mount you showed me in your home office.
John is a mild ,kind killing machine and shoots very well.
I could never Thank you enough John for doing something most folks wouldn't even think about with that buck.
  God bless ya John for being a good servant. <')))><
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Post by: Shan on April 01, 2019, 07:10:06 AM
Beautiful! Great job, Keefer!
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Post by: Bvas on April 01, 2019, 04:42:01 PM
That's great!!(Both Keefer and John).
I always check with my taxidermist to see if he needs a cape when I take a large but not big enough to mount buck. I don't think he has ever turned one down.
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Post by: Butchie on April 01, 2019, 07:32:58 PM
One awesome buck!
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Post by: Terry Green on April 01, 2019, 07:51:02 PM
What a TROPHY!!!!

Man that us a really cool deer....just stunning.
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Post by: Keefer on April 03, 2019, 07:29:17 PM
One I dug up from my buddy's cell phone he took. Basically showing how close the original cape is to John's doner cape . 
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Post by: rastaman on April 04, 2019, 10:51:25 AM
Awesome animal and I love the palmated antlers!
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Post by: 1Arrow1Kill on April 04, 2019, 11:38:52 AM
WOW!  That's one moose of a whitetail!  Congrats.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Keefer on April 10, 2019, 11:40:27 AM
  "THANK YOU ALL" I appreciate your comments and the help to turn pictures around for me.
To whoever put me up for member of the week I want to Thank you as well for doing so.
   I still have him hanging on my work bench 4x4 leg until I can sneak him in the house and put him on the wall.
  Right now I have 3 in our bedroom cause the Mrs. doesn't want them in the Living room But hey I don't mind waking up and seeing him first thing every morning lol. If she's o.k. with it so am I ! :archer:
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Post by: Tony Sanders on April 13, 2019, 04:22:34 PM
 Hey Keith once again congrats on taking a Great Buck, then being able to portray it in a fine mount. Good on you man, and also a shout out to good ole Mr.Deitterick (Yohon) for helping you out. Congrats all around.

Tony
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Post by: TDHunter on April 13, 2019, 11:47:22 PM
That is a truly spectacular deer!!!
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Post by: Keefer on April 14, 2019, 06:31:25 AM
 On the "bedroom" wall  ;)                                      [attachment=1,msg2862974]
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Post by: Longbowwally on April 15, 2019, 09:13:02 PM
Thats a cool looking buck....
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Post by: Whip on April 15, 2019, 10:34:26 PM
What an outstanding buck - Congratulations Keefer!   A dream come true for bowhunter and it couldn't have happened to a better guy.
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Post by: Todd Cook on April 17, 2019, 06:37:56 PM
What a trophy! Truly a buck of a lifetime. Heck that's a really nice buck the loaner cape came off of too!
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Post by: Ghostman on April 17, 2019, 06:47:57 PM
I've seen some palmated bucks over the years (most from Maine) but nothing as heavy as yours. It looks like one of his parents was a moose. Congratulations on taking a buck of a lifetime!  :thumbsup: