That would be a buck of a life time for me.
Congrats Barry.  

I really like to read your post Barry,I am always amazed how well you know those WTs.

UB- that was a 'tongue in cheek' suggestion- I know you well enough to know you don't care!

Last time we were with each other I heard you describe an animal as 'medium, medium rare' I knew what kind of fella I was dealing with!!!!!

All I can say is..........WOW!    :eek:              And a big CONGRATS to ya Mr. Wensel.

Very funny with the ibuprofen comment, I just took mine and I don't have any deer to drag.
Congrats.

Another great buck from Barry. Congrats.  

You know guys, Barry sends me a daily report on what he's seen, what's happening, new stands, etc. I alwyas give him a bad time about passing up 150" bucks. He does that ALOT. But it seems he always comes home with one he's tickled with.
There's a lesson there about perserverance and sticking with your goals for all of us.

I'm proud to say he's one of my bestest buds of all time.

UB,
 Congrads again and Thanks for the blow by blow of the hunt !!

Great job sir....I have alot to learn.      

QuoteOriginally posted by Barry Wensel:
[QB] Our goals are about the same, fully mature buck of 5 1/2 yrs. or older, approx. 160 inches of antler and under the 20 yard line. ... but I've pretty much patterned my life to be able to do what I do. It's taken a lot of sacrifice in more ways than one.
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And that statement right there is why these brothers get to pose with deer like that...

All the "if only" in the world doesn't change that one sentence..."taken a lot of sacrifice in more ways than one..."

And that also is why I'll never, except for totally outhouse luck, ever, ever see let alone shoot such a deer or anything even close.

Cudos to you for the endless learning, years of hard work...and SACRIFICE to make such encounters reality!

Thank you for sharing, Unk!  

Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.

Calvin Coolidge
30th president of US (1872 - 1933)

Got that one memorized...

And, although I'm never met Barry, he seems to be one heck of a nice guy.

A sincere and hearty congratulations!

Fantastic buck UB.  Too bad you couldn't get Vargo to help you out.  I hear he's been working out....  Hope to run into you guys next year hunting with John.  Have a great late season.  Jeff

Oh Buddy, He is a dandy!!!  Congrats!

Congrats on an amazing buck. Really enjoyed the pics and story.

What a great story! Thanks for sharing us with us. It takes a heck of a will to pass on those 4 1/2 year old deer, but look at the reward. What a beast of a deer!!!

Congratulations on a fine buck. I am with you 100 percent on the "score" issue. An eight like the one you took is rare indeed, though. Nice job and thanks for the story.

Great deer ,great story!Its fellas like you and your brother that has kept the spark in so many of us burning for so long.Your contributions to this great sport of ours is priceless.Thank you.

Congratulations Barry. Did you weigh him?