Congrats! Nice buck!

Thanks everyone for the kind words.
One last little detail to add that I had forgot to mention:

After my morning hunt that day as I was walking to my truck I happened to look down and see this old penny. I always pick up a penny when I find one and in my mind I say the little rhyme, "See a penny pick it up all day long have good luck".

I've always felt that luck comes from hard work and being prepared but a little extra never hurts and I'm glad I had a little extra for this buck.

When I mount the rack on a board I'll attach this penny as well. A little luck never hurts.

Congratulations on your persistence and reasonable approach.  Nice deer and great reward. Meeting your neighbor and finding him friendly is never a bad thing either. 

Nice Buck!

Thanks for sharing your hunt with us.  You did everything right. You assessed your shot, checked the blood, waited to take up the track, backed out, talked to the other landowner, and made a successful recovery! Textbook! Congratulations Jim!

Thanks again everyone for your kind words.


After my rotator cuff surgery in January I really had my doubts about this bow season. I'm blessed that everything worked out.



I still have a couple more doe tags to try to fill and I will definitely enjoy my time trying.