Time to PowWow......? 2017 Oct. 28th Iowa 8pt (Story Page 5)

[KAZ]

He's only about 40 yards away, so I give a muffled directional grunt so as not to spook the does I have in front of me but get his attention...    

I've fully committed at this point, discerning that I cannot pass up this opportunity that God is blessing me with... I prepare for the shot at the first shooting lane to avoid testing his patience/wariness with my wind...  

[KAZ]

I immediately start replaying the whole shot sequence, impact location, buck's reaction, the crashing, the SILENCE....          

[KAZ]

I commit to a plan. I'll head back to town, eat supper and give the buck approximately 3 Hours to expire... I'll trail the first 40-50 yards where I heard the SILENCE.... If anything looks negative, I'll resume in the morning...

So, the landowner says "If the light is still on when you get back, Text me and I'll come out and HELP"...

I head into town for a pizza, and a relaxing fizz... Watch some TV at the hotel, and burn a few texts with friends. Ben had some good providence as well, so he was tied up as well. A few other texts to friends were made, and of course to my wonderful blessing(Wife). Oh well, after my predetermined waiting period expires, I'm off to the property for the recovery... I show up, and the light is on so I text the landowner... Crickets.....        I've got my belt pack full of Field Dressing Supplies, and a Large MagLite for trailing... Now's as good a time as any to say I lost my HeadLamp and have yet to replace it!!! Uh-oh.....    

[KAZ]

After the walk in, I stop at my treestand to just plain settle my heart rate, emotions, and soul... I've done my best, and Trust God to bring His Will to fruition for my best and His Glory!            

[KAZ]

Here's my first glance at my prize....  

[KAZ]

I wish I had some better pics, but I'm a one man show in the middle of the below freezing temp night with a whole lot of Iowa Whitetail Buck to tend too..... GLADLY & THANKFULLY!    

[KAZ]

I start texting anybody I know for a little help... Crickets.... One last text to the landowner... Crickets...    ..  

My buck died in a drainage like ditch and he's not going anywhere til he loses some weight!!!    

I tried to balance my Maglite and deal with this stubborn 200+lb buck to no avail. I then pull out the rope and do my best to channel Mike Mitten's Solo Moose Hunting skills..... I've got a full 100 ft of rope lashed from this leg to that tree, back to this leg and over to that tree, and so on, til this buck looks like he's on an operating table, just so I can balance my light and field dress him.....

No laughing...  

[KAZ]

I successfully get the buck field dressed and the autopsy revealed I hit "everything" vital to his survival... I remember pulling out the heart and it was the size of a large mature PINEAPPLE! Wow...

The cavity immediately begins to cool in the mid 20degree temps, and I am so thankful for the wonderful meat this animal will provide for my family and friends... Thank you Lord for it all!      

I make my way back to my prize and with my 100Ft Mike Mitten Moose Rope, I lash this brute to the cart and shoulder the task at hand... The first 30 feet out of that ditch was pretty dicey as I wasn't sure if I was winning or losing as I teetered between slow uphill progress, and a dangerous free fall to where I began....

Alas, I made it out of that BURR infested thicket... Mission accomplished      

 

[KAZ]

So back to hotel for a little sleep, I think I'll skip the morning hunt.....  

More pics to finish up, thank you for your patience and sharing the campfire with me      

[KAZ]

Matt Redman "10,000 Reasons"

The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes

[Chorus]
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name

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God is Good, All the Time, All the Time God is Good

He is Good when I face the struggles of Public Land, No Mature Doe Sightings, Life's Challenges, and He deserves Praise Through it All for He Alone is Worthy...  

Thank you Lord for this wonderful Blessing!

[Jayrod]

What a great story and great buck thanks for sharing!!

[Altiman94]

This has been great, well told story!

[23feetupandhappy]

Woohoo, what a story and Praise God for it all!!!!


         

[JakeD]

You never disappoint!  Beautiful buck and great storytelling.  Well done!

[Michael Arnette]

Dude! Thanks for posting...it was like food for my soul as I've been missing these kind of threads that haven't been common on this forum as they were.

[KAZ]

Folks, thank you for reading! I'm so glad you enjoyed it              

[kennym]

Great job man!! Wish I was close nuff to help!

You got it done in fine fashion!! Congrats !!  

[wooddamon1]

   

[knobby]

Thanks for sharing a great story and pics with us. Congratulations!

[drewsbow]

great story , thanks for sharing and congrats