Success and hard work

K2 · November 29, 2021, 03:19:41 PM

Mike,

Well done! What Bow is that? Kestrel? I just received mine from you. Congrats! Ken

Horsey · November 29, 2021, 03:45:00 PM

That is the Destiny, Ken. Thanks.
--Mike

David Flanrey · November 29, 2021, 04:19:44 PM

Awesome!

BRONZ · November 29, 2021, 04:30:21 PM

Great buck and good shooting!

doubleo · November 29, 2021, 04:40:13 PM

Congrats on a tremendous buck! Great shot and story! Glad you made it out ok!

trad_bowhunter1965 · November 29, 2021, 04:47:19 PM

Tom · November 29, 2021, 08:01:17 PM

Congrats on a great story and a fine buck. Same age as you and after dragging a smaller spike 1/2 mile I am sure you had a few aches and pains but not enough from you getting out there. Great to have a wife who was there to greet you at the dock-can't beat that.

JR Chambers · November 29, 2021, 08:11:45 PM

Very Nice. If you keep doing it you can keep doing it. Don't let age stop you. Stay in shape. Great Buck and great story.

azhunter · November 30, 2021, 07:30:29 AM

Nice story of your hunt and a great buck, congratulations.

Terry Lightle · November 30, 2021, 12:58:32 PM

Sure wish I could have been at the top of the hill watching

Basinboy · December 01, 2021, 06:48:56 AM

Awesome story and hunt! Thanks for sharing with us, and congratulations!

Jayrod · December 01, 2021, 07:07:46 AM

Congrats on a beautiful buck mike!! Great decision on the packout smart on your part!

Bowwild · December 01, 2021, 07:20:21 AM

One of the best recounts I've read here since I joined!

Lots of useful tips imbedded in your tale; pillow cases (prepared for pack out), flashlight finder at the deer, plotting your trip out, alerting those who would be wondering why you are late. Oh, and not to mention using a canoe to gain access.

The note about "which side will the deer walk" reminds me of a beautiful nontypical headed straight towards me in the early 80's on Election Day. I guessed correctly as well. I think great hunting stories illustrate the hunter's experience and ethic. I think they are entertaining and the best ones help the reader be there with you or cause one to remember having been in a similar situation.

Thanks for sharing.

South MS Bowhunter · December 01, 2021, 08:41:24 AM

Congrats Mike!

sdorton · December 01, 2021, 11:25:51 AM

Congrats!!!

MnFn · December 01, 2021, 12:21:26 PM

Very nice! Thanks for sharing your hunt. Really nice deer.

ron w · December 01, 2021, 12:29:08 PM

Tedd · December 01, 2021, 07:16:09 PM

Sounds just about perfect. Aren't we lucky to be in the USA and you are lucky tone in Kansas!
Tedd

NANUK · December 03, 2021, 01:10:04 PM

Awesome Hunt! Congrats on a beauty buck!!!

Hermon · December 03, 2021, 03:50:21 PM

Well done Mike, congratulations! Great story. Nice bow also!