Idaho Late Buck

[DeerMadness]

LAST EDITED ON Nov-21-10 AT 04:38PM (MST)[p]I received news I had won the tag and could hardly believe it as most people go 20 years and I did it the first time ever.
After cancer surgery Ineeded it took the energy out of me and I got some other health problems so hunting was difficult to say the least.
I scouted several areas and spent 10 days of not seeing good buck and so never found a really big one.
The last trip Nov 19-20th I found many bucks in the rut moving but no big ones again.
In the late part of the day I finally found quite a few deer bunched up in a one mile radius. Another hunter had friends helping him and they got a 4 point about 3:30.I was afraid there might not be another big one left in that spot.
The snow began to fall so hard I was unable to see them for a little while. Then as the snow died down some I saw a good buck go over into small canyon not to far away. I stalked up the ridge above then belly crawled at the top to see him but there were only does in sight. 5 minutes later he drifted into view and (250 yards out) and I let him have it with the 7 MM magnum.
He is a full 30 1/2 inch wide 5 x 5 if you count the 4 inch eye guards. He also has a small second set of eye guards.
It is a very blessed year for me.

 

[tworivers]

Good job! I know well the challenge of the hunt with health problems. Great buck as well!

Has anyone seen my kittie?

 

[Gazelle]

Nice! Way to stick with it, Id love to kill a 30 incher. Congrats.

 

[IdahoSmitty]

That's a great buck, congrats!!

 

[freebird63]

Very nice buck. I was suppose to have back surgery just before deer season but I told my doctor I wanted to get a nice buck and therefore we would put off the surgery. Well I paid dearly for putting it off and never even seen a deer. I hunted as hard as my back would let me and generally could only hunt 1 day a week and had to take it easy for the rest of the week. Am hoping come next year after my back heals that I will be in better shape and be able to bag a buck like yours. Good job and thank you for sharing the picture and story.
Chuck

 

[huntfish714]

great job! and great buck! i think we all could learn something from your experience. way to stick with it and good luck to you sir i hope everything goes as well as your hunt! god bless!

 

[DeerMadness]

Thanks for the compliment. If you noticed my poor grammar in my post it's because of all the adrenaline from shooting my first big buck and lack of sleep. Also, I was exhausted but my parents wanted an email and pic so I posted the nite after getting home with my deer.
The taxidermist came over and skinned the cape off then I used my ATV to hoist the deer up in the garage.
I am blessed my health is a little better and my cancer is gone. But this buck will be forever a great memory.
Get better and email me if ya need a partner next year. I live in Idaho falls.

 

[DeerMadness]

Thanks you

I am working out and losing weight. I feel better than I did a month ago. Thanks for the compliment. This deer is going to be cherished on my wall...

 

[IDbucks]

RE: Thanks you

Hey DeerMadness sent you a PM.

 

[DeerMadness]

RE: Thanks you

Ok, I sent you my number...

DeerMadness (the guy with a big smile)

 

[DeerMadness]

It can be tough. Some Units can't grow 30 inch bucks. They are smart, and weather and time of day count alot. Also I had to push my out of shape body harder than I wanted. I tend to think it just takes lots of preparation and care in the field.
No secrets really, just finding a good area and keep moving until you find the deer. Glassing is most important too, so use good optics and glass every spot well.

 

[treedagain]

RE: Thanks you

sweet buck, congrads

 

[rmanwill]

Congrats on a great rutted out buck!!!

 

[DRHORNHUNTER]

That is a really nice buck Congrats Heck of a hat rack as my grandpa called them Hope health is well for you Hope to see a post of the mount when its done That swollen neck double white throat patch cape is worth some coin

 

[DeerMadness]

Thanks,
he had one split ear drom fighting maybe. I heard lots of the bucks there had a split ear. My health is getting better. Just passed some tests with a clean slate.
I will post the mount. I was told 8 months to get it back. That's a long time for me... :0

 

[Pre64]

Nice deer. Congrats. If your gonna draw a hunt like that, you gotta do it first time you apply.

 

[Gator]

awesome buck, Glad your health is getting better. I hope you was able to have him mounted.

"I have found if you go the extra mile it's Never crowded".

 

[DeerMadness]

Thanks Gator. He is getting mounted. It will be this summer when I get him back. I hope to be in shape for a tough hunt this year. I'm already planning. Hope your New year will be good also.