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I was so excited, I had just drawn the coveted Henries deer tag. I could not sleep at night thinking of all the hard work I was going to put into this hunt. I decided to do what any great hunter would do to get ready, I golfed a lot, fished some, looked at a map, and wrote a check to a reputable guide service. That done I hit the treadmill occasionally to prepare for the worst (turned out that part wasn't necessary.
Headed out to the Henries in the old Camry. I got nervous when I hit that gravel road into the camp spot, luckily no blowouts and I made it to camp. The guide came out and introduced himself and some other guys, turns out this would be one of the hardest parts of the hunt. I wasn't prepared to remember so many names in one weekend. Luckily I was assigned a "special" guide who would help me out exclusively.
I thought we would get out that last evening before the opening morning to locate a good buck. I was assured that several toads, pigs, and even a monster were already located and were being tended even as we spoke. I was relieved and went back to cooking marshmellows for yet another s'more.
Opening morning and time to get it done. I asked which truck I should throw my stuff into. I was told to set by the fire, relax, and visualize squeezing off a perfect shot on a big buck. Turns out my "special" guide and me were to wait at the camp, with a radio, to see which buck might turn up first. Finally team F called with the magic words "BBFS" I wasn't sure what that meant but found out it meant Big Buck Found and Surrounded. I quickly hooked my leash to my guide's back pocket and followed him to a predetermined shooting point (best video quality). He pointed out the buck, handed me a bullet, cautioned me about the other guides on the ridge by the buck, and hollered shoot. I laid the smack down and dropped him with one shot! BBD! I knew what that meant. I got my stuff together and hurried up to the kill. After watching it get taped I was able to be the 34th person there to get my hands on MY KILL OF A LIFETIME!
I was so proud to harvest this trophy and can't explain the sense of accomplishment that I felt. I feel like I've joined a club of exclusive hunters who have shot a "special" buck.
Photos are forthcoming. I think I have to wait until the magazine comes out. Thanks to all for helping and the support.
Headed out to the Henries in the old Camry. I got nervous when I hit that gravel road into the camp spot, luckily no blowouts and I made it to camp. The guide came out and introduced himself and some other guys, turns out this would be one of the hardest parts of the hunt. I wasn't prepared to remember so many names in one weekend. Luckily I was assigned a "special" guide who would help me out exclusively.
I thought we would get out that last evening before the opening morning to locate a good buck. I was assured that several toads, pigs, and even a monster were already located and were being tended even as we spoke. I was relieved and went back to cooking marshmellows for yet another s'more.
Opening morning and time to get it done. I asked which truck I should throw my stuff into. I was told to set by the fire, relax, and visualize squeezing off a perfect shot on a big buck. Turns out my "special" guide and me were to wait at the camp, with a radio, to see which buck might turn up first. Finally team F called with the magic words "BBFS" I wasn't sure what that meant but found out it meant Big Buck Found and Surrounded. I quickly hooked my leash to my guide's back pocket and followed him to a predetermined shooting point (best video quality). He pointed out the buck, handed me a bullet, cautioned me about the other guides on the ridge by the buck, and hollered shoot. I laid the smack down and dropped him with one shot! BBD! I knew what that meant. I got my stuff together and hurried up to the kill. After watching it get taped I was able to be the 34th person there to get my hands on MY KILL OF A LIFETIME!
I was so proud to harvest this trophy and can't explain the sense of accomplishment that I felt. I feel like I've joined a club of exclusive hunters who have shot a "special" buck.
Photos are forthcoming. I think I have to wait until the magazine comes out. Thanks to all for helping and the support.
If not, that was some "hunt". 
