Copperman,, I have not seen a good buck in 2 years. Please hold me!

I agree with you Duckilr!!! You’re right, that’s a heck of a haul even if it took a guy 10 lifetimes. But realistically, since they don’t look rotten, they must have all been from the same area at roughly the same time.. Very impressive.

WHOAAAA,, I count 10 bucks on the first picture.

Anybody who thinks this “Iowa” story is true has GOT to be wearing blinders.. I count 7 or 8 bucks in this box, no way from a square mile on the same day or even in the same weekend.. And surely not on the same drive.. I’ll keep my $ on that story, not buying it.

I’m not saying that point counting is the perfect solution. It may not be the best idea, but it has some say. I think they brought up the idea for the Lac qui Parle area a while back but I didn’t hear anything more on the subject.. Has anyone heard of any sample type hunts??

4 Points or better on one side. Rule lifted for 16 and under with no party hunting on a 16 and under buck tag. It will give most young bucks a chance to reach 2 1/2.

What do you think of that one Coppertop?????????? I think Novo needs to read this so he’s not so freaked-out everytime he goes into the woods..

Heck of a story Coppertop!! I would like to hear more about this “shooter” buck someday and what happened.. My Ripley hunt was a total bust! It took 2 days after the hunt to get over it. Oh well, smokesticks to come and then……..well, muzzle.. Alltogether, 1 deer on stand in Ripley, 7 from the road (redzone) and jumped 5 on Sat afternoon.

Jarrad,, Trust me, time heals all wounds!! I went through a situation kind of like yours a few years back.. A chance of a lifetime and it didn’t go my way.. I went through a few phases in the immediate moments after the unfolding event.

1. Denial- That didn’t really just happen to me..?
2. Hope- Hoping for some reason he would come right back!
3. Depression- I will never have an opportunity like that again!!
4. Questions- Why do I do this to myself?
5. Thoughts- Would anyone miss me if I did a swan dive off of my stand????

All of this in about 15 seconds. But like I said, time heals all wounds and I realize that situations like this will probly happen again and all a guy can do is try to best prepare yourself for the “next time”.

WoW! That guy seems to be very upset. Thanks for the info guys.

Thanks! I would agree with you 100%. Until there is a consequence for showing up early, nothing will change. I gotsta do what I gotsta do i guess.

IF you ever need a great place to stay in Miller…. I know of a heck of a spot called “Mike’s Doghouse” A few spooky moments but good times nonetheless.

Thanks doc!! That’s kind of what I was thinking. I may show up early and see what happens.