My first encounter with the split G-3 buck was in late october of 2008, he was just an average 1.5 year old buck what made him different was His split G-3 on his left side.
In 2009 he had grown allot but still not a “hit list” buck.
I started to get pics of him in velvet in July of this year and knew immediately he was on my short list of Shooter bucks
Late september trail camera pic
After I got my 1st pictures of him in velvet I set up an arsenal of cameras on my farm to try and get some Idea as to his travel patterns. It didn’t take long to find out that he spent most of his time less than 75 yards from my house. In the last 2 years I have averaged 6 picures of him per week on this camera.
2009 trail cam picture of the Split G-3
He Usually came out of his bedding area about 30 minutes to 2 hours after dark so I knew it was going to be hard to kill this buck until the rut or after the rut with cold weather and snow.
The stand that I shot the split G-3 Buck from
The Hunt
I started hunting the split G-3 on october 23rd, I Passed several bucks in the 140″ range But was holding out for The split G-3 or the Big 9 I never saw either buck in the daylight during October or November! December 1st came along and I had gotten a late start heading to my stand, on my way I jumped the Big 9 less than 50 yards from my stand, I was sick! I knew that I had just missed my only chance at him for the year! I decided to crawl into my stand anyway and hope that I would see something, less than 10 minutes had gone by and the food plot started to fill up with does, I was busy glassing and counting all the does (27) when I caught movement from The Split G-3’s bedding area… It was him! Moving in broad daylight! I couldn’t believe it! after all this time to see him walking towards me, the sun shining on his rack,about that time a doe less than 15 feet from me winded me and deer were running everywhere!The split G-3 buck just stood there broadside not moving… I knew it was now or never! I took the shot, and after all this time he was mine! In the next few minutes I went through a roller coaster of emotions. But in the end I was a very happy! I am glad that I have so much history with the Split G-3 Buck. I will miss seeing him on the camera 
Great report Bob and Congrats on an awesome buck
Thanks for all the information you share on this site. I have learned so much for you in just a short time. It doesn’t surprise me at all that you tagged the buck you really wanted. I can’t wait to see what buck you set your sights on next year .The big 9 will be a even bigger buck next year if horseshoe Bobby doesn’t get him
Congrats and great report Bob….You put untold numbers of hours into raising mature whitetails. Congrats for all the hard work and dedication. He will look really good on the wall
AWESOME BUCK!!
Way to stay with it. Passing up 140″ deer and holding out for 1 or 2 particular deer really makes for a challenge. Congrats
Awesome buck Bob
, I cant stop looking at the picture. You earned it!!
Congratulations Bob on an awesome late season bow buck!
As hunters we get so attached to the bucks that we hunt thinking about them every day we are out there and most days when we are not. Most of the time, they win the battle. But when we do finally put one down, we sometimes feel lost in that our pursuit is over. Your last sentence in your report summarizes those thoughts exactly. The split G-3 buck is that kind of buck that will be remembered forever because of the 3 year history that you had with him. That’s something to be proud of and also the fact that you didn’t settle for anything less. 
Congratulations again my friend and treasure this hunt! 
Congrats Bob on a great adventure, a great buck, and a great story!
That is one beautiful buck
And to pass on 140’s says a lot about what this buck means to you 
Great buck and job Bob
I also would like to thank you for all the great food plot posts 
Wow awesome buck Bob congrats
What a trophy Bob…congrats on your buck!
You will have plenty of time to look at him now!! Congrats on a SUPER buck!! Goota love when all those blood sweat and tears all come together, you earned it pal!! Congrats again!! MORE PICS…MORE PICS
Love it when a plan comes together! Congrats
Great buck and story, especially with all the history you had with this buck, Congratulations!
Congrats Bob on a Great Buck! All that hard work pays off.
Many congrats Bob!!! Like others have mentioned, it’s great to see someone who so willingly shares his knowledge earn what he’s hunted for. Many congrats to you and your son for the incredible season you two have had!
Joel
Congrats
That’s an amazing animal
