Hit list buck takes a dirt nap

Well where to start. Yesterday was the MD opener and one of the best days I have ever been in the stand. The hunt started out bad it was hot, temps were in the mid 80s with at time no wind. Then when the wind did blow it was swirling like crazy. We started to see deer around 530 on the neighboring property and one of the first ones out was a buck that Don and I passed over a half dozen times last year. It was Broke G2 and it looked like he was in full velvet. He was about 600 yards out and he was only out for a few min until he went back into the woods after crossing a cut corn field. It was not long before some does started to head our way with only seeing Broke G2 and few other smaller bucks I decided to take a doe if she presented a shot. I told Don that she had to be under 30. The first doe walks out at 25 and I drilled her right behind the shoulder but she was quarting too just a little. She ran about 200 yards and we lost sight of her. A little while later some more does were heading our way and I told Don this time that she had to be at 20 yards. She walked out at 22 yards and I said that is close enough. I grunted to stop her and she got a little spooky but she stoped and I let another arrow go. Also right behind the shoulder but a little high she ran to almost the same spot as the other doe did. At this time we were both thinking this is a pretty good night but to our surprise it was only going to get better. We still had about 45 min left of shooting light so I put my final arrow on the Matthews. With about 20 mins left we had a doe and fawn walk out at 20 yard and Don said that looks like the doe and fawn that Broke G2 was with so be ready. 10 min later nothing else has came out so I decided to text wife to tell her I was going to be late. As soon as I started pushing buttons I hear Don say "Shooter, Shooter, get your bow". I shoved the phone in my pocket clipped the release and drew. He was at 25 yards Don said I am on him and I release. The buck runs about 100 yards and is starting to get weak. He stood there for a min or two before he laid down. At this time we had no idea what buck it was or exactly how big he was. All I seen was a big dark rack and a big body. When the buck laid down I could not see him out in the field so I had to rely on Don to tell me what he was doing. We decided to hang tight in the stand until we knew he was dead. I was coming unglued at this time because I could not see him and I knew the shot was back a little. Finally an hour after dark Don said he has not moved in about 15 min. So we decided to sneak out of the stand and slowing make our way over to him. As we got closer we could see his white belly and we knew he was down. To our surprise it was Broke G2 in FULL VELVET. Passing this buck up the year before was the best thing we could have done. He blew up adding some where in the neighborhood of 20+ inches. This is the first buck I have ever shot of opening day and my first velvet buck. Now it was time to get the does, but by the time we got there something had started eating on them. We both could not believe it. I hate to see two deer go to waste like that but there was not much we could do. All in all it was a awesome night. The doe footage is good but the buck footage is dark but as we say we are HUNTERS FIRST AND VIDEOGRAPHERS SECOND. Its going to be hard to top a night like last night.
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WOW! He is a really good one. Way to get your season started off right. Congrats Tommy! Thanks for typing out the story and posting the pics. He is a dandy.

Hopefully your buddy Don and Snivs can follow in your footsteps this year too!

Congrats on the buck. The story was a good read to. I'm interested to know if you're able to preserve the velvet on his rack.

Awesome buck! And great story too.
Congratulations man, wow!

WOW Tommy that is awesome man, 2 does and a great buck in one night. now thats what im talking about

Looks like your team id off to a great start.

A BIG CONGRATS TO YA BUDDY

Just plain awesome!Congrats on a great buck and does.

Congrats to both of ya , three deer all on tape and a big ole velvet awesome ! good job guys.

Awesome photos buddy.

It was an awesome hunt. The deer around here were deffinitely moving. Shoot on the way home they were all over the place also. I'll have to pull up a screen shot or 2 so you guys can see what 1 year did for this deer. I was suprised at how much this deer grew, antlers and body, especially after the tough winter we had. Congrats again Thomas, better get that record button finger ready.

Now that's the way to start your season. Congrats Tommy. Heck of a trophy and heck of a night. Great job

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It was an awesome hunt. The deer around here were deffinitely moving. Shoot on the way home they were all over the place also. I'll have to pull up a screen shot or 2 so you guys can see what 1 year did for this deer. I was suprised at how much this deer grew, antlers and body, especially after the tough winter we had. Congrats again Thomas, better get that record button finger ready.

I have some trail pics of him last year and this year but they are on the other puter and it has a virus right now so I can not get on it until it is fixed. Also the record button finger is always ready to go.

Thanks again guys for all of the congrats. It is the best hunt I have ever had and one that I will probably never top. The only thing that will top it is shooting a 200" in Iowa in 2012.

That's what I'm talking about,congrats again guys.

Congrats on a beautiful buck!!! And in velvet too! Way to get the season started!

Congrat's - what a beauty - nice way to get the season starte!

Wow thats awesome great buck man. Congrats.

Awesome story Tommy. Way to get the season started. As Dave said I hope I can follow in your foot steps this year. That will be tough to do. Great job buddy and I can't wait to see the footage.

Congrats on a great velvet buck, what a way to start the season.

Sweet, nice Buck dude...guess us Indiana boy's have some catching up to do...VERY NICE BRO

Great story and REALLY great buck! Way to start the season, what a beast!

Awesome deer. Congrats

congrats

Tommy, That is a beautiful buck! Congrats and hope your season gets to continue!