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#1 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: San Angelo, TX
Hunt In: Irion County
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September 30, 2017
I'm going to try my best to keep this story short. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted a Big 8pt. I would often day dream of those big 8's and was sure hoping to connect on one in my life time. I love surfing TBH and seeing all the deer posted here but those big 8's always caught my eye. Every deer season, I would search and pray I could catch up with one to call my own. I'm just a fan. This particular story actually starts in 2013. I first noticed a young 3.5 yr old 8pt as he walked in on a hunt at my Pump Jack spot. He was an average short tined buck but looked fairly wide for some reason he just "stood out" to me. I watched him for the rest of the year and was lucky enough to watch him again through out the 2014 season. He didn't change much just got a little bigger. In 2015 he made a decent jump getting into the upper teens. I found his right side shed after season and was really liking his look. 2016 he gets a little bigger in every area but brows. They stayed in the 3 6/8" range. I moved my other spot to the other side of the draw around February. It was a new set up with a lot of vision. I was kinda surprised when this 8 starting showing up there. He gave me a present at the feeder shortly after during the shed season. I now had his from 2015 and 2016. he scored 126" The summer of 2017 rolls in and he was now back at my Pump Jack spot, I could recognize him in velvet. He looked good but at that growth stage it was hard to gauge him. I was really hoping to shoot a buck off the new spot this year. And to my surprise this 8 moved into the new spot I now call "Pipe Line" around the first of August. Now I was really getting excited. He made that new spot his home for the rest of the time leading up to the opening day. I knew I wanted this guy bad. He had blown up for sure. I spent a lot of time reflecting on things and started thinking back when I first started bowhunting. I cherish all those memories of the early years as archery has changed my life. Its with those thoughts of looking back that I chose to hunt this deer with a Muzzy broadhead. It was my favorite head for a long time. I wanted to go back to the "old school roots" "The Hunt" Woke up to a cool, foggy and raining morning. Well actually didn't wake up, the truth is I never could go to sleep. Lol I could not wait to get this season going. I got in my bow blind just a few minutes after 6am. It was a cool wet morning waiting on the sun to come up. I had a lot of time to think and talk with God. As it got a little lighter I could make out a doe and fawn. Next time I looked out the bow window I could tell it was a big body buck that I very quickly recognized...It was him. I turned into jelly for a good while but luckily it was still way too dark. Now I just had to wait for legal time and the right light. I was able to calm down with time. It took a little while for the fog to lift good enough to shoot. I got to watch him for a good bit. I really enjoyed watching him move around and interact with the other bucks. I knew I wanted him real bad. With the video rolling I got the Hoyt at full draw and I walked my 20 yard pin up his front leg and settled in. Soon a Muzzy Trocar 3 blade was lauched his direction. I could see blood pumping as he reacted and ran off. The time was 7:50am and I was about to blow up in that blind. ![]() I instantly prayed to God thinking him for everything. I just set there for a minute trying to calm down. I had horrible cell service but It was good to just enjoy the moment. It was a mystical wet foggy morning that I have been dreaming about for a long long time. I took my time even though I heard him crash and thought I saw him going down. I walked up to the area I saw him go and there he was. He only made it about 50 yards from the shot. It floored my me when I saw him piled up. I stood there knowing God hears my whispers but I shouted up to God as loud as i could...Thanking him for this moment. I kneeled down and paid my respects to a very special animal. It was at that moment that I could no longer hold it all back. A lot of tears were shed as I looked up to the heavens once more thanking Him for pouring out his blessings over me. This buck got me more than any other deer!!! My dream 8 was perfect. All the history and every thing else was a huge bonus. I am very thankful for a special place to hunt even though it's low fence we get to sometimes watch bucks from year to year. This place has taught me that I really don't know what I doing but I sure enjoy the ride. It was just Jeremy and I at the lease. Knowing our good friend's health is not real good and he couldn't make it out was extremely hard. He is a very special friend and I wont stop praying for him. I'm sorry for the long read....I tried. Lol Thanks to Jeremy for taking the LDP's for me. They turned out awesome and It truly adds to my memories having these pics. It means a lot to me. The Big 8 was 7.5 yrs old and scored 140 2/8" Here's the video link. Click the image below LDP's Last edited by Bone Thug; 10-01-2017 at 08:14 PM. |
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#2 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Leander, Texas
Hunt In: Lampasas County
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Awesome, Congratulations
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#3 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: San Angelo, TX
Hunt In: Irion County
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Forgot the tailgate pic...
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#4 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: texas
Hunt In: Lometa Tx
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Love big Eights
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#5 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Oatmeal, TX
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Awesome 8 and great write up. Congrats!
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#6 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Belton
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Holy smokes what a buck
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#7 |
Ten Point
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Beaumont,TX
Hunt In: East Texas
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Congrats on a beautiful buck
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#8 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Schulenburg, TX
Hunt In: Christoval, Tx
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Congrats Brandon! Beautiful deer
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#9 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: North Texas
Hunt In: Callahan
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Awesome eight point. Congrats
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#10 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Mauriceville
Hunt In: SETx,La,Il,Ks,Mo
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Well we all knew you were gonna get him, it was just when you were gonna get him. Congrats
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#11 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Waco
Hunt In: Taylor and Shackelford County
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Great recap and video. Congrats and a great 8!
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#12 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Dallas
Hunt In: North Texas
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Great write up and he is an awesome buck. Big congrats to you.
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#13 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: China Spring
Hunt In: Meridian
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What a buck! Congrats! And great write up, give glory where it’s due brother.
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#14 |
Six Point
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Spring Branch
Hunt In: Gillespie Co
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Great job!!! Awesome deer. Once in a lifetime. Congrats
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#15 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Tyler, TX
Hunt In: Camp County, Rusk County, Smith County, Kansas
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You went beast mode. Congrats!!
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#16 |
Six Point
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Midland, Texas
Hunt In: Reagan & Crockett counties
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Outstanding buck! Congratulations
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#17 |
Nubbin' Buck
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston
Hunt In: Ballinger, TX
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Very nice
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#18 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Paris Tx
Hunt In: Wilbarger county U.S.A.
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As always! Very nice sir.
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#19 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Denton, TX
Hunt In: Tom Green County
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Super buck Brandon! Congrats again my friend!!
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#20 |
Six Point
![]() Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Midland, TX
Hunt In: Irion County, TX and Maverick County, Texas
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So awesome!! Congrats Brandon
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#21 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: May 2008
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Hunt In: Liberty Co.
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Stud! Congrats!
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#22 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North Texas
Hunt In: Texas and Oklahoma
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Great deer!!
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#23 |
Six Point
Join Date: May 2015
Location: bryan
Hunt In: archer, val verde & hays counties
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What a buck and what a story! Congrats on a fantastic 8 ... it takes a great rack to get an 8 pointer over 140".
I don't know who your friend is that is in failing health, but I will pray for him, also. |
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#24 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: San Antonio
Hunt In: Bracketville, Hondo
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Man that is an awesome deer. Congratulations!
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#25 |
Six Point
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: duncanville
Hunt In: schleicher tx,colorado
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congrats, I love those big 8s too
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#26 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Montgomery, Tx
Hunt In: San Jacinto, Fayette, Leon, Real county TX
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Huge 8! Congrats man!
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#27 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Belton
Hunt In: Texas
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Really happy for you Brandon. Great job on the story and video. I like it that you have your priorities in order as well! Congrats again!!!
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#28 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: San Antonio, Tx
Hunt In: Mexico and McMullen county
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Stud! Congrats
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#29 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Lubbock, TX
Hunt In: Kent Co., Stonewall Co., CO, Limpopo RSA
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Awesome buck, Congrats!
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#30 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Clifton,Tx
Hunt In: Bosque County
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Wowsers!!!! Congrats on an awesome 8!!!!
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#31 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Georgetown Texas
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Awesome buck man. And great video. I like that song. Congrats!!
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#32 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Christoval, Tx
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Awesome buck and story. Thanks for sharing. Now the dreaded wait for the taxidermy work. Congrats!
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#33 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Angelo
Hunt In: Mason/Kimble County
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That is a great 8! Congrats!
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#34 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: TX
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Congrats!
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#35 |
Four Point
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Grayson County
Hunt In: Grayson/Clay County
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Great buck and story!
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#36 |
Six Point
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Tomball
Hunt In: Mertzon
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That is awesome. I love all the high points and trashy deer as much as the next, but a big 8 point is what haunts my dreams.
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#37 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: North Texas
Hunt In: Wise County
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Congrats and Praise the Lord!
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#38 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Sugar Land
Hunt In: Leon,Madison and Zavalla
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awesome read and buck. Solid mass, tine length and smile on your face
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#39 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Flower Mound
Hunt In: Childress
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Awesome write up and a GREAT deer!!!!!
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#40 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Forestburg,Tx
Hunt In: Montague County
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Awesome man! Congrats on a great 8!
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#41 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Jan 2016
Hunt In: Schleicher County
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Great video and awesome buck!! Congrats
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#42 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Sugar Land, Texas
Hunt In: open range
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Congrats Brandon, it was great to get the entire story and even better how you give all the credit to God. You really threaded the needle on that shot, well done.
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#43 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: htown
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Congrats. Knew this thread was coming as you have a pretty good record on killing your target deer. Beautiful animal.
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#44 |
Ten Point
![]() Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Liberty Hill
Hunt In: Blanco, Burnet
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Beauty! Congrats on a great looking deer.
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#45 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Sep 2015
Hunt In: Texas and Mississippi mostly
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Congrats on a great buck. Big 8s are some of God's most impressive creations
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#46 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Mansfield, Texas
Hunt In: Texas, Kansas
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Great Buck
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#47 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Hunt In: Tilden & Utopia
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Congrats Brandon. Been waiting to see that video! You smoked him. Great shot on an even better buck!!
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#48 |
Eight Point
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: China Spring
Hunt In: Bosque County
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Gotta love big 8’s, congrats!
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#49 |
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Congrats. Awesome buck.
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#50 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Georgetown
Hunt In: Williamson, Travis, Coryell, & Bell Counties
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Congrats on a great buck.
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