2017 Irion Co Buck down...My dream 8. - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Bone Thug · 10-01-2017, 08:08 PM

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

low_tec · 10-01-2017, 08:10 PM

Awesome, Congratulations

Bone Thug · 10-01-2017, 08:10 PM

Forgot the tailgate pic...

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mpotts · 10-01-2017, 08:12 PM

Love big Eights

bloodtrailer28 · 10-01-2017, 08:14 PM

Awesome 8 and great write up. Congrats!

Bowtech38 · 10-01-2017, 08:15 PM

Holy smokes what a buck

jjaimes · 10-01-2017, 08:15 PM

Congrats on a beautiful buck

lsmith · 10-01-2017, 08:18 PM

Congrats Brandon! Beautiful deer

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lab man · 10-01-2017, 08:18 PM

Awesome eight point. Congrats

lovemylegacy · 10-01-2017, 08:18 PM

Well we all knew you were gonna get him, it was just when you were gonna get him. Congrats

bdphunt · 10-01-2017, 08:20 PM

Great recap and video. Congrats and a great 8!

iamntxhunter · 10-01-2017, 08:20 PM

Great write up and he is an awesome buck. Big congrats to you.

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em12 · 10-01-2017, 08:20 PM

What a buck! Congrats! And great write up, give glory where it’s due brother.

Bradical BH · 10-01-2017, 08:20 PM

Great job!!! Awesome deer. Once in a lifetime. Congrats

Sleepy · 10-01-2017, 08:21 PM

You went beast mode. Congrats!!

westexhunter75 · 10-01-2017, 08:22 PM

Outstanding buck! Congratulations

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BFWG · 10-01-2017, 08:22 PM

Very nice

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Abcdj · 10-01-2017, 08:22 PM

As always! Very nice sir.

Smart · 10-01-2017, 08:22 PM

Super buck Brandon! Congrats again my friend!!

May need to go check your blind and add some screws/supports as I am sure you shook it loose..

MidlandTXHunter · 10-01-2017, 08:23 PM

So awesome!! Congrats Brandon

CastAndBlast · 10-01-2017, 08:23 PM

Stud! Congrats!

djo51 · 10-01-2017, 08:24 PM

Great deer!!

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rattler03 · 10-01-2017, 08:26 PM

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.

Bkag09 · 10-01-2017, 08:29 PM

Man that is an awesome deer. Congratulations!

chillymac · 10-01-2017, 08:29 PM

congrats, I love those big 8s too

TXhoghunter94 · 10-01-2017, 08:30 PM

Huge 8! Congrats man!

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Double L · 10-01-2017, 08:30 PM

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!!!

shunter14 · 10-01-2017, 08:30 PM

Stud! Congrats

Mudslinger · 10-01-2017, 08:30 PM

Awesome buck, Congrats!

Buckwheat · 10-01-2017, 08:35 PM

Wowsers!!!! Congrats on an awesome 8!!!!

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trophy8 · 10-01-2017, 08:36 PM

Awesome buck man. And great video. I like that song. Congrats!!

CWKATTNER · 10-01-2017, 08:37 PM

Awesome buck and story. Thanks for sharing. Now the dreaded wait for the taxidermy work. Congrats!

PapaBear · 10-01-2017, 08:38 PM

That is a great 8! Congrats!

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twdjr · 10-01-2017, 08:42 PM

Congrats!

Veschels · 10-01-2017, 08:43 PM

Great buck and story!

JJtomball · 10-01-2017, 08:44 PM

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.

Congrats.

lotsofshots · 10-01-2017, 08:44 PM

Congrats and Praise the Lord!

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rut-ro · 10-01-2017, 08:44 PM

awesome read and buck. Solid mass, tine length and smile on your face

junkmanhunter · 10-01-2017, 08:49 PM

Awesome write up and a GREAT deer!!!!!

Congratulations ..

Skinny · 10-01-2017, 08:53 PM

Awesome man! Congrats on a great 8!

Skinny

sbushee · 10-01-2017, 08:56 PM

Great video and awesome buck!! Congrats

rtp · 10-01-2017, 08:59 PM

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.

snappertapper · 10-01-2017, 09:00 PM

Congrats. Knew this thread was coming as you have a pretty good record on killing your target deer. Beautiful animal.

mzurovec · 10-01-2017, 09:02 PM

Beauty! Congrats on a great looking deer.

kmon · 10-01-2017, 09:03 PM

Congrats on a great buck. Big 8s are some of God's most impressive creations

wheels · 10-01-2017, 09:03 PM

Great Buck

TildenHunter · 10-01-2017, 09:04 PM

Congrats Brandon. Been waiting to see that video! You smoked him. Great shot on an even better buck!!

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CoryW · 10-01-2017, 09:04 PM

Gotta love big 8’s, congrats!

RSMDTX · 10-01-2017, 09:07 PM

Congrats. Awesome buck.

MDMEADTX · 10-01-2017, 09:08 PM

Congrats on a great buck.

10-01-2017, 08:08 PM	#1
Bone Thug Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo, TX Hunt In: Irion County	2017 Irion Co Buck down...My dream 8. 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 Big 8 Irion Co 2017 - YouTube *LDP's* Attached Images Last edited by Bone Thug; 10-01-2017 at 08:14 PM.

10-01-2017, 08:10 PM	#2
low_tec Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Hunt In: Lampasas County	Awesome, Congratulations

10-01-2017, 08:10 PM	#3
Bone Thug Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo, TX Hunt In: Irion County	Forgot the tailgate pic... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-01-2017, 08:12 PM	#4
mpotts Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: texas Hunt In: Lometa Tx	Love big Eights

10-01-2017, 08:14 PM	#5
bloodtrailer28 Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oatmeal, TX	Awesome 8 and great write up. Congrats!

10-01-2017, 08:15 PM	#6
Bowtech38 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Belton	Holy smokes what a buck

10-01-2017, 08:15 PM	#7
jjaimes Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Beaumont,TX Hunt In: East Texas	Congrats on a beautiful buck

10-01-2017, 08:18 PM	#8
lsmith Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Schulenburg, TX Hunt In: Christoval, Tx	Congrats Brandon! Beautiful deer Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

10-01-2017, 08:18 PM	#9
lab man Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Callahan	Awesome eight point. Congrats

10-01-2017, 08:18 PM	#10
lovemylegacy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mauriceville Hunt In: SETx,La,Il,Ks,Mo	Well we all knew you were gonna get him, it was just when you were gonna get him. Congrats

10-01-2017, 08:20 PM	#11
bdphunt Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Waco Hunt In: Taylor and Shackelford County	Great recap and video. Congrats and a great 8!

10-01-2017, 08:20 PM	#12
iamntxhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Hunt In: North Texas	Great write up and he is an awesome buck. Big congrats to you. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk

10-01-2017, 08:20 PM	#13
em12 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: China Spring Hunt In: Meridian	What a buck! Congrats! And great write up, give glory where it’s due brother.

10-01-2017, 08:20 PM	#14
Bradical BH Six Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Spring Branch Hunt In: Gillespie Co	Great job!!! Awesome deer. Once in a lifetime. Congrats

10-01-2017, 08:21 PM	#15
Sleepy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tyler, TX Hunt In: Camp County, Rusk County, Smith County, Kansas	You went beast mode. Congrats!!

10-01-2017, 08:22 PM	#16
westexhunter75 Six Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Midland, Texas Hunt In: Reagan & Crockett counties	Outstanding buck! Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-01-2017, 08:22 PM	#17
BFWG Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Houston Hunt In: Ballinger, TX	Very nice Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

10-01-2017, 08:22 PM	#18
Abcdj Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Paris Tx Hunt In: Wilbarger county U.S.A.	As always! Very nice sir.

10-01-2017, 08:22 PM	#19
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	Super buck Brandon! Congrats again my friend!! May need to go check your blind and add some screws/supports as I am sure you shook it loose..

10-01-2017, 08:23 PM	#20
MidlandTXHunter Six Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Midland, TX Hunt In: Irion County, TX and Maverick County, Texas	So awesome!! Congrats Brandon

10-01-2017, 08:23 PM	#21
CastAndBlast Pope & Young Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Woodlands, TX Hunt In: Liberty Co.	Stud! Congrats!

10-01-2017, 08:24 PM	#22
djo51 Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Texas and Oklahoma	Great deer!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-01-2017, 08:26 PM	#23
rattler03 Six Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: bryan Hunt In: archer, val verde & hays counties	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.

10-01-2017, 08:29 PM	#24
Bkag09 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Bracketville, Hondo	Man that is an awesome deer. Congratulations!

10-01-2017, 08:29 PM	#25
chillymac Six Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: duncanville Hunt In: schleicher tx,colorado	congrats, I love those big 8s too

10-01-2017, 08:30 PM	#26
TXhoghunter94 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montgomery, Tx Hunt In: San Jacinto, Fayette, Leon, Real county TX	Huge 8! Congrats man! Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

10-01-2017, 08:30 PM	#27
Double L Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belton Hunt In: Texas	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!!!

10-01-2017, 08:30 PM	#28
shunter14 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, Tx Hunt In: Mexico and McMullen county	Stud! Congrats

10-01-2017, 08:30 PM	#29
Mudslinger Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Hunt In: Kent Co., Stonewall Co., CO, Limpopo RSA	Awesome buck, Congrats!

10-01-2017, 08:35 PM	#30
Buckwheat Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Clifton,Tx Hunt In: Bosque County	Wowsers!!!! Congrats on an awesome 8!!!! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

10-01-2017, 08:36 PM	#31
trophy8 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Georgetown Texas	Awesome buck man. And great video. I like that song. Congrats!!