Bragging a Bit -- Deer Success at age 85

[bsekf]

OK so I am bragging a lot! I walked carefully to my stand this morning after seeing several deer running around. Got set up and fogged my cold bino’s, but did see horns at 150 yards. Looked through the 7-08 AI Rimmed scope and ascertained he had horns and was about to run after the does. Needed to drop him instantly, and the Hart barreled stubbed Encore did it’s job. I had gotten the tractor/loader and the hind legs skinned by the time my son got there. No sense of making a big job out of this! Not a trophy but is is for me, I am 85.

 

[PaulyD]

Congrats!

 

[C.E.Smith043]

The real work always starts once they hit the ground

 

[PatMiles]

Nicely done sir!

 

[nakneker]

OK so I am bragging a lot! I walked carefully to my stand this morning after seeing several deer running around. Got set up and fogged my cold bino’s, but did see horns at 150 yards. Looked through the 7-08 AI Rimmed scope and ascertained he had horns and was about to run after the does. Needed to drop him instantly, and the Hart barreled stubbed Encore did it’s job. I had gotten the tractor/loader and the hind legs skinned by the time my son got there. No sense of making a big job out of this! Not a trophy but is is for me, I am 85.

85 and still filling deer tags, simply awesome!

 

[Dkk37058]

Great to hear I’m only 16 years younger than you got my buck yesterday loaded him in the truck skinned him and cut him up by myself and can only hope if I make it another 16 years I can still do it also congratulations to you sir

 

[K22]

It isn't bragging if you did it, it's merely a statement of fact. Congratulations!

 

[Bill Norris]

Great job. Keep at it.

 

[snert]

Well done.
I hope to be doing the same at your age, then be beaten to death by a jealous husband when I am 100!

 

[nakneker]

Well done.
I hope to be doing the same at your age, then be beaten to death by a jealous husband when I am 100!

That made me laugh!

 

[boltfluter]

OK so I am bragging a lot! I walked carefully to my stand this morning after seeing several deer running around. Got set up and fogged my cold bino’s, but did see horns at 150 yards. Looked through the 7-08 AI Rimmed scope and ascertained he had horns and was about to run after the does. Needed to drop him instantly, and the Hart barreled stubbed Encore did it’s job. I had gotten the tractor/loader and the hind legs skinned by the time my son got there. No sense of making a big job out of this! Not a trophy but is is for me, I am 85.

Congrats young man! Keep up the good work.

 

[WV Hitman]

Congrats. You have me by 9 years. I've taken, cleaned by myself 88 crop damage deer plus 3 doe season deer this year. Some of us old guys have what it takes. We just have to do it a little slower!

 

[J.D.Erwin]

Its guy like you that keep me going thank you and congrats.

 

[Klong]

Great story! Time for some deer sausage!

 

[Bill K]

I only have you by one year. I am 86 and still go deer/bear hunting each year. Must admit it is really getting hard to drag a field dressed deer a average of 1/4 mile to my Jeep, but I still do it.
Wife and kids don't like me going out alone as I do, but my neighbor knows where I hunt and would come to check on me, if I don't get back home, on intended time.
I like to still hunt and stump sit more now days, as my walking is not a steady as when I was younger, iether.

OK so I am bragging a lot! I walked carefully to my stand this morning after seeing several deer running around. Got set up and fogged my cold bino’s, but did see horns at 150 yards. Looked through the 7-08 AI Rimmed scope and ascertained he had horns and was about to run after the does. Needed to drop him instantly, and the Hart barreled stubbed Encore did it’s job. I had gotten the tractor/loader and the hind legs skinned by the time my son got there. No sense of making a big job out of this! Not a trophy but is is for me, I am 85.

 

[bsekf]

Bill K, I built a hunting shack last year and only have to stagger about 50 yards to it. I tell my Granddaughter I'll be around for 14 more years to see my Great Granddaughter (Masie Mae) turn 16 and drive her parents crazy. They both deserve it! Granddaughter got a very nice 8 point yesterday and the Masie Mae apple didn't fall far from the tree. Life is good!

 

[tmwinds]

Well done. You’re my hero.

 

[LonewolfMcquade]

Congratulations!!

 

[White Eagle]

I like the sound of that and hope and pray when I am the same age I can still do like you do
congrats

 

[Bugs]

I hope I can still do that at 85 (if I make it that far).