Christmas Eve buck down

[06roadking]

Went out yesterday morning to stand in a hedgerow that gets some traffic by it around this time of the year. Getting hip surgery on Thursday so climbing into the stand was out of the question but, I cut a spot out that I can just shoot over. The deer seem to like laying along this hedge due, I believe, to the fact that the sun hits it early and there are some tall weeds to lay in and soak up the sun. When there is frost everywhere else this area must hold the heat cuz it’s rarely frosted over and some stuff stays green there when all around it is dead. Anyway, had a few does and a spike cruise on by but, even though this was going to be my last stand before I get cut, I was kinda holding out for something a little more. Already have my freezer filled so no pressure there. After a little wait, here comes this guy. I had a rag stuck in the field with some Black Widow Extreme Interest Deer lure on it. He walked over to check out the rag which I had positioned so he was right in my shooting window. Took the shot and the G5 Deadmeat broadhead did its job and he was down in 20 yards. My boys came out to help me drag being that they were both around which, just added pleasure to an already great day. So happy to be able to drop one more before my surgery. Gonna be laid up for a while so it gives me something to smile about while I’m bored to death laying around for a while. Decent 7 point. Wuda been an 8 but looks like he had a tough rut season

 

[electric10162]

Great buck! Congrats!

Good luck with the surgery.

[BowhunterNJ]

Nice one!  Way to knock one down before your surgery!  Good luck with the hip surgery!

[not on the rug]

Congrats Wayne.  Nice buck. 

Good luck with the surgery.   Heal up soon buddy

[LittleM]

Nice Buck!  Good Shot!  Good luck and speedy recovery.

[rackemup]

Nice Buck!! Congrats!!

Good luck with your hip surgery.

[Lunatic]

Congrats and good luck with surgery 

[Live to Hunt]

6 minutes ago, Lunatic said:

Congrats and good luck with surgery 

[Stewey]

Congratulations, very cool 

[06roadking]

Thanks all!

[hunterbob1]

Did you shoot him from the hip?J/k Good story.Smart hunt.He's a nicein.Your lucky to have the boys help.Amazing what surgeons do today,you'll be better than new in no time!Merry Christmas Wayne. 

[Buck154]

Congrats on a nice Buck! Good luck and speedy recovery.

[tpr1921]

Good one. Congratulations.

[IthacaDS3]

Congrats Wayne!  Good luck with your surgery... and Merry Christmas!

[LPJR]

Great hunt and buck King! Well done. Best of luck with your surgery and have a speedy recovery!