9 pointer

[Mortenson]

Got this buck at 7:50 this morning. Had to make a quick shot at ~ 95-100 yards. He made a lunge out of sight. I gave it 90 minutes before taking up the trail. He only went 25 yards. Not a high scoring deer, but happy to get a heavy-bodied, mature buck on a year when I don't know of any giants running around. Now I'm hoping my dad can connect tonight.

 

[Bszweda]

Congrats that's a great buck.

 

[Peplin Creek]

congrats

 

[trampledbyturtles]

Awesome buck

 

[Bill]

He looks like a short lagged hamster so he’s plenty mature. Nice buck!

 

[Native Hunter]

Super buck Mortenson. A Big congratulations to you!!

 

[Jordan Selsor]

Great buck! Heart shot him too!

 

[gwm]

Congrats!

 

[Tree Spud]

Mort .... damn nice buck! Congrats! What did you age him at?

BTW ... love the blue plaid & orange ... a classic combo!

 

[Natty Bumppo]

Awesome deer. That "not a high scoring deer" would be a once in a lifetime deer here in NW Mass.

Congrats and good luck to your dad.

 

[DrDirtNap]

Congratulations! Nice buck!


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[Telemark]

That's a great deer any way you look at it!

 

[trampledbyturtles]

Appreciate your showing the animal the respect it deserves and taking a proper picture.

Getting sick of looking at pics with the person 5 to10ft behind the deer.

Show the animal some respect an be proud of what it is. Which in this case, a tank.
Sorry for the rant. Just over how things are trending.
Congrats again

 

[Suburbhunter]

Congratulations on a fine deer.

 

[Mortenson]

Thank you, everyone. Appreciate all the nice comments. My dad got a nice doe this morning, so we're both feeling happy with the weekend. I dropped my cape off at the taxidermist and preliminarily decided to have a wall pedestal form done. My best guess on this guy's age would 5.5 and second best guess is 4.5. I'll put a few live photos of him up later this evening, if anyone wants to wager a guess. I always promised my wife that if I'm lucky enough to get a nice deer early in the season then I can ease up on the hunting and take family time. So this afternoon we're going to check out the soft-serve ice cream machine at our brand new Casey's gas station in town. In 30 years of deer hunting, this is the first mounter I've taken on an opening morning.

 

[Mortenson]

Leaning towards thinking he's a heavy bodied 4.5 year based on a few trail pics... (possibly 5.5??)

 

[davidhelmly]

Beautiful buck, congratulations!!

 

[blueKYstream]

Really nice buck! Congratulations!

 

[H20fwler]

Very nice buck congrats!

 

[pnulty66]

Beautiful buck, congrats.