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Dan Apple

Old Mossy Horns
Havent posted in quite a long time,, life has just been busy...

Today was worthy of a post though I thought so here we go...

This morning I went back to the stand that I spent most of yesterday in, I've been getting pics of a good 10 here and he didnt show on Saturday and I was a bit concerned that he was picking up my wind and avoiding the stand. Those thoughts vanished at about 8:12 this morning and at 8:15 I pulled the trigger.... It took me a few moments to find blood because where I was is basically a swamp and THICK. Cell service is not good at all there but I had sent dad a text (who was in a stand about 400 yards away in the opposite direction the deer went) that I had shot and was having trouble finding blood. I'm not sure if he got my text before or after he shot, but while I'm looking for mine, I heard him shoot. I found mine in short order... 140" 10 point and drug it up to the road and went to meet up with him. we retrieved the 4 wheeler and loaded mine which later tipped the scales at a true 190lbs.... and then went to look for his.... we immediately found blood and his deer about 30 yards away... a 131" 8 point.

What a day and what a double. God blessed us this morning.



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Zach's Grandpa

Old Mossy Horns
Only downside is I’m tagged out. [emoji3] Not really I might get lucky with a bear I hear there are some in the neighborhood. Guess I have next week off though.


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sky hawk

Old Mossy Horns
Contributor
Man, that is great. 2 fine bucks and a day to remember. Congrats to both of you.
 

lasttombstone

Kinder, Gentler LTS
Nice having you back again Dan. Not a bad thread to post to break you posting drought. Congrats to you and your dad.
 

Banjo

Old Mossy Horns
Couldn’t have happened to nicer guys. Congratulations on two beautiful bruisers!!!


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Tipmoose

Administrator
Staff member
Contributor
Congrats to both of you. That's the way to break a posting drought! Great job!!!!
 

deerslyr30-06

Old Mossy Horns
Two beautiful bucks. Congrats to the two of you. Certainly be a fond memory right there.


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Familyman

Twelve Pointer
That's awesome....the father/son double! Both great bucks too.. Enjoy it to the fullest. Non-hunters wouldn't understand, but special times like these are precious and few in a hunter's life. Very happy for you both. Congrats!
 

Eric Revo

Old Mossy Horns
Contributor
Very nice pair of bucks there fellers, and a very special morning that will be the subject of many a conversation.
 

hermiehunter

Four Pointer
Congrats on a special hunt! Glad to get to read another post from you Dan Apple!! I have always enjoyed following your stories and success!
 

ncstatehunter

Twelve Pointer
Heck of a day, always good to see a buck posted up by you two since you know it will be a good one! I guess you can say the Apple didn’t fall far from the tree...I’ll see myself out now ?
 
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