Another Stag success

[devon deer]

I thought I would stay in bed a bit longer today and change tactics, the reds around me are renowned for coming at at very last light and going back to bed at very first light.
But yesterday there was a freezing cold easterly wind, I figured that on a nice warm sunny day like today they would be enjoying the warmth.
Unusual for me I was right, 6 big stags, I shot this one, 140 yards, double lung, 80 grain.
They all ran around, re-grouped then returned to look at their recently deceased friend.
I had re-loaded, but they were all skylines so had to pass, back on it tomorrow.
This one went to the game dealers.
Sorry for the blood, it was taking too long to expire so I finished it off.

 

[pabearhunter]

GREAT Congratulations.

 

[Sawtooth]

I've been missing your UK reports. Glad to hear that you have been able to get out and after them again. That stag is a beauty. 80 grains? I am guessing that you shot it with your .243 win.? I can't believe you passed on taking the .308 for a walk.

 

[Dave N]

Nothing wrong with sleeping in a bit!

Just a side note, how are your petrol prices lately? May need to take a few more of those to the dealer!

 

[noharleyyet]

Nice Richard. I think I know but, game dealer?

 

[Dave N]

Nice Richard. I think I know but, game dealer?

Butcher shop licensed for game meats.

 

[CowboyLeroy]

That hunt is waaaaayy up there on my list

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Very cool. What bullet have you been using?

 

[Sawtooth]

That hunt is waaaaayy up there on my list

The problem is that the UK is no longer allowing you to bring the antlers back to the US. Still a fun hunt and pictures last forever.

 

[SC Living Outdoors]

The problem is that the UK is no longer allowing you to bring the antlers back to the US. Still a fun hunt and pictures last forever.

That's a pretty stag. Congrats.

Lots of places to hunt stags. It is a super fun hunt. I think I'll be doing it again before too long.

 

[devon deer]

Thanks chaps
Yes .243, I agree I need to take the .308 out, I loaded 50 rounds for it yesterday, so no excuse.
80 grain TTSX Barnes
Dave is correct, Game Dealer, buys all the venison we can supply, I appreciate that goes against the grain of the subsistence hunting you have in the US
Petrol went over $10/gallon today
Trophy ban, it looks like it will be coming in, but at what level we have no idea, see this link
Cheers
Richard

 

[OntarioHunter]

When do they shed their antlers?

 

[OntarioHunter]

Trophy ban? That's disappointing. But there's always South America I guess.

 

[Dave N]

Bummer if the ban happens. I got mine home no problem!

 

[kiwi hunter]

in new Zealand our petrol in 3 dollars per litre, so that's like 13 plus for a gallon
Back into the hunting full bore now richard

 

[CowboyLeroy]

The problem is that the UK is no longer allowing you to bring the antlers back to the US. Still a fun hunt and pictures last forever.

That's a shame

 

[jejack26]

Ok got to ask. What do you call that critter. Looks like a cross between a whitetail and a near sighted bull elk.

 

[Sawtooth]

Ok got to ask. What do you call that critter. Looks like a cross between a whitetail and a near sighted bull elk.

Red Deer. Smaller than an elk, but larger than a mule deer or whitetail. Males are called stags, females hinds.

 

[devon deer]

A roe doe, dropped off to the farmer, I'm off to butcher it for him today with the help of his wife.


This was a yearling young stag, but still quite heavy, it was with 11 others, all hinds/calves but they were unsafe.

Cheers

Richard

 

[devon deer]

And another!
Only 10 minutes of legal light left, there were others with it but this one was the only deer to provide a safe shot .
.243, 80 grain TTSX double lung