I had every thing set up to video my hunt this year when a doe walked out and I didnt turn on the camera and then this buck pops out.

I quickly reach up for my Ruger which was hanging on a double hook and the buck saw me move. I was afraid he was going to leave so I took a quick 50 yard shot.

He dropped at the shot and I readied for him to get back up. He would try and get up but couldnt so I figured he was spinned. I waited for about 20 minutes and he would flip his head around every once in a while trying to get up.

Finally I decided to get down and put him down, no need in letting him suffer. I climbed down and walked up to him and thought he was about to die so I waited a few more minutes and then decided it was time for the coup de grace.

I lined up the scope and shot him in the heart. He still lived for another couple minutes. The first shot had hit him in the neck, so i pulled the shot high and left. My shooting rail it too low and I think that caused me to pull the shot.

Im very proud of this buck. His G1 and G2 are 11 1/2" long, inside spread was only 18" and his bases are 5 1/4" around. Not sure what he will score but taxidermist told me he will rough score him in a few days. h.h.

PS- I have the coup de grace shot on video but not sure I should post it or not?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDEItkdobA4