TasunkaWitko
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Date - 15 November 2015; late afternoon
Location - A section of private land including several hundred acres south of Chinook, Montana
Species - Large mule deer doe; estimated at least 3 years of age, estmated at least 160 pounds
Stalk - Approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of a mile, along a shallow drainage in otherwise-open country.
Range - 70 to 80 yards
Rifle - Marlin M336 CS in .30/30
Ammunition - Hand-loaded 150-grain Speer Hot-Core bullets
Damage - Heart/lung shot between the ribs
Meat wasted - Absolutely none!
The details above pretty much say it all; this was my youngest son's first deer and as far as I can see, he pulled it off like a veteran. Working on the deer's home ground, he stalked closer than I ever expected him to, chose the largest deer out of a group of 5 that were peacefully browsing around, raised his rifle and brought her down with a single shot. In my opinion, the conditions made it a very challenging stalk for anyone who would have attempted it; however, every step he took was completely flawless, and I am very proud that he did such a good job at it.
I have four sons, and it is good to know that no matter what happens in their lives, they will always be capable of feeding their families.
Weidmann's Heil, Roger!
Location - A section of private land including several hundred acres south of Chinook, Montana
Species - Large mule deer doe; estimated at least 3 years of age, estmated at least 160 pounds
Stalk - Approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of a mile, along a shallow drainage in otherwise-open country.
Range - 70 to 80 yards
Rifle - Marlin M336 CS in .30/30
Ammunition - Hand-loaded 150-grain Speer Hot-Core bullets
Damage - Heart/lung shot between the ribs
Meat wasted - Absolutely none!
The details above pretty much say it all; this was my youngest son's first deer and as far as I can see, he pulled it off like a veteran. Working on the deer's home ground, he stalked closer than I ever expected him to, chose the largest deer out of a group of 5 that were peacefully browsing around, raised his rifle and brought her down with a single shot. In my opinion, the conditions made it a very challenging stalk for anyone who would have attempted it; however, every step he took was completely flawless, and I am very proud that he did such a good job at it.
I have four sons, and it is good to know that no matter what happens in their lives, they will always be capable of feeding their families.
Weidmann's Heil, Roger!
