Here are a few pics of my buck from late season flintlock here in PA. Since my dad and I are notoriously awful shots with our Hawken's, we both shot simultaneously at the 'giant' to make sure we got him. At ~30 yards, I believe he died from asphyxiation... or it could have been the .50 cal. 370 gr. Maxi Ball's through the chest. Not many people I know can say they took a buck with a flintlock in the late season, so I feel accomplished.
Also, excuse the quality of the photo, but the "tree stand" he was taken from is over the top. It stands 25 ft. at the floor, and is supported by 4 telephone poles. Stairs for access, insulated door and walls, 2 Buddy Heaters in the wall, 2 lazy boys, 6 full-size windows, gun cabinet, comfortable room for 3, you get the picture. Overlooking ~10 acres of corn, its almost too easy. The deer filled the field like clockwork at 3:30p, daily.
I enjoyed the luxurious style of hunting this year due to my success, but having such a reliable and modern hunting set up is hardly hunting at all. I prefer the chase.
Cheers,
Garrett
Also, excuse the quality of the photo, but the "tree stand" he was taken from is over the top. It stands 25 ft. at the floor, and is supported by 4 telephone poles. Stairs for access, insulated door and walls, 2 Buddy Heaters in the wall, 2 lazy boys, 6 full-size windows, gun cabinet, comfortable room for 3, you get the picture. Overlooking ~10 acres of corn, its almost too easy. The deer filled the field like clockwork at 3:30p, daily.
I enjoyed the luxurious style of hunting this year due to my success, but having such a reliable and modern hunting set up is hardly hunting at all. I prefer the chase.
Cheers,
Garrett
