As the clock ticks down on another year, most folks have reindeer on their minds. For us, it's still all about whitetails.
We're continuing to hit the deer woods as often as we can, and thanks to a combination of effort and luck, we're still tagging big bucks. Three beautiful trophies have hit the ground in front of our video cameras since my last posting on Dec. 4. Here they are, in chronological order:
The first week of December saw Dr. James Kroll and cameraman Jim Musil return to South Texas for another hunt with Encino Wildlife Services (361-364-4158). The great ranch Chris outfits on had been mighty good to James on his previous two trips, and in 2006 that happy trend continued. It took our team only a couple of days to encounter a mature buck, and as usual, James' Thompson/Center .280 Pro Hunter was more than up to the task. It's great to have such a late rut in the Brush Country!
Iowa's late primitive-weapons season rarely sees much rut activity, but it's a great time to take a monster whitetail on a feeding pattern -- and NAW Television co-host Greg Miller just proved it once again. Hunting on land managed by friend Joe Loomis, earlier this week Greg downed a monster 14-pointer with his .50-caliber Pro Hunter muzzleloader. Cameraman Brach Pulver was right there to record another great hunt for our TV show.
Meanwhile, fellow co-host Stan Potts was trying his luck in Mississippi, where the rut is still on. Hunting with friends on private land near the Mississippi River, he made a long shot on a big-bodied 8-pointer with his 7mm Rem. Mag. Pro Hunter. The trophy buck was out in an open field, cruising for does, when the hammer fell. As usual, Tim Potts was manning the video camera.
With the holiday season upon us, I suppose it's time to start thinking about reindeer for a few days. But you can bet whitetail racks will soon be dancing through our heads again. Stay tuned!
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