Got in the stand at 3:00. At 3:30 heard leaves crunching behind me.
One of my target bucks stepped into the clearing but was at a bad angle and had some limbs in the way. After about 5 minutes he kept staring at something to my left but I was afraid to look. He stiffened up and moved that direction getting clear of the limbs so took the shot.
He fell down, got up and ran into the milo field. Lost sight of him but had a general idea of where he might be.
Gave him 30 minutes and started looking for blood. Found one blood sign and that was it.
Then found my arrow. Good dark red blood.
Walked into the field looking for blood finding none. Walked towards the last place I’d seen him and walked up within 5’ before seeing him.
My first buck with split brow tines. 12 points total. 11 scorable. One kicker in the hairline.
Got him loaded up and headed home.
Awesome hunt!! That last pic is cheating.