I got this buck close to my house in Gainesville 12/28/13 9:30 am. Been hunting pretty hard on this tract all year and really haven't saw any shooters. Game camera has been up all season and this deer was never on it. Full rut, scraping on the tree in the background. It was about 125 yards thru a slight thicket. 7 mag. I had been pretty frustrated with the season this year and already planned this Saturday morning hunt to be my last for the year.
Both of these were taken in Clarke County. Killed the bigger one with my bow on December 17th (my birthday). Inside spread 18 1/4 inches. Saw him in November with some doe's but he was to far off then. Got lucky and caught him cruising in the post rut. Shot the smaller one with a rifle back in November and while dragging him out had a 135-140 walk by. I carry mine out on my shoulders so I have to put my rifle/bow back in the truck to do so (maybe next year). Shot numerous doe's as well. Had a great season.
my friend and I who have been hunting together since 89 took these 2 fri eve 45 mins and about a mile apart. our first ever double! john lives in Buford and is pictured on the left with the nice 8pt. mine was a main frame 9pt, with a split brow and several stickers. one hunt we'll never forget!