Video: First Buck

[down2hunt]

Well, I wasn't going to post this video b/c it was really dark, so the video isn't great. But what the heck, someone may enjoy watching (I know I do).

For those of you that read my other post you'll know that this is my first buck. All night I didn't see a single deer, it was getting pretty dark and I was seriously considering packing it in for the night. Right then I caught a glimpse of a rack in the distant light. I had pictures of bucks coming to my blind on the trail cam, but they were usually coming in the morning, so I really wasn't expecting to see horns. He stood there for a second and then started heading straight towards me. He took his sweet time and it was really starting to get dark, but he finally gave me a 15 yd broadside shot.

Maybe, I shouldn't have taken the shot due to the light. It was also so dark that I had no clue how big he was. The only time I really got a halfway decent look at his rack he was in the fading light about 80 yards away. I hit him about 3 - 4 inches higher than I would like, but he went down.

Overall it was a great experience and a thrill of a lifetime. It makes all the scouting, practice, and waiting pay off. Enjoy...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9oPfhMRFls"]YouTube - Pat's First Buck[/ame]

[BIGSTICK]

Congrat's and thanks for sharing

[jaxx]

nice congrats...

[Snakelover]

Very cool. I'm glad you decided to share the video. You found out what I found out earlier this season... cell phones and video audio don't play well together! lol I started turning off my cell phone whenever there's a chance I'll need the camera. I do miss texting my friends updates and whatnot, but getting a good video is a higher priority for me. It looks like you're pretty much "hooked" on videoing your hunts. If you haven't already seen it, I highly recommend the DVD "It's All About the Video" that can be purchased here. Congrats on the buck and keep those videos coming!

[boh347]

Congrats!

[boogieandbride]

Awesome!

[James]

Awesome!!

[down2hunt]

Very cool. I'm glad you decided to share the video. You found out what I found out earlier this season... cell phones and video audio don't play well together! lol I started turning off my cell phone whenever there's a chance I'll need the camera. I do miss texting my friends updates and whatnot, but getting a good video is a higher priority for me. It looks like you're pretty much "hooked" on videoing your hunts. If you haven't already seen it, I highly recommend the DVD "It's All About the Video" that can be purchased here. Congrats on the buck and keep those videos coming!

Yeah, I'm learning a lot. I've been making and editing videos since I was in High School it's always been an interest of mine. I plan on putting together some better videos in the future. For me filming the hunt is part of the fun.

Thanks for recommending the DVD. I put it on my christmas list, but I haven't seen many reviews on the board, so I didn't know how good it was.

Thanks everyone for your kind words.

[Snakelover]

Thanks for recommending the DVD. I put it on my christmas list, but I haven't seen many reviews on the board, so I didn't know how good it was.

There's a link to a trailer for the DVD on this post in case you want a sneak peek. The camera technology has changed a lot in four years, but the techniques still carry over to the newer equipment.

[Primal Sniper]

Good job! makes it all worth it.

[dcw]

Nice!

[2B4Him]

Very nice. Congrats.

[Leftridge]

good stuff.. I've got my first buck on video (thanks to tuff) and I'm so happy I do! Congrats to you!

[Spothog78]

Congrats

[Kadda&Ben]

Great vid great buck great shot