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The 199-Inch Wisconsin Buck of Patience

The 199-Inch Wisconsin Buck of Patience

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from plinkster wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

A long drive but it was worth it huh?!

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from huntenthusiest wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

Wow, nice frontal view. Hey, great frontal view. Swell view of the front. And that's the front view huh? And now a view of the front. Now, the front....and the front...and the front...now the front....and the front.....

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from huntenthusiest wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

Nice deer by the way.

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from pfettig77 wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

I don't understand what makes this deer a nontypical. It looks pretty normal to me. It must be all the junk around the brow tines.

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from wischneider wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

how about next time you stay in Pennsylvania and shoot your own bucks? I find it frustrating seeing stories of out-of-state hunters coming to my state and shoot huge deer here. Maybe I'm just jealous...

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from Joel Natzke wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

wischneider- Don't forget that the dude spent $180 for an out-of-state license, and he spent money that helped the local economy. I was born and raised in Waukesha Co, own land with my family in Lincoln Co, and I routinely spend upwards of $400 per year in November so I can sit in a stand and listen to the quiet. I almost never get a deer. Just be proud that you live in a state that is the greatest deer hunting state in the union. And bravo to the fine gentleman from Penn on his giant buck. They're all special, but the really big ones are extra special.

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from Joel Natzke wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

wischneider- Don't forget that the dude spent $180 for an out-of-state license, and he spent money that helped the local economy. I was born and raised in Waukesha Co, own land with my family in Lincoln Co, and I routinely spend upwards of $400 per year in November so I can sit in a stand and listen to the quiet. I almost never get a deer. Just be proud that you live in a state that is the greatest deer hunting state in the union. And bravo to the fine gentleman from Penn on his giant buck. They're all special, but the really big ones are extra special.

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from Joel Natzke wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

Sorry for the double post.

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from Mike Stifter wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

I agree with the Wischneider comment. I bet (KNOW) there are nice deer in pennsylvania,hunt there! Or become a land owner and PAY taxes, work the ground, fix fence etc. I really dont care what out of state hunters pay. Is that really what its about?? I'm a landowner, a hunter, and hold a fulltime job and let me say it gets a little frustrating when I come home from working all day to go get in my stand and find some out of state hunter already in it! Bottom Line Money WILL NOT buy my property's wildlife.

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from ncphotogirl wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

It is more about the love of the sport. Mike everyone works hard for a living, and that is what makes tromping through the woods for peace ... and a piece ... the sweet spot. Chill man.

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from ncphotogirl wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

@ Bill, great shot. You earned it. The look on your face is priceless. Congratulations. How long have you been bow hunting in Buffalo County?

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from William Hedl wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

Thank you ncphotogirl, still was in shock. lol I have been hunting Wi for the last 6 years. All the out of stater stuff does not bother me, most years I hunt 5 different states. Those complaining must lead sheltered lifes. I feel bad that they have not experienced what other states have to offer. Im just an ordinarry guy with a regular job who saves his vacation time to hunt.If they want to be mad at someone they should start with the so called celebrity hunters who get preferential treatment because of there so called status in the industry!!! Don't be mad at someone who spends upwards of 40 days a year chasing deer, and still works a full time job!!! Thanks again for your positive feedback, much appreciated.

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from adkmtnman wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

Bill, Congratulations!! Glad you took such a nice one!! Human nature is a funny thing. Deer envy is something most hardworking deerhunters experience from time to time in their hunting careers. Too bad some people can't just congratulate a fellow hunter for for his achievement.
Keep working hard and shooting straight!

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from jcnelso65 wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

to pfettig77 As a MN Man I would have to say it's non-typical because it's from Wisconsin. I know this first hand as my no good brother in laws live there LOL Just kidding, great deer, great achievement. Several years ago I made it to the shed hunters association in Lyndon Station WI saw several huge racks, so there are more out there boys.

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from fishinpal wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

Nice job keep on keepin on

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from samstopp wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

Cool Buck

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from coldweather123 wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

Joe Natske is rite, I also live in wis. and the licence sales help emensly

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from coldweather123 wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

Great buck tho

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from coldweather123 wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

srry for the 2 posts

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from Allen Markham wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

very nice buck, congrats.

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from fishinpal wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

nice keep on keepin on

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from GrantHarland wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

Anyone else notice that the buck got moved from - woods - to corn - to food plot for pictures?

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from nathan5x4 wrote 1 year 12 weeks ago

ya and that is an amazing deer congrats

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from PapaRich65 wrote 31 weeks 7 hours ago

Very nice buck, to bad he had to spend $2500-$4000 to hunt. Pennsylvania has great deer. You should stay there and learn how to find them instead of paying someone to get you one. My four 150/160 class deer, taken in 4 different locations, I earned by scouting, getting permission and doing things the ol'fashion way. Helping farmers with spliting wood, mending fences, sharing venison with them and earning there respect. Being like most middle class 60 hr work week, father, grandfather. I cannot afford your luxary. But still very nice buck. By the way, I hunted WI for almost 35yrs before moving away. Have not been back to hunt in 10 years.

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from William Sprinkle wrote 23 weeks 1 day ago

Bill,
Very nice buck in any book! I didn't see a date on your score sheet for B&C record so when was it scored? I'm waiting for a offical measurement on my typical 13 point with Pope & Young. I was told they have a 60 day delay to allow for shrinkage, but plan on doing B&C also.
Again, outstanding Buck congrats

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from wischneider wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

how about next time you stay in Pennsylvania and shoot your own bucks? I find it frustrating seeing stories of out-of-state hunters coming to my state and shoot huge deer here. Maybe I'm just jealous...

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from Joel Natzke wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

wischneider- Don't forget that the dude spent $180 for an out-of-state license, and he spent money that helped the local economy. I was born and raised in Waukesha Co, own land with my family in Lincoln Co, and I routinely spend upwards of $400 per year in November so I can sit in a stand and listen to the quiet. I almost never get a deer. Just be proud that you live in a state that is the greatest deer hunting state in the union. And bravo to the fine gentleman from Penn on his giant buck. They're all special, but the really big ones are extra special.

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from plinkster wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

A long drive but it was worth it huh?!

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from Mike Stifter wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

I agree with the Wischneider comment. I bet (KNOW) there are nice deer in pennsylvania,hunt there! Or become a land owner and PAY taxes, work the ground, fix fence etc. I really dont care what out of state hunters pay. Is that really what its about?? I'm a landowner, a hunter, and hold a fulltime job and let me say it gets a little frustrating when I come home from working all day to go get in my stand and find some out of state hunter already in it! Bottom Line Money WILL NOT buy my property's wildlife.

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from William Hedl wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

Thank you ncphotogirl, still was in shock. lol I have been hunting Wi for the last 6 years. All the out of stater stuff does not bother me, most years I hunt 5 different states. Those complaining must lead sheltered lifes. I feel bad that they have not experienced what other states have to offer. Im just an ordinarry guy with a regular job who saves his vacation time to hunt.If they want to be mad at someone they should start with the so called celebrity hunters who get preferential treatment because of there so called status in the industry!!! Don't be mad at someone who spends upwards of 40 days a year chasing deer, and still works a full time job!!! Thanks again for your positive feedback, much appreciated.

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from Joel Natzke wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

wischneider- Don't forget that the dude spent $180 for an out-of-state license, and he spent money that helped the local economy. I was born and raised in Waukesha Co, own land with my family in Lincoln Co, and I routinely spend upwards of $400 per year in November so I can sit in a stand and listen to the quiet. I almost never get a deer. Just be proud that you live in a state that is the greatest deer hunting state in the union. And bravo to the fine gentleman from Penn on his giant buck. They're all special, but the really big ones are extra special.

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from Joel Natzke wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

Sorry for the double post.

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from ncphotogirl wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

It is more about the love of the sport. Mike everyone works hard for a living, and that is what makes tromping through the woods for peace ... and a piece ... the sweet spot. Chill man.

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from coldweather123 wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

Joe Natske is rite, I also live in wis. and the licence sales help emensly

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from coldweather123 wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

Great buck tho

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from GrantHarland wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

Anyone else notice that the buck got moved from - woods - to corn - to food plot for pictures?

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from nathan5x4 wrote 1 year 12 weeks ago

ya and that is an amazing deer congrats

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from William Sprinkle wrote 23 weeks 1 day ago

Bill,
Very nice buck in any book! I didn't see a date on your score sheet for B&C record so when was it scored? I'm waiting for a offical measurement on my typical 13 point with Pope & Young. I was told they have a 60 day delay to allow for shrinkage, but plan on doing B&C also.
Again, outstanding Buck congrats

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from huntenthusiest wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

Nice deer by the way.

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from pfettig77 wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

I don't understand what makes this deer a nontypical. It looks pretty normal to me. It must be all the junk around the brow tines.

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from ncphotogirl wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

@ Bill, great shot. You earned it. The look on your face is priceless. Congratulations. How long have you been bow hunting in Buffalo County?

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from adkmtnman wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

Bill, Congratulations!! Glad you took such a nice one!! Human nature is a funny thing. Deer envy is something most hardworking deerhunters experience from time to time in their hunting careers. Too bad some people can't just congratulate a fellow hunter for for his achievement.
Keep working hard and shooting straight!

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from fishinpal wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

Nice job keep on keepin on

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from samstopp wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

Cool Buck

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from coldweather123 wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

srry for the 2 posts

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from Allen Markham wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

very nice buck, congrats.

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from fishinpal wrote 1 year 14 weeks ago

nice keep on keepin on

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from PapaRich65 wrote 31 weeks 7 hours ago

Very nice buck, to bad he had to spend $2500-$4000 to hunt. Pennsylvania has great deer. You should stay there and learn how to find them instead of paying someone to get you one. My four 150/160 class deer, taken in 4 different locations, I earned by scouting, getting permission and doing things the ol'fashion way. Helping farmers with spliting wood, mending fences, sharing venison with them and earning there respect. Being like most middle class 60 hr work week, father, grandfather. I cannot afford your luxary. But still very nice buck. By the way, I hunted WI for almost 35yrs before moving away. Have not been back to hunt in 10 years.

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from jcnelso65 wrote 1 year 15 weeks ago

to pfettig77 As a MN Man I would have to say it's non-typical because it's from Wisconsin. I know this first hand as my no good brother in laws live there LOL Just kidding, great deer, great achievement. Several years ago I made it to the shed hunters association in Lyndon Station WI saw several huge racks, so there are more out there boys.

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from huntenthusiest wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

Wow, nice frontal view. Hey, great frontal view. Swell view of the front. And that's the front view huh? And now a view of the front. Now, the front....and the front...and the front...now the front....and the front.....

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Bill Hedl, 44, of Pennsylvania headed to Wisconsin’s famed Buffalo County for his annual bowhunting trip with friends. He spent a majority of the time patiently waiting on his tree stand, passing up shots on does and small bucks. Hedl was waiting for a trophy buck and he finally got a chance almost two weeks into his hunt. Here is his story.