Friday, November 18, 2011

The Hunters Helpers



My first wall hanger came to me this year on opening day of the Michigan gun season. It always looks impressive when you see someone holding up a nice set of antlers, and it is usually assumed that the guy in the picture did most of the work. However in this hunt there should be a few others standing by my side. My own Father, my Father in-law, brother in-law, and a gracious land owner all played a part in this story.


Weapon – Mossberg 20 ga. Pump
Ammo- Slug
Shot Distance -20-30 yards (first shot, I'll not mention the others)
Dressed Weights -170 lbs
Shot Placement – GUT (yes it says gut, and yes it also says 20 yards, and yes I did win Krak Shot this year---Buck Fever)
Sex - Male
Points – 8
16" inside spread

4 comments:

Chad and Amber Kraker said...

I hate to be the first one to comment on my own post. But just wanted to hide a little bit of unimportant info here in the comments section. I MISSED nice little 8 or 7 point buck with my bow on Sunday 2 nights before I shot this big buy. And when I say missed I mean MISSED, like you would have laughed if you saw my shot. I'm pretty sure I hit some twigs or something--- but I'm not going to try and make excuses. Actually we should really be honest with all the blog followers and write a post of all our blunders--there have been quite a few this year.

Bryan and Katy Kraker said...

I told you this would be your year for a wall hanger. Nice work, you earned this one.

Bryan and Katy Kraker said...

Huge! When's the mount going to be ready?

Chad and Amber Kraker said...

Aren't you my taxidermist?