Deer hunting is often a test of patience. We anticipate the opening of the season for months, yet when the big morning finally arrives, we may see nothing. Hours can quickly turn into days and suddenly, you’re down to the end of the season. Surely all of the big bucks have been taken by now… Is it even worth going out?
Successful hunters engage the same mental and physical toughness from opening minute to closing sunset. If you need a reminder, think of Justin Lotspeich, who took this monster buck on the final day of the season.
The final evening of muzzleloader season in Oklahoma wrapped up with what likely will be one of the largest mule deer ever killed in the state — and the first killed on a ranch that is well over 100 years old. Justin Lotspeich killed the buck Sunday night on the family ranch, which has been in operation roughly 60 miles northwest of Woodward near the Kansas border since 1903.
“I felt some buck fever, I’m not going to lie, it does set in a little bit when you get that close and put your eyes on ‘em.” … [continued]
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