January 12, 2005
11 point, 19 1/2" outside spread, 185 lbs

Matt Smith set up on this buck while he was in his bed.

Hoping that he was in this bedding spot, Matt climbed to about 30 ft. in his climber and began scanning the thicket with his binoculars.  Not seeing any deer, Matt began grunting hoping that the buck would react to the grunts and stand up. To Matt's surprise, the buck stood up from his bed just 60 yards away.  It took one shot in the neck with his 30.06..  Matt says, "I am very fortunate to have taken this deer and to have hunted 16 yrs. to get him.  Hallelujah!!"