Bill Harlow: “ My obsession with this buck “Stumpy” started last August. The first pic of him in velvet had me anxious for bow season to start last year. Days and weeks of scouting and checking cameras put him in front of me at 25 yards on 10/24/23. Unfortunately my shot was too high and he lived to see more days without missing a beat. He came back to his home spot again this summer and has consistently come through to get his pic taken. Wasn’t hard to identify him because of the disfigured leg he has had since day one, which is why I named him Stumpy. He had come into bow range 2 times since the start of this season, both times it ended up being too dark for a good shot. Last night he came back and presented me with a 20 yard shot as the light of day was fading fast. The result is “my” trophy buck I’ve kept up with since last summer. It has been a pleasure watching him for over a year. Thanks Stumpy for all the excitement the days I got to watch you in person and for the anticipation of what finally happened yesterday. I’m honestly a little sad that it’s over, you became a constant in my life and I always looked forward to seeing your pic each day you came by. You were an amazing chapter in my book of hunting.”

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