Christopher Bagale of Clayton, NC killed an 8-point buck in Sanford County, NC on Nov. 11, 2026.
He shot the buck with a muzzleloader during a morning hunt while sitting in an elevated stand from 20 yards away.
Bagale summed up the hunt with these words:
“After several failed attempts last season and countless moments of being outsmarted, I finally got another opportunity at Nomad. I chased this deer hard last year, trying to learn his patterns, trying to get ahead of him, and coming up short every time.
Today, everything just seemed to fall into place.
Was it luck? God’s will? Skill? Or maybe a little bit of all three. Regardless, I know one thing: the chase, the lessons learned, and the experience of everything leading up to this moment will last a lifetime.
We estimate Nomad to be somewhere between 8–11 years old, but we’ll be having a tooth tested to determine his actual age.
18-inch inside spread
207 lbs on the hoof
Beyond the antlers and the weight, it’s the story behind this deer that makes him special. The hours, the failed attempts, the patience, and finally seeing it all come together.
Thankful for the opportunity, the memories, and the reminder that sometimes the best hunts are about so much more than the harvest.
Thank you, Lord, for another unforgettable day in the woods.”
Bagale is now entered in our Bag-A-Buck Contest, and is eligible to win our monthly prize pack, which includes a set of Ultimate Eyes & Ears Combo from ShellShock Pro, a YETI Rambler bottle, a prize package from Buck Commander and Duck Commander, and a Carolina Sportsman hat, as well as our Grand Prize, a 2-day hunt for two to Cherokee Run Hunting Lodge in Chesterfield County, SC.
