After coming down from my morning sit as I was walking out heard a commotion up ahead of me. As I got closer I realized what I was hearing was the sound of 2 bucks fighting and from the sound of things there was a lot of horns involved. Little did I know one was my target buck I’ve been after since the first day of archery season. I watched them tussle for a few minutes through the scope of my muzzleloader at about 20yrds watching and waiting for the perfect opportunity. After a few moments they separated and with a well placed shot tucked behind the shoulder he dropped in his tracks!!!
Hunter’s name: Ribert Held Jr.
Deep Run North Carolina
NC
10/25/25
12-point buck