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The buck was indeed

a mature, big-bodied
deer, but not sporting
the big 10-point rack I
expected. Hunting
partners and I had
trail camera photos of
such a buck on that
property. Initially, I

was a bit disappointed
in my buck’s 8-point
rack. Maybe,
however, my
disappointment was
more in that my

Minnesota tag was
filled and my season
essentially over!

The lesson? If the goal is to harvest the biggest-racked deer on a property, be sure it’s “him” before you
draw. Keep in mind though, that lots of factors go into determining a trophy – factors that are probably
unique to each hunter.

Get ready now

My final thought is that now – not this summer - is the time to start preparing for fall. I recently
purchased a new bow, am adding accessories, and will be sure it’s shooting accurately.

I buy my equipment from Prairie Archery in Parkers Prairie (MN) and then rely on their excellent staff to
help set it up. Because I’m not real equipment-savvy, it’s important for me to rely on someone with

knowledge and experience who can make sure my equipment is performing properly.

After that, it’s on me to
spend lots of hours
flinging arrows. My hope
is to be a better hunter
and archer should
Snowflake happen by

again this fall!

Mike Frisch hosts the
popular Fishing the
Midwest TV series. Mike
loves archery hunting
during his free time.