Can you imagine hunting for a monster buck and then seeing one come in your view.  You prepare, take that last breathe and squeeze the trigger and pray……..  Your heart is racing and you are so excited you can’t sit still…..Its killing you to wait to find it and brag about this monster that has now become your possession….

Photo and  Story Courtesy of Wichita Eagle Newspaper

Well, the story takes a huge turn around if you haven’t heard by now.  Mike Smith of Clay Center, KS has shot a doe…Not only did he shoot a doe, but it was a 27 point doe that could be the largest doe ever to be shot in the world.  What is amazing to me is  the doe was still in velvet and a doe might not shed its antlers like a buck does.

The next time I take a 25-06 out for  opening day of deer season I just might think twice about what I see in  my binoculars or scope.  At 179 inches I think I would be in shock that this would even be possible in today’s world of hunting..  So far the only record Mike has found was documented in Iowa at 155 inches for a doe with antlers.

I’m sure Mike has gotten lots of offers and attention.  I must say it is well deserved.  Way to go Mike!!!

Mike plans to get a life size mount of the deer and to not get rich but to share his experience with anyone who wants to know:)