MBA Magazine Editor Dwayne Ensign from Pelahatchie, MS, scores again on a fine 10 pointer from Kemper County, MS. Congratulation Dwayne on taking this fine Mississippi buck and thanks for sharing your experience with our bowhunting community. Below are the details of Dwayne's harvest experience.
In his own words, Dwayne said "I was very fortunate to encounter this buck last Friday afternoon. I still wonder when I'm going to wake up from the wonderful dream I'm having."
1) Bowhunter: Dwayne Ensign
2) Hometown: Pelahatchie, MS
3) Date of Harvest: 11/02/07
4) Animal Harvested: Whitetail
5) Location of Harvest: Kemper County, Mississippi
6) Conditions of Hunt: Afternoon, clear, calm, temperature in the lower 70's.
7) Shot details: 36 yards broadside, hit large rib and deflected toward rear end. No exit wound, very little external blood. Deer ran 150 yards through a thicket before collapsing. Let him lay overnight. Found him next morning after 1 1/2 hour search.
8) Live weight: 225 lbs. (estimated)
9) 10 typical points, 16 1/2" inside spread, 21 1/2" main beams, Green score 147" gross, 141" net (unofficial).
10) 4 1/2 years old (estimated)
11) Equipment: Matthews Switchback, Gold Tip 5575 with 4 - 2" vanes, 100 grain Wasp Boss broadhead.
