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Ed Koberstein Buck; Alberta Monster
Topic Started: Apr 11 2009, 07:38 PM (2,104 Views)
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The Ed Koberstein Buck


Hunter: Ed Koberstein
Home: Lacombe, Alberta
Buck’s Score: 218 3/8 Buckmasters & 188 3/8 Boone & Crockett
Date Shot: Nov. 25, 1991
Area Where Shot: Lacombe, Alberta
Rifle Used: Remington - Model 700 BDL - 270 Caliber
Bullets Used: Hornady 130 GR Spire Point
Distance of Shot: 43 yards

(Buck was scored over 200 net originally then a panel scoring dropped it down)


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On Monday morning - Nov. 25, 1991 at 6:00 a.m. I was up and ready to attack my last chance for the '91 whitetail season. I left about 7:30 a.m. and arrived at my driving location by 7:40 a.m. Legal shooting could start at about 7:35 a.m. so with a thermos of coffee and a sitting cushion I headed for a location down a trail. With a slight wind in my favor I walked slowly and as quietly as possible, searching the bush and listening for any sound I might pick up. About one hundred and fifty (150) yards from where I was headed, a deer started blowing at me from well within the bush to the left. The bush was spruce, poplars and willows. I crouched on the road to get a better view under the tree branches but couldn't detect any movement. The blowing continued for about five (5) minutes and then quit. I stayed put for a further five (5) minutes but could not pick up any movement with or without my scope. Somewhat frustrated I continued down the trail to a log with a good sized poplar tree for backrest. I cleaned the snow and frost off the log, plopped my cushion down and settled in for my vigilance of the elusive whitetail.

I didn't wait more than ten (10) minutes when I heard something behind me. Turning my head slightly (owl style) I spotted a deer in the bush about forty-five (45) yards away. The deer was looking directly at me and started pounding the ground with its front hoofs. I froze in that position for fear the deer would see movement and bolt.

Here we were, me eyeballing the deer and the deer trying to spook me with some pounding and the occasional snort. This lasted about one and a half (1 ½) minutes. I was able to see that it was a good buck and I made up my mind to take him if the chance was there. He finally looked off to the west, giving me an opportunity to turn my body one hundred and eighty (180) degrees to face the direction he was coming from.

I didn't see him leave, nor could I pick him up in my scope for the bush was fairly thick. Finally I spotted the antlers and realized he was a keeper. Pulling the scope back from the antlers, I could not find a space large enough through the brush to get a good shot. As his movements were getting more erratic, I thought he would bolt any second and all I would see was his north end heading south. Eventually I spotted an opening about eight (8) inches in diameter at a location I determined should be his shoulder area. With a deep breath, I aimed my 270 and fired! Instinct took over and I immediately chambered another shell. The bush was quiet. The deer was gone! My heart sank and I sat there thinking, how could I miss at that range? I stood up to get a better look and heard something where my buck had been standing. Walking toward the area, I saw him lying in the snow right were he had been standing a minute earlier! I ran the last fifteen (15) yards to get my first close up look. My first thoughts were "This is a good buck! No, a great buck!" It's a good thing nobody was watching because it may have been somewhat humorous to see my first reactions to the buck. I just stared in awe with no one else to share this moment.
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Now thats a great deer!!! Lots of character :D
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great story great read :goodpost:
when your old all you have are your memories so make them

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thats another western Brute!!! good post.
GOOD HUNT'N,
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Tomorrow, Yesterday, Why fret about them if today be sweet !!!
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Great buck, great story, now thats what deer hunting is all about. Man I wish deer season was just starting tomorrow. Northshore.
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That is a good read and cheers on a good buck :cheers:
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I remember that story well , it was big news
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:cheers: Yep, I remember that buck very well also...... what a fine specimen. I wish for a buck like that every time i go out. :crazy2: :readytorock: dg.
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What an awsome buck.


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:omg: What a buck!! A great read for sure.
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