This month’s featured buck was shot by Derek Grant of Standish, Maine. Derek told me he didn’t have much experience and it was only his second year of deer hunting. After getting familiar with his story and learning more about Derek, I realized he developed a passion for hunting and the outdoors very quickly. That fact coupled with his willingness to learn and apply sound advice from his hunting partners who had more experience helped him read, interpret the sign he encountered, pick an ambush point, stay motivated even when he wasn’t feeling up to par and execute when his adrenaline rush was at its highest. Even for some of the more experienced hunters afield, that is a lot to keep together. Because he realized he had only 6 days to hunt, he chose to maximize his chances and be out in the woods and it paid off for him. He killed a huge 8 pt. buck chasing a doe that dressed out at 255 lbs. The BWB team congratulates him for killing a hog of a buck. We also would like to give you a pat on the back for sticking it out. You never know when the 2 points are going to connect.