On November 14th, 2009 Dan Bedell was hunting in the town of Barre, New York. Little did he know the events that were about to unfold.

Dan used a bottle of Northern Whitetails Scents "Intruder Buck" to lay a scent trail to his stand. The week before it brought in a nice 10 pointer that one of his friends ended up shooting. This day would be Dan's turn.

The monster 17 point buck came into 42 yards when Dan drew back on the deer. As the arrow flew it hit a branch of a thorn bush which deflected the arrow causing it to hit the buck in the neck.

About 400 yards later they found the buck piled up against a tree. As Dan went to grab the buck's antlers the deer tried to stand up and he had to hold the buck down so his friend could finish the deer.

The 5 1/2 year old buck scored 194 1/8" as a non-tpical and netted 182 2/8".

This is one incredible buck and will be right up there as one of the best bucks taken this season with a bow. There have been a lot of giant bucks falling this season so far!