Two years ago I posted this blog on the 14-point typical monster shot by Dusty Gerrits in Fond du Lac Country one November day in 2012. It net-scored 189 3/8 inches, and at the time was the new state record. I was so impressed with that buck that the next summer I went up and filmed a BIG DEER TV segment with Dusty at his hunting cabin.
This past October 11, a 13-pointer shot by Wisconsin bowhunter Adam Hupf edged out the Gerrits buck to become the new state archery record for typical bucks. After the mandatory 60-day drying period, the Hupf rack was panel-scored in Green Bay and measured an official 191 6/8 inches.
Yesterday I got this email and exclusive photo from Dusty:
Mike, thought you might enjoy this photo. Adam Hupf shot the buck in Dodge County (one county south of mine). I actually know of him through a conservation club we belong to in Beaver Dam. Adam and I don’t live that far apart, so we got together for a few beers and shared some stories.–Dusty
Cool shot, Adam’s new #1 (left) and Dusty and his #2 giant. Hope to get the full story of Adam’s hunt and post it on BIG DEER in the future.
I ASSUME THESE ARE FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY
Wow. That’s is too dang cool. Can’t wait to hear more.
That’s pretty impressive right there. Wisconsin has some monsters
Sure looks like they could be brothers or cousins. Same genes for antler formation- genes, age, and nutrition……………..
Those two counties are next to each other and they spit out a number 1 and number 2 bucks. There are some good genetics being passed around that area.