Saundra and Carl Ballengee tag-teamed this nice 11 point buck during the first week of deer season. The Ballengee's were hunting together on their property on Daniels Run when the deer stepped into view.
Saundra fired a knock down shot and lost sight of the deer. Carl could still see it and finished it off. They were quite
surprised to find that they had killed an 11-point with one drop tine, a rare find in these parts
The deer kill in Calhoun was down 22% the first week, according to the WV Department of Natural Resources in Parkersburg.
The kill, according to most reports, is down statewide.
DNR said they do not have the actual numbers available for Calhoun and their district.
Holbert's Store reported the kill was down 32% the first week, compared to last year.
Reports of large-rack bucks have been scarce.
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