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Published - Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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Bow hunter bags ‘Hokah Legend'


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The “Hokah Legend” is gone, but certainly not forgotten.

The huge 23-point white-tailed buck, also nicknamed “Grandpa Monster,” was shot by a bow hunter several days ago. However, it remains the talk of the tiny town of Hokah, Minn., and beyond.
Tribune Outdoors Editor Bob Lamb talked with the fortunate hunter, who provided interesting details about the deer and the fatal shot.

Look for Lamb’s column and a photo of the trophy buck in Thursday’s Tribune.
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LampLighter wrote on Oct 15, 2008 9:07 PM:

" Congrats to the LUCKY hunter that was in the right spot at the right time for a BUCK OF A LIFETIME. Yes it is hurtful to some that this magnificent beast was harvested, but better to go this way then drop over somewhere and the loss would be for natures process only. Yes; I was a hunter at one time (guns still in closet) and I still go out in the woods, but only to observe and appreciate the wildlife around me. The only shots taken at them now are w/ a D70 not a 30/30. "

shkyhnds wrote on Oct 15, 2008 8:29 PM:

" Ron A. Muck........You sound upset that such an animal/legend was harvested! I'm just wondering why? I have seen the pics of this harvest...it was an ethical harvest and by a man who is very grateful for his good fortune! I don't see the problem. Congrats to the hunter........That buck was/is a buck of a lifetime! "

Samalander wrote on Oct 15, 2008 4:50 PM:

" Ha, me too Mack. "

Ron A. Muck wrote on Oct 15, 2008 3:01 PM:

" I'm not surprised.
Did they expect "Grandpa Monster" to live much longer after advertising him to everyone in the area?
If so people should learn to keep their mouth shut. "

Mack wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:51 AM:

" I thought the Hokah Legend was George the Mannekin. "


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