T.J. Prater
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Alex Gyllstrom
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8/19/2010 12:00:00 AM
T.J. Prater was born in western Kansas where he grew up an avid bird hunter. He was raised in a preacher's home to respect all things God has given him. T.J.'s parents taught him that the more you put into something the more you get out of it. It was when he met his wife Sheena that he was fortunate enough to move to eastern Kansas where he developed his passion for bowhunting. His late father-in-law taught him to respect the outdoors. There he met a group of guys that shared his addiction to the outdoors as well as capturing it all on film. Whether it is chasing gobblers in the spring or getting a glimpse of one of those Kansas giants in the fall, it is something that has taken over his lifestyle. On top of all the preparation and hard work to get ready for the season this year, T.J. and Sheena are expecting their first baby in late September. He thanks God for the opportunity he has been given and hopes that he can share his love for the outdoors and be a good example to generations to come.
TJ'S 2010 HIT LIST
“Gravel”
This buck got his name because the neighbors have been pulling gravel out of the creek. I have not seen this deer before but he jumped right to the top of my hit list. I hunted the north side of the property last year but with all the traffic I moved my stand location to the sorth side of creek. He is a solid 10 with great width, everything you look for in a Kansas buck.
“Roots”
He's just a cool buck. He looks like he has roots growing out of his head. With an extra kicker coming out of his base, he sure does have some character. With Gravel taking over the number one spot, he sure isn’t bad for the second buck on my hit list. He is a real nice main frame 10 with great mass. I’m looking forward to heading down to the creek to see if I can get him within bow range.
“Fork”
I have some history with this deer. I saw him mid November hot on a doe but couldn’t get him in close enough. He is a very mature deer, just missing a little head gear on the side that forks. The only pictures I have of him were in early June. I still have the cameras out trying to get some more recent pictures of this great deer.
