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First Deer
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A teenage boy is posing in the back seat of a vehicle with a dead deer, which is partially concealed under a tarp. Caption reads: "FIRST DEER - Ryan Sherman, 15, posed with a doe he shot on opening day of the gun deer hunting season. It was the first time the high school freshman had been deer hunting."
November 23, 1987
Murphy-Racey, Patrick
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Successful Hunt
November 29, 1987
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Elijah Hinkson with Buck
A man wearing a hat and suit is posing in front of a building and holding a buck, which appears to be dead. The man is holding the buck by its antlers and is turning its head to face the camera. Be...
Eau Claire Deer Hunters
circa 1885
Six deer hunters are posing with their rifles, dogs, and nine killed deer hanging from a buck pole supported by log structures on the left and right.
Deer Hunting Near New Miner
circa 1948
Four men and a woman are posing around a car, on which three killed deer are set on the hood of the car. A cat has its paws on the front of the car and is looking up at the deer. Caption reads: "De...
Wisconsin Hunting Scene
Nine deer hunters are posing with their rifles, and with nine killed deer and one small animal (possibly a rabbit) hanging from a buck pole behind them. There is a log building on the far right. Ca...
Deer Hunting Near Donald, Wisconsin
March 18, 1905
Three deer hunters are walking through the woods, holding their rifles. Two of the men are also carrying a killed deer hung from a pole resting on their shoulders.
