2012 - It took 35 years for the first one
70-year old Ed Weiberg waits 35 years to shoot a prize buck near Meadowlands
November 20, 2012 • Voyageur Press
For 70-year old Ed Weiberg, shooting a deer is not his biggest concern. He just enjoys spending time with family and friends. That is why he purchased a few acres near Meadowlands where he could hunt deer and grouse.
Ed, a resident of Bloomington, Minnesota shared that he doesn’t care if he shoots a deer or not. “I just enjoy visiting our deer camp and hanging out with my son (Brandon), my brother (Joe) and his son (Adam).”
However, shooting a nice buck is a bonus and this would be Ed’s year. He bagged an 11-point, 195-pound buck. “It was easily the biggest buck I’ve killed in 35 years,” he said. “Once-in-a-lifetime...”
“I’ll never see another one like this,” Ed added. “It took 35 years for the first one. I guess I better never say never.”
Ed explained that the buck was totally oblivious to him. “I don’t know what was wrong with him. He just came out and started eating.”
The buck could be one of the bigger ones ever shot at Swamp-walkers Deer Camp. He noted that Brandon shot a 12-pointer.
Overall success this year was good. In addition to Ed’s 11-pointer, a smaller buck and two does were also shot.
Last year, the group shot seven deer and Ed did not get one.
The prize buck is already being prepared to be placed on the wall in Ed’s family room.
The first place buck in the points contest earned Ed a deer rifle — Remington 7600 30-06cal.
Ed concluded how much he has enjoyed coming to Meadowlands over the years. “We used to camp in the winter and the summer. We were a heck of a lot younger of course,” he laughed. “We really enjoy the Meadowlands people.”
“By the way, the people at the Trailside (Lounge & Grill) were great!”