Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Archived Hunting Pics => Shooting and Hunting => 2012 Hunting Pictures => Topic started by: Stringman on November 03, 2012, 03:55:29 pm
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Well this morning was not what I had been hopin for. Went out last night and was seeing some moving around so I hoped it would carry over into this morning. When I climbed in it was cold,blustery, and wet. I had no confidence in seeing anything and was severely tempted to walk out and get some coffee. That's when I noticed this little guy eating his way down the hillside.
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He first walked thru and I missed low, but it wasn't hard to call him back and soon he was walking back by and this time my arrow was true. I couldn't make myself wait more than a few minutes and I was checking his exit route for sign.
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It was quickly apparent that my hit was lethal and so I relaxed and enjoyed the trail. It has been 2 years since I was able to pull this off and I couldn't have been more grateful for the opportunity. As I was nearing the creek I was tempted to cut straight to the crossing and find him in the water. Instead, I stayed on his trail and found him right on the rim of the bank.
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After pulling him into position, I felt totally honored to live in the place I do. I took a little extra time saying thanks and enjoying the scenery.
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As Pappy says, life is... well... good!
Scott
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I see what you mean about life being good. I can imagine the deep feelings as you sat beside the fire watching, hearing, and smelling the meat roasting.
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Very happy to see you pushing through and making it happen Scott! That is a real trophy in my book.
Tracy
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Great! Glad it all came together for you.
George
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Excellent deer! Excellent post! Congratulations!
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Congrats Stringman. Thats a fine looking deer and nice photos also.
Greg
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That looks like a memory that will last a lifetime. Great job!
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Tell us more about the bow you shot it with!
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Thanks for the kind words, friends. I always appreciate the way folks on this site encourage each other and demonstrate common generosity! I've come to expect it, but I sure don't take it for granted.
I finished my first yew bow earlier this year and haven't even got around to posting it. I started the season with a beautiful trade bow I got from George and I was rough on it. After killing my turkey last week I decided to retire it and keep it around for a target bow. This yew bow was hitting hard and so I wanted to test it out and see if it had the stuff. It's 60" ttt and pulls around 58# @ 28". It has a thick strip of boa skin on the back and water buff horns on the tips. Flings an arrow faster than I expected and really laid into this little guy with ease.
The arrows are cane and turkey feathers with my stone points on the tips. Self nocks and pitch/sinew for the fastening. Total arrow weight is right at 550 grn.
The shot that took him was fairly quartered away and just a touch over 20 yds. I admit that my normal restraint was lacking, but in my defense he was shootable when I drew and then his last few steps took him over. I hit him in the liver with the point perforating the off side. Never did find the point, but I know where to get more.
Scott
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Very nice...thanks for the story and the pictures!! Congrats!!!!!
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Outstanding post Scott. Congratulations on your beautiful buck.
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Awesome! Nice work Scott. I've got some of those points of your's on my arrows. I sure hope one finds it's way into some vitals too.
Tattoo Dave
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Congratulations That is awesome!
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congrat's, great story too, bub
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Congrats! That is the way to do it right there!
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awesome, congrats on your accomplishment! keep after it
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Just saw this....Congradulations Scot...Some deep satisfaction going on there.That rougher more blustery type weather is when I see the most and biggest bucks myself.Your shooting set up came through for ya.The rut has really picked up here.
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Great job! that looks tasty :D
NNB
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Dave, I'm looking forward to hearing about your success too!
Scott
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now that's mojo of the finest sort!
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Scott, thats a really fun story and I loved the pics too. Congrats for sure. Danny
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Congrats,very well done. :)
Pappy
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Congrats Scott you did get the first deer this year! You will get that nice top shelf, white gold, 4inch blade now! I should have it with me when we get together in Dec. You know I am going to want a rematch for next year! For those of you that did not know Scott and I are always testing each other with target competitions (which I always win) so I figured it would be easy to win one of those real nice points he makes if I made a bet. Well the back story was we were ribbing each other everyday from the stand with text messages lol. It sure was fun sending a text like this one from me to scott.... Well we will see about this. I want my arrowhead to be a nice blade that I can attach the deer antler handle to from the buck I kill tonight. Too much fun.!
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Awesome pics and great story.. Congrats on all counts!! That fire and fresh meat looks welcoming ;)
Cipriano
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Congrats on a fine hunt. Great job . God Bless