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First Bow Deer
palirwin
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After many hunts, I finally have my first Bow deer. It was a good sized doe, from 28 yards. I have practiced enough to be confident in the shot. I have visualized the opportunity many times.
This is the first deer I ever shot at with my bow, and only the second deer I ever drew on. The first was a really nice 8 point buck that just wouldn't give me the shot.
I do not hunt from tree stands, and I have not been hunting over a feeder. I believe in making a tough challenge for myself. I also have not had a deer lease to hunt on, so my opportunities (invitations) have been few. I would say I have bow-hunted 20 times, and it has taken me about 5 hunting seasons to accomplish this.
The shot was made with a 100 grain Atom broadhead. I tell you the wound was clean and efficient. Complete pass thru both lungs and rib cages. The deer ran about 40 yards before dropping, and suprisingly not in a patch of cactus.
Anyway, I am very proud. Maybe I can go back and get that buck now!
This is the first deer I ever shot at with my bow, and only the second deer I ever drew on. The first was a really nice 8 point buck that just wouldn't give me the shot.
I do not hunt from tree stands, and I have not been hunting over a feeder. I believe in making a tough challenge for myself. I also have not had a deer lease to hunt on, so my opportunities (invitations) have been few. I would say I have bow-hunted 20 times, and it has taken me about 5 hunting seasons to accomplish this.
The shot was made with a 100 grain Atom broadhead. I tell you the wound was clean and efficient. Complete pass thru both lungs and rib cages. The deer ran about 40 yards before dropping, and suprisingly not in a patch of cactus.
Anyway, I am very proud. Maybe I can go back and get that buck now!
Comments
I also shot my first deer this year. It was with a bow (Parker Phoenix 34 & 75gr Brodhead) as well. He came in to about 10 yards and I shot, He jumped 5 times, maybe 15 or 20 yards at the most and dropped. He was a pretty large 6pt and dressed out at about 185. I'll pick him up from the butcher Tuesday. The only problem was that it was 1/2 miles in the field and I could not get my truck out there. I almost passed out a few times trying to get him back to the truck. This was on public grounds in Ohio. I'm pretty proud... This is after 9 or so years of hunting and I have NEVER shot a deer till now, even with a gun.
Take it in; be proud and thank God that He blessed you with such an event. Oh and EAT WELL!!!
now you are addicted. [}:)]
Here is the deer I shot here in Ohio. First one ever!!! Thanks for the encouragement.
Enjoy...
Patman
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