Well, I started bow hunting in 2005, and it seemed as if I were cursed the whole time. I would go out time after time and not see deer. If I did see deer, very few would come within range or I would miss the shot. I was beginning to think It was impossible to kill a deer with a bow.
After not seeing a deer all season, I went out on the morning of November 15, and decided to sit in an old stand that my father and I built 8 years ago or so. Upon climbing into the stand, I realized that it was rotting out and was not safe. I was gonna get down (would have been the smarter idea), but decided to stay. I had a 1'x1' corner I could stand on without falling through. I saw a nice doe come out into the field right at sunrise, then saw a yearling with her. I thought they were gonna skirt the edge of the woods, out of range, but the yearling ran right toward my stand and stopped at about 15 yards. Hit her with my Rage 2 blades, and she ran about 30 yards. Felt good to finally be successful with my bow. I have a new-found sense of confidence about me.
She went about 90 pounds. Nothing real impressive, but good eating that I am proud of!
Persistence is key with bowhunting, I was in the same boat you were in, it sucks but when I got that first one I was in shock for a long time. Congratulations and way to stick with it!
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We dont wear sandals, we dont drive hybrids, and we only march in the woods. Sportsman contribute more to conservation programs than anyone, last year to the tune of 721 million dollars. You want to protect the enviornment?... Hunt in it.
When you finally have success it reminds you why you keep coming back doesn't it?If it was easy everyone would be doing it...good job of hanging in there! I was lucky on my first hunt and scored on a antlerless and it spoiled me.I have to remember there is going to be bust years.
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If it weren't for hunting I wouldn't work! Gotta pay for my vices somehow don't I?
05 Diamond Victory(thanks Greg)
Yes, the success made the whole thing worth it. I really do need to replace that stand. Come to think of it, most of the deer I've killed with my shotgun have been out of the same stand. Think I'm gonna put a ladder up there.
Well, I started bow hunting in 2005, and it seemed as if I were cursed the whole time. I would go out time after time and not see deer. If I did see deer, very few would come within range or I would miss the shot. I was beginning to think It was impossible to kill a deer with a bow.
After not seeing a deer all season, I went out on the morning of November 15, and decided to sit in an old stand that my father and I built 8 years ago or so. Upon climbing into the stand, I realized that it was rotting out and was not safe. I was gonna get down (would have been the smarter idea), but decided to stay. I had a 1'x1' corner I could stand on without falling through. I saw a nice doe come out into the field right at sunrise, then saw a yearling with her. I thought they were gonna skirt the edge of the woods, out of range, but the yearling ran right toward my stand and stopped at about 15 yards. Hit her with my Rage 2 blades, and she ran about 30 yards. Felt good to finally be successful with my bow. I have a new-found sense of confidence about me.
She went about 90 pounds. Nothing real impressive, but good eating that I am proud of!
those 90 lb deer taste better than trophy's.
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MY BOW
Mathews DXT 27" 70#
G5 Optix LE 5 pin .19 Sight
QAD Pro HD Fall Away Rest
Carbon Express Maxima Hunter Mathews Edition Arrows
SLick Trick 100 gr. BroadHeads
Deluxe Series Little Goose Release
FUSE Axium 6"stabilizer
Mathew Quiver
Wow. It IS actually possible.
You know, I've had alot of misfires too...
