I got my second deer with my crossbow for the archery season
I spent the whole day hunting except for a lunch break at home. (9/29/08)
On my last sit I was back in the ground blind where I shot the buck
About six a doe came in at 20 yards but didn't give me a shot,she went back in the woods,a few minutes later she came back out at 45 - 48 yards
(I stepped it off,I have yardage markers out and she was past the 40 yard one)
The shot was a little high but effective,I heard the sound of the Equinox and the arrow hit at the same time it seemed like.
She spun to run and hit a pine tree,she fell down and never got back up.
The arrow hit a tree at a funny angle after passing through and broke in half.
I only had 4 arrows to start with and now 2 are out of commission.Need more arrows.
I figured out how to use the timer on my camera but forgot to put the crossbow in the pic
The bad news
I had to go to mayo for some more test and X rays and MRI
I have been having shoulder pain and it has gotten BAD
Long story short I need a total shoulder replacement
The hits just keep on coming.
The worse news
I go by my parents house because they live right down the road from the doctor and my father expresses his DISPLEASURE in me for hunting and shooting Doe's
He is old school and hunts with deer dogs and in those circles unless it's doe day and you are a child or a girl you dont shoot doe's.
I am CHRUSHED at his disapointment in me.I was so proud to be able to share my hunt with him and he wanted no part of it and I am not in his favor for this kill.
I explained about bow hunting and things being different nowdays,the Bioligist's know what they are doing when setting bag limits.
To no avail.
I dont remember feeling this low as I have done nothing wrong,I am a deer hunter not a horn hunter.
Does MUST be taken from the heard to achieve balance.
Even at 50 I still look for my fathers aproveal
Just thought I would vent.