First blood of 06!!!
08-31-2006, 08:36 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Eastern Shore MD
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First blood of 06!!!
On my way to the gym last night and before i got in the truck i noticed a groundhog out by our barn. Snuck back to the house and go my bow, and screwed on a 125 grn 3blade muzzy from last season... Stalked up to the barn, wind in my face, and wet ground. He had no clue i was there, drew my bow and took one step out and smoked him at 15 yrds (double lung/heart/liver
) He ran bout 4 ft and died. Unfortunately that was all the further it took to get under a shed, so i spent bout 20 min getting him out and didnt make it to the gym. But anyway it was worth it!! only 2 weeks!!!!
) He ran bout 4 ft and died. Unfortunately that was all the further it took to get under a shed, so i spent bout 20 min getting him out and didnt make it to the gym. But anyway it was worth it!! only 2 weeks!!!!
08-31-2006, 08:41 AM
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Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Land of Oz
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RE: First blood of 06!!!
I had a similar incident once, Ed.
I had one come out and feed directly next to my 30 yard target while I was practicing.
Congratulations and good luck on the upcoming season.
I had one come out and feed directly next to my 30 yard target while I was practicing.
Congratulations and good luck on the upcoming season.
08-31-2006, 11:29 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: First blood of 06!!!
i got my first blood of '06 too about 10 minutes ago.
Heres the short story: i was outside shooting my by when i saw something in the corner of my eye, it was a mouse about 10 yards away. so i thought what the heck ill shoot at it probably wont hit it but i did!I was pretty impressed by my shooting!
Heres the short story: i was outside shooting my by when i saw something in the corner of my eye, it was a mouse about 10 yards away. so i thought what the heck ill shoot at it probably wont hit it but i did!
I was pretty impressed by my shooting!
08-31-2006, 11:51 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: First blood of 06!!!
mostly to protect our horses... They dig holes in the fields and the horses arnt smart enough to not step in them and break their legs. So id hate to have to put an expensive horse down just cause of a groundhog. So needless to say we keep a close eye on the groundhog population around our farm.
I suppose I'd shoot them too then.
08-31-2006, 02:12 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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RE: First blood of 06!!!
ORIGINAL: HuntingEd
mostly to protect our horses... They dig holes in the fields and the horses arnt smart enough to not step in them and break their legs. So id hate to have to put an expensive horse down just cause of a groundhog. So needless to say we keep a close eye on the groundhog population around our farm.
mostly to protect our horses... They dig holes in the fields and the horses arnt smart enough to not step in them and break their legs. So id hate to have to put an expensive horse down just cause of a groundhog. So needless to say we keep a close eye on the groundhog population around our farm.
08-31-2006, 04:45 PM
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Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
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RE: First blood of 06!!!
yes, first thing you learn when hunting on a farm is shoot every groundhog you see. It's one of the best ways to get back in there next year. Heck for that matter you should shoot everyone for target practice just because of the damage they can do.
