Hi All
10-17-2006, 05:58 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Owen County Kentucky
Posts: 411
Hi All
I've always wanted to hunt but never got around to it.My wife and I bought 16 acres in the middle of several hundred acres. We are near the end of a 3/4 mile private gravel road. I'm finally going to get to hunt ! Probably not this year since I have so much to learn but with all the things I've learned so here so far next year I'll be ready.I've been out scouting and set up a trail cam. Got this young bucks pic the first night.
10-17-2006, 05:59 PM
#2
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Posts: 13,082
RE: Hi All
Dude! Welcome aboard!! What do you mean, Not this year????? Shoot man, grab your bow and I would bet that within 2 weeks of good practice you would be able to kill one at 20 yards. Don't sell yoursef short!! Get out there and do it!
10-17-2006, 06:35 PM
#3
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Owen County Kentucky
Posts: 411
RE: Hi All
Thanks for the encouragement. I don't have my bow yet and having never hunted before I've never field dressed anything. I've met some of my neighbors and am trying to hook up with one to show me how.
10-17-2006, 06:37 PM
#4
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location:
Posts: 13,082
RE: Hi All
Man, get to the pro shop and find a bow!! It's getting hot out there right now! The pre rut is just starting to kick in...if you hurry, you can be out there for the best part of the year!! Surely you can find someone to help you dress it, or hey, just wing it. It's not too tough...kinda gross though. 
10-17-2006, 06:43 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,210
RE: Hi All
Where you located? I bet one of the many fine individuals on here would be happy to come and show you the ropes. Heck if your close enough I'll come help, can I bring my bow? Welcome aboard. Remember it's a heritage of honor, treat is as such and it will give back more than you could ever imagine.
10-17-2006, 06:51 PM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 348
RE: Hi All
Welcome aboard!! Bowhunting is one of the biggest thrills and disappointments you will ever experience. Be warned!!! It is highly addictive being in the woods and up close and personal with nature. I do recommend that you prepare well first. Don't rush into buying a bow and run out and try to shoot something. It takes practice, practice, practice. You want to be confident in your shot placement so don't rush it. Read up on this forum and learn all you can. A lot of great peoplewith information can teach you a great deal in here.
10-17-2006, 07:30 PM
#8
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MN
Posts: 752
RE: Hi All
congrats on the land ., if there is no way of getting that bow this year., take a camra out and sit and take some pics., it will give you some idea of how close and exciting it will be ., remeber go to your local pro shop and have them set you up., good luck and welcome!
10-17-2006, 10:57 PM
#9
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Owen County Kentucky
Posts: 411
RE: Hi All
I'm in Kentucky, half way between Cincinnati,OH and Lexington,KY. My plan is kinda what mnsqueeze and flyinfeathers suggested.Go out and get a feel for everything and practice until I feel I'm truely ready.I work 3 to midnight so I'm I've been out scouting quite a bit during the day.Sometimes almost forget to get back home and go to work.
Thanks for all your advice so far. I'm sure I'll have questions to ask if I can't find answers through a search first.
Rob
Thanks for all your advice so far. I'm sure I'll have questions to ask if I can't find answers through a search first.
Rob
10-17-2006, 11:12 PM
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Tonganoxie, KS
Posts: 978
RE: Hi All
Good luck. Is that your house there in the middle of the woods in the 2nd pic? Very pretty land. I'll tell you what, just send me a plane ticket and a deer tag and I'll be more than happy to come help you!
Brandon
Brandon