On track to kill a deer a day in '07
01-01-2007 | 08:58 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: On track to kill a deer a day in '07
Yeah Michael... he's in the back of my Jeep Grand Cherokee right now totally shut in with all the windows rolled up inside our garage waiting for me to take him to the processor in the morning, and my wife stuck her head out there and asked "Is that thatdeer I smell that strong?"
I'm thinking I'm gonna have to back the Jeep out of the garage and crack some windows...
I'm thinking I'm gonna have to back the Jeep out of the garage and crack some windows...
01-02-2007 | 06:30 AM
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RE: On track to kill a deer a day in '07
You're right, all deer are majestic in their own right.
But in the world of whitetails, I think we all agree there's some that are more special than others. That's what keeps organizations like P&Y and B&C in business, as well as your local taxidermist. It's what sparks the "oohs" and "aaahs" at the big buck shows. It's what sells untold thousands of magazines.
I'm not afraid to say this was just an average deer. But my family and I are grateful for the meat he will provide, as he will ensure we don't run out this coming year -- and the reason he fell to my arrow.
But in the world of whitetails, I think we all agree there's some that are more special than others. That's what keeps organizations like P&Y and B&C in business, as well as your local taxidermist. It's what sparks the "oohs" and "aaahs" at the big buck shows. It's what sells untold thousands of magazines.
I'm not afraid to say this was just an average deer. But my family and I are grateful for the meat he will provide, as he will ensure we don't run out this coming year -- and the reason he fell to my arrow.
01-02-2007 | 07:30 AM
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RE: On track to kill a deer a day in '07
Hey Greg.....
Not being morbid OR anythig else.....just wanted to respond....congratulate you on your harvest.....and expound on a part of your story that I think is important. I had a similar kill story to yours with a deer I shot, this year. He died fairly quickly.....but his will was immense. I'm a little melancholy after putting my Lab down, last Tuesday.....but it STILL gets to me seeing these animals die (I witnessed 3 of my bowkills in their final moments, this season). I'm no animal rights activist.....but I'm a HUGE animal lover. I'm sure you and most here are, as well. I wrote this reply to thank you for putting another arrow into that animal. I did that twice this year....and I'd have arrowed them again if I thought it would end their life, sooner. I think Rob/PA shot his buck 3 times. Kudos to him, as well.
Just my plea, guys......put another arrow into them at EVERY opportunity. I'd empty my quiver to take 10 seconds from that animal's final moments.
Jeff
Not being morbid OR anythig else.....just wanted to respond....congratulate you on your harvest.....and expound on a part of your story that I think is important. I had a similar kill story to yours with a deer I shot, this year. He died fairly quickly.....but his will was immense. I'm a little melancholy after putting my Lab down, last Tuesday.....but it STILL gets to me seeing these animals die (I witnessed 3 of my bowkills in their final moments, this season). I'm no animal rights activist.....but I'm a HUGE animal lover. I'm sure you and most here are, as well. I wrote this reply to thank you for putting another arrow into that animal. I did that twice this year....and I'd have arrowed them again if I thought it would end their life, sooner. I think Rob/PA shot his buck 3 times. Kudos to him, as well.
Just my plea, guys......put another arrow into them at EVERY opportunity. I'd empty my quiver to take 10 seconds from that animal's final moments.
Jeff
