Shot a buck this morning.....Sad day, guys....
10-20-2007, 11:02 AM
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RE: Shot a buck this morning.....Sad day, guys....
Thanks, Frank. You're right. The longer it goes....the better I feel. Thank you, so much
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We're looking forward to seeing all you guys, next weekend.
.We're looking forward to seeing all you guys, next weekend.
10-20-2007, 11:09 AM
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RE: Shot a buck this morning.....Sad day, guys....
Jeff, first off congrats on the buck and making a good shot and a clean kill. I really don't think you should get yourself down at all about shooting that deer. He is fine buck and one to be proud of. Yes, there is a possibility that he could have survived his injury, but there is also a good chance that he could have gotten an infection that would have lead to an agonizing death. You did what you thought was best for the deer and that was the right decision. Be happy not down buddy that's how you should feel right now (even if your teammates are sore at you ).
Chin up.
).Chin up.
10-20-2007, 11:11 AM
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RE: Shot a buck this morning.....Sad day, guys....
awsome job, i love when someone gets to do the right thing and put down a deer thats injured like that. cool looking rack with that tallbrow. congrats , to me id rather see you with that deer then saying i passed and shota monster later.
10-20-2007, 11:20 AM
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RE: Shot a buck this morning.....Sad day, guys....
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I was going to go to the place where I shot my first deer, this morning, but the wind shifted on me, last night. Having nowhere to go and not take a big risk.....I decided to go to the woods I have access to, but have never hunted before (I posted on this a while back). I had marked a tree that I thought would be a good observation stand with some tacks....and I found it pretty easily, this morning. 9:10......the guys are working on the houses in the development above me......and I never hear this deer come in. When I turn to see it....I see it's a small buck, but he's favoring his rear left leg. I didn't know what to do. I shot him at 10yds. He went 30 and expired. When I get down.....his rear left is broken and hanging there. He's just a youngin. I'm sick.
I know I did the right thing (in my mind)....but this season has about taken its' toll on me. He had a sweet G1 on his right side for a baby. I'd love to have seen him, next year.
I was going to go to the place where I shot my first deer, this morning, but the wind shifted on me, last night. Having nowhere to go and not take a big risk.....I decided to go to the woods I have access to, but have never hunted before (I posted on this a while back). I had marked a tree that I thought would be a good observation stand with some tacks....and I found it pretty easily, this morning. 9:10......the guys are working on the houses in the development above me......and I never hear this deer come in. When I turn to see it....I see it's a small buck, but he's favoring his rear left leg. I didn't know what to do. I shot him at 10yds. He went 30 and expired. When I get down.....his rear left is broken and hanging there. He's just a youngin. I'm sick.
I know I did the right thing (in my mind)....but this season has about taken its' toll on me. He had a sweet G1 on his right side for a baby. I'd love to have seen him, next year.
10-20-2007, 11:40 AM
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RE: Shot a buck this morning.....Sad day, guys....
Sorry, BC.....it bothers me (not your assessment, though).
Wondering why you feel the need to kick a man when he's down, though. Yes....you've said it once.One would thinkthat would be sufficient.
Wondering why you feel the need to kick a man when he's down, though. Yes....you've said it once.One would thinkthat would be sufficient.
10-20-2007, 11:58 AM
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Well, look at it this way I suppose. He's not suffering anymore, and......YOU get to eat him instead of those dad burned coyotes! Man I hate them things.....
So....what you're saying is.......the door is still open......? I don't have to shoot a huge one to be bigger??
Anyway, you know you did the right thing. Screw what anyone else thinks.
So....what you're saying is.......the door is still open......? I don't have to shoot a huge one to be bigger??
Anyway, you know you did the right thing. Screw what anyone else thinks.
10-20-2007, 11:59 AM
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Sorry, BC.....it bothers me (not your assessment, though).
Wondering why you feel the need to kick a man when he's down, though. Yes....you've said it once.One would thinkthat would be sufficient.
Sorry, BC.....it bothers me (not your assessment, though).
Wondering why you feel the need to kick a man when he's down, though. Yes....you've said it once.One would thinkthat would be sufficient.
Look up and thank God in heaven for the kill he has given you and the food to feed your family. I even like ya Jeff. I have af few friends with the flair for the dramatic, and it doesn't keep me from talking to them. But sure doens't keep me from shaking my head at the stuff they say. They are still friends regardless.