75th Annual "Be Proud of What You Shoot!" thread
 

Guys,

Along with Matt's and Rob's annual posts I always like to throw something up here about being proud of what you shoot. All of us have different experience levels and different expectations. We should all keep that in mind when checking out some of the harvests posted on the forum this season. Shooting a doe or a small buck is enough of a challenge for some folks and we should give them credit for putting their time in.

So, don't be afraid to post about the animals you have taken. Be Proud of What You Shoot!

:)

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Well said PA!!

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Shoot & be proud, or don't shoot at all. No shame in either decision.

Let's keep the phrase "it's only a" out of all the success story threads. Say it proud when telling what you shot.

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And please... No comments about " why didn't you give him another year." No one wants to be ridiculed for what he shoots.

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75th annual? Holy smokes.
:D

Believe me if I drill a nice fat 6pt the first day of PA's seasonwith my longbow, you'll all get sick of seeing my smiling face sitting behind it.
:)

Shoot what you want, have fun, and don't feel like you have to answer to anyone for your choices. (Unless it's illegal of course LOL) We're all different people with different goals and expectations.

The thread that disturbs me a little is the one you see every year "He's not a monster, BUT I got one!"
No need to quantify your accomplishment, or feel you need to temper the mood with a statement out front........just come on and show us your animal and be proud of it!

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Indian style, right? ;):D:D

And another thing.....if ya'll are in the contest, DON'T adjust your standards just to try to "fit in"....It's just not that important. Shoot what you would normally shoot, and be proud of it! :)

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Oh I got something special for this year's pose! I've been training and stretching daily to be able to pull it off. [:-]:D

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Well said, especially the part about the guys in the contest. Hunting is as much a personal activity as it is a social one, so shoot what makes you happy at a personal level and let everyone else know that you are happy. I bet they will be happy for you too!

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Well said mobow! I wonder how many people do this?:eek:

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Very good thread here!

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Can't...............Get..........................t his image.............................out of my head!! Get it out!!!

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Just remember to have fun guys, thats what its all about!

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I agree. You dont have to apologise to anyone. If you see something you want, shoot it! Anything with a bow is a trophy in my opinion

rick

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This is the what I thought of.... only with Matt's grin and perhaps a bit more flexibility.

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Great thread guys....(except for that"mount" pic above[:'(]!)

Every harvest should be appreciated here, even those taken in balancing out the herd.

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Trust me, I'm going to shoot what I want to!

There might be a 6pt down first day! :D

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Is that a camel knuckle?

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Holy crap!!

75th????

I should be dead by now

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DUDE!!!
I thought you were dead!

How ya been brother!?:)

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Except I have a tan, my legs are sexier and I don't wear any underwear.........

SO TAKE THAT VISUAL!!!!

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:montypython: I'm not dead yet!, roomie :D

I drop by now andagain to see what shenanigans y'all are up to :eek:

All is pretty well- hope the same for you and everyone else here:)

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Lots of guys miss ya man........stick around if you can.:(

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Will check back in tomorrow to BS- GF just arrived home from work :D

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I agree! New to the forum and looking forward to talking with everyone and sharing experiences.

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You will be soon...;)[8D]:D


Holy Shanoly...Jeff's back...How ya been Brochephus...

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No flippin' way! JeffB? It can't be?

No, I wasn't trying to rhyme...

...all the time....

Good to see you man!

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Darn it Frank...I think Jeff did a drive by on us...;)

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He won't stay...he never does.

Stinky B........!

:D

You would think the guy would have the common decency to at least give us a shout and tell us what he is up to besides his honey.....

;)

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Yeahhh! [:@]Fuggly too! [:@]


You'd think, wouldn't ya? :eek:

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All is well, I've just been ultra busy the past few days- sorry :(I promise I will give y'all a shout soon- Pat, Frank, hope you guys are doing well!


Love,
Jeff

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I roll like dat, homeskillet [8D]

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I am really glad to see you Jeff. Definitely stick around and drop us some emails. You have been missed my friend.

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I'm suddenly scared and interested at the same time!

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well said this should be put at the top for every one to read great words PA

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LOL...I miss being called that...;)

Throw me an e-mail when you get time... [email protected]

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Well guys I'm a first timer on the forums. Found it looking for some technical stuff a few weeks ago, which was very helpful by the way. But I wanted to share the best deer that I have ever taken with a bow. I shot him at sun up on 10/4 in the Charleston, SC area. The pick was to big to up load but you can follow or copy the link bellow to see him.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/2833663...7607779724037/

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Called in with a fawn bleat call and shot @ 3 yds. from the ground here in Colorado (no bait allowed here).

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That is one big bear. You are way more of a man than me. Congrats.[8D]

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Thanks Ben, but I don't know if I'm as brave as you think. I really didn't think about the danger until after it was all over. I was just excited to see a bear in the woods and it came in so fast, I didn't have time to get nervous. It definitely was themost exciting hunt I've ever had and the most rewarding getting that bear on public ground without bait. BTW, it only made it 20 yds. after the shot, fortunately, it was 20 yds. the other way, away from me.

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I would have soiled me shorts bro, you should be very happy with that accomplishment. No one can take that away from you. Be proud man:)