Last day success
 

It took till the very last hour of the deer season In Minnesota but I did finally get er done! The last 10 days or so I quit buck hunting and the door was open on the doe's. Mature buck hunting for me this year was horrible, I either suck or they just weren't around this year during the rut. So I started hunting for doe's and that turned Into one hell of a challenge as well!! We've gotten about 9" of snow the last 2 weeks and the majority of the deer left the woods In search of food. Our section of the area has a ton of food plots, next year I'll have some as well and I think this will also help out my buck hunting. Yesterday evening I did some tracking (Magicman Hunting) and 3 different times I got with In 30 yards but just couldn't close the door and get another 10 yards closer. This evening I went to the opposite end of the woods that I haven't hardly hunted all year. It worked out pretty well as you can tell by the smile on my face. At 4:30 a doe and 2 fawns came from the west of me, one was a BB and the other was a doe fawn. The BB would get the pass but the other 2 were going to get some aluminum If a shot was presented. I noticed a limp In the doe when she walked and I thought dammit, that's the doe that my brother doesn't want me to shoot (my brother lives across the field from the big woods I hunt and he puts corn out for the pheasants and deer In the winter months and this same doe has come to the feeders In front of the house for the last 5 years and he recently said he wouldn't shoot her and I also said I wouldn't as well respecting his wishes, this doe Is missing her left front hoof). So now I got the doe (limpy) at 15 yards and the other younger doe Is right beside It so I've got to wait for limpy to move forward enough. She finally does and that's when I drew back my recurve. I had to bend at the knees some to shoot through a softball size opening In some brush. I hit my anchor point and released!! I hit an Inch or 2 farther back then I wanted to but It still clipped both lungs. Arrow passed on through with ease and the deer ran 50 yards and piled up. Just like that my season was over. What a long one It was. This Is most likely my last year shooting my recurve. She's not In the best of shape but It came through one more time for me. 14 years we shot animals together, I'm glad we ended on a good note.:)

Kyle, I did text you. Didn't you get It??







My brother and I! Who says we look alike??



Lydia and me, she's my 17 month old daughter. It's her 1st ever deer picture with her dad. Pretty special picture to me! This one's for you Ed!!;)

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Way to Go Steve!!!;)

Dan

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Thanks Dan, It's your arrow that did the killing!!;)

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Good job. Looks cold is all I got to say. the ole recurve maybe going downhill a tad, but still gets the job done.

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Well there ya go......:D looks like the hardcore hunters get out and hunt the last day. Cool Steve..happy 4 ya.

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I thought those arrows looked amazingly familar![8D]

Congrats Again Steve!!

It makes itall feel worth while when we drag something out!;)

Dan

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Congrats man...what persistance you have.

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Congrats shultz,sounds like you and your hunting "partner" have had a long and propsperous relationship.

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Congrats Bro!

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Way to get er done Steve! Congrats.

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Well done brother! Thats a great way to end your season as well as retiring your old friend! You should hang your bow on the wall just like it is in these pictures! Like I said before, I had a feeling you would get it done today!

Great pics bro!

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Big Congrats to you Steve. Man you had about as rough a season as I am having. I did get a doe earlier in season but the bucks are kicking my butt.

Way to hang in there Steve.

LT

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That smile says it all Steve. Congrats on your last hour doe.

Now give that old bow a place honor on your wall.;)

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Congrats Steve!!! You're brother??? I'd have never guessed!!!! :D

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Congrats!

Great pics!

Backstraps for the New Years Eve party!

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Great job Steve! To draw a recurve and make your mark in such cold conditions...thats a huge challenge. Great pics with those you love....

Now rest that bow in your hunting room. She's a Legend. I know what that bow means to you.

Did you get my text??

Happy New Year...you nailed it!

Brian

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Congratulations!! What a great way to end the year...don't get too carried away on the celebrating, tomorrow will hurt!

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I'm being a good boy tonight. Not quite sure why though!:eek:

Thanks Shelly!!:D

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Nice deer, i wish we had snow in ky.

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Great job Steve !! Great pictures and story of your hunt. You've had a rough season but you made it happen !!

Tim

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Congrats Steve

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Congrats again Steve!!!, I wish we had some snow[&o]

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Good job Steve, congrats :D

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Well done! Great pics

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Congrats man, What a way to start off the new year!

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Nice job Steve!
Lydia's rosy red checks and Dad's big old smile is just AWESOME

By the way you and our brother look nothing alike... Your way better looking!
Ha-ha
Congrats!

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Congrats Steve, those pics make me want to turn up the thermostat![8D]

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Good for you man! Great pictures too.

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Congrats, Steve! Way to stick with it until the end. I'm hoping for one more doe on the last evening of the season tonight.

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Wow! what a season. Persistence pays off. Great pics and hunt. Congrats!

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Congrats Steve! I know you worked your arse off this year, and that's what persistence gets you. Those backstraps will taste extra fine.Your daughter is adorable, and yes your brother resembles you a tad.;):D

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Congrats, that is great! I tried but did not see nuttin!

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Way to gitter done, Congrats Steve.

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Congrats!

Aint it amazing how the harder you work at something, the luckier you get!;)

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congrats man

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Steve I am going to try and make it a double for us tonight. Last day here in MI.

Nice Job

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Alright! Awesome news, great work.

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Double post...oops! Again, nice work!

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Way to go......you sure got your money's worth out of that tag.:D I still have yet to fill my Illinois tag, had to go to Michigan to get er done. Great pics too by the way!

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Great Job. I was out last night but didn't have any get close enough (80 yds). Saw 7 but they were really spooky. It was an awesome night to be in the Mn. woods!!! Congrats