SHOT MY FIRST EVER ARCHERY DEER TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11-07-2003, 06:03 AM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: palm bay fl
Posts: 4,504
RE: SHOT MY FIRST EVER ARCHERY DEER TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congrats on your first....i have a first hog bow kill, still waiting on that deer.....it all comes natural, the pull/release....at least that is the way it' s suppose to be, you did good, real good......
all the guys/and fl. have all these really nice bows, mine is nice , i bought it used, high country for $150.00, i really don' t think that it had anything to do with me getting one, other than it didn' t fail me
practice, knowing your abilities and your bow' s ability is the key........
all the guys/and fl. have all these really nice bows, mine is nice , i bought it used, high country for $150.00, i really don' t think that it had anything to do with me getting one, other than it didn' t fail me
practice, knowing your abilities and your bow' s ability is the key........
11-07-2003, 06:51 AM
#15
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Forks ND
Posts: 258
RE: SHOT MY FIRST EVER ARCHERY DEER TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All Right! Congrats! A shelterbelt between two corn fields sounds like an ideal spot indeed.
In the past I had times I did not remember drawing the bow or sighting. In fact once I used completely the wrong pin, I wasn' t thinking. This year I did things a bit more consciously, and paid more attention to the shot sequence.
I had a chance at a nice 4x my first time out also. I blew it by being too picky, but better too picky than taking a bad shot. My hunting buddy says it was beginners luck, he may be right, but I know for sure it' s a good way to get a guy addicted.
In the past I had times I did not remember drawing the bow or sighting. In fact once I used completely the wrong pin, I wasn' t thinking. This year I did things a bit more consciously, and paid more attention to the shot sequence.
I had a chance at a nice 4x my first time out also. I blew it by being too picky, but better too picky than taking a bad shot. My hunting buddy says it was beginners luck, he may be right, but I know for sure it' s a good way to get a guy addicted.
11-07-2003, 07:06 AM
#16
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Corning, NY
Posts: 806
RE: SHOT MY FIRST EVER ARCHERY DEER TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thats great man, Congrats! Shooting alot in the off season helps make the shot automatic when in that dreamy state. Lord knows you have enough to worry about right!
11-07-2003, 07:18 AM
#18
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 7,571
RE: SHOT MY FIRST EVER ARCHERY DEER TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrat. Only thing that I' ll add is to try to keep your composure. Its easier said then done, but take some time after the shot get your wits back. It will come easier now that you have your first one. What I do after the shot is to try and find something to occupy myself. Like read something. Also, please read the what to do after the shot forum.
11-07-2003, 12:12 PM
#19
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bad Axe, MI
Posts: 43
RE: SHOT MY FIRST EVER ARCHERY DEER TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congrats!! it does sound like you went on " autopilot" . that is when you know you are truely one w/ your bow! congrats on a job well done! 4 inches of snow? must be nice! no sign of the white stuff here in lower Michigan. hopeing there is some for firearm opener on the 15th. [8D]