First bow kill, but I feel a little bad about it.
11-16-2003 | 01:46 PM
#21
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From: Canton MI USA
RE: First bow kill, but I feel a little bad about it.
Good Job! I' m a firm believer that a hunting virgin can take whatever legal deer there is, wheather it be a button buck or a monster buck, and you did a good job with a quick kill shot. I still have yet to shoot an antlered buck while bow hunting, I' ve had several does with the bow and a popped my cherry with a button buck and was happy with that then. Now I won' t shoot a button buck or a spike while out with the bow or gun, but that' s just my preference.
Congradulations!
Pauly
Congradulations!
Pauly
11-16-2003 | 01:53 PM
#22
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From: Grand Forks ND
RE: First bow kill, but I feel a little bad about it.
When the big boy walks into a shooting lane the next time you' re out, you will be very happy and thankful for having this one under your belt. 
Congrats! and nice shot.
Congrats! and nice shot.
11-16-2003 | 03:09 PM
#23
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RE: First bow kill, but I feel a little bad about it.
I agree with the others.Bowhunting is very challeging, like you have to get so close to the quarry, unlike rifle hunting. A good humane kill, you recovered it!! Great! Throphys will come My first bow kill was an adult doe and I double lunged her, she only went about 60 yards and died. I was so proud and still am. The first is the best.
11-16-2003 | 05:46 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Michigan
RE: First bow kill, but I feel a little bad about it.
Congrats! Like everyone else is saying, don' t feel bad. It' s a great accomplishment and a very clean kill. My first deer with a bow was a disaster - gut shot him at 14 yards. I got em, but it wasn' t easy.
11-17-2003 | 06:04 AM
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RE: First bow kill, but I feel a little bad about it.
Great job, nc.... Your feelings are probably normal as I remember feeling kind of weird after my first bow kill. But you should feel proud that you placed a perfect double lung shot for a quick, clean harvest.
11-17-2003 | 07:08 AM
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From: kanata on Canada
RE: First bow kill, but I feel a little bad about it.
the ' shakes' are what makes bowhunting so exciting ..... having a deer so close .......... you made a great shot ....... you have your whole lifetime to get the trophy antlers, just celebrate your accomplishment and don' t worry about " just a spike" ..... the meat will be excellent .........