My first kill was a buck (a fork) and it came about 1 month into my first season.

I did not get my first deer untill the second season. But on opening day of the second season i took 2 doe`s back to back!!!!

It took me about 5 years to nail a buck in NJ but that is b/c I missed about 2. With time and practice, I now pass on smaller bucks each season and sometimes never shoot a buck if the opportunity for a decent buck is not there. I think bowhunting makes one a much better hunter and I have seen many more deer and bigger bucks during bow. I have also seen deer mating/making rubs and scrapes and just more natural behavior which makes for a more enjoyable time.'

Good luck!


Bob

This will be my second year hunting. My first year I was unable to get a deer into bowrange. This year I hope is much different. Last year was actually bad luck.

I had heard something across this draw and I went to get my binoculars out of my pack. As I started to put them over my head I hear footsteps coming from my back. I turn around frozen with my hands over my head and see an 8 pt. staring at my stand. To make this story short(er) he trotted away after I had the binocular strap stuck in my cap. I wont be bustin out the binocs this year unless I must.

This will be my first bow hunting season also. I am very anxious to get out there. I may even have a case of the "fever". I have been gathering as much information as I can take in.

I've been firearm hunting for 27 yrs.

Can't wait till the 3rd week in October!

I could have shot my first buck 10 minutes into legal shooting light my very first bowhunt when I was 13yrs old. I shot right over a nice bucks back at only 10 yards.
I didn't wind up taking my first buck until 4yrs later at age 17.
It's not easy killing a buck sitting on tree limbs and hiding in blowdowns when your a kid.

Still waiting........................................... ............................................. On my 3rd season now. If I don't get one I'll just pack up my bow (start praticing again) and wait until next year comes around lol I enjoy being out in nature tooooooo much to quit. Sure I can't wait to take down a monster buck. But until I get a proper clean shot I'll be patient, keep praticing, and enjoy nature at it's most beautiful.

Second year!

I shot a seven point in my third season, and have shot at least one every year since.

My first bow kill was many years ago when Ohio only allowed one deer of choice.I had applied for the extra doe tag but was not lucky that year.I held out for a buck untill Thanksgiving day.(Our gun season always opens the following Monday.)I stalked a brush covered field and jumped a doe.I was able to get a heart shot on her at 12 yards.I've been fortunate to have killed deer every year with my bow since,but the first is special!!!