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First compound deer.

Unread postby E72 » Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:34 am

Just a quick story on my son's first compound bow deer . He had taken a few deer with crossbow and muzzleloader already but wanted to start with his compound this year . I told him if he practiced enough after we took it the local bow shop to get him set up correctly, he could start hunting with it . We started him out at 28# in July and little by little tightening those limbs, he was able to pull the Ohio 40# minimum by early September . Image

We did a few early season hunts on the ground with out a blind and mobile with our Assault stands . After last Saturday's rain , I thought Sunday morning would be a good time to be out on the neighbors farm we have permission . I always set a pop up blind along a field edge where bucks always like to scrape under some small oaks . With the pre rut kicking in I decided to pull out the decoy as this time of year usually gets at least a tough guy reaction from young bucks . I highly recommend this set up for young hunters this time of year . We've had success bringing deer in close and allowing a new hunter a little freedom to move some getting ready to shoot. Not to mention an exciting hunt when a buck gets aggressive.
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I get the decoy setup upwind and a little to the right of the blind . It's 11 or 12 yards and facing the way I want a buck to come in for a challenge . We settle in the blind that's been out since August and set our chairs. Right at shooting time Dylan said "Dad I see deer, theres 3 coming this way" . A spike , a basket rack and another young buck were making there way over to the decoy . The spike stayed back and the second buck J hooked to front of the decoy but stayed behind some vines in front of the blind . His ears were pinned back and after few moments he let out a loud snort wheeze 12 yards away . I was loving this , knowing Dylan's heart was pounding out of his chest . The buck took a couple steps forward and stopped in the shooting lane, Dylan had to lean back after drawing because of some rag weed in the way , then let it fly . I couldn't see the hit but it sounded good .
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After a half hour we headed out to find blood . Didn't take us long to see a good spray and found his arrow had passed through. A hundred yards or so later ... ;) He did pull his shot and he knew it . Hit back high but got lucky hitting the artery . The DRT broadhead we tried really did the damage ,made some nice holes . I would like to try these with a traditional bow.
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I think it's safe to say he's hooked on bowhunting now . Proud of him . Fun to watch them learn out there even on the slow days .

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Re: First compound deer.

Unread postby Edcyclopedia » Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:35 am

Simply awesome - luv the kid stories!

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Unread postby rancid crabtree » Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:37 am

Congrats!! :clap: :clap: He is now a real bowhunter using a real bow and arrow. Well done.
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Re: First compound deer.

Unread postby Jackson Marsh » Wed Oct 28, 2015 4:01 am

Outstanding E72!!!!

He will be hooked for life! :clap:

It's great when a kid sets a goal and works to achieve it (40 lb draw) and then has success. Well done.

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Unread postby Lockdown » Wed Oct 28, 2015 4:07 am

So awesome! Congrats to you and your son!

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Re: First compound deer.

Unread postby Dewey » Wed Oct 28, 2015 4:10 am

Hooked for life. Congrats to both of you. 8-)
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Unread postby hunter_mike » Wed Oct 28, 2015 4:30 am

Awesome, definitely stirs up memories for me with my dad. Congrats, you have got to be proud!
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Unread postby Trailcamaddict » Wed Oct 28, 2015 4:31 am

Good Job - Great first buck!
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Unread postby C&T Archery » Wed Oct 28, 2015 4:33 am

What a great moment! Congrats!
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Re: First compound deer.

Unread postby Rome » Wed Oct 28, 2015 4:51 am

Awesome!!! I see more great parenting on this site than any other place. Well done sir.
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Unread postby johndeere506 » Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:12 am

Awesome!!! What a great job and great memories for you guys!
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Unread postby matt1336 » Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:22 am

Congrats! I hope to be in your shoes in a few years...I have an 8 y/0 that just can't quite get a bow pulled back. I can't wait to start teaching him!
Great job by kid and dad!

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Re: First compound deer.

Unread postby Peeps22 » Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:26 am

Great story! Im sure its a memory neither you or your son will ever forget!

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Re: First compound deer.

Unread postby stash59 » Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:30 am

Way to go son and pops!! Keeping the hunting heritage going!! 8-) 8-) 8-) :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: First compound deer.

Unread postby Tufrthnails » Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:39 am

Very cool congrats to the young man and props to dad for putting a great hunt together with the boy.
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