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1st tradbow Kill!

Unread postby MDSikajunkie » Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:50 am

Well I was able to shoot a mature doe at 12 yards with my recurve on 10/30/18. Got off work a little later than hoped but got Set up in a spot expecting buck travel from a known bedding area. After about 30 min in the tree heard deer running toward me from downwind. They came through a CRP field and into the woods behind me. I’m guessing pushed by other hunters accessing the area over there. Two does came in and stopped 5 yards from me on the right. I waited for a minute for them to calm down and they moved slowly from my right shoulder to a quartering away shot. I drew, anchored, stared at my spot ( on the bigger doe) and let er rip. Hit was farther back than I hoped. She was walking I didn’t lead enough. But I saw the arrow still in her as she ran full bore!

Pretty pumped! I sat down and listened for them to stop running. Heard it calm down Accross a creek. Slowly climdeb down and checked for blood! Had a great blood trail I could see 20 yards ahead. Blood on both sides on the trees and brush and spray on her left side everywhere she jumped. I decided to take my stand and stix down and start the trail. Dark was setting in and I followed the trail down a steep ravine, through a creek and back up the other side. Started to go through a briar patch and ended up in a briar/crp area 150 yards. Had great blood the whole way. Arrow had full penetration but not complete pass thru. Clipped the artery that runs under the spine. (Lucky?) yes. But sharp broadheads make a difference. Single bevel shaving sharp. I feel saved my bad shot.

First animal I have ever shot at with my recurve and what a rush! Hopefully, I learned something and make a better shot next time in the moment! But for now I will enjoy the spoils of organic protein from a traditional kill!

Oh and the drag out was bi$#%. Thick primary and steep hills. LOL. But the pain felt so goooood!


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Re: 1st tradbow Kill!

Unread postby Ghost Hunter » Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:08 am

Good to hear. Congrats!
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Unread postby Boogieman1 » Thu Nov 01, 2018 12:24 pm

Good stuff man! Congrats
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Unread postby muddy » Thu Nov 01, 2018 12:42 pm

Congrats
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Unread postby stash59 » Thu Nov 01, 2018 12:45 pm

:D :dance:
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Unread postby Ognennyy » Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:14 pm

What a milestone. Congratulations brother.
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Unread postby Bubbles » Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:17 pm

Congrats!
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Unread postby backstraps » Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:53 pm

Congrats! :clap: 8-)
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Unread postby Drenalin » Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:59 pm

Congrats!
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Unread postby moog5050 » Fri Nov 02, 2018 1:03 am

Congrats! Can be addicting!
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Unread postby kdawg_901 » Fri Nov 02, 2018 1:11 am

Congrats!
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Unread postby AfootTrack56 » Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:02 am

Good job!! There is something special about getting one with trad gear.
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Unread postby csoult » Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:06 am

Congrats!
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Unread postby xpauliber » Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:17 am

Congrats on the trad kill!


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