Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Shooting and Hunting => Topic started by: RyanR on October 05, 2013, 10:03:58 pm

Title: First Selfbow Deer
Post by: RyanR on October 05, 2013, 10:03:58 pm: Well I finally took my primitive bow out deer hunting. I was a little unsure because it is 43# at 27 inches but Pearly assured me I could get the job done. I am used to being able to shoot 20 yards with a compound so I had to set up my stands for 10 yard shots. First time out the deer comes in early morning and I don't have an arrow ready. I was still kicking myself for missing that opportunity and it came back at 8 yards. I had to grunt to get it to stop. It was still a little dark when I shot but it acted as if it were hit. I waited an hour and got down and followed an easy blood trail to the deer. I found the arrow about 20 yards from the first blood and it was covered in blood from tip to nock. I think it may be the smallest deer I have shot but it will be one of my most memorable.
Title: Re: First Selfbow Deer
Post by: osage outlaw on October 05, 2013, 10:40:59 pm: Congratulations!
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Post by: mullet on October 06, 2013, 02:56:50 pm: Congratulations! Those small ones drag out easy and taste delicious.
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Post by: hammertime on October 06, 2013, 03:52:42 pm: congrats Ryan!Great feeling eh!-Hammertime
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Post by: lowell on October 06, 2013, 04:16:08 pm: Congrats.....nothing wrong with a small one. 8)

Harder to hit than a big one!!!! >:D
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Post by: Mike Joe on October 06, 2013, 04:17:14 pm: Congratulations! ;D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 06, 2013, 05:20:55 pm: Good job Ryan! Aint NOTHING better in the outdoors than getting a deer with a bow you made! Excellent!
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Post by: Bryce on October 06, 2013, 06:19:59 pm: way to be. good job!
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Post by: H Rhodes on October 06, 2013, 06:43:30 pm: Congratulations! Those little "quick drag" deer are better in the skillet anyway! ;)
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Post by: Badly Bent on October 06, 2013, 07:34:15 pm: Nice going Ryan, nothing but good about getting the first one with a self bow! Congrats man.
Title: Re: First Selfbow Deer
Post by: RyanR on October 06, 2013, 09:21:56 pm: I really enjoy seeing everyone's primitive kills so I am glad to return the favor.
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Post by: sonny on October 06, 2013, 09:38:49 pm: congrats!
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Post by: TRACY on October 06, 2013, 09:58:45 pm: Ain't nothing wrong with that. Congratulations! Real trophy right there.

Tracy
Title: Re: First Selfbow Deer
Post by: Pappy on October 07, 2013, 06:37:53 am: Very cool,nice job. Congrats. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: First Selfbow Deer
Post by: Buffalogobbler on October 07, 2013, 10:09:06 am: Congrats Ryan!
That's a beautiful deer!
You've now done something few living archers have, the first deer I killed with a selfbow, was a small doe also and for me it was a very memorable point in my hunting life.
Congrats again!

Kevin
Title: Re: First Selfbow Deer
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on October 08, 2013, 11:13:30 am: excellent! congrats!
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Post by: BowEd on October 17, 2013, 06:26:59 am: Good hunt.Congrats!!!Way to get on the board there.Your next will be easier.
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Post by: PAHunter on January 17, 2014, 06:24:10 pm: Awesome man, that's a little trophy for sure! Grats!
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Post by: JW_Halverson on January 17, 2014, 11:55:28 pm: Huh?!?! How did I miss this posting?

Anyway, belated congratulations there, Ryan! EVERYONE knows it is harder to hit smaller targets, so this one's difficulty level puts you in the Master category! Like Ed said, this one puts you on the board and takes the pressure off now that you know you can do it!