Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Archived Hunting Pics => Shooting and Hunting => 2013 Hunting Pictures => Topic started by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on November 07, 2013, 09:45:24 am
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I just got back from a 5 day hunt with Whitefeather- Matt Fout. He invited me and my buddy Dax and his boy up to his place in hopes of connecting with a deer. Matt had some natural ground blinds set up for us and we were seeing a few deer from distances too far, but the rut hadn't heated up yet. Second to last morning I decided to switch things up and go mobile. I had watched a small 4 point walk across a higher ridge so I planned on setting up on top of it. I was making my way up when I heard a deer coming my way through a thicket. Through the tangle of branches I saw antlers and as he drew closer I could see it was a very nice 9 point. I had him at 20 yards or less for several minutes but just never got a shot. he eventually circled around me leaving my arrow still nocked on the string. I continued my stalk to the ridge where I stood against a tree in a thicket of Pawpaw pinched between a couple blow downs and the ridge top. It made for a nice funnel so I just stood still, happy with my location. 3 minutes didn't pass until I heard another deer coming. It was this little basket racked 8 pt. He walked the ridge edge just as planned. Just in front of me, 15 yards or so, he took a long pause looking and smelling his surroundings. I was sure he would spot me since I was not in a blind and I was relying on my lack of movement to keep me hid. With a flick of his tail, he continued on. I followed him with my bow as he walked. at 10 yards and broadside, clear of the tangle of saplings, I put the sticks to him and I watched him bound off down the hill. The shot was a little behind the heart and I was not overly happy with the placement. I found blood and noticed there was a very followable trail of bright blood. To be sure I let him go for several hours and returned later in the evening. Matt and I followed the very easy blood trail for about 350 yards and found him in a tangle of logs at the base of a Beech tree where he needed an unfortunate finishing off. Then came the long drag back to Matt's cabin through the rocks, briars and steep terrain. While he isn't that big 9 pointer that I had encountered earlier, I am very pleased with my little 8 point and I am grateful for the opportunity to hunt with Matt at his beautiful place! The selfmade gear that did the deed was my Osage selfbow, cane arrow and stone point.
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Nice buck, congrats!
It sounds like it was a fun hunt.
Kevin
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Awesome Ryan! Enjoyed getting the photo last night. Sounds like you had a great time!
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Great job!
I failed to connect this year with my bow, but reading stories like this keeps the hope alive for next year.
Patrick
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Nicely done Ryan. Taking that deer at eye level with primitive gear had to be exciting, congrats on a nice kill and a fine buck.
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You got shoes on and that ain't FLA. ;) Another great story w/ a happy ending, dp
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Congratulations on a fine whitetail Ryan!
Tracy
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Nice deer Ryan, congrats!
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Well played, it's not easy to take a deer at ground level and close range but you seem to have the knack for it....Congrats
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Great job!
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Great job. What kind of penetration did you get?
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thanks guys.
Marks- I got equal arrow out both sides of the deer.
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Good deal!! Good story and deer.
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Great story, awesome buck, I love it when people share their stories and pictures. Thank you for taking your time to do so.
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Nice deer Ryan. Sounds like it was worth the looong drive norf!
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Congrats twisted.I've had to climb a tree too to look for deer after shot too when it's too thick.
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Congrats on a fine deer Ryan! What up with all the clothes? :o Did you quit the abo hunting already?
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I still enjoy hunting my plaids just as much as the abo hunting! Since I was going to be hunting at someone elses place, I thought it best to be well clothed ;)
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Nice deer Ryan.Congrats. :)
Pappy