Had a chance for my first trad kill tonight when a nice size doe came in and offered a shot through the trees. After the shot, the deer ran off but a grunt from my tube brought them back in. The big doe stopped at the very same spot and gave me another try as darkness was setting in. Second shot sounded like I hit wood. When I came down from my tree and looked for the arrows, this is what I found: (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i153/ozarkcherrybow1/cleanmiss002.jpg).
At least I was consistent!!!
Terry
It is hard to shoot through trees!! :bigsmyl: Shawn
Thats not going to taste very good.
Nice group! ;) Keep at it, it will come together for you!
QuoteOriginally posted by ozarkcherrybow1:
Had a chance for my first trad kill tonight when a nice size doe came in and offered a shot through the trees. After the shot, the deer ran off but a grunt from my tube brought them back in. The big doe stopped at the very same spot and gave me another try as darkness was setting in. Second shot sounded like I hit wood. When I came down from my tree and looked for the arrows, this is what I found: (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i153/ozarkcherrybow1/cleanmiss002.jpg).
At least I was consistent!!!
Terry
Just out of curiosity - Did you shoot left and high?
on the bright side,,, you didn't have to go lookin for your arrows.
QuoteOriginally posted by ozarkcherrybow1:
At least I was consistent!!!
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LOL! :biglaugh:
You better throw that in the crock pot now. Might be a while to get it cooked and tender enough to eat.
cool pic
Nice group, I hope to shoot that nice of a group at an animal :D
Sweet.. done that!! (but not twice!) stay after it.. heck of a group!!
QuoteOriginally posted by longbowben:
Thats not going to taste very good.
LMAO Longbowben
i doubt cooking will help any either...
it happens, i took a pic of arrow i missed a nice doe with a few years ago. the shot was only 12 steps and some how i managed to center punch a sapling that i never knew was there.
on the positive side you have a nice group....
Are you going to have it mounted???
couple more shots and you can cut the tree in half! Great group though.
Way to be proactive! Ya' can't cook them steaks without a good fire!! :archer:
I got one hanging in my camp with the arrow sticking out,not as big, next to the antlers.It gets talked about more than the antlers.It also feels better than sticking in the dirt or mud.Kip
Sorry, but that is priceless. I've been there myself though as I'm sure many of us have. ;)
Sorry in advance, but I couldn't help but be reminded of this "motivational" poster....
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/cdkruse/consistency.jpg)
LOL, CKruse
That one will look great on your wall...take it to a professional for debarking and cutting....have them do it in the "tongue & groove" style...awesome trophy and very practical!
Sorry, couldn't resist. Been there myself only my group was not as tight. Keep after it and keep your sense of humor!
At least your grouping is consistent. :)
I know I could have made you feel better if I'd have thought to take a picture. I hope you had better luck at getting your broadheads back than I did. We have my tree marked to take down just so that someday in the future some logger won't ruin a blade if he starts to try and saw some boards. Nice group! It was thoughtful of your deer to come back into the same spot so as to conserve your energy in looking for your arrows.
God bless,Mudd
Great group
What kind of broadheads were you using. I feel so sorry for that poor tree, I could just hug it.
I think that was a sign telling you it wasn't her time and something better is coming.
Keep at it!
Really, you shouldn't feel bad you probably didn't pick a spot. there is a big hole where I dug a HH out of a tree this year, happens to everybody sooner or later.
I have seen this before, don't worry, it will live.
It takes three or more shots to kill a maple, 5-6 to kill an oak.
Hey its true, I read that I the internet.
You might consider going with a heavier broadhead/arrow combination. What your shooting ain't getting it done. I must agree however , your group is outstanding. :bigsmyl: :banghead:
you guys are great! :thumbsup: I have a big smile on my face from your replies. I'll try to answer a few question:
1. yes, I hit a little high left. Ya can't tell by the angle of the pic, but it was'nt much(about 2" both ways)
2. don't think I'll have it mounted, as it was not as mature as I like for my mounts.
3. I was shooting modified 150g. grizzly broadheads. I can attest to the damage they do. Penetration was more than expected!
4. I was able to dig them out with a heavy hunting knife, but the broadheads were bent pretty badly. Good news, my rivercane arrows held up just fine and are outfitted with new grizzlys' waiting for their next chance.
Thanks for all your inspiration.....Terry
A couple of more shots like that, and you'll split out a stave for your next bow! LOL>
Gotta say, that is a classic photo.
15 years ago I missed a buck with the rifle because I shot through a branch the my scope was looking over. My good friend later shimmied up the holly tree and brought me my trophy branch. If my branch was a trophy, I'm thinking :biglaugh: your's has to go P&Y.
that spot you picked was on your glasses. nice group.
Good group!! Nice tree too!LOL
Terry, you da man, to admit you missed twice, with photographic proof!!! Were you shooting from a tree stand? If so, do a little experiment for your ole buddy KsBow. Get in a stand or elevated platform to shoot from and shoot two arrows. On the first stand erect, straight up-On the second shot bend at the waist and lean into your shot, really "get down" on your target. Then let us know the result on this thread. Most high shot, with trad gear anyway, are a result of not bending at the waist. Ralph
That's what's called missing with style. :bigsmyl:
"1. yes, I hit a little high left. Ya can't tell by the angle of the pic, but it was'nt much(about 2" both ways)"
I had this same problem for a few years before I figured out what I was doing. I'll try to explain it.
Instead of bending my front leg and pivoting off the same leg, I would drop my left arm and actually turn my bow hand into the animal. This would result in a high left shot.
So, bend your front leg and pivot with your front leg while focusing on your spot on the animal. You will maintain the same anchor point. I also make sure I have my bow hand deep in the throat of the grip.
Good luck.
Jd
Wasted a good bow stave:) LOL
shooting at a woodbuck????
Looks familiar. Shot at a buck a few years ago and thought i missed pretty badly right at dark. Went down to look for my arrow but couldn't find it.Next morning my buddy Knobby sat the stand but couldn't find my arrow either. The next morning i sat the stand again as it was getting light enough to see the ground. There was my arrow sticking in a tree no more than 10 feet from me. I ended up getting the boner award at our Wi. trad. banquet.
Ralph and JD, that is some good advice. I was standing straight up with my knees locked on both shots. I was trying to stay as tight to the tree in my stand so the other deer would not make me out. I'll bet picking a spot would have helped also. LOL
Been there Terry, twice.
Dennis
Too Funny. You'll remember that a long time!
Brian
nice..almost a robin hood.
So you also shoot warning shots Huh!Thats funny :biglaugh: Keep your head up.You can't have that much fun shootin a rifle
amazing i bet it was a shock to see the 2 arrows together like that!
we don't have many trees out this way and many have a required permit to cut. Did you have the proper permit?