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Topic Archives => Memorable Hunts => Topic started by: Guru on October 29, 2006, 01:13:00 PM
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...My KS is an amazing bow!!!
The result of my shot...check out the string and the skins....long story....I'll get to it.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck002.jpg)
..Hint....Big "ticker".....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck026.jpg)
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cant wait!
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Looks like a big heart with a big hole! Excellent!
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dont ell me youre bow limb hit youre stand on release?
hey im just guessing ----- or maybe it fell to the ground after the shot???
aaaahhhh ill just shut up and wait for the story-
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Limb twisted.... string bisects on the side...that had to be ugly. That happened on the shot? Egads it's a wonder you hit anything much less a big ol bucks heart.
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I know what happened to the bow! You got it strung backerds. ;)
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Oh boy, is that limb one scary looking sight. I know you'll be able to fix it Curt, but the sight of that limb would have damn near broke me. That heart, on the other hand... :bigsmyl:
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What made the hole,- Snuffer, WW, ? Come on with the story!!! LOL.
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Congratulations Curt on the deer you killed. I hope the bow is readily repairable.
Bill
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KY,Mickey....you got it...on the shot!!! But I getting ahead of myself....
This morning was wicked windy...so I figured I'd head for a new spot where I'd found lots of acorns and rubs.....it's a small spot,but it looked good the time I scouted it. It's a real low spot surrounded by high ridges that funnel together in this hell hole!!
Got settled in the dark,the wind wasn't "too" bad,and mostly blowing in a good direction.
I was in my stand about 40 min. when I glanced behind me and noticed some movement.It was out of place with the wind blowing the bushes.It was in fact a deer.But as I raised my bino's it was out of site.As I searched with my bino's another deer walked into sight...it looked to be a small rack with crazy points. I grabbed my bow and grunted,he looked,but never budged...at this point I still hadn't had a real good look at him.
Then he bedded about 50yds away,and I saw the first deer come back into sight...a nice fat mature doe....I'm still up in the air about shooting this buck because I hadn't gotten a good look....but I was thinking about shooting the doe.
I'd set a goal this year to shoot a deer close to home so I could get back to my house and get my son to bloodtail it and find it. I thought this doe would be perfect.
She's coming right for me,feeding on acorns.As she feeds straight toward me,he gets up and starts over to check her out.I think that my earlier grunting had him thinking that another buck might be over close to where she was headed.
I finally got a real good look at him....he was a tank!! Not much for rack...lot's of character...but not very big.....but definately a mature deer...big head...swelled neck....a shooter in my book!!
Well she fed by and he turned around and went off out of sight...now I couldn't even shoot the doe as she was behind me...but close....
As I tried to get around to figure out a way to get a shot at her...I see him coming back...long story short..I had him within 20yds for at least a half hour and still couldn't get a shot....I couldn't help but smile.......I'll be back
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He would get real close,but never offer a clear shot...we'd wander off a bit,25-30yds,and I'd get him back in with voice grunts.he'd come to look,but I just couldn't get the angle I wanted.
The doe had now wandered off to the south and if he went that way,I might get a shot.He finally turned at about 10-12yds and started to go behind me..I twisted around the tree as he went into a tiny opening,but he got thru before I could draw,he stopped on the other side of it...I twisted around some more...found a gap in the twigs,drew and released quickly......
....At the loose there was a loud "crack"...the bow almost went out of my hand....and the arrow whent out slow.....but I couldn't have placed it any better.....I'd hit my lower limb on my hand climber,I guess it was the awkwardness of the shot.
I knew the arrow went in enough to go out the back side,and as he bulldozed off I could instantly see the big 160 Snuffer was doing it's thing as blood was already gushing out...he was out of site in an instant...but seconds later I though I heard him crashing......I immediately started to pack up to get down and go get my father and my boy so he could track....I knew this was a bloodtrail a blind man could follow......I have some video's...I'll be back...
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:bigsmyl: :campfire: :coffee: Where's The Rest of It?
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Come on Curt. We are waiting, as usual!! Shawn
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i recognized that-ive seen it before-
aint pretty and the sound will make ya sick......
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Geez Curt...your first KS you dropped on the floor of my shop and almost had a heart attack...
Now you smash the limb on your climber...What is it with you and those Kwik Styks...But...ya gotta admit...you do find a way to kill deer with them... :knothead:
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Blew it up at the bunny hunt as well, tough bows though. It is 7:23 and we better get a story soon as it is my bed time. Shawn
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I'm with Shawn, It's getting LATE. Gotta hit the woods in the A.M. Let's have the REST
P L E A S E
:pray:
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Joe, Jack sure builds them well!!!
...I got a little ahead of myself again....I looked down at my bow and laughed.....I checked it out saw the snakeskin had somehow come off in spots(I needed to get it off anyway)...and the string had come around to the opposite side on the bottom limb...but no twist...it's just fine!!!
I also have to say that this should have been happening with Miss Faith in my hands.With only a week,arrows that weren't flying good...I just couldn't take a chance shooting something with her.I'm quite dissappointed,but maybe next time...
Got Dad and cade and I showed him how to get started and let him go as I video'd and helped when needed...Dad just hung back and watched....here's a couple clips.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/th_10-29Buck044.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/?action=view¤t=10-29Buck044.flv)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/th_10-29Buck047.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/?action=view¤t=10-29Buck047.flv)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/th_10-29Buck054.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/?action=view¤t=10-29Buck054.flv)
..and this one he finds it...Dad and I could already see it...it's at the top of the screen..then he sees it.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/th_10-29Buck055.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/?action=view¤t=10-29Buck055.flv)
It was a great experience for all of us,but it was especially a treat for my dad and I to watch Cade and to once again have the 3 generations together this year......
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck015.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck016.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck020.jpg)
As you can see,his antlers definately don't match his age or body size,he has a giant head.......
..more to come....
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Dandy buck bud!love the hero pic , yeah buddy!!and with ur 2 best buddies! congrats :thumbsup: :goldtooth:
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Man, Thats some Great Pics... and one hell of a shot. Congrats Bud. You done good! Its good to see the family too. :notworthy: :clapper:
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Awesome videos Curt. I still rememebr the one you posted of cade and the deer where he was almost stepping on it and couldn't find it. That was so much fun to watch.
Great pic of you , your dad and your son. Does it get any better than that? I remember pics of me and my dad and son Brian like that. Dad's gone now, and Brians all grown up, he turns 28 in January (but thankfully still bowhunts with me). Appreciate it while you can Curt!
Congrats on the buck, he does have a bruiser body on him, and glad your bow wasn't hurt too badly.
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Congrats on a nice buck Curt. That is a different rack that right side almost looks twisted at the bottom.
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That is way too cool Curt! Great video of Cade on the blood trail, that is precious! I'm more excited for you for having Cade in on the bloodtrail than I am over the actual kill, having your Dad along also is icing on the cake.
Good job on the deer too, and I'm glad the KS is ok.
David
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...He's got some cool antlers,"character" I guess...he's a 4x2.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck022.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck023.jpg)
...Snuffers are just plain awesome!!! Multi blade vs. 2 blade...no contest!!! near lung and heart....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck021.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck028.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck026.jpg)
..this pic doesn't even show how profuse this bloodtrail was....it was blowing out both sides and was 10ft wide in some spots......
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck007.jpg)
The drag out was just plain hell for dad and I...all up a steep hill....Dads' estimate on weight was right on the money.....we hung it on my scale.....#170 on the nose...though I've killed them heavier in other states, he's actually my biggest bodied,heaviest N.Y. deer.
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Nice ! That deer is a tank ! Great vids . Took my boy to track my buck too. Love the three generations getting together. Wish my dad still hunted. Congratulations! Hope the bow gets fixed.
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wow Guru, nice story and great buck. Love to see you starting the kids early. I took one of my daughters with me when she was just a little older.
I'd be real interested to know what that buck ages out at. With that roman nose I'd guess 4 1/2.
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Curt...you're blessed man. And looking at that son and father of yours, I don't just mean that big buck of yours...
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Thanks guys.....I am truly a blessed man
bbassi, I'll let ya know....That's one of the signs that really gave his maturity away before I shot him.....the roman nose.....
I couldn't be happier...mom cooked up some tenderloins tonight....we all enjoyed a great meal(Cade loved it).....today was very special
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Great story! Great pics and videos also. I have been taking my kids out with me and it has been a blast. Seeing family together in those pics gives me a chesire grin :bigsmyl:
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Congrats Guru! Cool pics too :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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big congrats curt from me and dad, how u managed to do that much damage to your bow and that deer on the same shot is beyond me. Great story videos and pictures, couldnt be happier for you.
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Great pictures and video. It's like we were there!
Nice job!!
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Great job Curt,
Wish I was closer so Cade and Colton could get to know each other. Colton loves the out doors too.
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Congrats Bro! :notworthy: Those clips are just plain awesome. I love them snuffers! Glad the bow is ok.
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Very cool... Great Pix..You are Blessed... Good for you..That could bring tears to your eyes..
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Congradulations Curt!
Nice job with Cade,way to get'em started.
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Way to go, Curt! :thumbsup: That buck's definetly got some age on him...his rack could be showing the sign's of of him on his downslide. A real trophy in any one's book!
Congrats to you and Cade both for a job well done!! :clapper:
>>--Ron--<>
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Awesome Curt! He's a pig, man.
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Congrads Curt!!
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Congrats Curt! It really doesn't get much better than that!!
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Cool! close to home, that's the best, isn't it?
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Curt........Congrats for what you're doing with Cade. The meat will be gone come spring, that bonding with him will last a lifetime for all of you :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Wish I had taken the time you are with mine
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Too cool! What a pig! I got the same BH's on my arras.
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Wow what a great pic of three generations! Congrats!
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Wow, that is some great tread, I think everyone said it but I'll say it again, Congratulation to all of you :)
Way to go :clapper:
Daniel and Sylvie
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Thanks everyone....it's all sinking in just how special yesterday was.....this year us three did two 3D shoots and that was something real special,yesterday was above and beyond!!!
Ron, You might be right bud...I never really thought of that...guess he looked "too healthy" for that...you might be on to something though...I'll do the caping Wed.,we'll see then...
Again thanks to everyone....I really enjoy sharing this stuff with my TG family...one more pic from yesterday....my bow "caddy" during one of our many breaks.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/10-29Buck029.jpg)
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Congrats Guru!
And I wonder if your son is the only Traditional Archer that has been in the woods with a camo jacket that has the word "GAP" on it... :D
I guess you could always tell someone that is is about GAP shooting and not the retail chain :D
By the way I think I'm switching to Snuffers!
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Congrats Curt.
Reminds me of someone you know from the JLMBH's who used to come out w/ me & my Dad what seems only a couple years ago.
These are the best times of your life man. Enjoy every second.
Larry
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Wow...Thanks for sharing these special moments Curt!
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awesome brother just awesome :notworthy: :notworthy: jeff
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Great story and pictures! Count on you Curt to take a big old buck like that on the day everyone else is shying away from the woods. :thumbsup:
Thanx,
Aram
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Congrats and thanks for sharing!
Robert
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PRICELESS GURU PRICELESS!!!!
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hey curt i was thinking about your incident with your bow hitting the stand and had a question.
Where exactly do you think this arrow would have gone had you not hit the stand?
Some where in the hudson?
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Thanks again for the kind words........
Larry, It's going fast my freind.
Timmy, The shot has me baffled a bit.Arrow flight seemed perfect, so maybe the arrow had cleared the bow enough to get out clean.It looked slow,but that just might be that "everything seemed to happen in slow motion" thing.
Either way,I'm sure happy it worked out,and resulted in a day I'll never forget!!!!
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Awesome Curt just plain Awesome! :notworthy: :clapper:
Thanks for sharing.
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Awesome pics Curt, that Cade is certainly a ray of sunshine. Great story too and as expected, spectacular shot placement. Course, knowin how well you shoot, you could have made that perfect shot with any bow....but I know you're partial to Jack's. You just let me know when you're gonna start up a trad bowhuntin school....I'm first in line :readit:
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kool and congrats :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Curt...Been out of town and just caught up on this thread. Congrats on another fine animal and a big thumbs up for making the adventure a family affair. :thumbsup:
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Man,....that's something else right there. Great footage of the little guy. Priceless memories guys.
Congrats again Curt, for another fine hunt you took us on.
Great dog work Cade!!!!
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Curt,
Great Shoot. Enjoyed the story. :clapper:
Jeff
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lol. im sre you are rite the arrow must have cleared and after that you were just seeing everything in slow motion,anyway congrats again on another awesome deer and experience for you, thanks for sharing.
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"Priceless Memories".....You're right about that bud!
JC, I'm from the school of hard knocks,probably just to the point now that I might have made about every mistake out there! So sometime things go my way.....
Though I will say that the only reason I had the opportunity to kill this buck(and a lot of others) is that I'm not afraid to call and "work" deer. I find myself more and more setting up in an "area",not over specific trails. I then have the confidence that can get a critter close,by working him by either voice calling(killer for close range),commercial calls,or rattling antlers.
This buck about wore me out while waiting for the shot.Ya know when you're trying to be so still(he looked up at me several times),for a long period of time,that thing start hurting,things get cold.But, ya just hang in there and beat him at his own game.......very rewarding!!
Thanks again guys........
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Very special times!! :wavey:
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Congrats. :thumbsup: :clapper: :biglaugh:
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Great story , great family photos , What a beauty of a buck
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Charlie,Dave,and Ted...Thank you
I caped and aged yesterday.....Believe it or not....he was "only" 2 1/2 yrs. old...no doubt.I have never seen or worked on a deer from around here that was 2 1/2,that had his body size.I was quite suprized when I got a look at his teeth.
I'm sure proud of my boy,he did great on the trail,and dad,who at 66 is still a bull and hung right in there...the drag was brutal!
I'll treasure this day forever..........
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Curt,Great story and another nice buck,that thing is a " HOG " Nice that you take your boy out to blood trail it great stuff :thumbsup:
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Thanks Ed......Enjoyed your tale too...