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Title: First deer of the year off Kicking Rock Ranch!
Post by: Bisch on October 24, 2019, 12:42:35 AM: I have been hunting a certain buck on my little ranch (Kicking Rock Ranch) really hard for the last couple weeks. I had a bunch of trail cam pics of him, but just did not fully appreciate him till I saw him in person. The first day I saw him, I decided he was the one I wanted for this year. I also told my wife that I would be hunting every day in October till I got a crack at him. Here is a pic of him:

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Well, I’ve seen him several times, and we’ve played cat-n-mouse every time. So far, he has won out.

It’s been wearing me out too, and I haven’t seen him in about 4 days! Yesterday, I decided the heck with it, I’m gonna shoot the first doe that gives me a chance. I just switched arrows, and went to 2” 4-fletch, and was itching to try them out on a critter.

Anyway, this afternoon, a nice doe gave me the opportunity I was after. She turned a little quartering away at about 12yds. I got to anchor, and let it fly. I didn’t see the arrow hit, but she tore out of there and I watched her topple over dead about 35yds from where I shot her.

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The shot was near perfect!

Entrance:

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Exit, opposite arm pit:

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I waited till after dark and took my dog Zeke down there to find her. He covered it and was on her in about 2 seconds. Not much of a challenge, but I try to put him on every real critter I can!!!

I shot her with my new Primal Tech takedown longbow, .400 spine Widowmaker Smash arrows with 4-2” feathers, and a 150gr German Kinetic Silverflame XL broadhead!

Bisch

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Post by: Pine on October 24, 2019, 12:45:26 AM: Can't beat meat in the freezer. :thumbsup:
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Post by: pdk25 on October 24, 2019, 12:59:11 AM: Great job!
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Post by: TIM B on October 24, 2019, 06:29:38 AM: Nice shootin Bisch- and good luck w the big 8!
What weight is your new bow?
Tim B
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Post by: UrsusNil on October 24, 2019, 06:55:37 AM: Nice deer, beautiful bow!
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Post by: Bisch on October 24, 2019, 07:09:42 AM: Quote from: TIM B on October 24, 2019, 06:29:38 AM
Nice shootin Bisch- and good luck w the big 8!
What weight is your new bow?
Tim B

50# @ my 29”DL

Bisch
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Post by: BDann on October 24, 2019, 07:43:53 AM: Congrats again Bisch!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on October 24, 2019, 07:46:04 AM: Congrats bisch good luck on the cool looking buck
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Post by: GCook on October 24, 2019, 07:57:15 AM: You're having a good year! Congratulations!

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Post by: Friend on October 24, 2019, 08:12:54 AM: Fine harvest Bisch….

Good luck on the nice buck...
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Post by: Car54 on October 24, 2019, 09:02:20 AM: Nice shooting there.
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Post by: Kopper1013 on October 24, 2019, 09:13:06 AM: Fine doe and a great shot, congratulations! Good luck with that stud
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Post by: Yooper-traveler on October 24, 2019, 09:13:43 AM: Great job buddy! Now, get on that buck!
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Post by: rastaman on October 24, 2019, 09:19:07 AM: Way to go Bisch! Good luck with the big boy!
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Post by: Wudstix on October 24, 2019, 03:57:50 PM: Hoping your plan comes together on the buck. He has some character in that rack.
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Post by: Cory Mattson on October 24, 2019, 04:10:55 PM: Great hunt - interesting details on equipment Thanks
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Title: Re: First deer of the year off Kicking Rock Ranch!
Post by: MnFn on October 24, 2019, 04:16:45 PM: Congrats Bosch,
I haven’t been within 75 yards of a deer yet. Only out twice lots of corn around.
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Post by: dhaverstick on October 24, 2019, 04:20:58 PM: Good job, Bisch! Glad you put some meat in the freezer and you no longer have to worry about having dry bread around the house.

Darren
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Post by: ron w on October 24, 2019, 05:40:09 PM: :clapper: well done
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Post by: Basinboy on October 24, 2019, 08:07:44 PM: Great shot Bisch!
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Post by: Whip on October 24, 2019, 10:05:37 PM: Nice shooting Bisch - that buck is in trouble!
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Post by: SlowBowKing on October 24, 2019, 11:48:17 PM: Beautiful shot. I see why they call that broad head an XL—what an exit hole!

Best of luck on that buck.
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Post by: kadbow on October 25, 2019, 10:25:55 AM: :thumbsup: Would love to hear a little detail about your ranch.
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Post by: Bisch on October 25, 2019, 10:44:46 AM: Quote from: kadbow on October 25, 2019, 10:25:55 AM
:thumbsup: Would love to hear a little detail about your ranch.

It’s small (122ac), but all I could afford! Kicking Rock Ranch is just outside of Sonora, TX. It’s a beautiful area of west TX!!!!

Bisch
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Post by: Walt Francis on October 25, 2019, 02:15:18 PM: Congratulations!

Great shot placement

You done good...really good!
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Post by: kadbow on October 25, 2019, 03:54:57 PM: That’s not too small. It is fun to have your own place to hunt and work.
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Post by: mangonboat on October 25, 2019, 07:58:58 PM: A great start to the season!
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Post by: Deno on October 25, 2019, 08:04:21 PM: Well done :thumbsup:

Deno
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Post by: Bisch on October 28, 2019, 09:56:35 PM: Had another run in with him tonight, but still no shot! Rifle season opens on Sat, and I am leaving for KS on Wednesday. I hope he is smart enough to stay alive till I get back home!!!!!

Bisch
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Post by: J_Foster on October 28, 2019, 10:28:45 PM: Congrats on the doe, Bisch. Good luck with your target buck.

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Post by: buckster on November 19, 2019, 11:12:25 PM: Very fine shooting there Bisch!! Congratulations my friend & hope you get that beautiful buck too.
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Post by: Jayrod on November 20, 2019, 06:24:28 AM: Keep after him bisch I know you will get er done! Congrats on the doe as well!
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Post by: Zwickey-Fever on November 20, 2019, 06:42:13 AM: That's a great shot on a fine doe!! Well done B!!