Well since south Florida deer season opens a week before Georgia, I burnt $150 worth of diesel fuel to go hunt with my fat buddy Marty at his lease.
I saw a 6 point, a 7 and two 8's opening morning. They have an eight point rule in effect and a two buck limit per member. Marty gave me the go ahead since he forgot my birthday last week and was feeling guilty about it, but I didn't want to use one of his buck tags unless a gagger walked by. (Not likely to happen that close to the Everglades)
I did manage a doe in the morning hunt and a eatin sow in the evening. It was a good chance to try some changes I made this year. One; the Muzzy Phantoms performed well. The doe was a 20 yard shot, recovery was 25 yards. The pig was a 15 yard shot, recovery was 30 yards. Both had devastating wounds and both thru the shoulders. Complete pass thru's. I'm pleased with that.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/whoffman1955/Whitetails/fl08.jpg)
Also tried my Swamp Rooter bow. I've used it before but sent it back to Joey Buchanan for a riser modification. Now I think my prettiest bow is also gonna be my deadliest.
My only decision now is, venison or pork for supper? HHmmmmmm...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/whoffman1955/Pork%20Chops%20and%20Sausage/flopnr.jpg)
Great job :notworthy: How many pounds is your bow...I was wondering about how the phantoms preform, Pretty darn well I see.
"go hunt with my fat buddy Marty "
you hear some funny stuff here on tradgang.
Good on you, Biggie! Sounds like you had a great time.
That's a good way to start the season, Biggie. Congratulations. Pat
Thanx guys.
Frassetor, 55# bow,
Dang buddy I almost didn't recognize you. Doesn't Marty feed you when you go hunt with him. Lookin like you might be gettin thin. Oh well, you have some sausage fixins that'll end the food shortage around your section of Marty's. :D
Good shooting! :thumbsup: Didja single bevel the new broadheads? :goldtooth: CK
Way to go Biggie! Looks like a great start to your season. Congratulations.
good for you, Big. See you next weekend!!! Can't wait.
Nice shots. And thanks for the input on the phantoms....I have been wondering which BH I want t use.
My brother keeps trying to get me down to Destin to hunt....might have to after reading this thread. I have only fished when I go there...
Good job Bigster...congrats on a fine hunt. :thumbsup:
Way to go Biggie.....
Ah Hah !!
Now I think I know what caused the St Johns to flood up in Melbourne- Biggie and Marty were wading at the same time just south of us.
Good job Biggie. Our club is only about an hour north of Marty's but we start in 2 weeks. I hope to your kind of luck.
Way to go buddy!!! Looks like a "large" time :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :notworthy:
CONGRATS BIGGIE :thumbsup: :campfire:
Nice shooting Biggie :clapper: And some good eating. :goldtooth:
Tracy
Way to go Biggie.
Congrads Biggie, and you are looking great!
Did you stop counting donuts :D
Miss one Birthday and all of the sudden , I'm a fat friend from Florida. He waited til he left to start that! It'll take myself and my twin sons, but we could take him 3 outa 4 times!
Vension or Pork? I bet Biggie had BOTH, LOL.....
Marty I wouldn't have called you that if those two boys were in town...........
Man I must look GOOD!
Big, Big, Big!!!!!!! Way to go Biggie! Congrats!!! :archer:
Biggie is 2 for 2 for 2008! I remember one time about 15 years ago,Big Man went 19 straight or so on deer through several consective seasons in Ga with his Dan Quillian Longhunter. He never gave a flip about foam deer tournaments but make no mistake about it...he is one of the best game shot i've ever seen.
Congrats Biggie!!! :thumbsup:
HEY BIG MAN...!
Send me some pics for the PBS magazine, or you can send them to Jack. I'd like them at home as well though.
That goes for any of our other fellow PBSers watching this thread.
Thanks!
Way to go Biggie, what time is dinner.
Good deal Biggie. I guess that is why the deer have came to this side of the river after hearing of your exploits. I'll try to send them back.
Good stuff, Biggie!
Nice shooting :thumbsup:
Congrats Biggie!
WTG Biggie! Glad to see you left your pants on for the pictures!
Skinner
Come on Biggie admit it, you had both for dinner!
Congrats!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
My Hero..RC
Good job Biggie. How many donuts did you have to wait in your stand until the critters showed up?
Too many skeeters to try and eat on stand, or take my pants off for pictures. Made for a long wait.......
Now that's the way to start the season! :thumbsup:
good job Biggie :thumbsup: :clapper:
See your shooting phantoms...I knew you would leave the 3 blades once your shooting improved.RC
Good shooting Biggie but that doesnt look like a widow longbow what is it ? Jerry
Way to go Biggie! Awesome start to a great season.
Clay
RC..the Phantoms (with bleeders) cut as big a hole as the 3 blades :-)
Jerry, that's my Swamp Rooter Recurve built by one of my bestest hunting buddies Joey Buchanan.
So now I have to throw out my razorcaps and start shooting phantoms?? Just when I thought I had my set up figured out....
Nice shooting and congrats to a great start to the season! :notworthy: