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Title: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: fishmerf on November 25, 2008, 05:58:00 PM
I normally wouldn't post pictures, but this bow deserves the credit it is due.
In late October, I was fortunate enough to get close to a good buck. It was an evening hunt and a cold front had moved in. I settled into a stand on the edge of a cut corn field hoping to catch deer moving into the field to feed on leftovers. I watched the farmer working on his barn 150 yards away and enjoyed the evening chill.
After a good half hour, I grunted a few times in hopes of speeding up the deer movement. Well, it worked and a buck was soon 15yards behind me looking into the field for the intruder. Unable to spot another buck he stood stone still for a full 15 minutes before heading back in the direction he came.
A grunted to my left and he responded and headed in that direction. I needed him to step in front of a deadfall, but of course that wasn't going to happen. He instead went around it and I thought my chances of a shot were gone.
When he stopped, I thought wow! I can see his vitals. Without thinking much more(a good thing for me) I sent an arrow through his heart and off he went.

The doe came this Past Friday. She was well earned. The weather was bitter and I put in my time to fill a second tag. In fact, I think every other buck in the county walked by me over the past month, but the doe wouldnt come close.
I shot her through the heart @23 yards and cleanly broke her opposite leg.

This bow is awesome. These were the 4th and 5th deer I have killed with it in the last 3 years. I could not believe that I broke that does leg that cleanly.
The bow is the Lewis Hollow Hayestani. I am drawing 53@29 and shooting a 30" Carbon Express Heritage 150 loaded with 125 Magnus II and a 100 grain insert. (//%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/fishmerf/lhabuck.jpg)[/IMG]
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Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: vermonster13 on November 25, 2008, 06:00:00 PM
Nice deer but your second pic is to big per forum guidelines.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/fishmerf/lhabuck.jpg)
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: fishmerf on November 25, 2008, 06:09:00 PM
Thank you! I thought I edited it, but I am living in the stone age on dial up.

Merf
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: JoeM on November 25, 2008, 06:18:00 PM
Thats a beauty right there!!  Congrats Joe
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: 4runr on November 25, 2008, 06:37:00 PM
That's a beautiful Ohio buck Merf.

Congrats!
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: KYArcher on November 25, 2008, 06:47:00 PM
Congrats on a Beautiful Buck!  :thumbsup:
                KY  :archer:
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: yellow bow on November 25, 2008, 06:52:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: twosheds on November 25, 2008, 06:59:00 PM
Congrats!!! Great looking deer.
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: bluegrassbowhunter on November 25, 2008, 07:03:00 PM
Way to go Shane,your a killing machine.....Them Lewis Hollows have a real taste for blood,Chris builds the best....
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: bluegrassbowhunter on November 25, 2008, 07:49:00 PM
Shane, here's your other picture....nice shot.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/bluegrassbowhunter/shanesdoe.jpg)
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: Wannabe1 on November 25, 2008, 07:51:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: fishmerf on November 25, 2008, 08:02:00 PM
Mark,
Thanks for resizing that second picture.

Merf
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: tradtusker on November 25, 2008, 09:19:00 PM
nice   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on November 25, 2008, 09:26:00 PM
Congrats  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: LHA on November 27, 2008, 07:47:00 AM
Congratulations Shane!
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: hunt it on November 27, 2008, 08:01:00 AM
Thats a dandy buck, well done.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: AdamH on November 27, 2008, 08:30:00 AM
Good fella that Chris,, the bow he has in the TBM is a real beauty !! Glad to see you like yours !!
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: Killdeer on November 27, 2008, 08:46:00 AM
Incredible deer! Those pics are nicely done, too. I guess that bow is a keeper, eh?

Killdeer   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: Montyc on November 27, 2008, 09:46:00 AM
Nice bow!  Congrats on the doe, and the nice buck.  Looks like your freezer will be full for a year, and great memories for a lifetime.
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on November 27, 2008, 10:11:00 AM
Very nicely done....both times. Great shooting!
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: bentpole on November 27, 2008, 10:14:00 AM
Merf, way to go Bud! Looks like your Hollow has some good MOJO! Mine didn't make blood yet. Great Bows!
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: fredbear1969 on November 27, 2008, 09:09:00 PM
congrats!!! chris makes an awesome shooting bow and is a great guy to deal with
Title: Re: My Lewis Hollow and a couple of victims
Post by: fishmerf on November 28, 2008, 08:19:00 AM
Thanks for all the kind comments. That bow is definitely a keeper! Chris builds a fantastic bow!
Killy,
I think I am happier about your kind comments on my photography skills than I am about the harvests! I have always enjoyed your pictures. Thank you!

Merf