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Title: Satisfaction
Post by: smoke1953 on November 28, 2008, 11:18:00 AM
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On Nov. 1st after 2 yrs. of trial and error(mostly error)trying to reach a level of proficiency that I would be satisfied with, I was able to connect with this nice doe.  A very special trophy for me having hunted 30+ yrs. with compounds after beginning with a recurve. I was able to take her on the ground at 14yds. while stalking through the woods. It was an unusual encounter because since she saw me first I continued walking as if I had not seen her. She appeared confused as I slowly moved parallel looking for an opening in the dogwoods avoiding her direct gaze. Once reaching the clearing I turned to ready myself for the shot but she was looking directly at me and as if on cue she turned broadside to leave and I took the shot. 40 yds. later I found the prize. The woodsman broadhead did its job; the CX150 Heritage with  fletchings crafted from my sister-in-laws turkey this Spring flew straight; the Tomahawk Desert Fox 53#@28" performed smoothly.  The roast I made I in the crock pot a few days before Thanksgiving never tasted so good.
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Post by: trapperDave on November 28, 2008, 11:28:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: SlowBowinMO on November 28, 2008, 11:31:00 AM
Well done!  That is a true trophy.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: BOFF on November 28, 2008, 11:39:00 AM
Great Pic!!
I believe the smile relays the satisfaction quite well. Nice hunt and encounter, as the story unfolded. Congrats!!!


 :thumbsup:
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Post by: shick on November 28, 2008, 11:48:00 AM
Super job, Smoke..............Shick
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on November 28, 2008, 11:52:00 AM
Congrats  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Shaun on November 28, 2008, 11:54:00 AM
Nice big ol' doe and smart hunting ending with a good shot and great photo. Well done sir!
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Post by: coconutdave on November 28, 2008, 11:57:00 AM
Outstanding!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Ybuck on November 28, 2008, 12:51:00 PM
Great looking doe! Congratulations Sir!  :clapper:
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Post by: Mick on November 28, 2008, 01:39:00 PM
Dangy, that's a big girl!  Congrats!  :D  
Mick
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Post by: Apex Predator on November 28, 2008, 01:41:00 PM
That's a great tale!
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Post by: Lefty on November 28, 2008, 02:02:00 PM
Great job!!
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Post by: Wile E. Coyote on November 28, 2008, 02:23:00 PM
Congrats on the hunt of a lifetime!
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Post by: bentpole on November 28, 2008, 02:37:00 PM
Awesome! Congrats!
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Post by: DRR324 on November 28, 2008, 03:00:00 PM
Super job, congrats!
Dave
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Post by: jimmerc on November 28, 2008, 03:22:00 PM
:clapper:     :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: drewsbow on November 28, 2008, 05:21:00 PM
very nice , congrats  :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: flightmedic on November 28, 2008, 08:07:00 PM
well done sir!!!
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on November 28, 2008, 09:56:00 PM
CONGRATS on a great kill, well done. Sure feels good!
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Post by: 4runr on November 28, 2008, 10:09:00 PM
Outstanding!  Well done!
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Post by: paleFace on November 28, 2008, 10:23:00 PM
Awesome!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Day Dreamer on November 28, 2008, 10:27:00 PM
Great harvest and pic.
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Post by: Mike Manassa on November 29, 2008, 06:47:00 PM
Great job!!!That smile tells the whole story...Mike
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Post by: Chris O on November 29, 2008, 06:51:00 PM
great deer eith a great story! thanks for sharing
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Post by: Recurve50 LBS on November 29, 2008, 07:19:00 PM
Way to go!
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Post by: ron w on November 29, 2008, 07:25:00 PM
Under 20 yds. and on the ground, EXCLLENT!!!!!
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on November 29, 2008, 07:30:00 PM
Sweet!  You "smoke"d that doe!

Ryan
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Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on November 29, 2008, 07:53:00 PM
way to go   :campfire:
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on November 29, 2008, 08:10:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: George D. Stout on November 29, 2008, 08:31:00 PM
Great job.  You don't need a tree stand my friend.  This is one you'll remember to the end.
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Post by: tradtusker on November 30, 2008, 12:07:00 AM
well done nice big doe    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: Curveman on November 30, 2008, 03:28:00 AM
Nothing better! Great job!
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Post by: Toklat1 on November 30, 2008, 08:46:00 AM
Awesome!  :thumbsup:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: smoke1953 on December 01, 2008, 10:31:00 PM
Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments. Now late seasons begins and we all get a 2nd chance but with snowshoes!!
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Post by: kennym on December 01, 2008, 10:45:00 PM
Nice job!! Congrats!
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Post by: LA Trapper on December 01, 2008, 10:58:00 PM
Good job.  I enjoyed you detailed description and story.  It made me not just enjoy, but feel your success.

Billy
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