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Title: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: swampdrummer on June 29, 2009, 09:20:00 AM
Hi Folks!
Been a lurker for a while. Figured I should stick my nose in and say howdy as the info on this site helped immensely in leading to my first kill last night with stick and string.
58" Shrew Scout ( bought from a trad gang member)
53# @ 28"
Woodsman Broad head.
17 yards.
Not a good shot as I hit about 8 inches too far back and high but I got (very) lucky and it picked up the big artery running under the spine. Full pass thru.Good blood trail. Ran about 40 yards before piling up.
 (http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/external/2655273_4139643_73330757_Web_2/0_0_e84f37c2f2c18ba3d1f7781ee0e125b8_1)

Now back to practice some more so as to hit em where I'm looking!   :D
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: bloodyarrow on June 29, 2009, 09:29:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Chris O on June 29, 2009, 09:42:00 AM
Congrats and welcome to the gang!
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Red Boar on June 29, 2009, 09:43:00 AM
A BIG CONGRATS, Brad!  :thumbsup:   I hope to be able to join you in the ranks of having accomplished my first trad kill soon.
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: trapperDave on June 29, 2009, 10:05:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: BRITTMAN on June 29, 2009, 10:19:00 AM
Well alrighty then !   :clapper:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: owlbait on June 29, 2009, 10:22:00 AM
That's good stuff right there!   :thumbsup:   Congratulations and heres to many more.     :archer:      :clapper:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: wtpops on June 29, 2009, 10:24:00 AM
Congrats. Ya those under the spine arteries have saved my but a time or two.
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: caleb7mm on June 29, 2009, 10:27:00 AM
congrats!!  There will plenty to follow that one!
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: tarponnut on June 29, 2009, 10:28:00 AM
Great job!Congrats!
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: joevan125 on June 29, 2009, 10:28:00 AM
Way to go, oh yea.
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: KentuckyTJ on June 29, 2009, 10:33:00 AM
None of us always hit where we are aiming. Don't beat yourself up over that. The beauty of this game is when that animal is coming in we never know for certain when we "Pull the trigger" whether we will actually get our hands on the prize or not.

You do need to read your trad gang members manual though. On page 143 section B-43.589 it states "When you take a critter and shoot harvest photos you MUST include your bow for all to enjoy."

You better straighten up or Terry will have to send out a blackball letter.

LOL, Great job, enjoy the pork and congrats

T.J.
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Red Boar on June 29, 2009, 10:42:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by KentuckyTJ:
None of us always hit where we are aiming. Don't beat yourself up over that. The beauty of this game is when that animal is coming in we never know for certain when we "Pull the trigger" whether we will actually get our hands on the prize or not.

You do need to read your trad gang members manual though. On page 143 section B-43.589 it states "When you take a critter and shoot harvest photos you MUST include your bow for all to enjoy."

You better straighten up or Terry will have to send out a blackball letter.

LOL, Great job, enjoy the pork and congrats

T.J.
LOL, Tom.  I was thinking the same thing.    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: frassettor on June 29, 2009, 10:46:00 AM
Nice job  :notworthy:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Whip on June 29, 2009, 10:52:00 AM
Nice introducton!!  :thumbsup:    :clapper:  
Congratulations, and welcome.  I hope you have a bunch more pictures like that to share in the future!
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on June 29, 2009, 11:33:00 AM
Congrats  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: La. bowhunter on June 29, 2009, 11:40:00 AM
Congrats on a nice batch of pork chops.
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: swampdrummer on June 29, 2009, 11:57:00 AM
Thanks folks!
I promise I'll get the bow in the next picture!  :p  
I dropped the bow off at the house on the way to the cleaning shed. Actually thought about going back to get it but the wife/photographer, patient as she is, wasn't thrilled with the idea of waiting any longer in the skeeters for me to run back to the house to grab the bow. Next time.....  ;)  
Thanks again for the warm welcome!
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Smallwood on June 29, 2009, 12:03:00 PM
:archer:    :clapper:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: rushlush on June 29, 2009, 03:53:00 PM
Congrats, cant wait for my first trad kill.
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Chris Surtees on June 29, 2009, 04:09:00 PM
:bigsmyl:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: straitera on June 29, 2009, 05:17:00 PM
Yee ha Brad! That's cool. How about putting together a story of some kind for us voyeurs? You buds with RC & Marty? They're fair hands at hogs too.
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on June 29, 2009, 08:58:00 PM
Good shot!
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: gregg dudley on June 29, 2009, 09:05:00 PM
Great job, Brad!   :thumbsup:  

Hope to see you at the Traditional Bowhunters of Florida Fall Rendezvous on August 7-9!
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Gatekeeper on June 29, 2009, 09:35:00 PM
Congratulations on the kill! That looks like a good grilling size. Welcome to the gang.   :wavey:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Stan the bow man on June 29, 2009, 10:35:00 PM
way to shoot.if the arrows dont fly the meat dont fry

 :campfire:    :archer:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Young Buck on June 30, 2009, 12:01:00 AM
Great job!  Pork, yummmmmmmm
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Shaun on June 30, 2009, 01:01:00 AM
Nothing wrong with the center punch shot on a hog. I have a friend who shoots there on purpose. Good going on your first trad harvest, many happy returns.
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Vig on June 30, 2009, 01:55:00 AM
Nice job!  Congrats and welcome.
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: maineac on June 30, 2009, 08:16:00 AM
Very nice.  Congratulations.
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Schafer on June 30, 2009, 07:36:00 PM
:bigsmyl:    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Dick Langer on June 30, 2009, 08:37:00 PM
:clapper:  Welcome to tradgang!
Title: Re: New guy, First trad kill
Post by: Stone Knife on June 30, 2009, 09:07:00 PM
Nice shooting   :thumbsup: