I was on stand for the second time this season and didn't think I was gonna see anything again....'til about 8:15 PM. I glanced over toward the creek and saw two deer wading through the water about 22-23 yards out, headed toward one lonely shooting lane. I could tell the first one was a young buck with a small(maybe 4 point?) velvet rack and another deer behind him that looked like a doe. As the first deer entered my only shooting lane, I went to draw on him and my arrow holder pulled my arrow nock off of the string! I didn't lose the arrow but the buck was past my opening in the trees. So, I put the arrow back on the string and here comes the doe into the opening. As I draw on her, I give a rather loud bleat with my voice and she stopped dead in her tracks. I'm already at anchor and within a second or two my arrow is on it's way. It feels real good and it looks even better as it disappears somewhere in the front half of the deer's body.
Instantly, she turns around and heads back in the direction she came from at warp speed. I lose sight of her very quickly as it's very thick and grown up all over. After I replay the events in my head and gather my stuff and climb out of my two-man ladder stand, I go over to the creek where she stood when arrow met meat. I look in the direction she ran and I see my arrow laying in the water. The blood has washed off from the current of the flowing creek water except for the white feather....it still has some blood on it.
Now, I have to trail her in the creek but I'm able to find blood on the muddy bottom and on rocks here and there protruding above the surface. Then I'm able to find where she leaves the water:
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I then see where she doubles back in the other direction and piles up about ten yards away for a total of about 50 yards from where I put one through her. Here's how I found her:
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Sorry I got so long winded over a doe kill, but I'm still very excited and going on adrenaline, especially since I haven't killed anything with trad equipment since I got out of trad about 11 years ago. Got back into it last fall for good though.
A few more pics taken by my wife about 10 yards from where I found the doe:
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Thanks for looking and for your patience!
Doug
Cool, never apologize for a good story and clean kill. Gets me exicited for the 12th WI opener and first trad hunt in 27 years.
Good recovery Doug and now for some fine eatin'! :archer:
Way to go! Thanks for the story!! :thumbsup:
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Good job! Great way to start the season.
Next time smile for one of those Pics, this should be a happy occasion! :archer:
You guys are killing me! Oct 1st feels like it's never gonna get here. :thumbsup:
Congrats Doug. :thumbsup:
What was your BH used?
Thats good stuff Doug,glad to hear it. Post it up on the club website!
You better be excited.If not go to the doctor.Good kill. :thumbsup:
Geez, the joy is just overflowing out of you in those pix....
Congrats!
Congrats!! Like Davo said, "never apologize for a good story." Now just keep practicing on that HAPPY face.. :) Thanks for sharing. Joe
Way to go Doug... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I'm happy for ya bud....
Good story but the pics could use one of these. :bigsmyl: We have to wait till Oct 3rd
Nice job!!
Great job bud,,JB
great job doug way to go woo hoooo :thumbsup: im happy for ya bud
Great job!
All animals taken with trad gear are trophies, I hope to be putting some of those trophy does in my freezer in 2 weeks, congratulations.
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What head are you using?
Never apologize for being excited.. Thank you for sharing it with us. Great doe and great shooting.
John III
QuoteOriginally posted by frassettor:
What head are you using?
I am using a 2 bladed Delta, it's either a Nubbin or a Snuffer.
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Great hunt thanks for sharing.
Terry
Thanks for all the nice comments, guys.
Sorry 'bout the straight face. I guess I wasn't paying attention and forgot to smile for the camera! Don't let that fool ya though, I'm definitely smiling on the inside.
congrats great shot
doug77
Congrats. Great story and pics. You fellows with the early seasons are helping us out with your stories. I have to wait almost another month. It's making the wait a little more bearable.
Thanks for sharing.
Congrats!
:thumbsup: :clapper:
Congrats!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Great Job!! Thanks for the pics
Congrats. The rest of us are waiting patiently????? and you've already made meat. Great shot and recovery. Welcome home. :thumbsup: :archer:
Congrats!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Good shot! And good eating!! :clapper:
Thats a beautiful doe! Congratulations!!!
Very cool.
Jack
That is AWESOME Doug.
good job
You just got a bunch of guys excited about the start of their season. Me included!!
Congratulations, you done good!
Nice job! I get just as excited about any thing I take traditional! Ten times more then when I shot a compound.
Great job, thanks for sharing. Our expanded season opens today and I'm hoping a similar story. thanks for firing me up.
Congrats Doug looks like a good eater, hopefully i will get the fire back and get out there soon.
Very nice Doug, great shot.
Congrats!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks again for all the comments, guys. Got 4 hours of sleep last night and got up early this morning and commenced to de-bone her out. I had her packed in ice overnight. I'm still going on adrenaline! Not even tired yet as I had just settled in for my first meal of the day at 2 PM! Getting caught up on here on replies and in answering emails now.
Trad archery is so rewarding and fulfilling when things go well like they did yesterday.
:) :goldtooth:
Big congrats. Nice shot.
Well done Doug!!
Eric
Congrats :thumbsup:
GOOD JOB! :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: Congrats!!
Note to self, take off the arrow holder.
Right on! Congrats! Smile next time ;)
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Hey Doug, took me a while to find the post. Fantastic shooting, and way to stay poised, and ready for the shot. Glad you were able to connect with the deer, she will make for some very fine eating. CONGRATULATIONS, that's great!!
Dave
Great job Doug! It makes my mouth water. Doe venison is outstanding eating. Nice shot as well. Looks like a blood trail is not a problem with a two blade broadhead :eek:
Good shooting :thumbsup: