This morning was cool and breezy, but a nice sunrise foretold of a good day to come. I was on a high spot, looking for the flock of turkeys that I saw yesterday. Yesterday was opening for turkey season, and I had played tag with a flock of about 30 birds for over two hours. They managed to be just out of range or across the creek, so I finally called it good, and decided to try to find them today. Well, at sunrise, I glassed the area where they were yesterday, and lo and behold, they were there again. I had about a 1/2 mile to gain before I would be close to them, so off I went, using terrain and high sagebrush as cover. I got within about 50 yards, and they are coming, slowly closing the distance, and since I had run out of cover, it was time to wait and see what transpired. Minutes later, they are within range, and I let an arrow fly, only to see a bunch of birds jump out of the way. Now I have them somewhat spooked, and off they go up a small hill. As they crest the top, I run to the top as fast as my old legs will carry me, and danged if they aren't about 20 yards out, milling around. I pick a bird, find my anchor, and release. When the arrow hits, the hen goes down like a sack of potatoes; never even quivered. The new Pronghorn is no longer a virgin! Now I need to find a deer or antelope that will cooperate.
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Awesome! Great job Pat!!! :clapper:
Congrats!
Great job and that is a amazing picture.
Great--now, SMILE!
Nice work and congrats!! :help:
Looks like her wings are good, time to fletch some arrows!
Congrats Pat!!! Man I am ready to come back out that way!! :thumbsup: :notworthy:
Nice Pat , way to go
Congrats Pat. Good shooting.
Tuff stuff Pat & well done. You're in a small group.
Corgratulations Pat. Thats great.
nice bird.
Congratulations, a fine kill for sure!
Congrats Pat, very awesome!
Yep! :thumbsup:
Way to go Pat! Nice bird and scenery.
Great Job!! BTW- i got the montana i got from you bloody today!! my first squirrel with a longbow.....nothing compared to youre trophy but fun!!!
good huntin
Brandon, glad you are enjoying the Montana. Go get some of those Alabama pigs!
i'll be after them oct.15th...bright and early. :) congrats again!