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Title: my first
Post by: Blaino on October 04, 2010, 08:32:00 AM
Last week there was a topic on acorns.... I put my two cents in and added that I had a feeling that I would get my first deer with my recurve this weekend. Well it happened.  It was a small button buck that I thought was a doe.  I would be embarrassed if it wasn't my first traditional deer. I couldn't be happier and my dad was just as happy as I was.
I just wanted to thank everyone on this site that unknowingly helped me become a traditional hunter.  Most of you have forgotten more then I'll ever know about bows and arrows.... Thanks again.
Blaine Richardson
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Whip on October 04, 2010, 08:36:00 AM
Way to go Blaine!
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Stickbow on October 04, 2010, 08:39:00 AM
QuoteI would be embarrassed if it wasn't my first traditional deer  
I would like to think that no hunter would be embarrassed by a deer.


Congrats!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: mscampbell75 on October 04, 2010, 08:39:00 AM
Awsome!!  :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Izzy on October 04, 2010, 08:43:00 AM
Embarrassed by what? Just enjoy.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: wv lungbuster on October 04, 2010, 08:53:00 AM
Congratulations    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Blaino on October 04, 2010, 08:53:00 AM
Let me rephrase.  I wouldn't have shot him with a rifle but, since I never looked any other place except where I wanted to hit I didn't know.

The acorns were falling like rain. I can't wait to get back.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Talondale on October 04, 2010, 08:59:00 AM
Congrats.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: dirtguy on October 04, 2010, 09:00:00 AM
Nice job!
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Mudd on October 04, 2010, 09:02:00 AM
Congratulations Blaine!

You have a lot to be proud of as does your dad.

The best way to say thank you is to "pay-it-forward".

There may be someone near you that you can offer help to or when you see a need.. jump in.

God bless,Mudd

PS: Pictures would be nice!
Title: Re: my first
Post by: straitera on October 04, 2010, 09:52:00 AM
First cut is the deepest. Good job.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: rastaman on October 04, 2010, 10:02:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  
PS: Pictures would be nice!
x 2!
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Stinger on October 04, 2010, 10:02:00 AM
Good for you!  Nothing to be embarrassed about with that.  That will be good eating.  The first one I took over 40 years ago was a small button buck and I remember when I took it to the check station I was getting some negative comments from some of the guys standing around.  The game warden walked over, stuck out his hand and said congratulations and then turned to the guys and said "Where's yours?"  That shut them up, then he said, "besides when they are that small they are even harder to hit.  This kid made a nice shot".
Title: Re: my first
Post by: lpcjon2 on October 04, 2010, 10:24:00 AM
Awesome and how about pics.Its like having a baby and not sharing pics. What are you Hollywood now.   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Blaino on October 04, 2010, 11:29:00 AM
I took one with my phone.  I'll see what i can do.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 04, 2010, 11:35:00 AM
Good for you brother, keep after them.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: traditionalman on October 04, 2010, 11:35:00 AM
Any Deer with Traditional equipment is a Throphy in my book. Great job friend.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: deaddoc4444 on October 04, 2010, 12:11:00 PM
sounds good  NICE JOB
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Nosight on October 04, 2010, 12:19:00 PM
Blaino, First off congrats on your first,there will be many more..

The worth of the Trophy is desided by you and you alone....

As said above any animal taken with trad gear is a trophy...

P.S. Pics would be nice...

Later....Buzz
Title: Re: my first
Post by: maineac on October 04, 2010, 12:22:00 PM
Great job.  If anything a small button buck has a much smaller vital area than a big buck.  Nice shooting.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Blaino on October 04, 2010, 01:47:00 PM
ok i got the picture saved to my computer but, i can't figure out how to post it on here.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Blaino on October 04, 2010, 01:54:00 PM
i'm at work and i can't go to photobucket.  I'll try when i get home.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: bornagainbowhunter on October 04, 2010, 05:02:00 PM
My first trad kill was a BB too.  That was many years and many deer ago.  Good luck with the rest of those acorns.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Wannabe1 on October 04, 2010, 06:51:00 PM
Way to go!   :thumbsup:    :clapper:    I'm 42 and still waiting on my first!   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Kapellmeister on October 04, 2010, 07:00:00 PM
Congratulations, Blaino!  I'm hoping for my first trad deer this year, too and I will shoot the first legal deer I get an opportunity on.  We had an early doe season in my part of PA and on the opener, I saw four does but they were beyond my range (35 yards - I'm only good to 20).  A few days later I had one pass by me broadside at 8 yards... only problem, it was a buck.  Now the regular (buck & doe) archery season is on!  Again... congrats!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: pitbull on October 04, 2010, 07:03:00 PM
Congrats, the first of many to come.  :clapper:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: David Lewis on October 04, 2010, 07:06:00 PM
Congratulations,

My first Trad deer was also a button buck many moons ago. Still remember it like it was yesterday and you will too.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Killdeer on October 04, 2010, 07:25:00 PM
Way cool! As for forgetting more than you'll ever know...
You are way younger than I was when I took my first deer with a bow. Could be that soon I will be asking YOU questions, especially after the dementia sets in.    :D  

What you have gathered is sweet meat for the body and the soul, and that deer will live forever in your heart. I rejoice with you in the magic that this moment holds.

Killdeer   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: bolong on October 04, 2010, 09:07:00 PM
:thumbsup:  Great job!!!  Be some fine eating too!
Title: Re: my first
Post by: joe ashton on October 04, 2010, 09:31:00 PM
good job.  I want to see pics..

Joe
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Big Bird on October 04, 2010, 09:55:00 PM
congrats!job well done.
Title: Re: my first
Post by: OB on October 04, 2010, 09:58:00 PM
Don't be embarrassed, I've shot elk, but never shot a deer with my bow- they're too smart for me.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: swifty99 on October 04, 2010, 10:00:00 PM
Congratulations
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Blaino on October 05, 2010, 12:22:00 PM
Here's my picture.
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/anhrichardson/Blaine/rbr.jpg)
Title: Re: my first
Post by: magnus on October 05, 2010, 12:32:00 PM
Way to go! You'll never forget the first!

Keeping the faith
Magnus
Title: Re: my first
Post by: steadman on October 05, 2010, 12:42:00 PM
Congrats!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: on October 05, 2010, 01:45:00 PM
congrats! good job!
Title: Re: my first
Post by: storm5 on October 05, 2010, 01:52:00 PM
Way to go!  :archer2:
Title: Re: my first
Post by: Tom on October 05, 2010, 03:49:00 PM
Good going, that will be finger lickin' good.