(For those who missed it the first time, I've brought it back up to accompany the other topic)
A good friend of mine, Chris, is new to traditional archery as of June of this year. After coming to my house a few times this spring to shoot, he decided he wanted a recurve.
So, he sold his compound and tagged along with me and a few buddies to Cloverdale where he purchased a new Assenheimer Elite, 62" 52@28 and a dozen Gold Tip 35/55s at the "trade blanket". Initially, he struggled with shooting accurately, but after several nights shooting at my house, and a few 3D shoots, he became increasingly more proficient.
I ordered some of the new Hellfire broadheads from 3 Rivers, ensured they were flying well, and resharpened them for him days before season. I was fairly confident in his ability, but Chris was still unsure.
On the second day of our season, October 2, Chris climbed into his stand with plans to enjoy a cooler than normal evening. Shortly thereafter, this healthy 2 1/2 old doe strolled past at 10 yards and Chris proceeded to place an excellent quartering away shot (see photo) through her liver, the back of one lung, and dead center through the off-side lung before exiting just forward of the front leg. She only traveled 50 yards before expiring. As Chris said, "It happened fast!".
In a showing of Chris' true character, he decided to donate this doe to charity. He says the next one will be for cookin'.
I can't help but feel a little proud of Chris' good fortune. Sorry about the pics, Chris said he was worried about spoilage so he did not arrange a "natural" photo shoot.
Note: Chris is not Amish. :D
(http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu158/Stephen_M_Lathrop/kurtz1.jpg)
(http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu158/Stephen_M_Lathrop/kurtz2.jpg)
Nice!!
Congrats!! :thumbsup:
Well congrats young man on hopefully the first of many to follow! :thumbsup: :laughing: :dunno:
Cool!!
Gutted and laying there she looks almost like a greyhound. :biglaugh:
NICCCEEE!!
Doesnt get any better :clapper:
Congrats
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Good on YOU all!!! nothing like seeing a plan come together!!
QuoteOriginally posted by bornagainbowhunter:
Cool!!
Gutted and laying there she looks almost like a greyhound. :biglaugh:
Same thing Chris said. I can assure you she was a portly doe with all her innards.
Dusty
Congrats, :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Donating the first deer. Now that's something. Great job!
Gota like that :thumbsup:
Excellent! Great job on a very challenging animal to bag with trad archery.
:thumbsup: :)
Nice! :thumbsup: :clapper: :archer2:
:thumbsup: Congrats! Good shooting!
Cool! Nice shooting!
Way to go! Congrats!
Congrats!
How's your season going Dusty? :scared: :scared:
Good stuff, I like the #1 sign. That means there are many to come.
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Congrats!
How's your season going Dusty? :scared: :scared:
Going a little below the belt aren't we, buddy? :biglaugh:
Yeah, I'm 0 for 3. I haven't missed 3 deer in the past 3 years. Bad, bad juju.
Dusty
Donate to charity? Wow! That's bigger than me. Great story. You're right to feel big proud also.
Welcome to the brotherhood!!!
I can't help but feel a little proud of Chris' good fortune. Sorry about the pics, Chris said he was worried about spoilage so he did not arrange a "natural" photo shoot.
Chris's good fortune is to have a fine, supportive friend like you Dusty. Good on you. Chris's generosity in giving his first deer to people with less speaks volumes about the character of the man. Good on him. I love stories like this, Congrats to you both!
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Congrates on your first, but not last. :archer:
A large part of MY definition of "traditional archery" is archers helping archers.
You SHOULD feel proud Dusty.
Beautiful doe, and an excellent, confidence building shot.
Walking the walk!!!
Congrats Chris, and a big thanks to Dusty!!! Archers helping archers!!! :thumbsup: :campfire:
Thank you DannyBows and Bonebuster, but it was nothing but a pleasure helping a guy like Chris get on his way.
congrats to chris! and my hats off to you for setting such a great example! I'm proud of you both! keep shootin' straight.
Kennyb
TTT