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Title: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: snakebit40 on April 10, 2011, 12:41:00 PM
I went turkey hunting the other night and called this guy in, and well I'm a predator hunter so I couldn't resist. Made a 15 yard shot and watch him lay down. Waited awhile and went to get him and he took off! So I knocked another arrow and hit him right behind the ear! I'm not going to say I was aiming there but it did the job.  (//%5Burl=http://images.imagelinky.com/1302453482.jpg%5D%20%5Bimg%5Dhttp://images.imagelinky.com/1302453482.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: Shedrock on April 10, 2011, 12:43:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: ChrisM on April 10, 2011, 12:47:00 PM
Now thats a real good first
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Post by: stickem1 on April 10, 2011, 12:48:00 PM
Way to go!!!
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Post by: steadman on April 10, 2011, 12:49:00 PM
Congrats!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Hot Hap on April 10, 2011, 01:13:00 PM
Congradulations!
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Post by: tex-archer on April 10, 2011, 01:16:00 PM
Congrats!!

 :thumbsup:
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Post by: joe ashton on April 10, 2011, 01:18:00 PM
yikes  I've been a trad hunter for 18 years and have not got one!  Amazing start, I can hardly wait to see what you shoot next.
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: A.S. on April 10, 2011, 01:21:00 PM
:notworthy:     :notworthy:
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: on April 10, 2011, 01:24:00 PM
perfect!   you did the turkey population some good taking him out of the game. good shootin too.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: Gatekeeper on April 10, 2011, 01:37:00 PM
WOW great first traditional kill!    :clapper:   Where did the first shot hit him?
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: Mudd on April 10, 2011, 01:39:00 PM
How cool is that? ..Way!!!... I'm saying...

Congratulations!

I sure wish they would allow us to do that here in Missouri but they close the season when spring turkey comes in.

Thanks for sharing.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on April 10, 2011, 01:42:00 PM
Excellent follow up shot!
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Post by: wv lungbuster on April 10, 2011, 01:43:00 PM
Awesome congrats    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: Warden609 on April 10, 2011, 01:57:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: Terry Lightle on April 10, 2011, 02:04:00 PM
Attaboy
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Post by: huntingarcher on April 10, 2011, 02:07:00 PM
Way to fire for effect on tht follow up shot.Yotes are hard to come by.Good to be lucky sometimes,congrates!
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: speedbump on April 10, 2011, 02:08:00 PM
You da' man    :archer:
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: snakebit40 on April 10, 2011, 02:51:00 PM
Thanks guys! My first shot was a little far back (guts), the coyote was on the move and I learned at that close if you try and stop them and pull back you'll be taking a running shot most of the time. Had a tom at 20 yards yesterday but didn't quite close the deal. I'll let you guys know if I get a turkey!
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Post by: archery j on April 10, 2011, 03:00:00 PM
Congrats... I am hoping to get my first trad kill this year... Work to do on my form.
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: Bakes168 on April 10, 2011, 03:26:00 PM
Nice shot, congrats!  :clapper:
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Post by: SheltonCreeker on April 10, 2011, 03:31:00 PM
Congrats. Thats awesome. Im a big predator hunter myself, I have to be honest I'm jealous. Coyotes are a trophy unlike any other. Smart Smart Smart. What an Awesome start!
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Post by: Swinestalker on April 10, 2011, 03:52:00 PM
Outstanding!
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Post by: Over&Under on April 10, 2011, 05:20:00 PM
Excellent traditional trophy!!
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 10, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
Wow, now that you have the hardest one out of the way any others will be a breeze. Congrats.
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Post by: stickbowmaniac on April 10, 2011, 07:43:00 PM
Congrats bro
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on April 10, 2011, 07:57:00 PM
Thats too cool.Way to go Took me two years trying to get one.
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Post by: GRINCH on April 10, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
Nice yote,congrats.
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Post by: JimL on April 10, 2011, 08:40:00 PM
Good shooting.  No decline on deer on his account.
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Post by: legends1 on April 10, 2011, 10:06:00 PM
Awesome,what part of Kansas are you from?We have family in Great Bend. Those yotes are hard to get,good job.
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Post by: EL Mejor on April 10, 2011, 10:31:00 PM
CONGRATS,,,COOL KILL
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Post by: Bernie B. on April 10, 2011, 10:36:00 PM
Great trophy!  Some nice shooting also.  They're a tough target to bring down.

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/Sw Wisconsin
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: snakebit40 on April 10, 2011, 11:15:00 PM
Thanks again guys!

Legend-I'm from Oberlin, KS its in the northwest part of the state. About three and a half hours from Great Bend.
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: bolong on April 10, 2011, 11:43:00 PM
:thumbsup:    You may not have got a bird but you saved some. Great job!
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: legends1 on April 11, 2011, 12:04:00 AM
snakebit40,Thanks,one day i will move out of Cali.Not my dream state anymore! Wifes whole family live in Great Bend,i wont be far from there im sure.Does Kansas need a Bowyer?
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: CavScoutArcher on April 11, 2011, 12:16:00 AM
Sweet!  Good shootin'!
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: Sheepshooter on April 11, 2011, 12:18:00 AM
I've shot a lot of critters and still haven't managed to kill one of those. Congrats!
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: snakebit40 on April 11, 2011, 12:26:00 PM
Thanks guys! I forgot to mention one of the coolest parts (to me anyways), I shot him on the ground with no blind. I only hunt on the ground without blinds, its a lot of fun that way for me.

Legend- Kansas doesn't have a Bowyer that I'm aware of. I only know one other person in a 60 mile radius that shoots traditional equipment. I would love to try and be a Bowyer but don't have a clue where to start.
Title: Re: FIRST TRAD KILL!!!
Post by: oxnam on April 11, 2011, 12:35:00 PM
Sweeeet!!  That is awesome.  Coyots are a tough animal to call in and harvest withe a bow.  Congrats!
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Post by: Yolla Bolly on April 11, 2011, 01:50:00 PM
Good hunting!
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Post by: maineac on April 11, 2011, 04:15:00 PM
Nice job.  Scored twice on the same target!  Plus you helped out the turkeys.