Title: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 08:48:00 PM
Ryan and I thought we would do a kinda hunt along thread :)
This hunt has been in the works for a longtime and both of us have been looking forward to it texting and talking for several years.
I picked up Ryan at the airport at 1:00pm and they airline had lost his luggage :knothead: We headed home and I found some camo for Ryan to wear, We shot are bows a few times and off to the woods we went.
Are first sit was in one of my favorite spots.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a3-13.jpg)
Several deer had been working through this spot on the way to a pond and the fields farther down the valley.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a4-11.jpg)
On the way to the stand we walked by probably a dozen scrapes. I had put out a new trail cam on a very large scrape the day before and we had 5 bucks on the card.
I will let Ryan tell his part of the story and we will be adding plenty of picks as we go.
Tracy
This hunt has been in the works for a longtime and both of us have been looking forward to it texting and talking for several years.
I picked up Ryan at the airport at 1:00pm and they airline had lost his luggage :knothead: We headed home and I found some camo for Ryan to wear, We shot are bows a few times and off to the woods we went.
Are first sit was in one of my favorite spots.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a3-13.jpg)
Several deer had been working through this spot on the way to a pond and the fields farther down the valley.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a4-11.jpg)
On the way to the stand we walked by probably a dozen scrapes. I had put out a new trail cam on a very large scrape the day before and we had 5 bucks on the card.
I will let Ryan tell his part of the story and we will be adding plenty of picks as we go.
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Tater on November 02, 2011, 08:55:00 PM
Post by: Tater on November 02, 2011, 08:55:00 PM
This should be a good one..!.. :campfire:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Guru on November 02, 2011, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: Guru on November 02, 2011, 08:56:00 PM
Sure enjoyed the texts today...you had me on edge all morning!
Looking forward to seeing the pix and video evidence of what you told me about :archer2:
Looking forward to seeing the pix and video evidence of what you told me about :archer2:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 09:06:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 09:06:00 PM
This is Ryan, on Tracy's handle.
First I can't say enough about Tracy and Marla's generosity. This is a dream to hunt whitetails in the midwest, And my good freind is making it happen. I hope to pay him back real soon.
So as tracy said, we got on the stand Tues afternoon after the debacle at the airport. Imagine if you will me, 6 ft 2 and Tracy not. Well it worked and it was great to have the back up.
Now this is about as different of hunting as I've ever done. I am used to putting lots of miles on my boots and seeing little game. We walked not miles and climbed into the treestand to wait. Tracy had told me the turkys came through at 6 and the deer later. One of the things I was looking forward to the most was that I could shoot a doe or buck, or a turkey. Man what a smorgasboard of things that I could shoot at :)
So around 5:45 we start to hear turkey talk. I turn to ask Tracy if I should get ready and a hen flys down right in front of us. She putts around and heads back to the flock taking them away from us. Well 30 minnutes later we hear a deer blow. We waited for the rest of the afternoon with no more sightings. The wind was real squirrely and that was the cause for no sightings.
First I can't say enough about Tracy and Marla's generosity. This is a dream to hunt whitetails in the midwest, And my good freind is making it happen. I hope to pay him back real soon.
So as tracy said, we got on the stand Tues afternoon after the debacle at the airport. Imagine if you will me, 6 ft 2 and Tracy not. Well it worked and it was great to have the back up.
Now this is about as different of hunting as I've ever done. I am used to putting lots of miles on my boots and seeing little game. We walked not miles and climbed into the treestand to wait. Tracy had told me the turkys came through at 6 and the deer later. One of the things I was looking forward to the most was that I could shoot a doe or buck, or a turkey. Man what a smorgasboard of things that I could shoot at :)
So around 5:45 we start to hear turkey talk. I turn to ask Tracy if I should get ready and a hen flys down right in front of us. She putts around and heads back to the flock taking them away from us. Well 30 minnutes later we hear a deer blow. We waited for the rest of the afternoon with no more sightings. The wind was real squirrely and that was the cause for no sightings.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 09:17:00 PM
Curt I destroyed the evidence :)
So this morning we headed up to a new stand that I absolutley love! It is in the woods and in a great location. The weather was pretty decent and wind was a little better. We climbed in and Tracy did a light rattling sequence, with no results.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a8-5.jpg)
About a half hour later, we heard a lot of noise from down the hill. I got my longbow ready just in case. Suddenly a small heard of 6 does and yearlings came running up the ridge below the stand. They were on a trail that would take them 18-20 yards from the stand. I readied for the shot, and Tracy tried to grunt them to slow down. The final doe slowed to a slow start and I let loose. Only to watch my arrow fall short of it's intended target. Dang It!!! :banghead:
So this morning we headed up to a new stand that I absolutley love! It is in the woods and in a great location. The weather was pretty decent and wind was a little better. We climbed in and Tracy did a light rattling sequence, with no results.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a8-5.jpg)
About a half hour later, we heard a lot of noise from down the hill. I got my longbow ready just in case. Suddenly a small heard of 6 does and yearlings came running up the ridge below the stand. They were on a trail that would take them 18-20 yards from the stand. I readied for the shot, and Tracy tried to grunt them to slow down. The final doe slowed to a slow start and I let loose. Only to watch my arrow fall short of it's intended target. Dang It!!! :banghead:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Colotrad on November 02, 2011, 09:20:00 PM
Post by: Colotrad on November 02, 2011, 09:20:00 PM
I can't wait to hear the rest of the story. I too was used to western hunting. Now I can't get enough of whitetail hunting.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 09:24:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 09:24:00 PM
After a quick laugh. I knocked another arrow and proceeded to wait, but not for long.
Another doe came up the same trail, but a lot slower. She did the turn one way, then go the other, then meander another way. She took FOREVER to close the 30 yards or so to get into range.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a6-9.jpg)
She finally gets into range, but on edge. Tracy whispers "aim low" I draw and shoot. A loud bang comes from the shot and the arrow sails wide right. Strike 2!!
Another doe came up the same trail, but a lot slower. She did the turn one way, then go the other, then meander another way. She took FOREVER to close the 30 yards or so to get into range.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a6-9.jpg)
She finally gets into range, but on edge. Tracy whispers "aim low" I draw and shoot. A loud bang comes from the shot and the arrow sails wide right. Strike 2!!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 09:30:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 09:30:00 PM
Now the true measure of a great guide (freind) was shown to me this day. Tracy gets down and retrieves my arrows for me! LOL!!
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a17-3.jpg)
He then found a file and touched them up for me. Man you can't pay for this kind of service :)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a18-2.jpg)
Well I will finish up tom after the morning hunt. There is still more to come from this morning though. Tracy might add some commentary on this morning though. See you tom :)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a17-3.jpg)
He then found a file and touched them up for me. Man you can't pay for this kind of service :)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a18-2.jpg)
Well I will finish up tom after the morning hunt. There is still more to come from this morning though. Tracy might add some commentary on this morning though. See you tom :)
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: bretto on November 02, 2011, 09:48:00 PM
Post by: bretto on November 02, 2011, 09:48:00 PM
Looks like You nailed the timing perfect Ryan. Saw 2 bucks with does today.
This cold front and rain should put them in overdrive for the next couple of days. :thumbsup:
bretto
This cold front and rain should put them in overdrive for the next couple of days. :thumbsup:
bretto
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 02, 2011, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 02, 2011, 09:50:00 PM
started out Good.
Now for the finish :thumbsup: :campfire:
Now for the finish :thumbsup: :campfire:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 10:15:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 02, 2011, 10:15:00 PM
We will catch up tomorrow after the morning hunt. Tonight was a bust with heavy rains and wind because of a big storm front coming in. Possible snow tonight so stay tuned.
Heres a couple more critters to talk about from this mornings hunt.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a12-5.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a13-4.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a16-3.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a2-14.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a1-17.jpg)
Tracy
Heres a couple more critters to talk about from this mornings hunt.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a12-5.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a13-4.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a16-3.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a2-14.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a1-17.jpg)
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: kennym on November 02, 2011, 10:36:00 PM
Post by: kennym on November 02, 2011, 10:36:00 PM
Looks like a blast!! Go get em guys!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: tracker1 on November 02, 2011, 10:41:00 PM
Post by: tracker1 on November 02, 2011, 10:41:00 PM
Good luck Ryan and Tracy I just got out here yesterday and it was a miserable day out today in N.E. Kansas but tomorrow looks to be a lot better. Shoot straight guys I will be watching this one.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Shinken on November 02, 2011, 11:40:00 PM
Post by: Shinken on November 02, 2011, 11:40:00 PM
This is some *good* stuff and I am ready for the next round of reports!
Drop the string on a bruiser Ryan!
Shoot straight, Shinken
:archer2:
Drop the string on a bruiser Ryan!
Shoot straight, Shinken
:archer2:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: ksbowman on November 02, 2011, 11:48:00 PM
Post by: ksbowman on November 02, 2011, 11:48:00 PM
Ryan, Sounds like except for the luggage it's working out OK. Fatman and I will be over tomorrow evening as the Kansas welcome wagon! Hope we have to help drag one or two out!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: elkken on November 03, 2011, 12:04:00 AM
Post by: elkken on November 03, 2011, 12:04:00 AM
Good luck Ryan ... :campfire:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Steve O on November 03, 2011, 12:12:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on November 03, 2011, 12:12:00 AM
Go get 'em boys!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: snag on November 03, 2011, 12:18:00 AM
Post by: snag on November 03, 2011, 12:18:00 AM
Man, Tracy is spoiling you Ryan! Looks like great hunting grounds...it'll happen! One of your footed shafts is going to do the job soon.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: StanM on November 03, 2011, 12:44:00 AM
Post by: StanM on November 03, 2011, 12:44:00 AM
Man, oh, man! Great stuff so far. This has got to be one of the best duos out there. Good luck guys!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Over&Under on November 03, 2011, 01:23:00 AM
Post by: Over&Under on November 03, 2011, 01:23:00 AM
Loving every word!
Very happy for you Ryan to get to fulfill a dream. Hats off to Tracy for he kindess! :thumbsup:
Looking forward to the rest.
Very happy for you Ryan to get to fulfill a dream. Hats off to Tracy for he kindess! :thumbsup:
Looking forward to the rest.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Hopewell Tom on November 03, 2011, 06:12:00 AM
Post by: Hopewell Tom on November 03, 2011, 06:12:00 AM
I love the "hunt-a-longs". Keep at 'er, won't be too hard with all the wildlife around.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Tater on November 03, 2011, 07:54:00 AM
Post by: Tater on November 03, 2011, 07:54:00 AM
Waiting for round two, go get em' guys..!
All these reports from Kansas are really getting me fired up! I'm leaving the 11th for a week of hunting with my nephew.
All these reports from Kansas are really getting me fired up! I'm leaving the 11th for a week of hunting with my nephew.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Bryan pinick on November 03, 2011, 08:02:00 AM
Post by: Bryan pinick on November 03, 2011, 08:02:00 AM
Good luck guys.......
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Gen273 on November 03, 2011, 09:03:00 AM
Post by: Gen273 on November 03, 2011, 09:03:00 AM
:campfire: :coffee: Thanks for taking us along!!!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: jamesh76 on November 03, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
Post by: jamesh76 on November 03, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
Good luck guys.
I have been seeing alot more buck movement the last few days.
This weather should get them moving good.
James
I have been seeing alot more buck movement the last few days.
This weather should get them moving good.
James
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Shedrock on November 03, 2011, 09:31:00 AM
Post by: Shedrock on November 03, 2011, 09:31:00 AM
Good luck and have fun!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Paul/KS on November 03, 2011, 11:00:00 AM
Post by: Paul/KS on November 03, 2011, 11:00:00 AM
Should be good today. It's clear and cool with a north wind...
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: youngarcher1 on November 03, 2011, 11:47:00 AM
Post by: youngarcher1 on November 03, 2011, 11:47:00 AM
This is pretty cool! keep it up definitely following along here
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: bohuntr on November 03, 2011, 12:32:00 PM
Post by: bohuntr on November 03, 2011, 12:32:00 PM
This is going to be one of the good ones ... looking forward to the next update fellas!!!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 03, 2011, 04:01:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 03, 2011, 04:01:00 PM
Alrighty back from the morning. So I had just missed 2 does.
After a good laugh, Tracy told me how he'd watched bucks bed around this stand. No sooner that I catch a deer headed to us and he beds 30yds from us. I tell you what, you know you have a good guide when he can call the shots :)
Unfortunatley he wasn't big enough.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a16-3.jpg)
We could hear animals moving below the bench. Then a cluck and a yelp. Turkeys!
I reach up for my bow, and get ready just in case. All of a sudden the turkeys took flight up into the trees. Predator! Tracy says bobcat, no wait coyote.
After a good laugh, Tracy told me how he'd watched bucks bed around this stand. No sooner that I catch a deer headed to us and he beds 30yds from us. I tell you what, you know you have a good guide when he can call the shots :)
Unfortunatley he wasn't big enough.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a16-3.jpg)
We could hear animals moving below the bench. Then a cluck and a yelp. Turkeys!
I reach up for my bow, and get ready just in case. All of a sudden the turkeys took flight up into the trees. Predator! Tracy says bobcat, no wait coyote.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 03, 2011, 04:14:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 03, 2011, 04:14:00 PM
I get ready just like 2 times before.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a12-5.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a13-4.jpg)
And just like 2 times before, I miss. I am putting on a shooting display I tell you :knothead:!["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Good thing I don't get mad :)
More later or tommorow. We have several TG members coming over tonight so no update tonight. Thanks for following along.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a12-5.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a13-4.jpg)
And just like 2 times before, I miss. I am putting on a shooting display I tell you :knothead:
Good thing I don't get mad :)
More later or tommorow. We have several TG members coming over tonight so no update tonight. Thanks for following along.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: wapiti792 on November 03, 2011, 04:23:00 PM
Post by: wapiti792 on November 03, 2011, 04:23:00 PM
Good luck fellas...a little mojo on the way from a busted up bowhunter :campfire:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 03, 2011, 04:35:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 03, 2011, 04:35:00 PM
I will say Ryan's lower limb hit his tree stand seat on the second doe and threw his arrow wide of it's target.
Now the Coyote thats a different story! :bigsmyl:
We had another great morning and split up this time in two different stands. Both had grunting bucks and does and I had a bunch of turkeys over by me.
Getting ready to head back out but will try and get some more picks loaded and on here.
Thanks everybody for following along we are having a great time.
Tracy
Now the Coyote thats a different story! :bigsmyl:
We had another great morning and split up this time in two different stands. Both had grunting bucks and does and I had a bunch of turkeys over by me.
Getting ready to head back out but will try and get some more picks loaded and on here.
Thanks everybody for following along we are having a great time.
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Big Ed on November 03, 2011, 04:36:00 PM
Post by: Big Ed on November 03, 2011, 04:36:00 PM
:campfire:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Lucas K on November 03, 2011, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: Lucas K on November 03, 2011, 09:11:00 PM
Sure love your part of the state, thanks for takin us along
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: David Flanrey on November 03, 2011, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: David Flanrey on November 03, 2011, 09:29:00 PM
Great story. Sounds like you guys are having a great time. Good memories.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: kennym on November 03, 2011, 09:32:00 PM
Post by: kennym on November 03, 2011, 09:32:00 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: awbowman on November 03, 2011, 09:48:00 PM
Post by: awbowman on November 03, 2011, 09:48:00 PM
LOve hunt alongs! Keep it coming guys
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: twitchstick on November 03, 2011, 10:12:00 PM
Post by: twitchstick on November 03, 2011, 10:12:00 PM
:campfire: :coffee:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Gen273 on November 03, 2011, 10:52:00 PM
Post by: Gen273 on November 03, 2011, 10:52:00 PM
:campfire: :coffee:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Paul/KS on November 03, 2011, 11:49:00 PM
Post by: Paul/KS on November 03, 2011, 11:49:00 PM
Guess I'll have to wait till I'm back at work in the morning...? :coffee:
(I hate double backs shifts...) :(
(I hate double backs shifts...) :(
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: wapiti792 on November 04, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
Post by: wapiti792 on November 04, 2011, 10:29:00 AM
I think there is more to the story now :p
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Robhood23 on November 04, 2011, 01:43:00 PM
Post by: Robhood23 on November 04, 2011, 01:43:00 PM
Sounds like a great time guys! Thanks for taking us along!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 04, 2011, 02:53:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 04, 2011, 02:53:00 PM
Sorry for the slow posting! :knothead:
It's been a busy two days with lots of action and storys to tell but we will get back at it tonight.
Ryan has a good story for ya! :bigsmyl:
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a19-2.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a21-1.jpg)
Tracy
It's been a busy two days with lots of action and storys to tell but we will get back at it tonight.
Ryan has a good story for ya! :bigsmyl:
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a19-2.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a21-1.jpg)
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: jamesh76 on November 04, 2011, 03:00:00 PM
Post by: jamesh76 on November 04, 2011, 03:00:00 PM
:campfire:
This will be good.
This will be good.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Big Ed on November 04, 2011, 03:01:00 PM
Post by: Big Ed on November 04, 2011, 03:01:00 PM
:campfire:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Paul/KS on November 04, 2011, 03:11:00 PM
Post by: Paul/KS on November 04, 2011, 03:11:00 PM
Looking forward to the tale...
:campfire:
Was beginning to think you'd taken the day off to practice...? :p
:campfire:
Was beginning to think you'd taken the day off to practice...? :p
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: snakebit40 on November 04, 2011, 03:36:00 PM
Post by: snakebit40 on November 04, 2011, 03:36:00 PM
:campfire:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: bretto on November 04, 2011, 04:50:00 PM
Post by: bretto on November 04, 2011, 04:50:00 PM
Glad to see some bloody arrow pics. finally. I knew Ryan would get it done.
Looking forward to the story.
bretto
Looking forward to the story.
bretto
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: oldschoolbow on November 04, 2011, 04:57:00 PM
Post by: oldschoolbow on November 04, 2011, 04:57:00 PM
The suspense is building, too warm lately.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: ksbowman on November 04, 2011, 05:11:00 PM
Post by: ksbowman on November 04, 2011, 05:11:00 PM
After all the immoral support we gave you last night I knew you'd come thru! Let's here the story!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: kadbow on November 04, 2011, 05:18:00 PM
Post by: kadbow on November 04, 2011, 05:18:00 PM
Good job Ryan! More pics please! :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: tim roberts on November 04, 2011, 06:44:00 PM
Post by: tim roberts on November 04, 2011, 06:44:00 PM
Damn Ryan, it ain't right to post a bloody arrow picture, a smile, and then leave. Anyway, be careful, that whitetail hunting can get in your system, and there ain't no cure for it but to keep goin'!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: BMN on November 04, 2011, 07:06:00 PM
Post by: BMN on November 04, 2011, 07:06:00 PM
:bigsmyl: :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: snag on November 04, 2011, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: snag on November 04, 2011, 07:20:00 PM
Someone better have a sharp knife! :thumbsup: :campfire:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Bryan pinick on November 04, 2011, 07:33:00 PM
Post by: Bryan pinick on November 04, 2011, 07:33:00 PM
What a perfect morning!
23 degrees and calm here!
Congrats on making meat!
23 degrees and calm here!
Congrats on making meat!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Shinken on November 04, 2011, 07:51:00 PM
Post by: Shinken on November 04, 2011, 07:51:00 PM
Ahhhhhhh!!!
The Centaur Big Game is an *excellent* BH.
Lookin' forward to the stories....
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Shoot straight, Shinken
:archer2:
The Centaur Big Game is an *excellent* BH.
Lookin' forward to the stories....
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Shoot straight, Shinken
:archer2:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Tater on November 04, 2011, 07:56:00 PM
Post by: Tater on November 04, 2011, 07:56:00 PM
Details.. We need details..!.... :readit:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 04, 2011, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 04, 2011, 08:00:00 PM
Another one down tonight!! :bigsmyl:
Be back soon :thumbsup: Got to take care of it first.
Tracy
Be back soon :thumbsup: Got to take care of it first.
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: JamesKerr on November 04, 2011, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: JamesKerr on November 04, 2011, 08:43:00 PM
Nice!!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Gatekeeper on November 04, 2011, 09:01:00 PM
Post by: Gatekeeper on November 04, 2011, 09:01:00 PM
I knew you could do it! :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Gen273 on November 04, 2011, 09:31:00 PM
Post by: Gen273 on November 04, 2011, 09:31:00 PM
:campfire: :coffee:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: GRINCH on November 04, 2011, 10:22:00 PM
Post by: GRINCH on November 04, 2011, 10:22:00 PM
:readit: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: wapiti792 on November 04, 2011, 10:35:00 PM
Post by: wapiti792 on November 04, 2011, 10:35:00 PM
AWWWWRITE :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 04, 2011, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 04, 2011, 10:47:00 PM
Well, We have one more morning to get Ryan a buck before he has to head back to Utah. :(
This was also a meat hunt so Ryan could take some good grain fed whitetail back to Utah so we decided to fill a couple tags today.
First thing this morning Ryan filled the first tag after seeing a dozen does in the first hour of hunting. I saw 10 were I was at also and it was a busy morning.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a28-1.jpg)
Then I filled another tonight, We were sitting in a blind this time and Ryan got it all on video.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a22-1.jpg)
Both were quick kills and went down in sight!
Tracy
This was also a meat hunt so Ryan could take some good grain fed whitetail back to Utah so we decided to fill a couple tags today.
First thing this morning Ryan filled the first tag after seeing a dozen does in the first hour of hunting. I saw 10 were I was at also and it was a busy morning.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a28-1.jpg)
Then I filled another tonight, We were sitting in a blind this time and Ryan got it all on video.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a22-1.jpg)
Both were quick kills and went down in sight!
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Bryan pinick on November 04, 2011, 10:58:00 PM
Post by: Bryan pinick on November 04, 2011, 10:58:00 PM
Good job guys! I filled my Buck tag today on one I just couldn't let walk. Time to work on the does.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: snakebit40 on November 04, 2011, 11:03:00 PM
Post by: snakebit40 on November 04, 2011, 11:03:00 PM
:clapper: Good luck tomorrow!!!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 04, 2011, 11:10:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 04, 2011, 11:10:00 PM
Were getting some great picks of some good bucks and there doing some grunting, working scrapes and rubing but we haven't seen any chasing yet.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a31-1.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a30-1.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a32-1.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a33-2.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a35.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a34-1.jpg)
Tracy
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a31-1.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a30-1.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a32-1.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a33-2.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a35.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a34-1.jpg)
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Dirtybird on November 05, 2011, 12:25:00 AM
Post by: Dirtybird on November 05, 2011, 12:25:00 AM
Congrats guys on the tasty meat, and good luck with those bucks.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Paul/KS on November 05, 2011, 06:43:00 AM
Post by: Paul/KS on November 05, 2011, 06:43:00 AM
Congratulations guys...!
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Over&Under on November 05, 2011, 09:09:00 AM
Post by: Over&Under on November 05, 2011, 09:09:00 AM
Great pics guys! Congrats to you both for some fine kills and trophies!
Now Ryan....lets see that buck on the ground!
Now Ryan....lets see that buck on the ground!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: rastaman on November 05, 2011, 09:15:00 AM
Post by: rastaman on November 05, 2011, 09:15:00 AM
Way to go guys! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Randy Morin on November 05, 2011, 09:22:00 AM
Post by: Randy Morin on November 05, 2011, 09:22:00 AM
Congrats you guys. Sounds like a blast. Thanks for sharin the pics and stories. Good read. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Colotrad on November 05, 2011, 09:47:00 AM
Post by: Colotrad on November 05, 2011, 09:47:00 AM
That's what I'm talking about!! Whitetail meat is AWESOME!
Great job guy's. Looks like Tracy is a top notch friend and guide!
Great job guy's. Looks like Tracy is a top notch friend and guide!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Colotrad on November 05, 2011, 09:48:00 AM
Post by: Colotrad on November 05, 2011, 09:48:00 AM
That's what I'm talking about!! Whitetail meat is AWESOME!
Great job guy's. Looks like Tracy is a top notch friend and guide!
Great job guy's. Looks like Tracy is a top notch friend and guide!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Guru on November 05, 2011, 10:43:00 AM
Post by: Guru on November 05, 2011, 10:43:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Colotrad:You bet he is!
Looks like Tracy is a top notch friend and guide!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: StanM on November 05, 2011, 12:55:00 PM
Post by: StanM on November 05, 2011, 12:55:00 PM
That is awesome! Congrats to both of you and good luck today with the bucks!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Jake Fr on November 05, 2011, 01:05:00 PM
Post by: Jake Fr on November 05, 2011, 01:05:00 PM
tracey last night while i was out i saw bucks fighting hard and chasing does every where i hope it picks up for you guys up their fast for ryan to get a nice buck good luck fellas. jake
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: twitchstick on November 05, 2011, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: twitchstick on November 05, 2011, 09:11:00 PM
Way to put meat on the table!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Big Ed on November 05, 2011, 10:26:00 PM
Post by: Big Ed on November 05, 2011, 10:26:00 PM
Nice !!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Gen273 on November 05, 2011, 11:20:00 PM
Post by: Gen273 on November 05, 2011, 11:20:00 PM
Congrats!!!!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on November 06, 2011, 09:00:00 AM
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on November 06, 2011, 09:00:00 AM
Thanks for sharing. Just awesome. My KS trip starts in 2 weeks.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Doc Nock on November 06, 2011, 01:12:00 PM
Post by: Doc Nock on November 06, 2011, 01:12:00 PM
All those "targets of opportunity" and then tree standing hunting adds another perspective to it and to the shot.
Sounds like the best of times... Hope there is more to share with us!
Sounds like the best of times... Hope there is more to share with us!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 06, 2011, 09:37:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 06, 2011, 09:37:00 PM
Sorry to get so behind on this thread it's been a busy couple of days dragging deer, butchering and tracking. :D
I want to thank everyone for following along and the rut information. Ryan is one heck of a good guy but you guys no that and we had a blast on this hunt. The only thing that would have made it any better is if Charlie Lamb could have made it over in time to meet Ryan.
He will be coming over this week so the hunting is not done and I barely missed a buck crossing the road on the way home from the airport and a doe by my house tonight so ther moving pretty good still.
The area I hunt is not what most people think of as typical Kansas scenery.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/treestand8.jpg)
We have some nice rolling hills and alot of Harwood ridges with crops in the lowlands.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b23.jpg)
Once the leaves start falling off the views are awsome I think.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/treestand5.jpg)
Tracy
I want to thank everyone for following along and the rut information. Ryan is one heck of a good guy but you guys no that and we had a blast on this hunt. The only thing that would have made it any better is if Charlie Lamb could have made it over in time to meet Ryan.
He will be coming over this week so the hunting is not done and I barely missed a buck crossing the road on the way home from the airport and a doe by my house tonight so ther moving pretty good still.
The area I hunt is not what most people think of as typical Kansas scenery.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/treestand8.jpg)
We have some nice rolling hills and alot of Harwood ridges with crops in the lowlands.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b23.jpg)
Once the leaves start falling off the views are awsome I think.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/treestand5.jpg)
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 06, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 06, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
We saw deer and turkeys everyday and I was very happy for that. There wasen't a single morning that the turkeys did't let us know they were around cackling,yelping and even gobbling a few times.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/c52.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b2.jpg)
I have a bunch of logging roads cut so it's easy access in and out to some of the stands.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a10.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b4-6.jpg)
Tracy
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/c52.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b2.jpg)
I have a bunch of logging roads cut so it's easy access in and out to some of the stands.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a10.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b4-6.jpg)
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 06, 2011, 10:04:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 06, 2011, 10:04:00 PM
The second morning Ryan and I split up so we could see what was going on in two diiferent spots but not to far apart. The wind was howling so we set on opposite ridges across the valley from each other were the wind was better but swirling some.
As soon as it was starting to get light I saw two dark figures walk in and started feeding on acorns in front of me. Not long after I could here grunting coming from the direction of a pond behind me. He stayed steady grunting and was getting closer so I stood a grabbed my bow preparing for the shot if needed. I could see by then and it was a small 8pt so I put the bow up and grabbed the camera.
As soon as he came around the last tree he started stiff legging and stomping and heading for the two does.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b3-7.jpg)
The big doe finaly got tired of him and headed off in Ryans direction the buck close behind grunting all the way and then the little doe.
This whole time the turkeys were yelping nonstop up the ridge and finaly I heard them start flying down. Soon after I could hear foot steps in the oak leaves and this guy comes walking by.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b24.jpg)
Tracy
As soon as it was starting to get light I saw two dark figures walk in and started feeding on acorns in front of me. Not long after I could here grunting coming from the direction of a pond behind me. He stayed steady grunting and was getting closer so I stood a grabbed my bow preparing for the shot if needed. I could see by then and it was a small 8pt so I put the bow up and grabbed the camera.
As soon as he came around the last tree he started stiff legging and stomping and heading for the two does.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b3-7.jpg)
The big doe finaly got tired of him and headed off in Ryans direction the buck close behind grunting all the way and then the little doe.
This whole time the turkeys were yelping nonstop up the ridge and finaly I heard them start flying down. Soon after I could hear foot steps in the oak leaves and this guy comes walking by.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b24.jpg)
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Missouri CK on November 06, 2011, 10:24:00 PM
Post by: Missouri CK on November 06, 2011, 10:24:00 PM
Tracy and Ryan,
Sorry I didn't get over to see you guys. I was working over at the in-laws on Saturday. I didn't get free until after 4 so I couldn't meet you guys at the airport.
It looks like Ryan had a great time! Way to whack those does.
Thanks for all the great pics.
Chris
Sorry I didn't get over to see you guys. I was working over at the in-laws on Saturday. I didn't get free until after 4 so I couldn't meet you guys at the airport.
It looks like Ryan had a great time! Way to whack those does.
Thanks for all the great pics.
Chris
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 06, 2011, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 06, 2011, 10:47:00 PM
Sorry we missed you too Chris but we just figured you were out hunting. Next time buddy! :thumbsup:
Quick story of the button buck I shot. After Ryan shot his doe and dragging it out and butchering it we both were to tired to clean up and just went and climbed into one of my favorite blinds.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/blind2-1.jpg)
Its in a pretty little clearing we keep mowed and its a staging area for the deer before heading on down into the crop fields. It is loaded up with scrapes and rubs every year.
We just get comfy and settled in.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b10-3.jpg)
And this guy shows up!
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b11-2.jpg)
For some reason he dosen't like something and while Ryan was preparing for the shot he runs over and goes into the timber. :dunno:
Tracy
Quick story of the button buck I shot. After Ryan shot his doe and dragging it out and butchering it we both were to tired to clean up and just went and climbed into one of my favorite blinds.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/blind2-1.jpg)
Its in a pretty little clearing we keep mowed and its a staging area for the deer before heading on down into the crop fields. It is loaded up with scrapes and rubs every year.
We just get comfy and settled in.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b10-3.jpg)
And this guy shows up!
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b11-2.jpg)
For some reason he dosen't like something and while Ryan was preparing for the shot he runs over and goes into the timber. :dunno:
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Whip on November 06, 2011, 11:40:00 PM
Post by: Whip on November 06, 2011, 11:40:00 PM
Sounds like a great time, and some prime meat for the freezer! Things are just picking up from the sounds of it - keep it coming :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 07, 2011, 04:38:00 AM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 07, 2011, 04:38:00 AM
Maybe 15 minutes after the gobbler runs off we look up and here comes a deer from the south.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b12-1.jpg)
It's a young button buck and will be perfect for Ryan's meat collection :D A adult doe was soon following him and another big doe just coming out of the timber.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b13.jpg)
He moves off to the right side of the blind and I have to shift my position to another window. While stepping back I step right on Ryans sunflower seed bag. CRUNCH!! Everybody freezes.
:eek:
He finaly settles down a little and I have to wait for one of the big does to move out of the way. I pick a spot and release, The arrow sails right over his back and Ryan says you hit the blind with your bow tip. I heard it but the shot wasen't to far off he was just super fast.
We are sitting there wispering and Ryan is giving me a hard time about missing and for some reason he comes back and offers me a quatering away shot. I wait for Ryan to say he is filming, drop down on one knee pick a spot and release and this time there was no ducking out of the way.
Tracy
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b12-1.jpg)
It's a young button buck and will be perfect for Ryan's meat collection :D A adult doe was soon following him and another big doe just coming out of the timber.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b13.jpg)
He moves off to the right side of the blind and I have to shift my position to another window. While stepping back I step right on Ryans sunflower seed bag. CRUNCH!! Everybody freezes.
:eek:
He finaly settles down a little and I have to wait for one of the big does to move out of the way. I pick a spot and release, The arrow sails right over his back and Ryan says you hit the blind with your bow tip. I heard it but the shot wasen't to far off he was just super fast.
We are sitting there wispering and Ryan is giving me a hard time about missing and for some reason he comes back and offers me a quatering away shot. I wait for Ryan to say he is filming, drop down on one knee pick a spot and release and this time there was no ducking out of the way.
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 07, 2011, 04:51:00 AM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 07, 2011, 04:51:00 AM
The shot looks great and he only makes it about 40yds then crashes into a ceder tree and drops right there in sight.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b17.jpg)
A few more deer start coming into the clearing right after the buck drops and start blowing. We decide to just go grab him and pull him down the hill and take a few picks and not spook them to much. My trail cam caught us walking by.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b2-11.jpg)
Before leaving I go over and retrieve my first arrow which is stuck in a log and Ryan gets a good chuckle out of that.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a23-1.jpg)
Then a few picks and off to the house to cut and wrap again. It has been a great day and were all smiles when we get back home.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b15.jpg)
Tracy
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b17.jpg)
A few more deer start coming into the clearing right after the buck drops and start blowing. We decide to just go grab him and pull him down the hill and take a few picks and not spook them to much. My trail cam caught us walking by.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b2-11.jpg)
Before leaving I go over and retrieve my first arrow which is stuck in a log and Ryan gets a good chuckle out of that.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/a23-1.jpg)
Then a few picks and off to the house to cut and wrap again. It has been a great day and were all smiles when we get back home.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac248/TmPotter47/b15.jpg)
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Bryan pinick on November 07, 2011, 05:18:00 AM
Post by: Bryan pinick on November 07, 2011, 05:18:00 AM
Great job and great pictures....Thanks!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Stone Knife on November 07, 2011, 05:21:00 AM
Post by: Stone Knife on November 07, 2011, 05:21:00 AM
Awesome hunt guy's :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: AdAstraAiroh on November 07, 2011, 08:09:00 AM
Post by: AdAstraAiroh on November 07, 2011, 08:09:00 AM
Ryan,
I am glad to see those AD arrows were used so successfully back here in Kansas. You were hunting only about 8 miles from my farm. Thanks for posting such an interesting hunt story.
Mark
I am glad to see those AD arrows were used so successfully back here in Kansas. You were hunting only about 8 miles from my farm. Thanks for posting such an interesting hunt story.
Mark
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Tater on November 07, 2011, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: Tater on November 07, 2011, 08:22:00 AM
Tracy, Ryan,
Congrats to both of you on a fine hunt, looks like a great time!!
Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Congrats to both of you on a fine hunt, looks like a great time!!
Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 07, 2011, 08:36:00 AM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on November 07, 2011, 08:36:00 AM
Thanks guys!!
Ryan got home last night and should be along with more to this story sometime today.
Tracy
Ryan got home last night and should be along with more to this story sometime today.
Tracy
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Charlie Lamb on November 07, 2011, 08:48:00 AM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on November 07, 2011, 08:48:00 AM
Great stuff guys!!! I'm still waiting to get the word.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: D. Key on November 07, 2011, 08:50:00 AM
Post by: D. Key on November 07, 2011, 08:50:00 AM
Thanks for taking us along with ya. Great read.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Terry Green on November 07, 2011, 09:04:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on November 07, 2011, 09:04:00 AM
Thanks for sharing....stay after em!!!
My time this season has been extremely limited....my girls are keeping me busy...but I got a few traps set...just hope I get to sit them.
:campfire:
My time this season has been extremely limited....my girls are keeping me busy...but I got a few traps set...just hope I get to sit them.
:campfire:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Tim on November 07, 2011, 09:58:00 AM
Post by: Tim on November 07, 2011, 09:58:00 AM
Love the play by play!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: steadman on November 07, 2011, 10:20:00 AM
Post by: steadman on November 07, 2011, 10:20:00 AM
Well guys I'm back :( But I am with my family again :)
I already miss the early mornings in the treestand, the turkey talk, the deer, and the great company.
First off let me say that Tracy is as good as they come! He went above and beyond, as only great friends do. This was by far one of the most enjoyable and fun hunts I have ever been on.
I will be along later today with pics and stories of my own. I miss that area of the country already. It was so neat to see and I met some great Tradgangers as well.
Again I can't thank my bud Tracy enough for the invite and all the opportunities... and there were plenty of them.
Thanks for following along and I will be back soon.
Oh and Charlie, I think you are going to hit it just right this week :thumbsup:
Ryan
I already miss the early mornings in the treestand, the turkey talk, the deer, and the great company.
First off let me say that Tracy is as good as they come! He went above and beyond, as only great friends do. This was by far one of the most enjoyable and fun hunts I have ever been on.
I will be along later today with pics and stories of my own. I miss that area of the country already. It was so neat to see and I met some great Tradgangers as well.
Again I can't thank my bud Tracy enough for the invite and all the opportunities... and there were plenty of them.
Thanks for following along and I will be back soon.
Oh and Charlie, I think you are going to hit it just right this week :thumbsup:
Ryan
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: bretto on November 07, 2011, 07:11:00 PM
Post by: bretto on November 07, 2011, 07:11:00 PM
Glad You made it home safely Ryan. Vacations like this one are hard to leave. Although getting back to the family is nice
It was nice meeting You while You were in town. I was glad to see You had another opportunity before You had to leave. ( And made it count )
bretto
It was nice meeting You while You were in town. I was glad to see You had another opportunity before You had to leave. ( And made it count )
bretto
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: just_a_hunter on November 29, 2011, 08:02:00 AM
Post by: just_a_hunter on November 29, 2011, 08:02:00 AM
Great job fellas! What an awesome hunt!
Todd
Todd
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Shedrock on November 29, 2011, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: Shedrock on November 29, 2011, 08:22:00 AM
Sweet story and hunt! Great pics as well! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: KentuckyTJ on November 29, 2011, 08:42:00 AM
Post by: KentuckyTJ on November 29, 2011, 08:42:00 AM
Fantastic hunt guys. Nothing better than a new adventure with friends.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: imhntn on November 29, 2011, 11:33:00 AM
Post by: imhntn on November 29, 2011, 11:33:00 AM
Awesome story and pics! Sure makes the trip fun to be with good people and getting to see game every day is a big bonus.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: knobby on November 29, 2011, 05:02:00 PM
Post by: knobby on November 29, 2011, 05:02:00 PM
How did I miss this post until now? Great story and pics. Thanks to both of you for sharing.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: lablover on November 29, 2011, 05:37:00 PM
Post by: lablover on November 29, 2011, 05:37:00 PM
Great story, thanks for sharing with the rest of us. Glad ya'll had a good hunt.
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: bentpole on November 29, 2011, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on November 29, 2011, 06:19:00 PM
Great Hunt and Story! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Stump_pounder on November 29, 2011, 06:29:00 PM
Post by: Stump_pounder on November 29, 2011, 06:29:00 PM
Man It must be nice to be able to shoot multipal deer. Great job guys. I bet old fred bear is watching the show with a big old grin :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: straight_arrow on November 29, 2011, 06:34:00 PM
Post by: straight_arrow on November 29, 2011, 06:34:00 PM
Hey guys, congrats, simply a great story with lots of super pics!
Title: Re: Hardcore Archery comes to Kansas to hunt Whitetails! (Two down)
Post by: Leland on November 29, 2011, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: Leland on November 29, 2011, 08:18:00 PM
Thanks for the story and pics.
Leland
Leland