I called this buck in with a "can call" right before dark last night. Didn't think he was ever gonna give me an opportunity to shoot. He finally presented me with a shot at about 18 yds. I shot him a little high, but it did its job. He ran about 80 yds and piled up. I killed him with a selfbow I made from an osage stave that I believe I got from Pat B a yr or so ago...traded it for a coyote fur. Started the bow this Sept. and finished the bow Sept 23, 2011. 48lb @ 28 60inches long. I made a vow when I completed it, that I would shoot anything that gave me an opportunity. Anything taken with this bow was going to be a trophy no matter what the size was. I've harvested several deer and a few decent bucks in my life, but this is by far the most satisfying I've ever had. I made a bow with my own two hands and harvested a deer with it. To me, it doesn't get any better than that.
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congrats on the harvest. that is quite an accomplishment. :clapper:
Congrats on a fine deer! That is definately something to be proud of!
Congrats! Way to go!!
congrats , nice buck
Nice indeed. Congrats!
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Cool, congrats!
Very cool Nathan! Way to go!!!
Must have been that lucky osage stave! d;^)
Fantastic!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
:clapper: Great Job!
Alright! Way to go. Can't tell who's happier, you or your side kick! Great job.
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congrats
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Awesome! Congrats!
love the self bow! that is a special treat for sure...
THAT is my definition of a true trophy! Hopefully I will be doing the same soon!
Nathan, great job on the bow and deer! Your right, that is a true trophy. Congratulations.
Nice!!
Thanks everyone. I sure appreciate it. I'm ready to do it again. :)
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Pat B, I think the stave may have had a little luck. I will say this, since I've made this bow I've seen and worked with a few other osage staves and the one you gave me is by far the straightest and easiest. You blessed me with a dandy piece of wood, and for that I'm grateful. Thanks man!
Well, alrighty then. Just like you said it is as good as it comes. Hard to starve a man with that kind of craft.
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Great job!
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Great job!
Good on you! :thumbsup:
Congrats. What a rush!!
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Good job
Congrats!
Bisch
Another deadly Bowyer!!!
Great work :)
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Great job, congratulations
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Very nice! You need to feel proud about that buck! Thanks for sharing your picture and story.
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Nicely done! :clapper:
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Nathan,
Good job and Congratulations...Looks like you can re use that arrow as well... :thumbsup: :clapper: God Bless, Keefer's <><
Thanks to everyone on the congrats. Keefer, the arrow lived to fight another day. Sure appreciate the broadheads...I could feel the MOJO. I still have a doe tag so I may not be done just yet. Would really like to get my hands on some cane arrows with flint points. Thats the next goal.
Way to go:::To take a deer with a bow you made just doesnt get any better :archer2:
Nice bow,nice buck!
Very cool Nathan!!
Nathan I know a feller that's learnin' do to some knappin' LOL
Congrats on a goal made and met! Give me a holler some time and we'll make some yeller shavings and break some rocks and have a little church :D
Kris,
Thanks man, I appreciate it. I might need to get some knapping lessons. I'd like to find some heads and cane now to go huntings with. We need to get together soon. Makings shavings break rock and church all sound good to me! Get in touch when you've got some free time.
Congrats to you Nathan! Nice job.
Very cool congrats.
Way to go! :clapper: