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Title: Hoyt Dorado takes my first buck
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on November 10, 2011, 01:29:00 PM
I drove to my usual hunting spot early yesterday morning. It was so foggy I could barely see ten feet in front of me. I arrived at my parking spot and gathered my gear together. I walked through a marsh in the dense fog to a clearing in the woods. After about 10 minutes of searching for a good tree I climbed up 20 feet. The sun was starting to rise. About a half hour of not seeing any deer I reached for my bleat can. Before I could even grab it a 5 pointer appeared out of the fog. It seemed he would walk out of sight if I didn't do something soon. I blew into my grunt tube and he immediately looked in my direction. About 5 seconds later he started walking off. I quickly grabbed my bow and made a grunt "burp" of my own he froze just long enough to make a 15 yard shot. Without thinking I drew and released. I saw the arrow strike right above the shoulder. He took off. I texted my girlfriend right away. After a few minutes I climbed down. I looked where I shot the arrow and saw no blood. I figured I should wait a few hours before tracking as to not spook him. I drove to my job to tell my coworkers the news. I then drove back to find him. To my amazement I found a blood trail about twenty yards from where he was struck. Thanks to a Woodsman Elite I saw pools of blood that were easy to follow. The trail only went about 75 yards and at the end was my buck piled up. I was so excited I had to tell all my friends. It was a very memorable hunt. I thanked God for the great turnout.
Title: Re: Hoyt Dorado takes my first buck
Post by: rastaman on November 10, 2011, 01:42:00 PM
Congratulations!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  
Pictures sure would be nice!  :)
Title: Re: Hoyt Dorado takes my first buck
Post by: KentuckyTJ on November 10, 2011, 01:53:00 PM
X2
Title: Re: Hoyt Dorado takes my first buck
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on November 10, 2011, 02:59:00 PM
Pics once I figure it out.
Title: Re: Hoyt Dorado takes my first buck
Post by: Altiman94 on November 10, 2011, 04:32:00 PM
Great!  I ended up purchasing a Hoyt Buffalo.  I almost picked up a Dorado, but the shop sold it before I had a chance.  So, I bought the Buffalo off a member here on TG.  It's maiden voyage will be Friday night.
Title: Re: Hoyt Dorado takes my first buck
Post by: maineac on November 10, 2011, 04:56:00 PM
Congrats!!
Title: Re: Hoyt Dorado takes my first buck
Post by: swifty99 on November 10, 2011, 05:06:00 PM
Great job
Title: Re: Hoyt Dorado takes my first buck
Post by: Big Ed on November 10, 2011, 05:39:00 PM
Very nice!!
Title: Re: Hoyt Dorado takes my first buck
Post by: on November 10, 2011, 06:19:00 PM
Congrats but we really need to see some pics!

Bisch