I wasn't very happy with this but took a quick picture anyway.
Once again I went to the woods to hunt for a doe.. A close family friend really likes venison and it is my obligation to get it.
This doe came in and was very edgy.. I felt like she may be difficult to get an arrow in. We've all been there. Sometimes it seems as if these spooky does can out run a .22-250 !
I waited until she was looking the other way and drew the bow.. She was on the edge of my comfort range but I felt very confident that if she would just stand there I could pull it off. As I released I could see her reacting to the sound but quicker than a blink she was down.. I believe she was whirling away when the arrow took her high and spined her. She was down instantly and I followed with a second shot to finish her. The shaft seen in the picture is the first arrow, it was broken when she fell and lodged in bone..
She was 18 yards and I used the Sparrowhawk and an Abowyer Antelope broadhead.. I got the head out of the bone in perfect shape, no surprise about that.
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jpbdas/spinedSmall.jpg)
Congrats!
chris <><
looks like it ended well. Good job Pat
ChuckC
Good job Pat! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
The deer in N MO are getting faster each year, soon we will have the same aim low deal as you TX guys!
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That Sparrow Hawk is deadly,congrats.
The end result is awesome. :thumbsup:
Congrats.
Congrats!
Nothing to be unhappy about......I'd like a chance to be unhappy like that!
Congrats again Pat!
The outcome worked out great.
Those deer are spooky. Only so much you can do. Congrats on another kill with your sparrowhawk. Good thing you don't put a notch on the bow for each kill. It wouldn:t be safe to shoot.
Pat, I did the same thing on a buck Friday of last week, what looked to be an almost broadside shot quickly turned into a quartering towards me spine hit. I to followed up with another arrow to finish him off but hated the fact that the end was longer than necessary :(
Looks like a good shot to me: quick kill, meat for your buddy. Nice job!
Congrats!Dont be ashamed you've done a good job!
yup they dont get big by being dumb.
nice job Pat- as always
merry christmas
wayne
I think your being to hard on yourself Thats hunting. Its not perfect We do the best we can and after the string is down ya gotta give it to god. Congrats on a quick kill. we have all had worse thing happen. My elk last year had a broad head from the season before in its rump. Stink happens
Congrats!
Bisch
The 'killin' machine' downs another prize! :archer2:
I wish that I could "goof" with those results...
Congratulations.
Even the super hunter will encounter such issues and even those conclusions that will not end so well as this one.
Your story serves to remind us that even the predictable can negatively exceed our expectations. This event further substantiates our need for preparedness. We don't need a tragic ending to be convinced.
Thank you!
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Not every shot is perfect, but you got the deer and that's what counts.
Congrats!!! If nothing else, at least you care. Many do not. You did the best with the hand dealt. Great job! Greater person!!!
nice...pretty good size doe too. :thumbsup:
Way to go Pat :thumbsup:
I'm not sure Pat but I think you have just about broke that Mohawk bow in. :thumbsup:
Congrats again and way to follow it up! Some of those old does are so fast.
Tracy
Pat that is fine bow and at least it ended with a clean humane kill.
Always say "thanks" when lady luck smiles upon you! You are really giving that bow a workout this year, sir! Congrats.
Just like it happened Pat. Good job.
Congrats!
I thought Texas deer were small? Nice one, congrats!
Congrats....! :thumbsup:
Well done!!
Congrats Pat!
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Dang Pat....you just KEEP re-loading!!!
Gotta LOVE IT!!!!!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Way to go Pat! :thumbsup: Another animal taken with that MAGICAL Mohawk of yours! :archer: :biglaugh: