Well fellas, I have finally got to the point where I feel confident enough to carry my recurve only on a few hunts. I took it a few times early in the year but I had my compound in toe.
Well it looks like thursday is going to be the day. I have my set all ready and the winds are going to lay down to 10 mph. Still gonna be cool in the low 40's. I am stoked and nervous all at the same time. I am shooting a 50 lb bear grizzly and beeman arrows tipped with 270 grain magnus snuffers. I have this bow maxed out. My draw length is a little long for her but I am still shooting in a baseball at 20 yards. I am gonna pull my camera cards wednesday and see just whats coming in to my 2 sets. I am hoping to see some big fat mature doe's. But I will take anything I can get short of a small buck. Wish me luck fellas. Hopefully I will be posting somthing good thursday night!!!!
Go gettem killer!
It's almost nerve racking the first time out without the wheels, but you feel much better now that you've done it dont you!
I just prefer to make my set ups allow for only shots that I'd feel comfortable taking. Of course you can't do this all the time.
Also, the hunt is about the journey. I measure success by the effort put into the hunt, not the actual outcome.
Now that's confidence, I like it.
No such thing as luck brother. Luck is the point in time where preparation meets opportunity. Sounds to me like you are gonna make your own luck.
Let us know and don't forget the camera.
The first bowkill I saw in 1975 with a K-Mag and blood 4' high on a tree made my mind up.Killed my first the next year and have never doubted my recurves or longbow could kill just as well as a compound.I never used a compound to speak of had one for a week but quickly went back to my recurve.You should have no problem with your decision.Kip
You will do fine. I am gonna be looking for pics. I took my longbow out for the first time over 9 years ago... Man, don't seems like that long.
God Bless,
Nathan
Remember to pick THE spot, and the recurve bow and your skill will be all you ever need.
After my first shot in my yard with a longbow, I put the compound down and never touched it again (except to sell it!) That was 18 years ago, and traditional gear has been my delight ever since!
Best wishes on your hunt. But, if it doesn't come together... it isn't the fault of the equipment! :saywhat:
"Remember to pick THE spot, and the recurve bow and your skill will be all you ever need."
That was exactly the point I wanted to make.It's tough to focus when your heart is pounding but start reminding yourself,when you first spot the deer and keep it in your head till the arrow is gone.Easier said than done.
Good luck.It sounds like you are prepared.I like your setup.
Good luck & straight shooting :archer2:
good luck bro
Good luck!
I sat on the fence for awhile when I started. I would practice all summer then grab the wheels at crunch time. When I finally said "I'm going to do this" I had two deer down in the first week. Wish I would have switched sooner. Pick out a good back strap recipe and take your camera! :thumbsup:
Rob
Have a great time.
Thanks fellas, I made up my mind!! I am gonna be shooting the recurve. I will kill one with it!!! Thats just how I am gonna look at it. But like you all have said, its does have me a little nervous but I know I can do it..
Congratulatins on your wonderful new journey :wavey: :coffee:
Best of luck, confidence is half the battle! Where are you hunting in Delaware, lived and hunted there for 40 years. Go gettem.
The day will come when you kill a deer and say, "Wow! I could never had made THAT shot with a compound!"
The ability to get off a shot more quickly, and at unexpected angles or placement can put a lot of meat in the freezer. Got get 'em!
Staight_arrow, I grew up in Sussex county. I live in Lewes. I have private farms in millsboro and Georgetown. I also bow hunt alot of state land. I get within bow range of alot of deer every year. I have killed 6 this year with my bow and passed 3 times that many. Getting close to deer isn't my concern. Its a me that I worry about sometimes.
Go get em. :thumbsup:
Just do it buddy! I still switch back and forth between stick and wheels, but there is nothing like getting one with the stick! I know you have the deer down there and know how to get on them. Have confidence and just go for it.
OK everyone, I started my Trad hunting today. Passed a spike at 11 yards and a 4 point at 15 yards. I don't shoot small bucks on any of my farms. It was a great experience. I was shaking like crazy when I saw the legs coming. It was like my first deer hunt all over again. WOW what a rush!!!
Good luck.
QuoteOriginally posted by Bambeklr:
OK everyone, I started my Trad hunting today. Passed a spike at 11 yards and a 4 point at 15 yards. I don't shoot small bucks on any of my farms. It was a great experience. I was shaking like crazy when I saw the legs coming. It was like my first deer hunt all over again. WOW what a rush!!!
Awesome! It probably wouldn't hurt to draw on and pick a spot on the deer you let pass, if you can get away with it. i have done that before and it seems to really help when a shooter does come in..... just be careful, I have ended up drilling deer I was planning on passing without ever thinking about it! Just saw my sight picture and the arrow was away!
I just saw you e-mailed me and I shot one back to you
Well I couldn't hunt tonight since we were throwing a surprise birthday party for my grandmother. She turned 84. Bit before I could leave the house I looked over in my neighbors yard and a big red fox was walking by. He just had a fox kill all of his laying hens at the beginning of this week. I went to my truck and started to grab my compound. My Recurve was on too of it. I grabbed it and 2 arrows. I walked across the street towards.the fox. When I got to about 20a yards I drew and let one fly. It was instinct. The arrow flee true and pinned his shoulders together. He flipped over and rolled off the arrow. He took off but didn't make it far. I was so stoked. My confidence is building. The fox was walking and I still drilled him. Now I can't wait for a deer....
Makes you me feel like i did when i was a kid in the woods with my bb gun. Love it.
Well, lets see the pictures! I know you must have taken some of that fox.
I wanted to badly but he died behind some houses along the field edge. I was pushing it by walking across the street and shooting the thing anyway! I am kinda new to this development and I don't want anybody freaking out. I couldn't believe how excited I was that I smoked him. My wife was laughing at me! Now she keeps calling me Indian boy.
I may try to slip over there today.
trust your skill and hours of practice time...just like baseball.....50% of the game is 90% mental...(thanx yogi)
Well, I missed a doe today!! I am not mad, just disapointed. The limb of my bow hit my leg after I released. I watched the arrow hit the ground right between the deers legs. Oh well, I did see 10 deer. I actually had bucks chasing does tonight. Also I had a wallhanger step out at 30 yards and walk right at me. He turned back into the pines around 20 yards. He was following a doe I had seen do the same thing. What and exciting hunt.
I missed 4 does before I killed my first two this year. Good luck. Keep at it.
I will kill one. Its just made me want it more. Only a matter of time!!