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Title: New bow makes blood
Post by: Caleb the bow breaker on November 07, 2012, 05:36:00 PM
Well all, today was a good day.  It has been a tough year with very few deer seen and the only deer within 25 yards was on a dead run.  With gun season just around the corner, I had pretty much accepted that this bow season might be a bust.  Didn't feel too great about that as I treated myself to a new RER Arroyo and really wanted to break it in this season.  

Went out this morning and had high hopes, but after sitting for a while with only one squirrel I decided I better get the phone out and read up on the big election.  I know I know, big mistake.  Well, herd a little crumple and looked that way and of course there is a fawn on my trail.  So if you can imagine me stuffing my phone in my pocket, adjusting my glove and retrieving my bow with a deer less than thirty yards away.    :knothead:    :knothead:    :knothead:

Anyway fortune was smiling on me and the little guy came on in. I picked a spot and took the shot.  Either I made a bad shot or the deer spun but the shot was definitely back.  I was pretty worried but after calming down I noticed the arrow in the sand and blood all around.  Looked a little more and could see a pretty good trail even from my stand.  Went ahead and gave it an hour and took up the trail.  Long story short there was lots of sign and the deer went about 70 yards before piling up.  Definitely not a trophy my Webster's definition but I couldn't be happier.  I am thankful for the deer, the opportunity, and a family that supports me.  I am also very thankful for a huge 160 grain snuffer that turned a bad shot into an easy trail and probably really saved my season.  

C
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: magnus on November 07, 2012, 06:05:00 PM
Congratulations Caleb! The first is a trophy no matter what it is.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: Richie on November 07, 2012, 06:29:00 PM
Good job.  :thumbsup:  Any pictures?
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: twosheds on November 07, 2012, 06:36:00 PM
Congrats!!!
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: Shedrock on November 07, 2012, 06:37:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Richie:
Good job.   :thumbsup:   Any pictures?
X2  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: Big Ed on November 07, 2012, 07:11:00 PM
Congrats!!
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: on November 07, 2012, 07:17:00 PM
Way to go!

Congrats,

Bisch
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: Sirius Black on November 07, 2012, 07:20:00 PM
Awesome bow choice!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: AWPForester on November 07, 2012, 07:30:00 PM
Congrats and God Bless
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Post by: Bill Carlsen on November 07, 2012, 07:41:00 PM
Ice breakers are always  in your memory. Good job.
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Post by: BrownA5 on November 07, 2012, 09:18:00 PM
Congratulations!
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Post by: goldflinger on November 07, 2012, 09:37:00 PM
Awesome!! Let's see a picture.
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: Caleb the bow breaker on November 07, 2012, 09:52:00 PM
I appreciate the good words everybody here is a pic sorry it didnt turn out to great all I had was my phone

(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac213/calebgh/deer2012-1.jpg)
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: huntnmuleys on November 07, 2012, 10:27:00 PM
looks great to me!  good work.
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on November 08, 2012, 03:06:00 AM
Good job.  :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: Izzy on November 08, 2012, 06:16:00 AM
Awesome! Easy draggin and easier eating.
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: Jack Guard on November 08, 2012, 06:31:00 AM
Congrats Caleb !!

This is by far one of the threads i have been hoping to see since your  last post.

I am very happy for you !   Way to go !!

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Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: bruinman on November 08, 2012, 08:04:00 AM
Congrats!
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on November 08, 2012, 11:43:00 AM
Congrats sir.......
,Sam,
Title: Re: New bow makes blood
Post by: wooddamon1 on November 08, 2012, 12:35:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup: