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Title: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: George D. Stout on September 08, 2007, 12:15:00 PM
This shot was taken from a distance of twelve yards.  The deer was walking and the first shot took it through both lungs.  Travel to recovery forty yards.  My last three deer have been taken at an average distance of fourteen yards.  All have been from the ground.  

No...it was not this year, our season doesn't start until Sept 29th.  

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Title: Re: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on September 08, 2007, 12:33:00 PM
:bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:    That's more like it.
Title: Re: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: sticshooter on September 08, 2007, 12:40:00 PM
Yep George that is more like it., I hunt fromthe ground 99% of the time. They don't run far with a poke through both lungs. Hopfully I can do the same this year. <><
Title: Re: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: Pat B. on September 08, 2007, 12:48:00 PM
Twelve yards is kind of a long shot isn't it, lol...

Actually, IMO, that 12-18 yards is ideal and is what I strive for..

Good shooting, good hunting !!

                   Pat
Title: Re: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: Apex Predator on September 08, 2007, 01:26:00 PM
Wow!  How in the world were you able to get that close to a big game animal?  LOL!  You da man, George!  Great example of patience and skill.  These youngsters should pay attention.
Title: Re: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: Roger Norris on September 08, 2007, 03:18:00 PM
Well George, you know thats back east...out in the West, well, no WAY can you get that close!!  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: SOS on September 08, 2007, 03:35:00 PM
Twelve yards?  You've got to be gapping at that distance.  Might have to question whether that's an ethical shot.  :jumper:
Title: Re: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: J-dog on September 08, 2007, 03:56:00 PM
Title: Re: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 08, 2007, 03:58:00 PM
Now THAT is what bow huntin' is all about! Getting close... Real Close. I hope to get that close this year... Without getting busted that is. Although being able to look eye to eye is half of the fun.

... mike ...  :)
Title: Re: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: Plumbob on September 08, 2007, 08:30:00 PM
Yea but what did your rangefinder say?
Title: Re: A Recurve/Longbow Shooter Did This!
Post by: R.W. on September 08, 2007, 08:59:00 PM
A good distance. And excellent FIRST shot placement!

This is the way to take yuor animal