Alrighty, I need a list of all of y'all that are still awaiting your first bowkill.
By tonight......
One of you is getting a FREE TRIP TO TEXAS to hunt hogs, javies & small game, for 5 solid days.
Winner must be available to get to Dallas airport on January 25th2014
I'll pick a winner tonight.
Awesome dude. Great way to share.
Good luck everybody, this should be a fun trip for someone.
(BTW I don't fit the description)
ChuckC
Way to go Rob! Not me! I've gotten my first , and few more after that. There has been a boatload of "firsts" posted this year. It is great to see all the guys getting into trad hunting and getting their first animals.
Kudos to you Rob and Congrats to the lucky winner, whoever it is!
Bisch
This is going to make someone's year!
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I am still in hot pursuit of my first. I have had some very near misses but not connected yet. This is my second trad only season. No harvests yet but wouldn't dream of doing it any other way anymore!!!
Very kind of you,
Jake
Jake, you're in the hat!
Santa Rob :thumbsup: Be sure to give them tailgate baiting 101. Very nice of you Rob, Merry Christmas and all the best!
Very cool! Good luck to you guys!
I am still waiting for my first. I would greatly appreciate my name in the hat.
Unbelievably kind offer, Rob. Thanks so much for putting me in the hat.
Jake
Timothy, you're in the hat too.
Rob, I can't seem to get my first one down, but not for a lack of trying. Tks for the chance, jeff
I'm still waiting for my first, but this is just my first year so I'm content to be patient and enjoy the wait.
There's nothing like walking the woods with only bow and knife. Can't imagine what took me so long to give up the boomstick.
Thanks Rob, amazing offer, and good luck to the winner!
AJ
Longshot & Amberjack are both in.
Very generous offer Rob. This is my first year and have yet to loose an arrow but I've been close enough to several critters had the shot presented itself(or had I not been busted). I already have a hunt planned at that same time so I'm out, but thanks for the offer it's very appreciated.
Rob, I'm still looking for my first kill! This is my third year hunting with the longbow, and though I haven't yet connected I wouldn't trade it for anything! Would love to be thrown in the hat. Amazing generosity and offer!
Pokerdaddy goes in the hat! :)
I haven't had a shot opportunity that I've felt comfortable with yet, still working on it! Going to try and get out this Sunday! Still working on my first with trad bows.
Iowabowhunter. Get in the hat!
Thats awesome !!! Good luck you all !
Waiting, missed a doe, limb in the way
You want in Jim? You got it!
Awsome offer Rob,
wish I was able to put my name in the hat.
Larry
Thats awesome !!! Good luck you all !
I'm still looking for my first buck. Where I hunt your lucky to see 5 or 6 deer a season but we do have some big bucks that like to go nocturnal. Come on rut.
I never harvested hogs or javies yet with the stick and string, does that count?
No,no,no just kidding.
Wow Rob, what a great thing your doing!!! Very generous!
Good luck to everyone in the hat!
Great think here. Can't wait to read the thread on this hunt
Cahaba. Have you ever managed any trad kill, or just not a buck yet?
I'm still looking for my first as well! Maybe it will change this weekend...I"m hoping!
Thanks for the offer.
Still waiting for mine as well
John
Well Roverrich, if not, you may get a chance in Texas.
You're in the hat.
This is a really cool deal you have going here Rob.I am honored that it takes place in TX.Congrats to the winner and wish you luck,welcome to Texas.
Where is ron w ??? He is still after his first and has been in it many years trying.
I have seen some amazing things on Tradgang but Rob this is the amazingest!! :clapper: :clapper:
Looking forward to the story.
Kind of embarrassed to admit it in public but what the heck...Nope, I have not killed anything with a bow.
Except "time", lots of time...
Well Paul, you may have a chance in Texas ;)
Ron W is going in my hat too, Thanks MS!
Rob,
Great offer and I'm inclined to throw my name in as well! I just got a kitchen pass from the wife! :bigsmyl:
I have been unable to connect on bear up in Ontario and I'm still deerless with the stick and string... Awaiting first blood with trad gear is starting to get hard on me!
Thank you for the offer, brother!
God Bless,
Rodd
Still putting in the time trying to get my first as well.
John
Rob, I'm still looking for my first with stick and string. Thanks for such a generous offer. Please throw my name in the hat. Burton
Rod, John, Burton, y'all're all in too. :)
Please throw my name in the hat. I am about 10 years into it. Lots of opportunities but haven't been able to take advantage of them. Awesome offer. Thanks.
Brandon Bell
Never mind. I killed a coyote 3 yrs ago. I think that dq's me. I was thinking big game harvest. Will be an awesome opportunity for somebody.
Brandon Bell
This may be the first time I've been sorry I've managed to shoot stuff. Normally I tell lies about how big. This is the first time I've been tempted to say I haven't shot any!!
Nice gesture. Good on you!!
Dan
Brandon, 1 coyote in 10 years gets you in on a sympathy clause!
Great idea Rob :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: good luck to all of the yet to kill something's
Awesome! Thank you!
Brandon
thanks thats nice ofyou , you could put me on , but as i'm in France .. no chance , to be able to make the trip .
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Cahaba. Have you ever managed any trad kill, or just not a buck yet?
I killed a doe way back in High School 1975. That same year I shot under a monster buck and missed by inches. I was in a Baker tree stand. I know you remember those.
I quit bowhunting for several years and was trying to make it as a pro bass fisherman. That didn't work out due to health problems. I have been back bow hunting for five years and haven't scored yet. I have had two misses. Hope you get your deer soon Rob.
Ah the heck with it. I'll throw you in too. The last time you shot something, I was one year old!
That will work! Thanks so much.
Have had some close opportunities within 20 yds but either other hunters waltzing in or thick brush has mucked it up, so I'm still in pursuit of my first. My ground game is getting better all the time. Just a matter of patience. I have a feeling this year's the year.
What an amazing gesture Rob, Good Luck Everyone!!!!!
That's good stuff right there :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Just ONE MORE reason I am PROUD to call you my brother!
Man!!!! I was all set to go, shooting regularly throughout the summer and BAM, tore my lower bicep tendon,,,,,,heartbreaker!!! Just got back to work last week and the arm is feeling good! I can shoot about a dozen arrows with a 50#er and plan to start bowhunting again in 2.5 wks. This would be fantastic to win!!
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Man!!!! I was all set to go, shooting regularly throughout the summer and BAM, tore my lower bicep tendon,,,,,,heartbreaker!!! Just got back to work last week and the arm is feeling good! I can shoot about a dozen arrows with a 50#er and plan to start bowhunting again in 2.5 wks. This would be fantastic to win!!
Whoops,,,,didn't read the post fully :knothead: Killed a turkey 4 yrs. ago with a curve ;)
Take me out bro!!!
Nineworlds, you're in! :D
Robtattoo, as special as a first trad kill is...this will make it even more memorable for some lucky hunter. Looking forward to reading about the future hunt! :thumbsup:
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Ah the heck with it. I'll throw you in too. The last time you shot something, I was one year old!
The last time he shot something and you were one year old I was in the Navy. :rolleyes:
Dang I feel old sometimes... :(
Thanks for setting this up Rob. :thumbsup:
A very kind offer Rob
Mighty generous of you
Someone will be very happy !!!
Very generous! Way to go :clapper: Can't wait to see who gets it.
Grrrr take me out too. My wife informed me I have a wedding to go to. Great generosity Rob!
Hey, unless it's yours, it isn't that important!
Okey doke, I won't throw you in. Sorry to hear it though.
If this isn't over... I have missed twice this year, would love the opportunity, thanks.
I don't qualify but want to throw my name in the pile of folks who think your thoughtfulness and generosity are unequaled.
Sounds like to me someone is going to experience a lot more than a hunt!
Good on you and good luck to one of the persistent folks in your hat.
What an awesome act of giving back!
Rob you are the man!!! 2 years trad only and no kills but I'm patiently waiting. This opurtunity would be great. Please put my name in the hat.
Thanks, Scot.
Scott & Jake are both in.
I'll shut this down at midnight & draw/announce the winner tomorrow lunchtime(ish)
If I don't respond to any late night requests tonight, don't panic, if you ask & qualify, you're in the draw! :D
Hey Rob that's great man. I never thought a guy walking around with his butt hanging out of his clothes at the classic this year could be so generous...lolol Just kidding my friend. I've been after my first deer for five years now but I have got a hog a few years back so that counts me out. I look forward to seeing who wins though. Good luck to whoever gets it.
Thanks Rob!!!!
Rob, your generosity is overwhelming! This is my first season with trad gear and I haven't been able to make it happen. Thanks for the opportunity and good luck to everyone in the hat.
Jon
I've been blessed to harvest 13 deer with a compound bow and 6 deer with a rifle BUT I'm still waiting for my first traditional bow harvest. I have released 5 arrows and the score is Whitetails: 5 Tradcat: 0 But the second half of the game is just starting !
John & Tradcat are in & I'm concerned about how much time David has spent checking out my money maker....... :D
Man, that is ALL RIGHT of you Rob. talk about a cool way to step up the game!
BAB
I'd love the opportunity, and the bonus is, I live in the DFW area. I'm still trying to make it on a productive trad hunt so count me in.
Thanks,
Andrew
Awesome! Just awesome :clapper:
I have no trad kills and I would love to go and I am available. Thanks for the opportunity to be in the drawing.
How awesome is this! Good on you Rob! Congrats in advance to the winner of this outstanding offer!
this has got to be one of if not the coolest threads ive ever seen. then an aftermath story of a bunch of firsts.
The only thing I've killed with trad gear was a couple of carp 2 years ago. Heck, I just got my first deer with a RIFLE the day before Thanksgiving, after 9 years of hunting! Don't know if I qualify, or if I'm too late to put my name in the hat anyway? Either way, this is a great gift you're giving! Good luck too all who made it in the hat, and God bless you Rob for such a generous act!
-Tony
nice one Bro :clapper:
One of the coolest gestures ever by one of the finest gents I know. Nice job Rob - you make me proud to call you friend! Someone us in for a fantastic experience.
Andrew, Tony & Ray's Arrow are in.
I'm going to call a halt at that & I'll draw one of you at random this morning.
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: this is great!
Awesome!!!!!
Alrighty then.....
Names have all been collated, listed, folded, hatted & drawn.....
The List
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The Resistol of Destiny
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The drop
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The Draw (by one of my Minions)
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Ha ! Typical Tradgang !
ChuckC
Ah screw it...
I was gonna drag this out for a few hours, but I'm not that nasty! :D
AND THE WINNER IIIIIIIS.......
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Dude :D Congratulations Brother! As soon as you get a chance, send me a PM so I know you've seen this & I'll fill you in on all the details.
Looking forward to, hopefully, helping you break your duck!
:clapper: have fun!
Congrats man! This was an awesome gesture of kindness. Have a good time.
Brandon
Congrats!
Congratulations! I can't wait to hear the stories. :campfire:
Jon
Good on ya, Rob!
A lefty to boot!!! Wooo Hooo!!!!
Thank you it was exciting just to have the chance at having a chance to go on a trad hunting trip.
Ray
Woot, congrats!
Pics, or it didn't happen!!
AJ
Have a great time!! Once again Rob you are the man!!!
Congrats. This hunt will be Great.
Thank you Rob for doing this!
Holy &@$&$&&!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great gesture and congrats 9worlds9!!!
Chuck will you be taken the Centaur or both? Ah may as well get blood on both of them, have fun!
Rob,
Great gesture my brother, there a big heart in that chest of yours :notworthy:
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I never win anything!! Christmas is early!!!
All depends on the terrain and how I get there. My Stewart is 68" and a 3pc. My Centaur a 62" 1pc. Maybe bring both? Wow. I'm at a loss for words.
QuoteOriginally posted by nineworlds9:
I never win anything!! ...!
You can't say that anymore! ;)
Congrats, good luck and take lots of pictures to show us
This ws just cool all the way around!
Congrats and good luck to nineworlds9!
Bisch
Congrats! Thanks very much for the opportunity.
Jake
Congrats and good luck Chuck!
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All depends on the terrain and how I get there. My Stewart is 68" and a 3pc. My Centaur a 62" 1pc. Maybe bring both? Wow. I'm at a loss for words.
Yeah, bring 'em both! :D
The terrain's as flat as a frog's ass. Nothing grows above 10 feet & it's spot & stalk all the way.
Congrats Chuck,
What an awesome gesture Rob. I can't wait for the completion of the story! Way ta go guys !!!!
Tim
Congrats to nineworlds9!
Congrats nineworlds9!!!!
Rob, thanks for the chance!
Shoot straight and let us know how it turns out!
Rodd
Glad to see it went to a very active tradganger! Congrats nineworlds9!!!! Can't wait to hear how it goes! Thank you Rob for the chance & the exceedingly generous offer! Way to go, all around!!!!
This was just too cool!! Hope y'all have a blast! Rob, that's the good stuff right there brother! :clapper:
Congrats, I know the feeling of the kindness of this close knit group. :bigsmyl:
Congrats Chuck!
that is one hell of a nice deal. thanks for doing it and good luck on your hunt!
Cool......Nineworlds9 good luck. And to who ever put my name in I say thank you, but that wasn't necessary. But thanks again :notworthy:
One of the coolest things I've seen on here, and that's saying something!
Very generous of you, and good luck to the lucky dude that won! :clapper: :shaka:
Congratulations and Good Hunting..!
lol just read this. How cool, just puts a big smile on your face lol
Congrats. I will be watching for the update.
Hell yeah nine that's just awesome. Congrats. I agree you got to put pictures up or it didn't actually happen. I wish you all the luck that's possible.
Rob I assure you that any time spent looking at your "money maker" as you put it is time I regret spending.....lololol
I'm still shakin my head :) This is just too cool guys. I'm humbled. I did not expect at all to win. I was in the middle of mowing my lawn today when I stopped and pulled my phone out of my pocket to randomly check my PMs and a TG pal had sent a message with congrats on winning. My eyes bugged out and I let the mower stall out and just looked up at the sky and let out a huge laugh and a smile. Texas hog hijinks!! I can't wait! Anyway, I seem to already have found a carpool buddy in a fellow hunt-attemdee headed my way from Jacksonville. This is too cool. I just took advantage of Cabelas post-Thanksgiving sale to buy myself a GPS. Up til now hunting WMA's familiar to me Ive been a map and compass guy. It would be a memory of a lifetime to bloody my first arrow in Texas, special to me cause its my wife's home state.
Thanks Rob. Now its just logistics.
This was a cool thread to follow. Make sure to post some pics of the hunt in January. Congrats to nineworlds, and that was a very generous offer, Rob :campfire:
Awesome! Congrats Chuck. Look forward to the stories if the hunt!
Congrats. I will be watching for the update.
Congrats Chuck! Good luck :campfire:
Good on ya Rob! You are a "good un"
Congrats Chuck ...your gonna have a blast.
Way to go Rob and the gang.
Congrats Stewart! I feel like I won as well knowing your from FL too!!! Lol, have fun dude.
Thanks Rob. Now its just logistics.
Ain't no thang biggun. Shane's going to haul Chuck, I'm gonna haul Josh & Steve, you're hauling the beer.
See? Problems solved :)
Congrats Nineworlds9!
Rob, nice touch! You're still the man!
LD
Congrats nineworlds!
Way to go Chuck !
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