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Title: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: Mr.Magoo on December 04, 2013, 07:17:00 PM
There's been a shark attack in Raleigh.  More to come.

(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/dave27615/photo10.jpg)
Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: VictoryHunter on December 04, 2013, 07:20:00 PM
:campfire:
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Post by: Duncan on December 04, 2013, 07:40:00 PM
:campfire:
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Post by: T-Bowhunter on December 04, 2013, 07:44:00 PM
:bigsmyl:    :campfire:
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Post by: Sockrsblur on December 04, 2013, 07:45:00 PM
lol  Wait for it..... Wait.....      :bigsmyl:


  :clapper:
Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: Mr.Magoo on December 04, 2013, 08:47:00 PM
It was a dark and stormy night.  Actually, it was a unseasonably warm day.  I decided to go out at the last minute and didn't even get out of the driveway until around 15:30.

I had noticed the deer movement had shifted in one of my favorite areas and set up in a new spot to try and take advantage of it.

No treestand today.  I found a blow-down and setup my Torges tree seat so that I was surrounded by downed trees and limbs.  No camo either.  Just brown plaid and a Filson vest today.

About 16:30, crunch, crunch, crunch.  Two bucks were coming my way.  And they were going to come very close.

The lead buck was the bigger of the two; he was going to pass by at about 10 yards and I decided to try the shot.

The first buck came abreast, it felt like he was right in my lap, but he didn't notice me or my blaze orange fedora.  The following buck was about 20 yards behind and his head went behind a tree trunk just as the leader stepped by.  I raised my bow and drew.

The arrow was gone in a flash and the shot looked good.  The buck ran forward about 25 yards, stood for a few seconds and tipped over.  The follower was just looking around until I decided to stand up, he saw me a ran back the way he'd come.

No tracking job with this one.  Which suited me just fine.

I have to say, being eye to eye adds a whole other layer of excitement to the hunt.

Predator recurve 51@28 (I just bought used a couple of weeks ago).  Simmons Tiger Shark.  Complete pass through.

Here are the pics.

(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/dave27615/photo5-1.jpg)

Entrance  ...
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/dave27615/photo8.jpg)

Exit ...
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/dave27615/photo3-1.jpg)

(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/dave27615/photo7-1.jpg)

Thanks for reading.
Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: Duncan on December 04, 2013, 08:55:00 PM
Good job!
Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: LCH on December 04, 2013, 09:31:00 PM
Great job grat shot.LCH
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Post by: RLA on December 04, 2013, 09:46:00 PM
Looks like some mighty fine shooting! I just ordered some Tiger sharks today, just gotta try them. Congrats on your buck!
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Post by: ermont on December 04, 2013, 09:53:00 PM
Good shooting!
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Post by: Flingblade on December 04, 2013, 10:01:00 PM
Very cool!!  Congrats!  By the look of the entrance and exit wounds I am guessing you were set up on a ridge or hill above the deer even though you were on the ground?
Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: Mr.Magoo on December 04, 2013, 10:21:00 PM
Appreciate the comments.

Flingblade - He was actually quartering away above me.  The lower hole is the entrance.
Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: Bernie B. on December 04, 2013, 10:21:00 PM
Nice buck!  That was quite an adventure for you!     :thumbsup:

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: oldskool on December 04, 2013, 10:53:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 04, 2013, 10:54:00 PM
Congrats, Thats a nice buck!
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Post by: bofish-IL on December 04, 2013, 11:12:00 PM
Nice Job  Predators are great bows
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Post by: joe ashton on December 04, 2013, 11:25:00 PM
that is the spot we should all shoot for.....
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Post by: 30coupe on December 04, 2013, 11:37:00 PM
Looks like he was a little higher than you were by the looks of the entry/exit wounds. I know you didn't need to track that guy, but those Tiger Sharks do put some blood on the ground! Nice job!
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Post by: Footed Shaft on December 04, 2013, 11:55:00 PM
Congrats, great bow, great shooting and an awesome buck !!
Bill
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Post by: Michael Arnette on December 05, 2013, 12:20:00 AM
Nice buck for NC...and from the ground!
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Post by: slayer1 on December 05, 2013, 06:26:00 AM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: Fattony77 on December 05, 2013, 07:07:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mr.Magoo:
Appreciate the comments.

Flingblade - He was actually quartering away above me.  The lower hole is the entrance.
That's some great shot placement! Good job & congrats!
Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: PeteA on December 05, 2013, 07:38:00 AM
Hey Magoo, great way to break in the new bow! Congrats!!!!
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Post by: azhunter on December 05, 2013, 07:49:00 AM
Congrats on the buck. I hear good things about those predator bows.
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Post by: bruinman on December 05, 2013, 07:58:00 AM
Congrats, great looking buck.
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Post by: Jayrod on December 05, 2013, 04:01:00 PM
Great job...and nice work with the shark!!
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Post by: John146 on December 05, 2013, 07:19:00 PM
Awesome!!
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Post by: SuperK on December 05, 2013, 08:48:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: Cory Mattson on December 05, 2013, 10:40:00 PM
Awesome - nice shooting
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Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: Spitz2 on December 06, 2013, 11:30:00 AM
great shoot !
you made a good job !
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Post by: LB_hntr on December 06, 2013, 02:33:00 PM
Great job.
Congrats!!!
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Post by: SheltonCreeker on December 06, 2013, 06:00:00 PM
Way to Go! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Robert Armstrong on February 03, 2014, 05:37:00 PM
Nice deer. Another shark bite
Title: Re: Predator + Tiger Shark = #3
Post by: Jayrod on February 04, 2014, 05:58:00 AM
Very nice buck! Congrats sure is excitement taking them from the ground