Finally made it home to TN to hop in a tree stand. I don't think grass and trees have ever looked so good. I live in El Paso and it lacks these two great things. Took up trad archery not too long ago with a Samick Sage and shot as much as Uncle Sam would allow me too. I was able to come home on leave and it has been great. Definitely something I will remember forever. I recently bought a Bear Montana to become my hunting bow and so far I love it.
With three trad sits under my belt and one squirrel KIA, I finally had a close encounter with a deer. Rather unconventional but awesome none the less. I was headed back out to my stand for an afternoon sit and walked right up on a nice doe. We locked eyes and then I seemed to become invisible shortly after. I was not prepared for this encounter bc I had my bow in hand, glove in my pocket, and arrows in my quiver. I slowly took a knee and maneuvered over to some small bushes. With this doe working her way too me she came out of the hardwoods into the small open area I was positioned in. Once she stepped foot in the open area I was not invisible any more. We had a stare down for about 10 min. I decided if she showed notion of turning around I would draw and give flight to my first whitetail trad arrow.
As she turned I drew to my anchor and let it rip. She jumped the string and turned + 90 degrees to the left making her quartering away. The arrow stuck in her and off she went. I walked back to the truck and came back 3 hours later. My brother and I tracked her about a mile where we jumped her from a bed. Backed out last night and will go back later this afternoon to give her ample time to expire. With the amount of blood we found I assumed she was dead, but she's a tough girl. I am confident she is dead in her next spot she bed down. Will update tomorrow.
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good luck. Keep at er.
ChuckC
Congrats...keep us posted
Congrats!
goodness, that arrow is painted red! Can't believe she hopped back up 3 hours later!
Nice
Good luck that arrow looks great
Good tracking and looking forward to the pics! :thumbsup:
Good luck. Hope you find her!
Hope it ends well.
Congrats on the tree rat!
I hope you recover your doe!
Good luck,
Bisch
I bet she's dead! Good luck!
Good luck on the trail , I'm pulling for ya....
,,,Sam,,,
Hang in there
Winner winner venison dinner!! Found her tonight around 1130. Pics in the morning! Not sure if I'll be able to sleep I am so stoked.
Congrats on the deer...was pulling for you. :archer:
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Awesome! Glad you were able to find her!
Congrats again,
Bisch
Congratulations! :thumbsup:
Fantastic. Make sure you figure out the broadheads path of travel so you will know why she went so far. I am assuming only one or no lung?
Found her about 30 yards from where we jumped her. She is a little one but she will probably be one I remember for a long time, not to mention one of my best track jobs yet.
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Congratulations on your first. My first was a big doe and my folks had it rugged. It hangs on the wall in front of me as I write this. I remember every detail surrounding the taking of that deer and so will you. It's gonna be a great ride... guaranteed.
Thanks for all the kind words. Definitely a special day.