My "opening morning" in Va

A.S. · October 13, 2012, 10:28:00 AM

As a few of you know, I have been "riding the bench" for several weeks. I sprained my shoulder about 8 weeks ago. It has been a very slow healing process. I had to miss the first week of bow season simply because I could not draw my bow.

Within the past week, I have had major gains in my strength. I still am far from 100%, but I have been able to shoot about a dozen good arrows the past couple days, before my shoulder gives out. I decided it was time to go climb in my favorite stand overlooking a couple huge white oaks this morning.

It took exactly 1 hour, and this happened..... :rolleyes:

I had already decided that I was only going to take a close shot if given the opportunity, and that is exactly what happened. This ol' girl gave me a perfect 10 yard shot. I shot her with my Black Widow PSAX, 47@27, Axis 500 and 125gr Thunderhead. It left a blood trail my 8 year old son could have followed. It's a shame he is out of town this weekend.

Jack Denbow · October 13, 2012, 10:29:00 AM

Way to go Allen.

shick · October 13, 2012, 10:33:00 AM

Allen, looking good. Great job.
Shick

far rider · October 13, 2012, 10:33:00 AM

Nice doe! Glad your on the mend, I have dealt with a shoulder sprain before, no fun. Sprains seem to take forever to heal don't they.

Tim

Guru · October 13, 2012, 10:34:00 AM

Good for you Allen!

Pat B. · October 13, 2012, 10:36:00 AM

Glad you're back in the woods !!

It's just terrible to miss bow season, been there.

Good shooting!

RC · October 13, 2012, 10:41:00 AM

Good job. RC

jcar315 · October 13, 2012, 10:43:00 AM

Way to go Allen!!!

BMN · October 13, 2012, 10:44:00 AM

Congrats!

subsonic · October 13, 2012, 10:59:00 AM

Outstanding!

grouseshooter002 · October 13, 2012, 11:20:00 AM

Nice deer Allen. Hope your shoulder continues to heal.

Regards,
Grouse

paradocs · October 13, 2012, 11:24:00 AM

Congrats, Allen...don't re-hurt nuthin'.

ron w · October 13, 2012, 11:28:00 AM

JJ1956 · October 13, 2012, 11:28:00 AM

Way to go Allen

Rob W. · October 13, 2012, 11:31:00 AM

Congrats!

A.S. · October 13, 2012, 11:31:00 AM

Thanks guys! 4 weeks ago I was not able to draw my son's 20# recurve. It has been a slow (at least it seems slow) healing process. I knew if I took a shot this morning that it would have to be a close one. I guess it helps to get lucky once in a while!

2Blade · October 13, 2012, 11:35:00 AM

How am I not surprised?

Good shootin buddy!

KentuckyTJ · October 13, 2012, 12:59:00 PM

Very nice Brother! Even with one wing you can shoot better than most of us. Deer beware!

A.S. · October 13, 2012, 01:07:00 PM

Thanks TJ! I just realized that I have another tag that I can punch today. Time to get back after them!

kennym · October 13, 2012, 01:12:00 PM

Great job Allen!! Take it easy on the draggin tho!!