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First deer with Trad gear!

Started by cosgood, November 03, 2013, 11:55:00 AM

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cosgood

November 03, 2013, 11:55:00 AM
Hello TradGangers! I converted from a wheelie bow 3 years ago and have been unsuccessful the first 2 seasons. Well, things changed this past Friday.

Here's a little background info to start. I very fortunate to hunt in North Central PA on mostly private ground and some State game land which borders the property. There is more activity in this area than anywhere else I've ever hunted. Deer are just everywhere. I normally roam around this area until I find a nice spot to sit in ambush. I've had several doe in close but passed on. I've watched a few nice buck from afar with no chance to stalk them.

So Friday I went to their bedroom and found a nice stump facing down an old logging road. This particular road leads out to a large alfalfa field that always holds deer. Perfect! I cleared some brush out of the way and sat down. The wind was blowing constant in my favor. I nocked my number 1 arrow and waited.

I sat and watched a black squirrel play. This went on for about 30 minutes. Then I caught some movement in the beech brush 15 yards in front of me. Here comes a buck! My heart started racing immediately as he stepped into the opening. He looked straight at me and I thought I was busted for sure. Thankfully he didn't care and actually started my way. He is now at 8 paces and looking away. I draw and anchor at the same time he turns broadside. I picked my spot and watched in slow motion as the cedar finds that crease behind his shoulder at heart level. He took off and snapped the arrow against a tree. Then loud crashing followed by silence. He was down!

I waited about 20 minutes, then started in to trail. Found a few drops of blood here and there, but not as much as I would have expected. Then lots appeared where he snapped the arrow. Good blood. I follow the trail for about 40 more yards and there he is. A flood of emotions came on and I gave thanks to the Creator for providing this moment. I thanked my late father for instilling in me the spirit to hunt.

I would also like to thank Jim Gainey for making such a sweet shooting Black Creek Siren.

I'll post pics as soon as I figure out how...
Black Creek Siren 53@28"
Black Creek Banshee TDR/TDLB 50@28"
Pawtucket Custom 50@28"

US Army Military Police 1996-2007

Rustic

#1
November 03, 2013, 12:02:00 PM
Congrats, great story...  :thumbsup:
Bear Montana Long Bow 50#@28"
PV Longbow 48#@28"
Bear Grizzly Recurve 45#@28"
Darton Trailmaster Recurve 35#@28"

StanM

#2
November 03, 2013, 12:14:00 PM
8 yards on the ground! What a great hunt. Congrats! Looking forward to pics.

Coonbait

#3
November 03, 2013, 12:24:00 PM
Great Job!!! The first one's the coolest with Trad gear!
Congratulations! Can't wait for the pics.
Glenn

akbowbender

#4
November 03, 2013, 12:26:00 PM
Your story got my heart thumping...made my day!

Congrats!
Chuck

cosgood

#5
November 03, 2013, 12:35:00 PM



5 point, heart shot with 58" 53@28 Black Creek Siren with PO Cedar and  Grizzly 160 grain head

I hope this picture is the right size.
Black Creek Siren 53@28"
Black Creek Banshee TDR/TDLB 50@28"
Pawtucket Custom 50@28"

US Army Military Police 1996-2007

Wannabe1

#6
November 03, 2013, 12:46:00 PM
Awesome story and deer! Congratulations.   :thumbsup:
Desert Shield/Storm, Somalia and IOF Veteran
"The Mountains are calling and, I must go!" John Muir

Bear Heart

#7
November 03, 2013, 12:50:00 PM
Congrats
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buckeyebowhunter

#8
November 03, 2013, 01:27:00 PM
Excellent    :thumbsup:

joe ashton

#9
November 03, 2013, 01:40:00 PM
Chad.. Awesome.. thanks for sharing..
Joe
Joe Ashton,D.C.
pronghorn long bow  54#
black widow long bow 55#
21 century long bow 55#
big horn recurve  58#

chrisAKnative

#10
November 03, 2013, 01:42:00 PM
thanks for sharing! enjoy the harvest, send some of that up here too Alaska  ;)

Pat B.

#11
November 03, 2013, 01:48:00 PM
Way to go !!

Bet you're hooked.

Gen273

#12
November 03, 2013, 01:52:00 PM
congrats, that is great!!!
Jesus Saves (ROM 10:13)

jkm97

#13
November 03, 2013, 02:27:00 PM
Nice

Alexander Traditional

#14
November 03, 2013, 02:30:00 PM
Congratulations! Great story.

babs

#15
November 03, 2013, 02:41:00 PM
Nice Pa buck good size body on that deer. Congratulations on your 1st traditional deer no better feeling.  Sometimes I think this sport is impossible but when things come together it is all so sweet. Just so you know u will have that smile on your face for sometime and boy is it a good feeling. Congratulations
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Bob Lee camo dipped 47lbs @ 29
Bob Lee Heavyweight 50@29
Stewart 3pc Slammer. 45@28
Hoyt GMX & RCX 1000 limbs

Straight Shootin'

#16
November 03, 2013, 02:46:00 PM
Very nice indeed!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
USN(RET) 1977-99
SOM 2001-2019

52" Fedora Stalker
Bear K-Mag x2
Predator Velocity 60"

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#17
November 03, 2013, 02:47:00 PM
Good deal brutha!    :clapper:    :clapper:   Ya gotta love it!

solobowhunter

#18
November 03, 2013, 03:02:00 PM
Nice buck and great story!
USMC 1986-1990

#19
November 03, 2013, 03:14:00 PM
Congrats on your first!

Bisch
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