A Stalker Story.

Traddict · January 13, 2014, 06:28:00 PM

I had been in the tree for about an hour when the first deer stepped out. She came out into the edge of the field about 60 yards away where they are so often seen. Then out came a second deer. When I first saw the deer, I positioned myself for a shot. Knowing that movement with deer close with little concealment would make for a short hunt. Standing to get a shot out of this tree is awkward. 30 minutes later, the two deer had moved about 10 yards and my legs were absolutely aching. They suddenly looked back into the bottom and 6 more does and little ones came out. Then 2 more. And then about a 120" 8 pt. Great! Way to many sets of eyes if they all arrived at the same time. Finally, a mature doe split off from the group and fed my direction. I tried as best as I could to keep my eyes on her as well as the others to my right. She stepped into my opening and I was able to get to full draw without hearing a snort. I focused low and tight as she was slightly quartering away. The shot looked good as she crashed away. I could see her stumbling at about 50 yards. She disappeared and then a loud crash. I'll admit that I didn't give it much time. I climbed down and went to where she was standing.

Traddict · January 13, 2014, 06:33:00 PM

The spot where she was standing.

And about 10 yards farther.

Traddict · January 13, 2014, 06:38:00 PM

A few yards after that.

She was piled up in a dry creek bed about 15 yards beyond the last blood. Here is a pic of her and some of the new bow.

That's the exit hole in the pic.

Traddict · January 13, 2014, 06:45:00 PM

Sorry for the poor pics. Thanks for looking. Thanks again South for putting up with me. If your interested in a Stalker, give South a call. His test drive program is absolutely great.

T-Bowhunter · January 13, 2014, 06:58:00 PM

Congrats on the new Bow and the Doe!

4dogs · January 13, 2014, 07:05:00 PM

Very nice!

steadman · January 13, 2014, 07:12:00 PM

Very nice! South makes a sweet bow for sure!!

January 13, 2014, 07:25:00 PM

That is one fine looking bow!

Congrats on the early successes and hope you have many more!

Bisch

Cyclic-Rivers · January 13, 2014, 07:56:00 PM

Congrats on all of your deer.

Great Looking Bow(s) as well!

varmint101 · January 13, 2014, 08:11:00 PM

Awesome! Neat tree! And a fine bow and does too! Congrats!

Nathan Killen · January 13, 2014, 08:12:00 PM

Sweet ! South builds a great bow...he's built 3 for me !

Trumpkin the Dwarf · January 14, 2014, 12:07:00 AM

You sure know where to stick an arrow for a quick kill. Nice shooting, and that bow is a beauty as well!