Today was the opener for the PA Gun season. So I decided to to wade in with the Orange Army with my longbow in hand. The morning started off really slow, I was tucked in a natural funnel leading to a nearby safe haven. I vowed to only shoot a good buck and I have to tell you it is sometimes hard, but with determination and alot of patience things seem to come together. Oh yeah a little luck always helps. Anyway I seen thirteen doe and yearlings before seeing any bone. The first buck was a definite shooter but he had the afterburners on, might of heard the Army laying down the lead nearby. Seemed like his kids were to follow, talking scrub city I don't think the next 4 bucks together would have scored 60 inches if they were thrown in super glue and measured together. The next buck was the biggest 4 point I have ever seen. He sported at least 20" main beams and his G2s were at least 12 inches long he was an old buck,big Roman nose and super mass both in horn and hide. I would have definitly shot him or at least shot at him but due to our antler restrictions he was not legal. Had a few more doe encounters,then at around 12 o'clock I had the buck that I harvested and a small six point chase a doe around me for about 20-30 minutes. Talk about a rush and a true delight to watch. Finally the doe gave in and slowed down a bit and walked right by my stand at about ten yards. The boys followed her like bloodhounds, giving me the shot to dream of. One short bleat was all that was needed as if on cue he stopped with near leg extended. The rest just happened as if it were meant to be. He acted as if nothing ever happened, just to walk a few short yards and give his life. As I sat there after this buck gave his last breath, I was awakened by shots in the near distant and could not help to think of all our fine service men and women who are defending our rights and freedoms, that are awakened by shots of violence and terror on a daily basis. My hat goes off to them in thanks and of total respect for what they do and what they sacrifice. Thanks to all and stay safe throughout the Holiday seasons.
I'll try and post some pics of my harvest. Thanks Big Ed
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Easton Axis 340
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Sounds like an amazing day. I look forward to the pics. Congrats!

great story ed!! sounds like ya really got um figured out..  

wow great story Ed and congrats buddy
i look forward to seeing the pics
how you liking those shrew's? looks like you went for the same move from silvertips to shews as i did.
 

Excellent story! Congrats!

A grand day indeed. Congrats  

GREAT READ!!
Thanks for sharing and congrats!!
Look forward to seeing the pics.

Thank you to all. Still trying to post a picture. Have no problems emailing but everytime I use Photobucket it kicks my pictures off. I'll get it please bear with me.

Sounds great - looking forward to the photo....  

EAstern PA doesn't narrow it down much...but I applaud your desire and effort to go forth among the gun toters with a bow.

How perfect was that story? Didn't run a mad dash to be riddled with other's bullets... dropped within a few yards... all just like it was scripted!

Congratulations, fellow PA hunter. You deserve cudos on that one. I don't think I'd ever even try that on public ground I hunt...

Great story and Congrats!! Can't wait to see the pics.

Well done      

While I would like to finish the season with my longbow it does seem futile most of the time.I've carried it a bunch of times even on the opener which feels weird but our season has been open a few weeks and my LB range is pretty dang short LOL...

congrads maybe this weekend I can try my hand at the same

Great buck and story. Congrats!!!      

Wow. nice buck. and I still hear people say the AR doesn't work. As someone who hunted PA before the AR that there would be a once in a lifetime IF you were extremely lucky.

Congrats! great story BTW too.    

Way to go Ed ! Great buck !!

Nice buck! And plucked from under the gunfire, well done.

Tim,Thanks for posting the picture.