First arrow of the year!

bowmaster12 · January 06, 2011, 10:10:00 PM

awesome job on the recovery and getting the job done but i do have a question, why did you choose to run her down and not stick her with another arrow? Congrats

January 07, 2011, 12:27:00 AM

LOL! Great story..a truly traditional kill.

My dad told us boys a story - he did the same thing in his early years. He jumped on the deer, knife in hand.....and the deer kicked the stuffins outta him...beat him badly! Guess this is your lucky year for sure!

greyghost · January 07, 2011, 01:59:00 AM

I know how you felt knowing that animal was suffering. Great job and congratulations on a hard earned doe.

Earl

Jerry Jeffer · January 07, 2011, 02:55:00 AM

Wow, you folks dug up and old story here. Interesting and just as hard reading it again. To answer the question why I didn't shoot it again. I didn't even have my bow on the final visit. I had hoped it would have been over by then.

January 07, 2011, 04:58:00 AM

Jerry,
No offense intended - sorry if I have offended you in any way. Your story is a good one even though difficult. Many here have experienced similar and have felt your "ill" at the moment. No one delights in animals suffering but it does happen...all a part of the game.

When I mentioned my dad's experience, I remembered him telling it in a humorous way. We all laughed about it....but we all know the feeling.

Congratulations on the kill...with many more to follow! Good luck and stay safe. I hope to read of your experiences often! Thanks for sharing with the gang!

Cyclic-Rivers · January 07, 2011, 08:07:00 AM

I thought this story sounded familiar. Hope she ate well

SteveD · January 07, 2011, 08:16:00 AM

Nice Jerry. Congrats

cacciatore · January 07, 2011, 08:18:00 AM

Well done Jerry,I like your persistance.

Horne Shooter · January 07, 2011, 09:17:00 AM

I had a similar experience many years ago (with a doe as well). I ran her down in a similar fashion after wounding her earlier and tracking her for some time. She swam across a stream (I could hear the splashing in front of me as I followed her trail) I found her swimming across and I went in after her. She was too weak to go up the opposite side bank as it was steep and muddy and as I got to the other side I scrambled up there, pulled my knife and cut her throat. She bawled and put up a good fight to the end. It REALLY had an effect on me. After a while I felt somewhat better but it was pretty traumatic (this was about 20 years ago). I still remember the panic in that doe's eyes as I caught up to her and finished her with the knife. It's just one more reason to keep your broadheads sharp and practice enough to keep your shots as true and ethical as possible.

KentuckyTJ · January 07, 2011, 01:52:00 PM

Congrats.

Wannabe1 · January 07, 2011, 01:55:00 PM

Congratulations Jerry! Fine looking doe.

maineac · January 07, 2011, 02:32:00 PM

Congratulations on taking your first longbow deer, and on making the decision to do what it took to put her down for good.

Stumpkiller · January 07, 2011, 02:37:00 PM

Good on you for seeing it through.

Congratulations!

Big Ed · January 07, 2011, 04:49:00 PM

Well done!!!

**DONOTDELETE** · January 07, 2011, 05:03:00 PM

Jerry You came over to the Pink Side of the force.. Congrats Dude... Nice DOE and Welcome to team Pink..

1oldbowguy · January 07, 2011, 08:35:00 PM

Great, congrats on the fine looking doe love it.

gregg dudley · January 08, 2011, 10:10:00 AM

Good job following through. Congratulations on a hard earned deer.

straitera · January 08, 2011, 10:21:00 AM

Way to go Jerry. Tough story & tougher for you for sure. Glad you recovered her. That's tenacity. Nice looking bow. Specs?

bolong · January 08, 2011, 03:45:00 PM

Congrats!!!! Slhe sure has a dark face.

Bobhat · January 08, 2011, 03:52:00 PM