(For those who missed it the first time, I've brought it back up to accompany the other topic)

A good friend of mine, Chris, is new to traditional archery as of June of this year. After coming to my house a few times this spring to shoot, he decided he wanted a recurve.

So, he sold his compound and tagged along with me and a few buddies to Cloverdale where he purchased a new Assenheimer Elite, 62" 52@28 and a dozen Gold Tip 35/55s at the "trade blanket". Initially, he struggled with shooting accurately, but after several nights shooting at my house, and a few 3D shoots, he became increasingly more proficient.

I ordered some of the new Hellfire broadheads from 3 Rivers, ensured they were flying well, and resharpened them for him days before season. I was fairly confident in his ability, but Chris was still unsure.

On the second day of our season, October 2, Chris climbed into his stand with plans to enjoy a cooler than normal evening. Shortly thereafter, this healthy 2 1/2 old doe strolled past at 10 yards and Chris proceeded to place an excellent quartering away shot (see photo) through her liver, the back of one lung, and dead center through the off-side lung before exiting just forward of the front leg. She only traveled 50 yards before expiring. As Chris said, "It happened fast!".

In a showing of Chris' true character, he decided to donate this doe to charity. He says the next one will be for cookin'.

I can't help but feel a little proud of Chris' good fortune. Sorry about the pics, Chris said he was worried about spoilage so he did not arrange a "natural" photo shoot.

Note: Chris is not Amish.     :D  

 

 

Nice!!

Congrats!!

Well congrats young man on hopefully the first of many to follow!            

Cool!!

Gutted and laying there she looks almost like a greyhound.  

NICCCEEE!!

Doesnt get any better  

Congrats

Good on YOU all!!! nothing like seeing a plan come together!!

QuoteOriginally posted by bornagainbowhunter:
Cool!!

Gutted and laying there she looks almost like a greyhound.    

Same thing Chris said. I can assure you she was a portly doe with all her innards.

Dusty

Congrats,            

Donating the first deer.  Now that's something.  Great job!

Gota like that  

Excellent! Great job on a very challenging animal to bag with trad archery.
     

Nice!          

  Congrats!  Good shooting!

Cool!  Nice shooting!

Way to go! Congrats!

Congrats!

How's your season going Dusty?