How bout the young man up top!!

kennym · February 10, 2008, 09:02:00 AM

Congrats Zane!!

Now, could ya tell us about the fine buck,bow and stuff?

ZaneD · February 10, 2008, 09:09:00 AM

Thanks Kenny. Here is what I posted when I killed him back in October.

Well, here's my story. I'm 15 and I took up bowhunting with a compound two years ago, and killed a couple deer with it. But I was soon bored of lining up the sights and pulling a trigger. So for christmas last year I asked for a longbow and I got it, a 50# Martin Savannah. And so I became proficient with it and started hunting this year with it. Opening day I shot right over a small doe, and then I was really determined. Then, last week I shot a 6pt. and hit him a little too high and the arrow only went in about 2" needless to say he wasn't even hurt. So by then I was a little discoraged, but now even more determined.

So, this yesterday I went to our land in Surry county, VA. and went back to where there is some recently thinned timber between a cutover and a pine thicket. And my dad and I selected a tree and I put up my climber, and he went about 150 yds and put his up. This was about 3:00 in the afternoon. It had cleared up beautifully after the rainy morning, and the wind was perfect. Long about 5:30 I hear a stick pop behind me so I slowly turn and I see a nice little 7pt. walking straight to me. he came up on my right side and I got ready. Then he stopped broadside at 13 yards, with his head down. He didn't even flinch as the 2016 classic tipped with a 125gr. 4- blade Magnus Stinger zipped right through both lungs and stuck in the ground. He only ran about 75 yards and took a tumble. I could see the now red arrow sticking in the ground. I didn't really need to follow the blood trail but I did anyway. I have killed plenty of deer with the shotgun and muzzleloader, and a couple with the compound, and the satisfaction I got from harvesting this little buck was so much greater than my other deer it was unbelievable. And after that long post, here he is....

Charlie Lamb · February 10, 2008, 09:16:00 AM

Many congrats and enjoy your week up top. I didn't connect your real name with your handle, but recognize you now!!

Good work young brother! Killed my first deer at age 15 and have added a few to the list since then.

kennym · February 10, 2008, 09:20:00 AM

Good job Zane,I remember the story now. Again ,congrats on the buck ,you'll remember this hunt when the others fade away.

longbowben · February 10, 2008, 09:21:00 AM

Congrats .have you recieved the crester yet ,I shiped it on monday.

Killdeer · February 10, 2008, 09:44:00 AM

Good to enjoy that hunt all over again! Enjoy having "your own website" for a week!

Killdeer

John C Keith · February 10, 2008, 10:23:00 AM

Nice deer. Congrats and wishes for many more.

-- John

ZaneD · February 10, 2008, 10:30:00 AM

Longbowben, yes I got the crester. Thanks! it works great, I have used it a few times already, but I still need to get some good brushes and paints

longbowben · February 10, 2008, 10:39:00 AM

Great i havent used that crester in a while i wanted it to have a good home.Enjoy.

Alex.B · February 10, 2008, 01:20:00 PM

beautiful deer, congratulations, Zane

Bjorn · February 10, 2008, 02:05:00 PM

Nice job Zane, you knew what you wanted, put in the effort, and reaped your reward. Doesn't get much better than that!

whitebuffalo · February 10, 2008, 02:11:00 PM

Awsome deer bro,,great story too..J

Chris Surtees · February 10, 2008, 02:33:00 PM

I remember reading this excellent story

. Great deer and good luck in the future

ChuckC · February 10, 2008, 03:05:00 PM

Ya done good ! Congrats.
ChuckC

Randy Morin · February 10, 2008, 03:57:00 PM

Congratulations Zane...enjoy your week up top! The blood trails that you dont really need to follow are the best...means you have made a great shot!

whitebuffalo · February 11, 2008, 09:19:00 PM

Y know what I was looking at this young mans deer again admireing the awsome pic and I noticed this deer is a odidity deer,, infact it has one thing that most taxidermist want and have a hard time finding for a resonable price for their shop, This deer has a double white patch on its throat and is just still a wonderful Buck,, hope ya mounted that one bud,God bless

ZaneD · February 11, 2008, 09:29:00 PM

Jason, that was a decent buck but certainly not big enough for me to justify the $475 mount. Maybe this year I'll get a big 'un

Chortdraw · February 11, 2008, 09:52:00 PM

Congrats. Sounds like you have had quite a good hunting life already at your age. We will look forward to some more of your adventures. Good luck on your hunts to come

whitebuffalo · February 11, 2008, 10:00:00 PM

Man to bad we weren't a bit closer,,I could have done ya better than that,,Still got the cape??,,LOL

LEOPARD · February 12, 2008, 05:42:00 AM

Congrats Zane! That's a great buck and story! Thanks for sharing!