First Archery Deer Hunt

[The Baron]

I went up north with an old friend the past two days for a little archery deer hunting.  He was using a crossbow and I had my HH Badger.  We hunted from treestands on his property and sat Tuesday afternoon/evening, Wednesday morning and then again Wednesday night.  I saw one deer mid-day Wednesday when my friend did a little mini-drive.  It was too far and moving too fast to shoot - I couldn't even tell if it was a buck or a doe because of the thick bush.  I did a little stump shooting and shot at a woodcock but missed by a hair.

I brought nothing home but I felt a great sense of satisfaction in just accepting up the challenge of hunting with traditional archery gear.  Even though I had no chances, I shot my practice arrow before I climbed out of my stand each time, and I would have got my imaginary deer with each shot.  I can only imagine how gratifying it will be to take a deer with my bow and I gotta say a general congratulations to everyone who takes up this challenge and becomes proficient at it.  With the attitudes toward hunting ethics and sportsmanship that I read about here on TradGang, I really like the company I am keeping.  

[Apex Predator]

Sounds like you hit the jackpot, doesn't it.  Welcome to the best view of the natural world known!

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Yep, I'll second what AP wrote! Welcome, and all the best to you in your endeavour.

[adkmountainken]

good luck to you, just seeing a deer in big land like that is an accomplishment, stick with man and enjoy!

[LONGHORN]

That is the way to go Robert,I just spent the week hunting with a super good friend (F-Manny),he just left for Montreal a few minutes ago and he has a story to tell       don't miss it,man we had a blast.
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