Turkey with my uncle's bow (pics of broadhead added)

StanM · May 30, 2010, 03:58:00 PM

Well, I was really hoping to get the RFA Phoenix in before I shot a turkey this year, but our season ends Monday and when I checked UPS tracking info the heads are supposed to be here Tuesday... :(

So, I loaded up some of the 150 grain prototypes on a Wal-Mart carbon arrow and got it flying right out of a #45 Bear Kodiak Hunter Recurve. The bow is very special to me because it was my uncle's. He bought it new a loooong time ago. When my parents visited him a couple of summers ago and mentioned that I was into shooting traditional bows, he insisted that they bring it home to me as he is in his 70's and no longer hunts.

Well, this morning before church I headed out to a little honey hole that I have permission to hunt on and when the first bird walked by the blind at about 12 yards I cut loose. The shot was a little low, right through the top of the thigh. The arrow zipped right through and actually stuck in a tree behind it.

My daughter took this pic.

DW Dyer · May 30, 2010, 04:07:00 PM

Nice Bird!

vermonster13 · May 30, 2010, 04:09:00 PM

Congrats!

Mudd · May 30, 2010, 04:09:00 PM

n.c.swamp buck · May 30, 2010, 04:10:00 PM

"nice" thats a pretty bird.I'm use to looking at easterns.

rastaman · May 30, 2010, 04:10:00 PM

Way to go sir!

stevemfwills · May 30, 2010, 04:11:00 PM

nice send a pic to your uncle

Wannabe1 · May 30, 2010, 04:34:00 PM

Way to go Stan! I need to hit you up on some pointers and suggestions before next turkey season. :D Congrats on a fine bird!

frassettor · May 30, 2010, 04:35:00 PM

Very nice!!

varmint101 · May 30, 2010, 04:41:00 PM

Nice job Stan!!

swp · May 30, 2010, 04:42:00 PM

Congrats!

Manitoba Stickflinger · May 30, 2010, 04:47:00 PM

Great job, and congrats! Nice picture too!

Ricker · May 30, 2010, 04:47:00 PM

Nice story about your Uncle and his bow he passed on to you...and a nice bird too.

Friend · May 30, 2010, 04:48:00 PM

Great job!! I am still in mourning since our season went a few weeks ago.

BCWV · May 30, 2010, 05:55:00 PM

Good going! Congrates.

Guru · May 30, 2010, 09:38:00 PM

Congrats bud! Very pretty turkey

Any pix of the broadhead?

Ethan Grotheer · May 31, 2010, 12:08:00 AM

Awesome! Nice job!
And even got back in time for church.
Congrats!

Ethan

LA Trapper · May 31, 2010, 12:35:00 AM

Great job.

StanM · May 31, 2010, 12:35:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Guru:
Congrats bud! Very pretty turkey

Any pix of the broadhead?

Hey Curt, thanks buddy. I'll post pics of the broadheads when the actual ones get here on Tuesday.

Day Dreamer · May 31, 2010, 09:52:00 AM

Your a blessed man to have a hand me down like that. Nice pic and turkey, I'm sure your uncle is so happy that his bow is being used.