my first

Blaino · October 04, 2010, 08:32:00 AM

Last week there was a topic on acorns.... I put my two cents in and added that I had a feeling that I would get my first deer with my recurve this weekend. Well it happened. It was a small button buck that I thought was a doe. I would be embarrassed if it wasn't my first traditional deer. I couldn't be happier and my dad was just as happy as I was.
I just wanted to thank everyone on this site that unknowingly helped me become a traditional hunter. Most of you have forgotten more then I'll ever know about bows and arrows.... Thanks again.
Blaine Richardson

Whip · October 04, 2010, 08:36:00 AM

Way to go Blaine!

Stickbow · October 04, 2010, 08:39:00 AM

QuoteI would be embarrassed if it wasn't my first traditional deer

I would like to think that no hunter would be embarrassed by a deer.

Congrats!

mscampbell75 · October 04, 2010, 08:39:00 AM

Awsome!!

Izzy · October 04, 2010, 08:43:00 AM

Embarrassed by what? Just enjoy.

wv lungbuster · October 04, 2010, 08:53:00 AM

Congratulations

Blaino · October 04, 2010, 08:53:00 AM

Let me rephrase. I wouldn't have shot him with a rifle but, since I never looked any other place except where I wanted to hit I didn't know.

The acorns were falling like rain. I can't wait to get back.

Talondale · October 04, 2010, 08:59:00 AM

Congrats.

dirtguy · October 04, 2010, 09:00:00 AM

Nice job!

Mudd · October 04, 2010, 09:02:00 AM

Congratulations Blaine!

You have a lot to be proud of as does your dad.

The best way to say thank you is to "pay-it-forward".

There may be someone near you that you can offer help to or when you see a need.. jump in.

God bless,Mudd

PS: Pictures would be nice!

straitera · October 04, 2010, 09:52:00 AM

First cut is the deepest. Good job.

rastaman · October 04, 2010, 10:02:00 AM

PS: Pictures would be nice!
x 2!

Stinger · October 04, 2010, 10:02:00 AM

Good for you! Nothing to be embarrassed about with that. That will be good eating. The first one I took over 40 years ago was a small button buck and I remember when I took it to the check station I was getting some negative comments from some of the guys standing around. The game warden walked over, stuck out his hand and said congratulations and then turned to the guys and said "Where's yours?" That shut them up, then he said, "besides when they are that small they are even harder to hit. This kid made a nice shot".

lpcjon2 · October 04, 2010, 10:24:00 AM

Awesome and how about pics.Its like having a baby and not sharing pics. What are you Hollywood now.

Blaino · October 04, 2010, 11:29:00 AM

I took one with my phone. I'll see what i can do.

KentuckyTJ · October 04, 2010, 11:35:00 AM

Good for you brother, keep after them.

traditionalman · October 04, 2010, 11:35:00 AM

Any Deer with Traditional equipment is a Throphy in my book. Great job friend.

deaddoc4444 · October 04, 2010, 12:11:00 PM

sounds good NICE JOB

Nosight · October 04, 2010, 12:19:00 PM

Blaino, First off congrats on your first,there will be many more..

The worth of the Trophy is desided by you and you alone....

As said above any animal taken with trad gear is a trophy...

P.S. Pics would be nice...

Later....Buzz

maineac · October 04, 2010, 12:22:00 PM

Great job. If anything a small button buck has a much smaller vital area than a big buck. Nice shooting.