First traditional archery deer!

[VA10point]

I shot my first deer with traditional equipment yesterday 10/24/15. I was using my recurve 51# @ 28" the shot was range finder verified at 36 yards. It has been a slightly frustrating season, this is my first year using only traditional equipment, I have missed four deer and hit a small doe that after hours of searching I could not find it. Yesterday everything changed, I had been set up for about 3 1/2 hours in a field corner that is bordered by a creek and a grove of shag bark hickory trees. I was getting a little bored and decided to try hitting my grunt tube, almost immediately I heard a deer walking my way, I assumed it would be a buck but as the deer came into view I realized it was a 1 1/2 year old doe. I immediately made a he decision to take her if given the opportunity. She started looking around trying to locate the source of the grunt, hoping she would come closer I held off on shooting but when she didn't see the deer that grunted she started to walk away she was quartering away from me facing my left I picked my spot drew anchored and released all in one smooth motion. The arrow struck just behind the last rib on her left side slightly lower than I was aiming but the two blade single bevel did the trick, the arrow center punched the heart and hit the off side leg. After following an easy blood trail for about 75-80 yards I found her piled up! Traditional archery has been a wild ride for me but I am most definitely hooked and can't wait to get my next deer with traditional gear.

[Sean B]

Feels good huh???  Great story. Congrats!!

[shick]

Congratulations VA; It doesn't get much better when everything comes together; but as you know everything doesn't always happen the way it should.  Good for you and enjoy the rest of the season.
Shick

36yds! WOW!!!!!

Congrats on your first!

Bisch

[snakebit40]

Originally posted by Bisch:
36yds! WOW!!!!!

Congrats on your first!

Bisch

X2!

What broad head did you use?

[Izzy]

Congrats, good shooting!

[Big Ed]

Way to go

[Homey88]

Congrats to you!

[VA10point]

Thank you all for your positive responses! I practiced all summer 3-5 times a week out to 50 yards I knew the distance and the shot felt right so I took it although I did hit about 2-3 inches lower than I wanted. Could someone help me post pictures I don't have a computer.

[VA10point]

I'm not sure what  brand  the broadheads are. They were given to me, I think they are 200 grain.

[VA10point]

If I get help posting pictures I will post pictures of the broadheads.

[ymountainman]

Congrats!

[dbd870]

Good going

[Jess Minish]

Good job!

[YORNOC]

           

[Carson81]

200 grain broadheads and a 36 yard shot. The practice you did all summer paid off. Nice work!

[VA10point]

The complete arrow weight is right around 620 grains.

[JEFF B]

a big congrats  

[KyStickbow]

Congrats!

[SAM E. STEPHENS]

Congrats...

,,Sam,,