Oregon Blacktail for my 1st "trad" Updated with trailcam video

[RAGHORN 3]

Trailcam video: Both my TC's actually caught the shot, however, the 1st(better of the two) got deleted without any warning when uploaded the 2nd!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r08dXjs3I1g&feature=youtu.be


Hi everyone! 1st I want to say thank you to all who contribute to the "trad gang" with advice,tips, and how to, you are unknowingly repaving a road back in time for me and many others I'am sure?  A special thank you, and a tip of the bow to Tree Killer (Ron French) He makes all my arrows, has mentored me and given me lots advice along my 3 year journey. I am honored to be able to call him a friend! Thank you friend!

All pics were taken by me with iPhone 6plus.

I was starting to think this guy was going to be the only successful hunter? He had a chipmunk in his talons, and I think he started to eat it there in front of me, but I disturbed him when I moved to get my phone for pics??

 

I don't like to be moving or occupied getting something out of pack, in fear of getting caught off guard. But I could resist taking this pic, It was so cold I so wanted that sun to be on my side....

 

I had did a 3 part rattle sequence ~ @ 09:00, with no takers, and decided to try again @ ~ 14:00, mainly because I was so cold I wanted to warm up! The east wind had picked up around noon, so I didn't bother starting out with just tickling the horns, I gave two loud crashes of the "Black Rack" and then went as loud and as long as I could(maybe 1-2 mins.?) I had just got them separated when I see a deer come stomping into my setup all stiff legged and ears pinned back, and his tail purposely moving side to side with each step he took. My heart raced as I slowly moved to put the "Black Rack" back on the hook, but once I was able to get my "Mentor" in my hand, a clear calmness filled me as my fingers started put pressure on the string, I raised my bow arm with a slight can't, waist bent, solid anchor was achieved, laser like focus on the spot where the heart and lungs meet, burn, hold, more burning... the string was dropped cleanly and without thought. In the next millisecond I was willing to live with whatever transpired next, I had done everything like I had practiced over and over until my shot was pure, and this one was no different!

Blood trailing! The 3blade Wensel Woodsman did great and left no doubt where this animal would be....

 

 

 

1st glimpse of my 1st "trad" harvest....

 

Closer

 

Closer yet

 

Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I am very thankful! Updated with trailcam video

[RAGHORN 3]

Oops! Forgot one!    

[Izzy]

I love those blacktails. Congratulations.

[Allen Boice]

Nice buck Raghorn, Ron makes some beautiful arrows doesn't he. That's one of those fir meets fur experiences.

[23feetupandhappy]

I dosnt get any better then this!!!!!!!!
Well told story and heck of a shot!!!!!!

Congrats!!!
 

[Ragin Bull]

Congrats on a beautiful buck!

[KyStickbow]

Congrats!

[ron w]

Nice job.......cool pic of the owl also.

[StanM]

That's awesome!!! Great blacktail buck! Great shot! Great pics!

[Joeabowhunter]

Really NICE.  Great shot.

[Iowabowhunter]

Awesome, hope to chase blacktails soon!

[David Brent]

Great story and greaaaat shot! Congratulations on your first.

[Michael Arnette]

What a beautiful animal!!

[fmscan]

WOW! That arrow was right where it needed to be, nice job.... that phone takes some good pictures..

[Caughtandhobble]

Congrats!
 

[KAZ]

Fantastic! Well done.... Perfect!

[Big Ed]

Very nice!!

[elkken]

Nice shot , blacktails are a real challenge Congrats

[Sixby]

Perfect shot, Beautiful buck, Congratulations and have a blessed Thanksgiving.

God bless, Steve

[KentuckyTJ]

Very cool, congrats Brother! Tell us about your bow?