Bowhunting Kill Thread

[nvarcher]

How did you all do with your bow and arrow this year? Let's hear stories, excuses, and pictures!!

[jenbickel]

I didn't do nearly as good this year as I normally do with my bow. I only ended up getting my antelope with my bow.. but I do feel like that's an accomplishment in itself since normally I get everything except my antelope with my bow! haha They are tricky animals to bow hunt! :)

[sjsmallfield]

Here's a story for ya. I shot a buck on public ground in CA opening weekend this year. After I put an arrow in him he went past another random hunter who also shot him. (Twice) The hunter was in his early 20's and after I found out the deer was his first with a bow I told him he could have the deer if he let me take a picture with it. I remember how happy I was when I shot my first buck with a bow and figured this was the best way to handle the situation at hand. Lets just say I made his season.

[T43]

This was my first bow season. I had a deer, elk and antelope tag. Didn't fill any of them but I had more fun than I ever have while hunting and I always had fun so that's saying a lot. I got 1 good shot a spike on the last day of elk season. I screwed it up but I learned enough this year that I'm much more confident for next year. I just need to work on patients and being able to sit still for more than a few minutes.

[jenbickel]

Here's a story for ya. I shot a buck on public ground in CA opening weekend this year. After I put an arrow in him he went past another random hunter and who also shot him. (Twice) The hunter was in his early 20's and after I found out the deer was his first with a bow I told him he could have the deer if he let me take a picture with it. I remember how happy I was when I shot my first buck with a bow and figured this was the best way to handle the situation at hand. Lets just say I made his season.

aww!! that is so sweet of you!!

T43- I agree. I learned a lot this year also. I definitely need to work on my patience as well but I really do feel a lot more confident for next year!

[sjsmallfield]

Gee thanks jen. lol

[Maxhunter]

Utah Cow Elk shot 17yds
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv196/maxhunter2314/FixElk.jpg
BC Mountain Goat shot 26yds
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv196/maxhunter2314/GoatPict1.jpg
Utah Mule Deer shot 13yds
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv196/maxhunter2314/DeerPict4-1.jpg

[sjsmallfield]

Cool pics Max. That goat is awesome!!!

[Bitterroot Bulls]

Whopper goat!

[Drhorsepower]

Whopper goat!

Yeah no kidding!!! Congratulations dude.

[ID_MW]

Your goat is incredible. Really... damn.

[jenbickel]

Wow!!! That is awesome!! Big congratulations to you!!!

[nvarcher]

I'd like to hear the story on the Mountain Goat.

[Maxhunter]

Folks,

I'd love to post my Mountain Goat story but I submitted it to EBJ. Hopefully I'll make one of the upcoming EBJ issues.

[fox30buck]

What a year! Congrats!

[RUTTIN]

Great season Maxhunter, maybe next year you'll let me tag along with you, and uh, help pack meat, yeah that's it, help pack meat.

[Maxhunter]

Great season Maxhunter, maybe next year you'll let me tag along with you, and uh, help pack meat, yeah that's it, help pack meat.

Only if you have a strong back LOL!

[griz]

Nice work Maxhunter!! Looks like you had a great year! Congrats

[ontarget7]

Past on him the first time but I ended up taking him when he gave me another shot.

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[Drhorsepower]

Past on him the first time but I ended up taking him when he gave me another shot.

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Your crazy for passing him up te first time. Great specimen!!!

[Maxhunter]

Past on him the first time but I ended up taking him when he gave me another shot.

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Great buck! I can't believe you passed on him unless you knew there was a bigger buck in the area!

[gungho]

had a good year
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[Drhorsepower]

had a good year
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That's the understatement of the day.
Congratulations. Good job.

[Maxhunter]

had a good year
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You had a dang good year by the photo's. Congrats!

[Grizz]

Well, I didn't have nearly the year you blokes had but I killed about a dozen of these guys. Good Eating!2521