Turkeygirl Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 The last 2 weeks of archery in NY, which is when crossbow season is, also tends to be when rut activity fires up. I ended up having a wrist issue which made it hard to hold my bow so I opted to take the crossbow out. November 4th the woods came alive in the morning...I heard grunting and deer running and then had a couple small bucks coming my way when this guy came up behind them. Game on...archery season had been slow to this point...I missed a doe with my bow about a week prior. This 7 point came in, about 30-32 yards broadside and I sent a bolt right behind the shoulder, a little low but actually went through the heart. I don't think he knew what happened...took a couple leaps, stopped, walked, stopped, looked around...watched him teeter then go down...he only ran maybe 20 yards from where he was hit....easy track job and easy drag. I will say crossbows add a different element of challenge...still have to squeeze the shot off, etc. This buck was also delicious! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Congratulations Ruth. Looks like you had a great season last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 good shot and story thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Dang, you did good last year! Good story too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Thanks guys! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Nice buck Ruth!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Ruth, are you shooting a 10 pt xbow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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