PAbowhunter86 Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hey guy and gals just was wondering how everyone did this archery season? I was able to harvest my first deer with a bow and I also harvested a raccoon and a squrriel. Besides that I have learn so much this year from the forum and also from being in the woods as much as I could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? This was the first time in a long time that i did not get a deer with my bow. Had some close calls that just didn't pan out but mostly it was due to hunting new properties and trying to get the deer figured out. But to be honest even though I didn't get one with my bow I still had a great season, just great to get to go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest generallee Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? i had a great season....i accomplished what i set out to do, and that was to harvest my first deer with a bow. Next years goal is to harvest a buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeviShot Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? I was able to take my very first deer.It was a big mature doe.I past the rest for a buck.Never did happen.Now I'm preparing for a turkey.I was able to stalk the doe that I took which is a lttle more difficult.I made a 25-30 yard shot.Clean pass through.She ran about 40 yards and rolled over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? It was real hard to get around last year for me. Hard to set up treestands & such with the arthritus getting out of hand. I've been off work since last Wednesday because my foot is swelled so bad I can't put any pressure on it. Bought me a Stackhouse blind to try this year. Bought a brickhouse one, but it seems like you only have so much room for shooting, so I think I'll take that one back. If these blinds don't do the trick this year, I'll be hanging up the bow for good. As it is, I may have to use a crossbow anyways. Did get out a few times and saw a few deer, but didn't get a good shot presentation. After the earn-a-buck started up, had no doe tagged, and just like always had a 6 pointer within 8 yards broadside for about 45 minutes! Oh well. Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? Got skunked this year, seen deer, lots of spikes this year so I am really looking forward to next year and seeing more "tined" bucks. Did see a 6 point and 8 pointer running together but of course they were about 60 to 70 yards away. I did have fun and I seen deer every time while on stand. This was the first year I got to see 4 bucks chasing one doe, she was a hot doe for sure and these 4 spikes were running her ragged. The bigger spike would chase the others away from her but the others would only go about 10 to 20 yards as they wanted their turn! That was cool to see as it all unfolded 20 yards from my stand. The doe stopped to take a break and it was cool to see all these bucks interested in her but the more dominant one keeping them back. Neat to see that as most never do. Keeps me going back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? My started out pretty darn bad! I reptured a disc in my lower back, three days before my bow season opened and then proceeded to miss the first two months of the season. Foour weeks after surgery, I was able to make my Ohio trip and take a small four point. I went hunting on the property I hunt here in NC and took a three point the weekend after I got back from Ohio. I feel very fortunate to have taken two deer with my bow, considering how my season started out and only hunting for 8 days (one week in OH, and 3 Saturdays here)this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbucks125 Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? i missed a faily decent 8 pointer (90-100 inches) on the 4th day of the season and then i killed a spike later in the season. it was my fourth buck with a bow. other than that i had some pretty good activity..saw lots of does and got some good footage bowhunting with my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? Ive had better seasons. I did manage to take a nice 10 point. But the overall season was slow with minimal deer sightings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? I'd rate this year very good. Not excellent, but I can't complain. If I could whine about anything it would be that I never saw a deer over Pope from the stand, and I never got a doe in bow range. Still have 3 weekends though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? I killed 2 does in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? I had a pretty good archery season.I bagged a nice doe early in October and a 2 1/2 year old six pointer that measured just under 100" on Thanksgiving morning.I saw about 6 bucks that were at least 120",so next year should be pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzorp Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? Two words - Short and Flat,, no luck this year,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deerhntnwithdogs Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? I had one deer ready to come in and somebodies freakin Jack Russel terrier ran it outta the field. Now I hunt with hounds on deer and love it but this was obviously a yard dog that wasnt properly chained up. If it was during gun season and it was a deer hound I would understand because I should have brought a rifle lol. But it was during bow season and IT WASNT EVEN A REAL HOUND!!!! It was somebodies yappy yard dog. People just need to control their pets sometimes you know? Because now I garentee its only a matter of time before someone complains of somebody runnin a "deer hound" and itll be that dog and well get fussed at. Dont get me wrong I love to hunt with dogs but that wont no hunting dog in the first place. And I got a shot at a fox but barely missed him so I went back out there last nite and shot right over his back at 200 yards with the 270 Browning of my grandads. Thats ok Ill get him sooner or later. hehehe lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oo_buck Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? I got my first Bow Kill on the first morning I went hunting.....after that I passed on some deer, and late in season regretted passing on them....... All in all, a good season though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? I killed four deer this year with my bow. Two does on opening day, then another doe and a 125 in. 8 point in mid December. Wish I could have got a crack at some of the big boys I had been seeing but, never got them in close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? All in all? Pretty darn good. I only harvested two deer with my bow this year. But one of them happened to be my biggest buck with a bow. A nice 8 pointer harvested on the annual Okie Realtree deer camp. I also harvested a doe. Looking back, I learned a lot from this season. The buck I harvested was a 50 yard shot. After shooting 3-D and practicing all year long I was confident that I could make a kill shot at the distance and I had previously ranged the shot and made the decision that I would take it if it presented itself. However, the only thing I didn't take into effect was the deer cooperating. I had to stop the deer with a grunt and when I did, he looked directly at me. When the shot went off, he jumped my string and I ended up shooting him in the shoulder. What did I learn?? I will probably never take a 50 shot again. I know I will never take that long of a shot with the deer looking in my direction, for sure. All in all, a very productive season. Got to hunt with friends and harvest deer. What more could I ask for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowtech11 Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? i had a good season i didnt get a wallhanger this year but it was fun none the less. i shot 2 white ones a white doe and a white 6 point with in a hour of each other. then i got 2 more brown doe and 2 eight points. i use my family tags so i can keep hunting. but shooting the 2 white out in the wild with no fences will be my greatest memory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? Subpar year for me. I got 2 doe, no bucks, didn't hunt enough to see one that I wanted to take. Not to upset, I still have a little time and 1 buck and 1 doe tag left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buckifan21 Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? I had a pretty good season. It started off slow. I only saw 2 bucks until the weekend of Nov. 12. That weekend I saw 11 bucks and harvested a 135 class 8 point with my Hoyt Magnatec. have not hunted a whole lot since then. all in all... Good season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? I didn't get to hunt the archery season here, because I was just too busy, but I hunt with bow all through the gun season too, so it's all archery season to me I managed to tag out on 2 deer. One buck, and a mis-judged doe that turned out to be a little spike-nubber (with a good sized body). If I learned anything this year, I think it's to make sure my glasses are clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? I had a doe early on in the season and then shot a 8 pointer that will score in the low 130's and a week later I shot a nice 14 point non typ that will score in the low 150's. So all in all it was a great year for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? [ QUOTE ] I had a doe early on in the season and then shot a 8 pointer that will score in the low 130's and a week later I shot a nice 14 point non typ that will score in the low 150's. So all in all it was a great year for me. [/ QUOTE ] you couldn't have just said, a lot better then muggs' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilhnter Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? Not bad. I filled both my tags in Illinois. I killed a doe in October and a button buck the week before Christmas. Saw a lot of deer including some good bucks that i'll be looking for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Re: How did your archery season go? [ QUOTE ] I didn't get to hunt the archery season here, because I was just too busy, but I hunt with bow all through the gun season too, so it's all archery season to me I managed to tag out on 2 deer. One buck, and a mis-judged doe that turned out to be a little spike-nubber (with a good sized body). If I learned anything this year, I think it's to make sure my glasses are clean. [/ QUOTE ] How'd your knife hunting season go Sherm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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