Guest malikai Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Hey guys! I went bowhunting for deer the first time today, got up at 5 and went to the woods, at about 6 30 a nice 6 point yearling walks under my stand, I forgot that shooting it in the spine would kill it so i didnt! after he walks under me I tried to get a broadside shot but I was shaking soooo much I missed, Then later in the day i saw a doe and a fawn which were out of range but I had a great day! Cheers, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! Congrats on not taking a questionable shot. I wouldn't recommend that shot for anyone. Keep practicing and you'll close the deal soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! Sounds like a great first day of bowhunting, especially for your first bowhunt ever.........congrats to you on not taking a bad shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malikai Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! Thanks for the support, so I shouldnt take a downwards shot at the spine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! dont worry joe, you will connect with one. good job not taking a bad shot at the spine, it would of killed it but its not the best choice. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malikai Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! Thanks for the clarification shane. =_) Cheers, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! A downward shot at the spine is a very low percentage shot.......always wait for the broadside or quartering away shot.......these have the highest percentage rate for a quick kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malikai Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! What is a quartering shot? Cheers, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! It when the deer is braodside and turns slightly away so you can slide the arrow in behind the ribs and up through the lungs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! this is a quartering away shot, the deer is at an angle looking away letting you slip the arrow up throught the lungs and out the oposite shoulder. and quartering twards shot it when the deer is at and angle looking your diresction, dont take this shot it will take a lot to get through the front shoulder. here is a quartering away. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malikai Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! oh, thats simmilar to the one i took today, of course i had to miss lol, shane, my dad sais he will drive me out to ur place just tell me where u live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! [ QUOTE ] oh, thats simmilar to the one i took today, of course i had to miss lol, shane, my dad sais he will drive me out to ur place just tell me where u live. [/ QUOTE ] im not sure whats going to happen, I have to check some things out. -shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malikai Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! K just give me a ring. G2g to bed, I think I am coming down with somthing =-( C u later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buckmaster99 Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! don't feel bad. I missed a nice doe myself. but I still had a great time. good luck the next time out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeslice Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! well atlest u saw something i went out and saw nothing good luck to u. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malikai Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! Thanks guys, I will tell you what happens on monday evening. cheers, Good luck to you too! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! [ QUOTE ] Thanks for the support, so I shouldnt take a downwards shot at the spine? [/ QUOTE ] 1st of all Congrats on the super 1st tie out bowhunting! Just seeing game close can be a reward in its own. No you really should not take any shot on a deer unless its threw the vitals, mainly both lungs. Broadside or 1/4 away is the prefered bow shot. A spine shot will kill a deer but they seem more suited for a rifle hunter. Arrows/broadheads are made to go threw lungs and vitals for a quick and humain kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! Glad you got to feel the rush of being close to game..awesome isn't it?? When you get another shot opportunity, take a couple of deep breaths while coming to full draw. When you're ready, let half of a breath out and aim for a very small spot on the deer, not just an area. It's tough I know, it takes experience to be able to keep cool during crunch time. Best of luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malikai Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! Thanks, yes the feeling is awesome! but You get tired after you have it for a while lol. Hopefully I can get some action on monday. Thanks Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Re: Shot at my first buck today!!!! Happens to the best of us. Keep shootin' and your time will come. Best of luck to a successful season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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