Bachflock Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I've taken my first archery deer. Not only that, it was after only 45 minutes of my very first time in a tree stand with a weapon. I grunted a few times, bleated a few times, and he walked in. I dropped him on the spot, never ran a single step. I hit him high shoulder and spined him, no tracking necessary - from 22 yards. SO... why the reluctance? After all this is my first archery deer. Basically I shot Bambi. Probably a year old. Matter of fact, until I was down off the stand and at the deer I though it was a small doe. Tured out to be a yearling button buck. I was so angry with myself I couldn't bring myself to brag about any part of it. Even worse, I took pictures and realize, with me in the picture for reference, how small the deer really is. None-the-less, it has been a great learning experience. I'll know next time to really size up that deer before I let it fly. If I can get over it I'll post some pics but, really, its pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Congrats on your first bowkill! Nothing to be ashamed of. If anybody in this place that has killed a number of deer says it hasn't happened to them, they're full of it. You said it yourself, it was a great learning experience and you learned a bunch from the experience, that's what matters. Again, congrats on getting the skunk off your back, they'll come a bit easier now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 as long as u learned a lesson and ur gonna eat it, its ok bud. dont sweat it. congrats on your first bow kill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 LOL--ditto with Randy. Nothing to be ashamed of. A bowkill is a bowkill. And I have news for you, buttons are some good eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad_112176 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Nothing to be ashamed about. Taking any deer with your bow the first time is a large accomploshment. Plus them little ones are some good eating. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hey, My first with a bow was a 50lb doe... I understand. Still, thats nothing to be ashamed of. Killing any deer with a bow takes a lot of work! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Congrats!!!!!!!!! good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Nothing to be ashamed of and don't let anybody ridicule you for shooting any deer. Congrats. It's nice to get that the first one is out of the way. Now use what you have learned and go get another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turningcustomcalls Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I agree with these folks- Don't sweat it. I shot a small deer one time right at dark that turned out to be a button buck. Any deer you kill with archery equipment is a accomplishment. Congrats and go kill a monster to make you feel better:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Congrats on your first bowkill! Nothing to be ashamed of. If anybody in this place that has killed a number of deer says it hasn't happened to them, they're full of it. You said it yourself, it was a great learning experience and you learned a bunch from the experience, that's what matters. Again, congrats on getting the skunk off your back, they'll come a bit easier now... Ditto!!! Nothing to be ashamed of. Congrats on getting your first one with a bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I've got a picture of Chris with a button buck yearling he took last year that I'm guessing would make your button buck seem like a giant porker..... :D Should I share it? Nothing wrong with shooting a BB, congrats on your bowkill! :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Nothing to be ashamed of, there's a lot of folks on this forum that probably have a very similar story. Congratulations on your first of many. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 don't be ashamed, i shot a button buck sunday morning... its meat in the freezer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I've got a picture of Chris with a button buck yearling he took last year that I'm guessing would make your button buck seem like a giant porker..... :D Should I share it? Nothing wrong with shooting a BB, congrats on your bowkill! :cool: i think ya should share it:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Congrats on your first bowkill! Nothing to be ashamed of. If anybody in this place that has killed a number of deer says it hasn't happened to them, they're full of it. You said it yourself, it was a great learning experience and you learned a bunch from the experience, that's what matters. Again, congrats on getting the skunk off your back, they'll come a bit easier now... Ditto...congrats on your first bow kill and don't beat yourself up. We've all been there before too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 congrats on your first bow kill.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Like they said, nothing at all to be ashamed of. Any deer shot legally is fine by me. Congrats on your first bow kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisticwhitetails Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Im ashamed that you feel like you should be ashamed for a such a great accomplishment. It's really a shame hunting has arrived at such a cross roads. Congrats on your bowkill! Hope there is many more in your future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atthewall Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Congratulations on putting that first bow kill whitetail down!!! Excellent eating right there and getting that first deer down with archery gear is always a learning experience. Nothing to be ashamed of at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 You should be proud of your first bowkill. Some people have hunted for years and have yet to shoot anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 No need to apologize. Nice deer. Enjoy the venison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wis_rifle_hunter Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 congrats on the first bow kill. its happened and who cares. now lets see those pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I've got a picture of Chris with a button buck yearling he took last year that I'm guessing would make your button buck seem like a giant porker..... :D Should I share it? Post up that dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) Hey man quit beating yourself up. Any kill with a bow is a trophy, no matter how big or small. I harvested a button buck 2 years ago, that being my 7th year of bowhunting, thinking it was a mature doe. My father has killed many button bucks and yearling deer because when they come in alone, they look bigger. My first deer was a yearling doe and I was as proud of her as I am of my 140" 10 ptr that I have on the wall. Deer, especially does or yearlings make it extremely difficult to tell how big they are, especially if they come in alone. Again, taking any animal with a bow is a great accomplishment, and you should be proud especially with it being your first bow kill. I beat myself up for a while because I shot a button buck, but people told me the same thing and it helped. I hope this helps you. Congrats again, and don't be too hard on yourself;) Edited November 6, 2008 by Bowtech_archer07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Post up that dog! You mean this one? Here is how you make that mini-deer look bigger, hold that thing way out in front of you! (this according to Chris....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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