huntrman Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 well i got my first deer EVER. i've been hunting about 3 years now and have been pretty patient for one to come within range and one did just that tonight. shot a fairly decent doe at about 10 yards with my grim reaper, and she expired 60 yards later. double lunged her so she didn't go far. well here's the story cause i know you all want to hear it. my brother has been itching at me to go to a stand where he hunts and i finally agreed tonight. got there at about 3:30pm and was up in the stand around 4 and ready to go. sat there for 45 mins when i heard some rustling to look back and see 5 does jumping about in the bean field behind the stand. i was wondering what they were so alert about until i saw the coyote. so they scurried off and i waited some more until they came back about 15 mins later. all 5 of them were 20 yards or less, BUT i was afraid to draw back with so many eyes watching and afraid of spooking them and ruining my hunt. so after a few minutes they left again and i sat back down. i wasn't sitting long as 2 does on the ridge headed my way in front of me, they were coming directly at me. i hurried and grabbed my bow from the holder and stood up with the release on the string loop. no more than looking down to attach my release the first doe(the bigger of the two) was already under my stand and the second doe miraculously stopped 10 yards from my stand broadside when i let the grim reaper eat. i felt pretty confident about my shot when i let it go and heard what i can describe as a "burp" come from the deer(anyone care to explain that one?). i saw her run off and take a nose dive about 60 yards away. got down out of my stand 20 mins later and went to fetch my arrow which was sticking out of the ground. didn't see much in the way of blood on the fletchings(probably because of the rain) but there was some hair and blood on the shaft. slowly and very quietly snuck my way out of the woods, went home and waited. came back some time later and recovered my first. it wasn't the biggest in the world, but now i have 1 under my belt, let me tell you, what a confidence booster this is for me. i've been hunting hard for 3 years and it finally payed off, now i'm after a nice buck. well i'll stop rambling on, just wanna wish good luck to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaret Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Dude that is awesome! Way to go on your first deer! I've been hunting for 6 years and I've yet to get my first deer, hoping this November is the year! Congrats again man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congratulations, sounds like an awesome hunt. By the sounds of it you put a good shot on her. [ QUOTE ] felt pretty confident about my shot when i let it go and heard what i can describe as a "burp" come from the deer(anyone care to explain that one?). [/ QUOTE ] The noise you heard was probably air being pushed from her her lungs as you broadhead pierced them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbfree1 Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... It just gets better from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congrarts on your first! Now i wanna see some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congrats on your first deer. Great story. Just don't think the second one will be any easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Big Congratulations! My first was with a rifle and it doesn't mean nearly as much as my first bow deer. It does only get better from here....just make sure you dont let your brother have his stand back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... good deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... WAT TO GO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congratulations! You'll remember that hunt the rest of your life. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntingInMaine Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congratulations on your first deer!! I am hoping I will be able to post the same this November! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Great to see posts like this....congrads on the first deer buddy.......it just gets more addictive NOW......have a great season..............al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... patience---the best tip for bowhunting. You waited for the shot--didn't spook them and succeeded. A big congrats! thanks for sharing your exciting hunt with us todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Good Job, thanks for the story, well written,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Great job. Bowhunting definitely teaches a person perseverance and patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congratulations. Good luck next time you go hunting. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzorp Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congrads dude, two thumbs up!!! I haven't scored a deer in about 8 years,, and I won't give up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congrats bud ,,,, Patience is the name of the game,,,, Hunt safe and have fun ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... The first one is the hardest, nice job being patient. I know alot of guys that would have botched that one up! More will come quickly. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congratulations on your first deer. Great story there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckshot Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Congrats on your first deer... nothing like the first one .. and i hope you have many more to come.... nice shot with a bow .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Re: First Deer EVER... Awesome - it took me 11 years to take a deer with a bow! I passed up small buck after small buck - waiting for the big one! Honestly - it NEVER occurred to me that I could shoot a do with my bow!!!! I wish I had now! Been bowhunting for 14 years and still only killed 2 bucks with the bow and missed 3! Thats why I love this game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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