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meangene1969 · 11-03-2009, 01:49 PM

Well I guess this story starts last week, I had a long week at work and really didn’t think I was up to hunting this weekend. In fact I didn’t hunt Saturday but I just couldn’t let a weekend of bow season go without being in the woods (mesquite flats). So I got up Sunday morning Nov 1st at 2am headed to my place, got in the blind around 5:30am and got squared away. I had a feeling this was going to be the morning I took my first buck with traditional gear. I sat in the dark thinking how wonderful my life is and how blessed I am to experience this outdoor life. As night gave way to the sun I began to watch a woodpecker and a dove dance with each other over what each thought was their branch. Around 7am I felt my blind shake like crazy I thought this wonderful world I was daydreaming of had just come to an end as something had hit one of the blinds tie down lines. Then I thought the neighbors **** cows were back, but just then at 11 yards I caught TINES out of the front window of the pop up. I immediately knew he was a mature buck, very dark almost black shoulders, I could see that he was tall. I already had my recurve in my hands, so I slowly began to draw. When I got to full draw I caught movement out to the right, there was three other younger bucks running with him. A fork horn pegged me so I refocused on my original spot and let the perfect arrow go. It was like slow motion, I saw the arrow stick right behind the front shoulder and bury up to the pink and black fletching. The buck took a giant leap and I heard a loud snap, as he began to run half of the arrow fell on the first jump and the other half fell out the other side as he turned. I sat there and listened and heard a loud crash, it was at that moment I began to shake uncontrollably. I was unable to function I was shaking so much. I had just shot my first trad buck, I waited an hour before I went to look for him (Hell I had to I still couldn’t walk). I went to the where he was standing and found the arrow and blood immediately, we followed blood for 40 yards and there he was stuck in a tree. I had to just take a moment and thank GOD for blessing me ( I know you see everyone do it but I think we owe what we do to someone bigger than us for me its GOD for you it may be someone else). As we dressed him out, it was the perfect shot right through the heart. I had him MY FIRST TRAD BUCK!!!!!!!

redneck82 · 11-03-2009, 01:57 PM

Congrats.

rubydog · 11-03-2009, 02:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by meangene1969

Well I guess this story starts last week, I had a long week at work and really didn’t think I was up to hunting this weekend. In fact I didn’t hunt Saturday but I just couldn’t let a weekend of bow season go without being in the woods (mesquite flats). So I got up Sunday morning Nov 1st at 2am headed to my place, got in the blind around 5:30am and got squared away. I had a feeling this was going to be the morning I took my first buck with traditional gear. I sat in the dark thinking how wonderful my life is and how blessed I am to experience this outdoor life. As night gave way to the sun I began to watch a woodpecker and a dove dance with each other over what each thought was their branch. Around 7am I felt my blind shake like crazy I thought this wonderful world I was daydreaming of had just come to an end as something had hit one of the blinds tie down lines. Then I thought the neighbors **** cows were back, but just then at 11 yards I caught TINES out of the front window of the pop up. I immediately knew he was a mature buck, very dark almost black shoulders, I could see that he was tall. I already had my recurve in my hands, so I slowly began to draw. When I got to full draw I caught movement out to the right, there was three other younger bucks running with him. A fork horn pegged me so I refocused on my original spot and let the perfect arrow go. It was like slow motion, I saw the arrow stick right behind the front shoulder and bury up to the pink and black fletching. The buck took a giant leap and I heard a loud snap, as he began to run half of the arrow fell on the first jump and the other half fell out the other side as he turned. I sat there and listened and heard a loud crash, it was at that moment I began to shake uncontrollably. I was unable to function I was shaking so much. I had just shot my first trad buck, I waited an hour before I went to look for him (Hell I had to I still couldn’t walk). I went to the where he was standing and found the arrow and blood immediately, we followed blood for 40 yards and there he was stuck in a tree. I had to just take a moment and thank GOD for blessing me ( I know you see everyone do it but I think we owe what we do to someone bigger than us for me its GOD for you it may be someone else). As we dressed him out, it was the perfect shot right through the heart. I had him MY FIRST TRAD BUCK!!!!!!!

Shhh Gene is telling a story!! I can't believe a man of your caliber has never shot a buck with trad gear before. What happened, did they give you the keys to the breeder pen.

Just kidding you!! I am kinda p.o.'ed at your arrow choice though.

Congrats on a great first trad buck and hopefully many more to come.

Tom Kidwell · 11-03-2009, 02:09 PM

Great story Gene! For a "first traditional buck" you hit the jackpot my friend! I'd like to be able to tell you that the "shaking" goes away after time, but I wouldn't be telling the truth. Thanks for taking us along on this very special morning! Congradulations!

Tom

texag87 · 11-03-2009, 02:17 PM

congrats......great buck

Oneway · 11-03-2009, 02:28 PM

Congrats Gene! What an awesome write up and Thank you for sharing!

TexasOutlaw · 11-03-2009, 02:32 PM

Congrats...I can't wait til I get good enough with my recurve and take my first Trad. Buck

diamondrules · 11-03-2009, 02:41 PM

great job and story...

bubinga · 11-03-2009, 03:08 PM

Awsome man. Great deer and great shot.

Ol Man · 11-03-2009, 03:37 PM

Gene - Congrats Buddy!!!! Great buck and story to boot. Ya need to learn to smile when you are happy though

With these new cameras I doubt you could break em even with your grin!!!

BmacBmac1 · 11-03-2009, 04:05 PM

Way to go Gene, could'nt of happened to a better fella! (than me of course....)

When ya gonna make it back down our way?

tomcat3030 · 11-03-2009, 04:09 PM

Congrats on a great deer!

TradAg02 · 11-03-2009, 04:09 PM

Congratulations.

I am with you. Ice in the veins before the shot, but shake like a leaf afterwards.

Chunky · 11-03-2009, 04:55 PM

Way to go, congrats on a fine buck.

SAM STEPHENS · 11-03-2009, 04:56 PM

good deer hope u have many more to come

widdler · 11-03-2009, 05:05 PM

Congrats to you, great story, great buck, could use some help with the color of them feathers.

Buff · 11-03-2009, 05:37 PM

Attaboy ... great looking buck

Bowtechlady · 11-03-2009, 06:00 PM

Congrats! You are ahead of me but I am still trying!

stickfigure · 11-03-2009, 06:06 PM

Congratulations, great deer.

One of these days I'll twist off and join the trad crowd.

fletcherfor2 · 11-03-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Man

Ya need to learn to smile when you are happy though

With these new cameras I doubt you could break em even with your grin!!!

That's the MeanGene Predator persona.

I can't remember when I've ever seen him smile.

Very nice buck for your first (or anywhere along the continuum) and nice write up also. Congrats man.

Draco · 11-03-2009, 07:22 PM

Great start, I'm sure there is more to come.

RUNNING BEAR · 11-03-2009, 07:24 PM

Congrats, I hope to be so lucky this year.

Longstick · 11-03-2009, 07:30 PM

^5!!!!!!!
great story there Gene!!

Stykbow · 11-03-2009, 08:41 PM

Nice buck and a very good story. Congrats are definitely in order.

Hoof · 11-03-2009, 08:42 PM

Great going Gene! awesome first with the Trad gear! Thanks for sharing your story... Congrats

Bisch · 11-03-2009, 09:08 PM

Way to go Gene! That is a really nice one. It is a true thrill to harvest with trad equipment.

Congrats again buddy,

Bisch

Bisch · 11-03-2009, 09:10 PM

Hey Gene, you do need to listen to the guys above about the smiling thing. you look like you're mad at the world but I know better than that.

Congrats again,

Bisch

Straitshot · 11-03-2009, 09:50 PM

Great deer and fantastic shot! Louis

meangene1969 · 11-03-2009, 10:11 PM

Thanks to all and Im always smiling on the inside!!!!!!

Chew · 11-03-2009, 10:16 PM

Very nice story and great lookin' buck! Very happy for ya.

huntinpool · 11-03-2009, 10:42 PM

Great Job! Hoping to get mine soon.

splitfinger · 11-04-2009, 08:03 AM

Great, all the way around. Congrats.

Doug Key

Creig T · 11-04-2009, 10:59 AM

Ok guys, I saw it first hand. I got there about 20 mins after he let the arrow fly. He was grinning ear to ear and shaking so bad he couldn't text. I should have got a pic of his face when we found that deer in the tree. Yep he was grinning. I was glad to be a part of it. Congrats Gene.

stinkbelly · 11-04-2009, 12:27 PM

Very nice. Some day I will get a trad deer. I will have to start small and not at the top like you did. Good job and great story.

2050z · 11-04-2009, 12:33 PM

Congrats on a great trophy!!!!!!!

bob sarrels · 11-04-2009, 05:06 PM

Way to go Gene.

Longstick · 11-04-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisch

Hey Gene, you do need to listen to the guys above about the smiling thing. you look like you're mad at the world but I know better than that.

Congrats again,

Bisch

Ive seen him smile BUT...... he dont git no purtier!! Just kidding! HAHAHAHA

bullony · 11-04-2009, 08:26 PM

Congrats. Now you are going to have the itch to get back out there even more than ever to do it all again.

tpost · 11-04-2009, 08:28 PM

Did he get hung in the tree like that on his way down??

4feathers · 11-04-2009, 09:01 PM

Happy for Gene, and you are right there is one GREATER THAN US. I know you would not fall under the pressure. Not nearly as easy as shooting those foam animals.

bowjesus · 11-20-2009, 11:14 AM

talked to Creig today... told me about your buck. awesome. call me on cell or email me your number; lost it when i changed phone. bought my Brack' back and shootn some trad lately... need help tho

mac

TxAg · 11-20-2009, 11:37 AM

Nice recap and good shooting!

Snuffer 100s · 11-20-2009, 11:57 AM

Congrats on the traditional buck! Thanks for sharing the story and for letting people know that you know that God is the one who gives us every thing.

11-03-2009, 01:49 PM	#1
meangene1969 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Hunt In: Wichita / Wilbarger County	1st Trad Buck Well I guess this story starts last week, I had a long week at work and really didn’t think I was up to hunting this weekend. In fact I didn’t hunt Saturday but I just couldn’t let a weekend of bow season go without being in the woods (mesquite flats). So I got up Sunday morning Nov 1st at 2am headed to my place, got in the blind around 5:30am and got squared away. I had a feeling this was going to be the morning I took my first buck with traditional gear. I sat in the dark thinking how wonderful my life is and how blessed I am to experience this outdoor life. As night gave way to the sun I began to watch a woodpecker and a dove dance with each other over what each thought was their branch. Around 7am I felt my blind shake like crazy I thought this wonderful world I was daydreaming of had just come to an end as something had hit one of the blinds tie down lines. Then I thought the neighbors ** cows were back, but just then at 11 yards I caught TINES out of the front window of the pop up. I immediately knew he was a mature buck, very dark almost black shoulders, I could see that he was tall. I already had my recurve in my hands, so I slowly began to draw. When I got to full draw I caught movement out to the right, there was three other younger bucks running with him. A fork horn pegged me so I refocused on my original spot and let the perfect arrow go. It was like slow motion, I saw the arrow stick right behind the front shoulder and bury up to the pink and black fletching. The buck took a giant leap and I heard a loud snap, as he began to run half of the arrow fell on the first jump and the other half fell out the other side as he turned. I sat there and listened and heard a loud crash, it was at that moment I began to shake uncontrollably. I was unable to function I was shaking so much. I had just shot my first trad buck, I waited an hour before I went to look for him (Hell I had to I still couldn’t walk). I went to the where he was standing and found the arrow and blood immediately, we followed blood for 40 yards and there he was stuck in a tree. I had to just take a moment and thank GOD for blessing me ( I know you see everyone do it but I think we owe what we do to someone bigger than us for me its GOD for you it may be someone else). As we dressed him out, it was the perfect shot right through the heart. I had him MY FIRST TRAD BUCK!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ What does he need? Revenge. For what? Being born** Cowtown Bowmen Event Chairman Smithfield Archery Staff Shooter TBoT Member

11-03-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
redneck82 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NW Houston, TX Hunt In: Walker County	Congrats. __________________ ..........Maybe someday if I try my best I'll be half the man he was.......... RIP DAD 11-15-47~1-26-06

11-03-2009, 02:09 PM	#4
Tom Kidwell Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hog Country, Oklahoma Hunt In: Virginia, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado	Great story Gene! For a "first traditional buck" you hit the jackpot my friend! I'd like to be able to tell you that the "shaking" goes away after time, but I wouldn't be telling the truth. Thanks for taking us along on this very special morning! Congradulations! Tom __________________ Life Member - Compton Traditional Bowhunters

11-03-2009, 02:28 PM	#6
Oneway Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris,TX Hunt In: Lamar County, TX	Congrats Gene! What an awesome write up and Thank you for sharing! __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Only those who see the invisible can achieve the impossible.... -John Maxwell-

11-03-2009, 02:41 PM	#8
diamondrules Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: simpsonville south carolina	great job and story... __________________ "Horns look good but they taste like crap" "I would rather miss a deer with a bow than kill a deer with a gun" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-03-2009, 02:17 PM	#5
texag87 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aggieland, Texas	congrats......great buck

11-03-2009, 02:32 PM	#7
TexasOutlaw Four Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweeny, Texas	Congrats...I can't wait til I get good enough with my recurve and take my first Trad. Buck

11-03-2009, 03:08 PM	#9
bubinga Six Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denton Hunt In: Concho County	Awsome man. Great deer and great shot.

11-03-2009, 03:37 PM	#10
Ol Man Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Magnolia, TX	Gene - Congrats Buddy!!!! Great buck and story to boot. Ya need to learn to smile when you are happy though With these new cameras I doubt you could break em even with your grin!!! __________________ Archery is more than a sport...it's part of my life. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-03-2009, 04:05 PM	#11
BmacBmac1 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Magnolia, Tx	Way to go Gene, could'nt of happened to a better fella! (than me of course....) When ya gonna make it back down our way? __________________ BmacBmac1 Dryad Orion Longbow 58" - 55#@27 All Trad since 12/24/08 "It's not the THRILL of the KILL, but the FUN of the HUNT!"

11-03-2009, 04:09 PM	#12
tomcat3030 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Weatherford Hunt In: All over the great state of Texas	Congrats on a great deer!

11-03-2009, 04:09 PM	#13
TradAg02 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006	Congratulations. I am with you. Ice in the veins before the shot, but shake like a leaf afterwards. __________________ Success doesn’t come to those who want it the most on the day of the event. Success comes to those who want it the most in each and every day of preparation.

11-03-2009, 04:55 PM	#14
Chunky Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Splendora	Way to go, congrats on a fine buck.

11-03-2009, 04:56 PM	#15
SAM STEPHENS Six Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salado Tx. Hunt In: Anywhere Anytime	good deer hope u have many more to come __________________ You dont know who your friends are til you hunt with them a while. Keep honest people around you and live right. GOOD LUCK HUNTING. HUNT OLD SCHOOL

11-03-2009, 05:05 PM	#16
widdler Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HUFFMAN TX Hunt In: HUFFMAN	Congrats to you, great story, great buck, could use some help with the color of them feathers.

11-03-2009, 05:37 PM	#17
Buff Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hallsville TX	Attaboy ... great looking buck __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Have a nice day To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-03-2009, 06:00 PM	#18
Bowtechlady Ten Point Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Hunt In: Blanco County, Gillespie County, Polk County	Congrats! You are ahead of me but I am still trying! __________________ Sarrels Superstition Longbow 42 lbs. at 28 inches Sarrels Prototype Ridgecatt Recurve 60 inches, 46 lbs. at 28 inches Blueridge Longbow 62 inches, 46 lbs. at 28 inches

11-03-2009, 06:06 PM	#19
stickfigure Spike Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sugar Land	Congratulations, great deer. One of these days I'll twist off and join the trad crowd.

11-03-2009, 07:22 PM	#21
Draco Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008	Great start, I'm sure there is more to come. __________________ Some hunters are true outdoorsmen and some are just killers. "I'll just stick with my little girly bows" Bisch

11-03-2009, 07:24 PM	#22
RUNNING BEAR Six Point Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Wilson County	Congrats, I hope to be so lucky this year. __________________ Find the line between fear and respect....and flirt with it. When the rosters are crowing and the cattle are spinning circles in the pasture.....DUCKS FLY TOGETHER!!!!! The wild oats is kick'n the tame oats @ss.

11-03-2009, 07:30 PM	#23
Longstick Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Brown County	^5!!!!!!! great story there Gene!! __________________ Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart TGMM Family of the Bow #45 Arvin Weaver Selfbow #46 Sarrels Bobcatt Takedown #46 PMAV Widow

11-03-2009, 08:41 PM	#24
Stykbow Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Humble, Tx. Hunt In: Newton, Tx	Nice buck and a very good story. Congrats are definitely in order.

11-03-2009, 08:42 PM	#25
Hoof Six Point Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brazoria, Houston Counties	Great going Gene! awesome first with the Trad gear! Thanks for sharing your story... Congrats

11-03-2009, 09:08 PM	#26
Bisch Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Georgetown,Tx	Way to go Gene! That is a really nice one. It is a true thrill to harvest with trad equipment. Congrats again buddy, Bisch __________________ Practice before the hunt and you will not even think about it when it's crunch time. Traditional Bowhunters of Texas Life Member Lone Star Bowhunters Association Life Member Bastrop County Bowhunters Member Hill Country Bowhunters Member

11-03-2009, 09:10 PM	#27
Bisch Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Georgetown,Tx	Hey Gene, you do need to listen to the guys above about the smiling thing. you look like you're mad at the world but I know better than that. Congrats again, Bisch __________________ Practice before the hunt and you will not even think about it when it's crunch time. Traditional Bowhunters of Texas Life Member Lone Star Bowhunters Association Life Member Bastrop County Bowhunters Member Hill Country Bowhunters Member

11-03-2009, 09:50 PM	#28
Straitshot Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Angelo	Great deer and fantastic shot! Louis

11-03-2009, 10:11 PM	#29
meangene1969 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Hunt In: Wichita / Wilbarger County	Thanks to all and Im always smiling on the inside!!!!!! __________________ What does he need? Revenge. For what? Being born Cowtown Bowmen Event Chairman Smithfield Archery Staff Shooter TBoT Member

11-03-2009, 10:16 PM	#30
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kingwood Hunt In: Schleicher County	Very nice story and great lookin' buck! Very happy for ya. __________________ USMC '88-'92 / 18 yrs of Law Enf. / Fighting Cancer since '09 / A great wife and 5 awesome kids / Nuff Said! "We are an Oatmeal Pie family. We will go to the Nutty Buddy or the Dunkin' Stick in hard times...but we got where we are today with the Oatmeal Pie" Chew Crew Outdoors

11-03-2009, 10:42 PM	#31
huntinpool Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Azle Hunt In: Gordon, The Matador (when drawn)	Great Job! Hoping to get mine soon. __________________ BE PATIENT, AIM AND MAKE A GOOD SHOT President Cowtown Bowmen Archery Pro Staff TX staff Morrison ILF w/Sky Carbon Foam Eagle Optics Texan Till I Die To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-04-2009, 08:03 AM	#32
splitfinger Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006	Great, all the way around. Congrats. Doug Key

11-04-2009, 10:59 AM	#33
Creig T Four Point Join Date: Feb 2008	Ok guys, I saw it first hand. I got there about 20 mins after he let the arrow fly. He was grinning ear to ear and shaking so bad he couldn't text. I should have got a pic of his face when we found that deer in the tree. Yep he was grinning. I was glad to be a part of it. Congrats Gene. __________________ TBot Member, Cowtown Bowmen Member Foley Takedown Recurve w/longbow limbs Sarrels Blackhills II longbow Arvin Weaver SelfBow Horne Recurve Beecroft Bamboo Selfbow

11-04-2009, 12:27 PM	#34
stinkbelly Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weatherford	Very nice. Some day I will get a trad deer. I will have to start small and not at the top like you did. Good job and great story.

11-04-2009, 12:33 PM	#35
2050z Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North of Dallas Hunt In: Grayson when drawn/Coryell/Scio Ohio	Congrats on a great trophy!!!!!!!

11-04-2009, 05:06 PM	#36
bob sarrels Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: austin, texas Hunt In: Tilden, Tex and where ever	Way to go Gene. __________________ Now then, get your weapons ~ your quiver and bow ~ and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me. Gen. 27:3

11-04-2009, 08:26 PM	#38
bullony Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Oct 2009	Congrats. Now you are going to have the itch to get back out there even more than ever to do it all again. __________________ Wac'em and stack'em!! Texas Tech '05