No I did not shoot anything, but having a doe ten yards from me was a huge rush. I was sitting on the ground 20 feet yards from a feeder where I had cut me a hole in the brush. Was watching 2 does and their yearlings, decided if either one of the bigger does gave me an opportunity I was shooting. One got about 10 yards from me to my left, but there was a cedar tree that I had not trimmed any branches from because I thought I would be too exposed. Watched them for over 30 minutes and did not get a shot opportunity that I liked before they left. About an hour later had a 2.5 year old 8 pointer come out about 35 yards from me and that was a thrill too even though he was to far away to shoot. Don't care what anybody says, but hunting from the ground with a long bow is the best high you can ever have. I considered it a very successful hunt. Still looking for that first traditional harvest.
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I know what you mean! I had a long spike at 10yds in the "Dead Deer Position" this evening. Only problem was there was a raggy little 7pt standing right brhind him and I could not shoot! That spike does not know it, but that 7pt saved his life!
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That's the deal, you got it. Good luck on your trad JourneyComment
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A lot of my successful hunts don't have any kills involved. Thats what its all about there.Comment
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Good luckComment
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Finally got to loose an arrow out of my longbow at a spike tonight. My heart was beating faster then when I shot my 180" buck with a rifle. Ducked the string but it was still awesome. Hooked for life without a doubt now. Good luck on future sits!Comment
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Awesome, that's what it's all about!Comment
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That's what its all about. Hang in there and you'll get your first.Comment
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Sounds great! Watching the world go by so to speak can be very satisfying, some quail used to entertain me and still can't explain why they gave me such enjoyment.Comment
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My favorite style of hunting doesn't involve feeders. I like to go find a likely spot and find some tall cactus or maybe juniper for cover. Wind is a factor that works great at times and not so great at others. I probably get busted as much as not, but when things work out there will be deer nearly in my lap. I get a thrill out of it even if I can't draw my bow because doing so would be futile.Comment
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guys , i am new here , not to readin, but posting , etc. i realize using this time to introduce myself is probably not proper etiquette , but being as computer illiterate as i am , this is what i came up with . thanks for bearing with me , and God BlessComment
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No problem spidermonkey!Originally posted by spidermonkey View Post
And welcome to the fire!
You should start a new thread in the trad forum to introduce yourself so everybody will see it!
That is a nice buck in your avatar; but you should redo it with it right side up!
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Bisch , i tried to rotate it , but I am obviously not smart enough ! I did the edit avatar pic , etc. , but no luck . Maybe pic is wrong size , dunno , anyway thanks for the welcome and information.Comment
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