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bowhunting goals and dreams

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by comescrashing, Sep 30, 2010.

  1. comescrashing

    comescrashing Weekend Warrior

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    I just wanted to see what everyones attainable goals were and also what they really wish they could do if given a chance.
    My goals are to shoot my first deer and a buck. I want to shoot all the game animals in TN with a bow. To accomplish the turkey slam and to hunt elk and proghorn. Also I want go get an alligator.
    My dreams are much more lofty. I would love to try and do the north american super slam. Also a trip to africa would be nice. I also have a top secret dream that I won't say because I've never heard anybody doing it.
     
  2. JayB22

    JayB22 Weekend Warrior

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    My goal for this year is to shoot a Mule deer. I am still regretting not going after any during my elk hunting trip. Last year was my first year and I got a decent whitetail buck so I'm just trying to work my way through the big game animals out here. I am hoping to get the mule deer this year, than the elk next year. I don't really have any interest in hunting anything other than deer, elk and coyotes. I think once I get one of each I will just try to get bigger/more mature animals each year.
     
  3. virginiashadow

    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    One goal, kill a 3.5+ year old buck with my recurve.
     
  4. comescrashing

    comescrashing Weekend Warrior

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    I think you'll make it happen brett.
     
  5. mathews shooter

    mathews shooter Weekend Warrior

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    to kill a buck bigger than 209in
     
  6. Jake/OH

    Jake/OH Weekend Warrior

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    Tag out these season (1 buck, 3 does). i hope they never come to my area but its a matter of time im sure, but I would like to take a hog sometime, coyote, black bear, elk. No interest in africa at all.
     
  7. Hoyt 'N' It

    Hoyt 'N' It Die Hard Bowhunter

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    shoot my first booner!
     
  8. Tony

    Tony Legendary Woodsman

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    I want to tag out this year with my bow ... 1 Buck and 3 doe ...this year

    then follow up with a gun buck.
     
  9. BJE80

    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

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    Very short term=..... just SEE a deer ;)

    Season= Don't get skunked. Get as much meat as possible. Enjoy the pleasure watching my wife and son consume and enjoy meat I harvested with a bow.

    Longterm =

    1. Kill a 100"+ (maybe 150") on public land
    2. Kill a ruffed grouse with my bow
    3. Watch a deer pile up within sight
    4. Have one of those hunting show type days during the rut where you see deer all day long.
    5. Kill and mount a buck I have good trailcam pictures of.
     
  10. Scott/IL

    Scott/IL Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Season goals-Kill a 3.5 year old 130"+ buck, and as many does as my freezers will hold.

    Future Goals-Being able to hunt elk, moose, caribou, antelope, and mulies.
     
  11. david

    david Weekend Warrior

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    My goal is to arrow a 140+ Buck in three states. Minnesota was kind on opening night. So one Down 2 left. Wisconsin oct 20th to 26th. Then North Dakota Nove 11th to 19th.
     
  12. 06hoytvet

    06hoytvet Newb

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    This is my first bow season...

    My goal is to learn the local land that I will be hunting (i know, i know... should have been thoroughly scouted by now... but i am kinda scouting and hunting and learning... all at once)

    Another goal is to enjoy the woods and all the wildlife that I encounter.
    I love to hear owls hoot and coy dogs howl and turkeys gobble...

    Last goal is to put myself in position to sling an arrow at a whitetail..
    I have the archery part down cold, but have much to learn about reading sign, scouting, hanging stands, etc..

    Good luck to all
     
  13. Florida Marine

    Florida Marine Weekend Warrior

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    Get my first kill...and get 3-5 deer this year.
     
  14. bowmanaj

    bowmanaj Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Without going into too much detail (because tomorrow is finally Oct. 1st :rock: and I am headed out the door tonight for the farm) my goals are:


    Every year goals....
    Kill a buck I'm proud of
    Fill the freezer with some tasty doe meat
    Hunt with family
    Learn
    Have fun

    Future goals....
    Take more species w/ a bow
    Hunt /states
    Get more time for my farm projects somehow
    Get more land
    Spear hunt a big game animal :ninja:
     
  15. iashedhunter90

    iashedhunter90 Weekend Warrior

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    This year goal - arrow 150" deer

    Future goal - go on a mule deer bowhunt
     

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