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Getting in on the doe action too

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by rybo, Oct 4, 2009.

  1. rybo

    rybo Grizzled Veteran

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    At first I wasn't going to post up because the story isn't that entertaining, but here goes.

    My goal for our PA opener was to shoot a doe. The past couple seasons have been a little difficult so I was hoping to kick this one off right.

    I went to one of my best producing doe spots. An unassuming patch of woods surrounded on all sides by fields, with a couple tree lines connecting it to larger patches of woods. Shortly into the morning, I heard a snap & behind me was a small doe. I stood & readied hoping to see her momma. Eventually the big doe walked straight in to the base of my tree. I was looking thru the slats to watch her. She was nervous & on edge, sniffing around. She calmed & moved to the other side of my tree. I quickly spun around, drew, aimed and let the arrow fly a few steps before she made it into the brush. She was at a slow walk & only 10 yds away.
    I REALLY wish this next part was on video. The arrow hit a rock after passing thru the deer and sparks flew up from behind the deer like fireworks. It was crazy. She made it around 50 yds before piling up from a heart shot.


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    Here's the head after its impact with the rock
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    It toasted my arrow too, the insert is all cockeyed & the shaft has a tiny split.
     
  2. Iamyourhuckleberry

    Iamyourhuckleberry Die Hard Bowhunter

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  3. MOarcher

    MOarcher Weekend Warrior

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    Congrats!
     
  4. Ben/PA

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    Nice work rybo.
     
  5. Kydeerhunter03

    Kydeerhunter03 Weekend Warrior

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    I bet that was something you weren't expecting lol. Congrats on the doe!
     
  6. Germ

    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    Good work, nice doe
     
  7. Sliverflicker

    Sliverflicker Grizzled Veteran

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    Congrats, she is a good chunky one and will eat well.
     
  8. Aaron

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    Awesome! You guys are killing me, I want one so bad! I'll be trying again tomorrow! Congrats!!
     
  9. Dan

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    Congrats Ryan!
     
  10. NCcrittergitter

    NCcrittergitter Weekend Warrior

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    Nice, I love it.
     
  11. bowmanaj

    bowmanaj Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Nicely done, and nice doe. Congrats, that is crazy about the rock!
     
  12. Rob / PA

    Rob / PA Grizzled Veteran

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    Now you see, you lied. That was an entertaining story. Again, like in simultaneous texts, congrats on a PA doe!
     
  13. Big John

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    Good job buddy!!
     
  14. Dubbya

    Dubbya Moderator

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    Good deal Ryan, I guess you can send that head in and get a FREE replacement :D Good job man.
     
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    Congratulations Ryan! Way to start the season off!
     
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    Congrats Ryan

    great Doe

    neat story
     
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    Congrats on the doe !!

    Tim
     
  18. shed

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    Nice Ryan, now good luck running that big boy down behind the homestead.
     
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    Congrats on a nice doe.
     
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    congrats on a nice doe!
     

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