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bowhunter095
Joined: 20 Jan 2011 Posts: 392 Location: Berlin, CT
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Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 5:50 pm Post subject: First Deer |
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After 3 years of learning to hunt deer and a bunch of close calls this year, I finally put one down this morning. I walked into some private property I have with my climbing stand early this morning. It was still too dark to see but when I got to the tree I was going to climb I heard a deer stomping and snorting at me. I sat at the base of the tree hoping it would stay around until it got light out but eventually I saw a glimps of if walking away. I quickly went up the tree since it was already starting to get light out and I knew the deer were gonna be moving. By now it was light out so I his my call twice and within 2 minutes I heard this doe walking towards me. It took about 20 minutes before she gave me a shot. I shot 20 yards from a half crouching position through a little opening and hit her. I was nervous because I hit a little far back so I backed out and waited and hour. After my friend showed up we went in together and I had a really good blood trail. 80-90 yards later I looked up and there she was. My first deer. |
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PECo
Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT
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Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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I'd bet that'll be the best tasting venison you've ever had. Congratulations! _________________ Don't forget to wear sunscreen and don't litter! |
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bowhunter095
Joined: 20 Jan 2011 Posts: 392 Location: Berlin, CT
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:48 am Post subject: |
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Thank you! I put a lot of hard hours into this deer. She will taste great! |
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Megaman
Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Posts: 85 Location: Central CT
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Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:44 am Post subject: |
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Congrats on your first deer!... _________________ Success Favors the Brave.......... |
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UrbanRedneck
Joined: 14 Jun 2013 Posts: 32 Location: Somewhere on the water!
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Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats. It's in awesome thing. If your on FB, Give us a like and send in the pic, would love to share the success of your harvest.
Urban Rednecks Outdoors
Nice job man. _________________ Tight Line and Loose lips.
Did you see the size of that fish?
My PB:
LMB, 21.5" @ 6.3 lbs. (Mounted)
SMB, 20" @ 5.8 lbs.
T, 23" @ 4.3 lbs. |
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bdiggy
Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 245 Location: Thomaston, CT
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Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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Nice man! Congrats! Mmmmm, tenderloin |
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bowhunter095
Joined: 20 Jan 2011 Posts: 392 Location: Berlin, CT
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Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone! Just finished butchering it today. I never really knew how much meat you could get from one deer! |
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limeymotors
Joined: 26 Jan 2013 Posts: 77
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats man . I'm still deerless this year. heck I havn't caught much fish this year either. wife just told me "good thing we dont relie on your hunting/fishing skills to eat." OUCH! she know how to hurt a guy. good job on your deer. -Duncan _________________
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bowhunter095
Joined: 20 Jan 2011 Posts: 392 Location: Berlin, CT
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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks! I've put a lot of time in these past three years and learned a lot. I'm hoping for one more before the season ends |
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eatsleepfish91
Joined: 27 Jan 2014 Posts: 57
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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Nice deer buddy! I have always hunted with a rifle or shotgun, but am getting a bow this month. It's going to be nice to hunt on my property for a change. Seems like a more challenging hunt for sure. |
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Michael
Joined: 28 Jan 2012 Posts: 3823 Location: Bridgeport
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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I've been to game dinners and absolutely LOVE the flavor of fresh venison steaks! |
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bowhunter095
Joined: 20 Jan 2011 Posts: 392 Location: Berlin, CT
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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It is a hell of a lot more challenging. I can't tell you how many deer I could have shot by now if I used a gun more often |
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