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    What a shot

    in Bow Hunting

    Posted

    First let me tell you my situation. I shoot year round,Indoor 3D and 5 Spot,Outdoor field archery out to 80 yards.I live in the woods 1000 ft off the road The nearest house is 1/4 mile away.

    Now the story. On Monday there was no work, I went out early to my favorite stand saw 7 Doe no shots.Came in for lunch, took a nap. Overslept got dressed and was headed out at 4:00 pm. Grabbed my Bow took 2 steps off the front porch and there were 3 Doe in the yard at I guessed 50 yards.1 small 1 medium and a mature Doe. They just looked at me, I slowly pulled out the rangefinder and 52 yds. I just stood there(didn't want to spook them) They just stood there eating some unmowed lawn. I took an arrow out of the quiver, nocked it ( no movement from the Deer) I drew settled my 50 yd pin on the mature Doe and pulled the trigger. Thwack . Instantly I thought that was stupid. The Doe took off. I slowly walked to where she had been and there was the arrow, a clean pass through, Bright red blood. I waited about an hour. About 20 feet from where I found the arrow the first drop of blood as I tracked they became closer, After 20 yds there was blood everywhere. I found her 60 yds from where I shot her . Heart shot. Now keep in mind I practice alot and still was not 100% sure of this shot. I was on almost level ground the deer were not alarmed

    New Arrows for 3-D

    in Bow Hunting

    Posted · Edited by Hoyt 300

    Just got done wraping and fletching some arrows.The Arrows are all weight mathed + or - 2 grains. Easton Flatline 400

    I joined a league at Traditions Archery in Henrietta. They have a real nice indoor range to 30yds

    I'm pretty sure alot of Bowhunters on this site shoot leagues. We should have a forum for them.post-112-0-22316200-1325452015_thumb.jpgpost-112-0-11521200-1325452037_thumb.jpgpost-112-0-12795000-1325452049_thumb.jpg

    pass..pass...pass...bah time running out!

    in Bow Hunting

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    3 years ago I decided not to shoot any young Bucks. It's been hard but I have held strong. Last Saturday on an all day sit I saw 17 Deer only 3 were Does. A huge 8 pt, 2 good sized 6 pts, a very nice smaller 8 pt and the rest were Spikes . Doe eat very well and I just can't see using tags on young Bucks. If only my neighbors would get on board maybe we could get some real trophies off this hill.

    Loss of sight in dominant eye bow hunters

    in Bow Hunting

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    I am right handed and was right eye dominant. When I was 23 I lost the use of my right eye, After alot of practice I mastered shooting left handed. Since then I have won many trophy bow shoots and harvested Deer whenever they get close enough. Remember you have to play the cards you are dealt. Things happen but life goes on.

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    Elite Archery?

    in Bow Hunting

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    I.m shooting a Z 28 and love it. I went to Traditions in Henrietta and tried one. Ordered mine on the spot. After setting it up and shooting 3 rounds ( 15 ) arrows I robin hooded at 20 yds. Its fast quiet and very accurate

    What one or two important things have you learned this year in deer hunting?

    in Deer Hunting

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    All of these were great. Lets all remember safety. I bought a new ladder stand 21 foot, I had never thought much about safety harnesses, this year I used one and the 4th time I was in that stand the top ratchet strap came loose and I fell The tether caught me. I grabed the ladder with my leg and pulled myself to it. Ended up cutting the tether and climbed very slowly down, The next day I went and bought a new harness. My lesson learned was NEVER climb without a harness.

    Best Day Yet

    in Bow Hunting

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    Wow was it cold, 21 degrees. I went to my stand around 6:00 am. The silence was so peacefull. As daylight broke there were no sounds. At 6:55 I looked towards the pines and the biggest buck I have ever seen stepped out at 30 yds, I reached for my Bow and he turned and stopped and stared right at me, after about 10 seconds of us staring each other down, he turned to walk away I grabbed the Bow hooked the release gave a brr he stopped, right behind a large maple, no shot, he then walked away into the thick hardwoods.Needless to say I was all warmed up. This all took place in a 40 ft wide opening. If I had been holding my Bow maybe it would have turned out better. I sat till 11:00 there were Deer everywhere, 7 Doe all small.At 2:00 went back out and there was a big Doe under my stand, after 20 mins she walked off. As the afternoon went on there were 11 more Doe and 3 Bucks. The 6 pt was a shooter but after seeing the hog in the morning I'm going to wait it ouy. All in all this is why I hunt

    Hunting Hard - Having Fun

    in Bow Hunting

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    This morning was very slow. 2 small Doe at around 8:00. At 9:30 I saw a Deer at 150yds, Didn't know if it was a Buck or Doe. Picked up the can and gave a good Bleat , He spun and headed right for me. Came within 25 yds A nice little 4 Pt. Then he headed into the pines ,I grunted and he came right out at 18 yds. He hung around for about 5 mins and started away. another grunt and back he came. This went on for about 30 mins. It was quite enjoyable playing with him. If he makes through till next year he will be a good looking 2 1/2 year old.

    Bow Tags

    in Bow Hunting

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    I have a question about some of the tags I got on my Super Sportsman License. I have a BOW/MZ Season either sex tag and a BOW/MZ Antlerless tag. I'm wondering if I can use those during the regular Bow season or if they can only be used in the late archery/ MZ season?

    Pick a spot

    in Bow Hunting

    Posted

    When my sons were beginning to hunt, I set a 12 foot ladder stand in our yard., Then a Buck 3-D target at 23 yds. They shot and shot until there was no kill zone left. That year they both took nice Deer ( big doe and 6 pt) They both told me they picked a spot and let it go. Both Deer were easy recoveries,There is no better way to feel confident when a Deer is in range.

    I Can't Wait

    in Bow Hunting

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    This morning I was setting up a Bow for a young man to start shooting ( 12 years old ) I didn't know his grandpa was a big farmer in the area. After a shooting lesson, Gramps and I were talking and he offered me full use of his farm ( 1200 acres ) I will be the only one Bowhunting there. He has corn (alot ) Nice mature trees in hedgerows about 30 ft wide. I walked it this afternoon. Saw rubs all over and spooked at least 30 Doe.Just picked up 2 new  21' ladder stands and found 4 really good spots. Tommorrow I will be setting them up. He plans on cutting corn mid October. I don't think it could be any better :D :D :D:(:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

    Springwater Archery Club

    in NY Clubs and Organizations Discussions

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      In Springwater NY we have a small Archery club. 14 targets 11yds to 62yds. There are no membership fees. Kids shoot FREE and adults are asked a donation of $2.00 a round. We have equipment for the kids to use and qualified adults to help them start out right.The targets are set up on 20 acres of trails. Our mission is to promote Archery and teach kids to enjoy the outdoors. We have had alot of kids and parents learn to enjoy shooting. Several of our youth have placed in the NYFAB State indoor meet in seneca falls.We welcome any Archer to come join us. The course is open Tuesday evening 5:00 till 7:00 and Saturday 10:00 till Noon.Here is a link and more info. The pics were taken at our annual Trophy Bow Shoot over the 4th of July weekend.http://townofspringwaterny.org/content/Generic/View/10

    Hello from LongIsland

    in Introductions

    Posted

    Keep practicing with the Bow. It might be helpful to find someone to coach you. also get the bow tuned by a professoinal. A badly tuned Bow will never shoot straight. A good mentor could have you shooting in a very short time

    Newbie

    in Introductions

    Posted

    Here are some pics of our pemanent stands The first is called the Hotel 6'x10' 25' up it has 6 windows that open.The second is 5'x5' 14 ' up 3 windows, the last is out in the hardwoods 5'x5' 15' up.

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