first ever bow hunt buck down

[Big Indian]

I had my first ever bow hunt this morning. Have gun hunted for many years and just took

the bow class on Sept 17th. My friend gave me a used bow and I began practicing every day. Went to my friends property where he had several bucks on his cam and my son and I in got in a stand around 6:50 this morning. My son spots a doe around 8:30 who kept looking over her shoulder while milling around the stand, my son then said here comes another one and when I looked I saw a beautiful 6 pointer folowing her, he comes in from behind so I stand up and get ready while he comes closer. He then started trying to chase her to no avail, he walked off and gave me a 20-25 yard broadside shot. I hit him and he ran off, and I said I am new at this I must have missed, so I called my friend and he came out and we found the arrow with blood hair and guts on it. We picked up a nice blood trail and began following. We came upon a spot where he laid down and we bumped him. Being much more experienced at tracking deer he immediately said we must back out and let him die. It was the longest 6 hours of my life we didn't go back out till almost 3pm and picked up the blood trail where we left off, but it soon disappeared, We finally found him about 150 yards from where I shot him. I am beyond excited and cant believe I was in the stand for 90 mins and shot a really nice deer w/ the bow. I guess that is beginners luck !

[Littlesunray]

sweet glad you got one, me and hubby and our 3 children went out and we almost had a few but didn't get to shoot, maybe tomorrow our luck will change again nice buck there, and also nice to see other hunters out with their children too.

[sodfather]

Wat to go still looking for my first bow buck

[bainbridgedan]

congrats !!!!!!!!!!awesome feeling ?

[sg0331]

Fantastic! What a feeling, huh?

[RichZ7]

Way to go....nice buck. Awesome that you got to share the moment with your boy!!!!!

[longbeards & big racks]

hi my best treestand budy... congrats on the buck that i spotted, cant wait to do it again

[Fletch]

Way to go. Now you are hooked for sure as a bowhunter!

[burmjohn]

Congrats!

[rong]

very cool,congrats and to share that with your son is priceless,first of many....

[WesternNY]

Congrats, the first one is very special!

[Buckstopshere]

Congratulations! Nice job. Smart to have an experienced bow hunter with you...to back out. Thanks!

[Four Season Whitetail's]

Congrats..Your life will never be the same again!!!! Is that one of the best moments in yur life or what? I still remember my first one ans shakin in my boots the whole time. Your kid will now also be a life long bowhunter after the thrill that he went through today also.I guess we can add two more bow hunters to the brotherhood!!!

[bowman54]

Nice buck. I started bow hunting 3 years ago, nothing like it!

[growalot]

Congrats on a great first bow buck.....

[ejp419]

Congrats. There is no better more intense high!!

[nyantler]

Great experience to share with your son

[HHC1]

Way to go...love the fact that you shared it with you son! Brings back memories of my old man!

[WNYBuckHunter]

Congrats! Great buck!

[Deerguy]

Congrats. Nice buck

[132 eight pointer]

Congratulations.

[StripedBuck]

Nice job Big Indian on your first deer with the bow..which happens to be a very nice Buck!..What a great story of you and your son as he spotted the deer coming towards you guys and experiencing the thrill of the hunt.That's what it's all about memories to cherish for ever!!!

Best of luck in future hunts!